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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1901

Page

4

Morgan's Salary From Steel Deal Revealed

Wall Street figures reveal J. P. Morgan and his underwriting syndicate will receive in United States Steel stock and 25 million dollars in preferred stock. Morgan would gain about 7.46 million dollars in cash value for the preferred and daily earnings around 57 thousand dollars, illustrating the scale of billion dollar corporate deals.

New York Brekere Wall Street J. P. Morgan Morgan United States Steel Snore Gee M Morgen Yesterae John Dr

Sunrise Hydraulic Mining Firm Plans Northern Work

J. M. Ruffner of the Sunrise Hydraulic Mining Company in Atlin is in Seattle and will head north to begin spring and summer preparations. The Sunrise plant is among the largest hydraulic operations in the British northwest under L. H. Griffin, who started it last season. The company owns 125 claims currently being worked.

J. M. Ruffner Sunrise Hydraulic Mining Company Atlin Seattle Sunrise Company British Northwest L. H. Griffin

Y M C A Building in Dayton to Open 24 Hours

A Dayton Ohio YMCA building under construction will feature a front door without a lock and be kept open day and night. The plan aims to serve late night recreation classes, extending services to a new nighttime membership group. Chicago YMCA already operates a midnight class but not full 24 hour access.

Dayton, O Y.m.ca Clisa Associa- Gap Association Chicago New York First SF Suto Berend Goer Mutual Life Bulldain Pelee C Or Francisco Cat

Package of mail worth over five thousand dollars lost in Charleston

A Charleston post office package containing more than $5,000 in cash was discarded as rubbish after a fire. Six year old Carl Ganbersg found the package near a jet and handed it to his grandfather. The loss was initially unknown until the package was returned to the post office. The porter said valuables were sometimes found in waste baskets but did not see this package.

Charleston D. C United States Carl Ganbersg

Local Market Prices and Produce List Summary

A dense catalog of grocery items with prices includes hams, bacon, potatoes, beets, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, and butter. Dairy and poultry sections list cheeses, eggs, and various fowl with regional brand names and per unit or per pound costs.

auliGearan Brussels Washington Eastern Laws Elgin California Ashington Roquefort Limburger Sat Sens Bsc

Omaha Fight in School Room Ends in Knockout

Two Council Bluffs boys fought in a school room over a sweetheart dispute. Mitchell defeated Warner after a seventh round exchange. Referee and seconds were chosen and the compromise led to light gloves then bare fists. Warner ducked and head butted Mitchell, ending the bout.

Omaha Neb Council Bluffs Mitchell Kari Warner Warner Ae Warner

Homeseekers Arrive In Large Numbers For Washington

A large crowd of homeseekers began their journey from the middle states to the West this morning. Over eight hundred passengers of the Northern Pacific train head toward Western Washington, with many proceeding directly to Seattle. The steady influx could yield a new representative in Congress if it continues.

Middle States West Northern Pacific Washington Seattle Ashington Congress

Steel steamer Iown sold to Donald H. Smith in Alaska

FE G Abbott sold the steel steamer Iown to Donald H Smith. It lies at St Michael, taken in 1897 in sections for a voyage to Keyukuk. Abbott and partners left for Nome with doors and interior fittings, leaving sections at Healy. If found, Smith plans to reunite the boat and sail between Teller City and Nome.

Teller City Nome

Peruvian Woman Seeks Missing Husband From Perth

Mrs. Edmond T. Finhaven of Perth England appeals to Chief Meredith for help locating Edmond Fiahaven who left Perth in February 1499 and reached Dawson City three months later. She received a Dawson letter in February 1499 and another mailed from Seattle on January 7, 1900, with no word since.

Ea@mond T. Finhaven Perth Eng Meredith Edmond Fiahaven Dawson City Dawson Seattle

Rathven Fled After Anti-Catholic Lecture Mob Attack

An angry mob in Shartiin Isle of Wight forced Rathven to flee a platform during an anti-Catholic lecture. He was briefly restrained before escaping, a shot fired during the chase struck a pursuer, and Rathven was later arrested.

London Shartiin Isle of Wight Rathven

West street markets surge with varied goods from Walla Walla steamer

The Walla Walla steamer brought a large mixed stock to West Street including meat pies, green corn and pineapples along with usual oranges lemons and bananas. Prices mostly steady despite ample supply with oats barley wheat and other feeds listed for local buyers. Fresh eggs poultry and stock prices appear, including cows steers sheep hogs and lambs with varying quotes.

Walla Walla San West Street Bel Prorin Seattle Ashington Moe Washington

Jobbing Quotations Green Fruit and Provisions

Listing of fruit prices including lemons at 1.59 to 2.50 per box, limes 6.00 per case, apples 0c 1.25 and 1.00 eating per unit, cranberries per barrel, olives and grapefruit prices, plus fresh meat quotes for cow beef veal mutton pork and lard.

Man With No Social Graces Earns Navy Censure

The article profiles Gunner Charles Morgan, a New Orleans born sailor noted for swift service and diving skill. He rose from apprentice in New Orleans to chief diver at the Maine wreck, later serving as gunner on the cruiser New York during the Spanish American War and earning salutes for his exemplary record.

Sampson Navy New Orleans Morgan United States Navy Tennessee Brooklyn Navy Yard Newport Maine Board of Snes Bigsbes New York Rampoon Torpedo Star

Fragmented OCR note on products and brands in trade ad

An unclear OCR fragment lists items like Packer Tarome Pears Colgate and hair brushes with stray phrases about daily quality and efforts. The text appears as a jumbled ad or sample catalog line with incomplete product names and prices.

Silk and dress goods and shoes advertised for sale

The notice offers imitation terchon and Maltese laces from 1 to 6 inches wide and new Vassar Ties at 50 cents. Fancy stock collars priced at 2 dollars. Corded taffeta silks in all colors 18 inches wide at 2.06 24 inches wide at 1.20. Men’s box calf shoes with imperial toe and heavy sole offered at 3 dollars.

Myc Sea Yard Vassar Goodyear

City Eyes Permit for Fourth Avenue Street Railway

Fred Be Sander and Wm P Trimble petition the board of public works for a permit to start construction of a street railway on Fourth Avenue South from Jackson Street to the Kern boundary of Beattle. The line was authorized by Ordinance No 6360. ZC Miles & Piper Co. market Alaska stoves and miners hardware.

Fred BE. Sander Wm. P. Trimble Board of Public Works Fourth Avenue Jackson Street Kern Beattle

Chamber displays woodcutter art of Washington forests

The chamber of commerce showcases a graphic set by D. KR Kinsey and Jo Woolley illustrating the vast trees of Washington. The beautifully printed pictures attract visitors and depict all stages of felling a great forest monarch. The display is noted as the finest paging, with reference to Laie Klodt & al.

Chamber of Commerce D. KR. Kinsey Jo Woolley Washington Chamber Commerce

A Home Beverage Combines Flavor and Health

A household drink that blends good taste with wholesomeness is described as made from proper materials and crafted by skilled people. The piece notes doctors recommend a beer that supporters praise for its healthful qualities.

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