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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1901
Page
4
Fragmentary ad lists mailing and delivery terms for a Seattle Star edition. Mentions pricing per copy per week and per month, plus carrier collection locations and a street address placeholder. No clear personnel or organizations beyond the newspaper name.
In a harsh critique the Seattle Times is accused of pushing a gas trust agenda to keep a $2 gas rate. The letter argues municipal ownership threatens bonds backing Hill’s gas plant and asserts Seattle will resist Hill by forming a rival municipal plant.
Harvey Sutherland argues against the belief that skin diseases are highly contagious and caused by bad blood. He says only a few skin conditions are infectious, most eruptions are harmless, and treatment is local rather than systemic. Boils are pointless nuisances not valued at five cents or more.
Since 1835 the same family has supplied post office stamps canceling devices. The Postmaster General renewed a contract with G. Chambers and descendants who forge dies from malleable iron carbonized into steel. The yearly department order totals about $25,000. Bids arise but Chambers stay dominant with improvements making the device nearly perfect.
In Newcastle Pennsylvania a man named John Hewitt stole a foot python from a museum. He claimed the snake was for him and his friend to receive a drink at a bar, then awkwardly carried it under his coat until police detained him.
Rev Randall conducts revival at Main Street Baptist Church near Twenty fourth Avenue South. Announcements include March 6 How Far the Urge Is Responsible for Lost Souls by Rev L J Sawyer March 4 How Christ Can Be Made Acceptable to Skeptical Minds by Rev S C Obrum March 7 What Helped You Become as Christian conference and prayer March 8 Why Seattle Sinners Are Not Saved Evening services start 7 8.
NORTH YAKIMA March 4 Edith BE McAllister seeks divorce from Alex McAllister. The case, heard last December, saw Judge Davidson deny decree. McAllister alleges cruelty and control. Edith left after three months of marriage.
A large Seattle group led by Mr. Chas. H. Baker rode a special Northern Pacific train to Snoqualmie Falls on Saturday to inspect the newly completed power plant. Speakers including Maj. Rubien and Judge Tallman urged that Snoqualmie Power Co. operates under Seattle Electric Co. and that competition could lower power rates.
In Dawson on February 17 the gold commissioner’s office issued an order repealing the requirement that placer claim locators swear they have made a discovery of gold. The change applies to discovery claims and those on the same creek, affecting how neighbors can locate without a discovery path. Z C Miles & Piper Co sells miners' hardware.
The notice notes a business chance listing under the section Business Chances for the Olyny OU Company. Details include coal at Copatis Point and related opportunities for investment or partnership.
Miss Lamb of Lamb Sisters announces her departure for New York next Thursday to study spring styles. The firm plans to offer up to date dressmaking for spring and summer, with her sister handling business in her absence.
Building permits were issued today for multiple residential and small-scale projects. Names include Gue Falk for two houses at 022 sixteenth avenue and 1611 IS. Apruce street, plus several cottages and repairs at various avenues and streets. Also listed are spur tracks on Fifth avenue by Denny Clay Co and a large two story building at 1006 to 1012% sixth avenue.
The coast delegation’s request to draw from funds for installing Alaskan tele lines and for laying the Unean-Hkagway cable has been approved by the secretary of war.
A string of notes from March 4 reports conflicts and incidents across Washington state. mill men in Bellingham bay declare war on beach-combers stealing logs. Pierce Thurston Mason counties and Vashon Island hold a district meeting at Puyallup. Arlington post office safe blown with money and a new safe taken. Remington case in Tacoma grand jury fails to indict on Japanese labor import. fish-crew forecasts predict record Pacific coast packing. Pacific Oil Wells Co starts drilling near Seattle. Chehalis sees burglary arrests at a outskirts house with stolen property planted. Montesano reports a gasoline lamp explosion injuring two. Blaine Bank poised to resume and possibly transfer to Dr. Gundloch. Colville sees a large saw mill being set up at Dalsay. Kent reports high illness in children. Brinnon road work advances. Fairhaven directors hold meeting.
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