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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1901
Page
3
In Nontown Pennsylvania on March 11, thousands of silk mill workers plan a parade and feast at Carpenter's Hall in a display of endurance. Superintendent Davis contends wage concessions may occur but many fear a broader surrender. most pay rises would not apply to all classes.
McPen nel searches from Dawson to ae Horse for a relative of Dr Joe Bettinger. Thompson and Fe Thormmpsen report sighting a man resembling Bettinger. A storekeeper and Mr Pat y identify photographs of a man once seen, suggesting Bettinger may have left the country.
City engineer records permit grants for multiple dwellings and extensions. Includes orders for a one story cottage on Porterfield add a two story house on Hester Street a frame cottage at Summit Street and finishings at Fourth Avenue Also notes extensions at 818 West Fey and a one and a half story home on Queen Anne Avenue with various costs and owners.
Revenue cutter Grant departed Saturday for Whatcom where four to six launches with tar will be kept during winter. They will then be brought to Seattle by the Vulcan, receiving new boilers. The launches patrol Puget Sound to deter unauthorized vessels. One Hattie Ayers was repurposed from the smuggling trade into a launch after capture and conversion.
A gown described in faded text features castor colored cheviot with velvet over sare of taffeta. The cloth is cut circular and slashed in elaborate fashion.
Description details a velvet bolero style coat with darker velvet panels, stitched edges, inverted plaste, and marten fur collar. Cream broadcloth sleeves feature a green brown Persian design, gold gilt braid, castor velvet belt, and white roses with velvet leaves under the brim.
Recent statistics show measles and whooping cough kill more than consumption, with about 26,000 deaths from whooping cough, 18,000 from measles, and other figures for typhoid, erysipelas, and related fevers.
Wenatchee gardeners tend beds as meltwater recedes and sunny skies bring warmth. Workers prune and plant while temps rise, signaling an early-season uptick in outdoor activity.
J G Price attorney for the eciti Bena of Skagway travels toward Washington hotel to challenge an alleged dispatch about Interior denial of a new trial motion. Price and associates expect no decision for about sixty days as they dispute timing and filings amid townsite preservation efforts.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary King was held this morning from the Church of Our Lady of Good Help. Florence RE Maine’s funeral was from the family residence at 422 Highland Drive at 2 PM. The remains of W J Gervais will be shipped today by Bonney and Stewart to Spokane for interment. Henry Hardon, son of Mr and Mrs T H Bardon, died yesterday at South Beattie. The body is at Bonney and Stewart's.
The funeral for Charlee Fr. Howard was held yesterday at Butterworth's Chapel with Rev. John F. Tameon officiating. Interment followed at G. A. R. cemetery. Howard was a charter member of Stevane Post No. 1 G. A. R. and earned TT years of nae.
Mina Hihel Bartholomew sues Charlies J. Parmelee for 10000 dollars over a February 6 incident in New Haven. She says a playful prank caused her nervous breakdown and medical care after a man pursued her and a friend on a dark street, culminating with a shouted greeting at residence steps.
Kenneth M. Jackson, counsel for Pioneer Mining in Nome ownership cases, arrived in Seattle from Washington, D. C. via San Francisco. He said the situation in the case was drawn near a close and little more would be heard. He planned to go to Nome in May to begin work there. He noted the case was greatly affected and noted plans to proceed to the destination.
Debate swirls over Nome venture as Mr. Jackson, a lawyer with mining interests there, plans to close his legal practice and dedicate his time entirely to mining endeavors. The article notes a big rush to Nome and ongoing talks in the Boat concerning the deal.
Funeral services for Thomas Mun Caster, accidentally killed at Vulcan Iron Works on Thursday, were held yesterday afternoon at Firet M. Fi church with Trev. B. M. Harndall officiating. Interment was at Mount Pleasant cemetery.
The steamship Umatilla under Captain Cousins docked from San Francisco yesterday with 164 passengers and 1500 tons of general freight. Of the passengers 120 were bound for Seattle, 2 for Victoria, 6 for Tacoma, and the rest to Puget Sound points.
Jessie Bhi company presented A Woman's Power to two lively crowds highlighting Shirliey clever stress and a strong cast while Maguarri the vagabond artist drew attention as the comic focal point. Scenic effects impressed and a repeat show is planned plus Helle Marie next. a Saturday song recital at the Grand by Mr. and Mrs. Henechel drew a fashionable audience. Ernest Meter calls for a symphony orchestra meeting to organize a group of amateur and professional players for high order classical works in Holyoke building rooms tomorrow at 8 o'clock.
Philadelphia Zoo plans a multi day operation to trim the bears whiskers eight inch long that have caused injuries and distracted the animals. Keepers must corner each bear and sedate them for careful clipping with long shears, a dangerous task that tests their patience.
Bernard Moore owned a small house on land later occupied by the city and claimed 160 acres as a homestead. In 1896 he located the ground on a townsite. Citizens protested, the case went to the secretary of the interior, who ruled in Moore's favor and granted citizens the right to appeal the decision.
TACOMA The library committee reports Andrew Carnegie will raise his donation from 50 000 to 75 000 for a city library project. CENTRALIA Geo Garrigan was dangerously injured when thrown from a horse and crushed by the animal Saturday. WHATCOM Walt Blakeslee attempted to take his own life with chloroform Saturday night, but was saved after an hour of rescue efforts.
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