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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1901
Page
3
In Pullman a factional clash over enforcing end of city ordinances leads to boycotts by ministers and merchants as Mayor Davis pushes against gambling practices described as for keeps. Council debate touches on youth, gambling, and enforcement while some members resist action.
Ottawa officials hear from Dawson and Yukon leaders urging to delay enforcement of a public gambling ban until June. Business figures and transportation executives join the petition arguing immediate closure depresses liquor and property values. Telegraphic action expected to push other regions to follow.
New inspectors S B B Whitney and Engineer Turner, recently assigned as hull and bolt inspectors, qualified yesterday. They commenced duties at once and are stationed at the local office under Supervising Inspector Bir.
Elihu Thomson steamer operated by L H Gray & Co sailed for Valdes yesterday afternoon carrying F M Brown and his family to begin law studies. The voyage included 100 tons of government cargo 56 000 feet of lumber and some livestock.
March 9 items from Washington state recount events inCentralia Arlington Cle Elum Cathlamet Aberdeen Montesano Whatcom and Tacoma. Notes include institute plans natural gas find at an artesian well a fatal accident a possible murder missing contractor and court settlements involving Major Cole and others.
The Victoria Vancouver and Eastern Railway plans rapid surveys from Kettle River to Similkameen while Kennedy reports progress. Special agent Slemons arrives in Olympia to consult the attorney general on Bridges Weatherall fraud charges. Demurrer ruled overruled. defendants deny allegations as state prosecutes with three lawyers against eight.
The YMCA employment department screens applicants from the East and places them in jobs to benefit both the men and employers. Over two years the association secured positions for 1M young men with only one discharge for inefficiency or dishonesty. References are checked and shared with employers. Seattle businessmen are urged to contact the association when help is needed.
Catherine once led cirrus bareback acts as queen of the riders and toured with English circuses. Born in Ireland she drifted through England to the United States. Her life ended in Hartford after repeated alcohol woes and a long police record.
The steamer Humboldt under Capt. Ron Ifield sailed for Lynn Canal points with passengers bound for the Tanana district. Among travelers were Miss Meily and Yukon traders P. F. Freeman and G. J. Maygood, plus Sacket Cornell. Mae heads to Skagway to take charge of the Daily Alaskan with Howard Watts assisting.
Seven transportation company representatives met at the N A T T Co offices to assess the Nome business. Estimated seasonal departures from Seattle reach 5000 to 7000 passengers with about 15000 tons of freight expected. Fewer early sailings than last year are planned, and Seattle passengers leaving in late May can reach Nome in time to work the creek diggings.
The Medical Society of France says measures are needed to curb the alarming rise of petroleum drinking. Initial theories tied the habit to higher alcohol taxes, but investigations show the issue predates tax changes and has spread quickly across several districts.
Telegram fragment notes a phrase about diamond ice quality and pricing with a contact string Mam 1059. No clear event or proper names beyond these terms.
The Seattle scene ushers a robust spring with Louis James and Kathryn Kidder in Shakespeare, The Little Minister opening at the Grand Opera House, and A Woman's Power at Third Avenue. Henschels cap the week at the Grand with Fraser's dramatization, while Robert Drowet returns with Doris, drawing full houses.
Ladien Musical club brings Louis James and Miss Kathryn Kidder to Seattle for a string of Shakespearean revivals at the Seattle theater beginning March 10. The run features Richard II Macbeth and A Midsummer Night's Dream with James in the title role and Kidder opposite. James has drawn strong praise for previous successes, while Kidder headlines a talented company delivering drama and intrigue.
The Joensie Bhirley company opens at Third Avenue for week starting March 17 with a strong repertoire. The Burley company, seen for ten years in the Pacific count, will follow with Beth Thomas clocka, ro The Village Parson, the latest New England play from The Old Homestead.
The season features Miss Kidder as Lady Macbeth in a Mendelssohn-backed production with James, James and Kidder, and Louis James as Bottom. The program includes The Little Minister at the Grand Opera house with scenic splendor, and Madame Modjeska in King John with an avlator company. Other highlights include Frohman's Little Minister company and Nell Gwynn, promising strong crowds at Seattle venues.
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