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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1901

Page

3

Indian trespass on Cascade forest reserve alleged by superintendent

Salem March 18. Cascade forest reserve reports claim Indians from Warm Springs and Klamath reservations trespass into the reserve. They farm, herd, hunt and fish on protected grounds, violating game laws and elk season restrictions. Authorities cite deer and elk slaughter and forest fires blamed on natives and urge action on seasonal hunting restrictions.

Salem Cascade Forest Reserve Ormaby General Land Office Warm Sp Klamath Indian Ge Ks Oregon Game

Socialists push municipal utilities and labor housing plans

Tacoma reports the Socialist Labor party advocates municipal ownership of all public utilities, city aided housing for workers, free medical aid on request, and a minimum adult wage of 83 per day. The Tacoma city council meets to choose a permanent library site with three options, likely Tacoma avenue and Thirteenth Street. Nearby, Yakima and Eastern Washington hops market notes indicate limited bale stock and ongoing sales.

Tacoma Socialist Labor Party Tacoma Avenue Thirteenth Street Washington Yakima Hope

May Be Governor Slated in Northwest Territory

Report suggests James Hamilton, anquished member of the Northwest legislature, is named successor to William Otivie as governor. Otivie’s resignation was sent to Ottawa weeks ago with no public acknowledgment. Present chief executive is Mr. Ross of the Northwest legislative council who once declined Yukon commissioner offer.

James Hamilton Northwest Wm. Otivie Northwest Territory Ogtivie Ottawa Ross Northwest Legislative Council Yukon Territory

Y M C A Physical Culture Class Tonight

The Young Women’s Christian Association hosts a free physical culture class this evening at Sequpte Hall, Second Avenue. Former Minneapolis public schools instructor Mrs. Shepherd leads the session at 7:30 PM, with all interested members urged to attend. The organization expects the program to benefit the members and notes future facilities will include symposium and apparatus once the new building is ready.

Young Women's Christian Association Association Sequpte Second Avenue Shepherd Minneapolis

Smallpox Outbreak Reported in Montana Crow Reservation

Butte March 12 666 cases of smallpox at Pryor on the Crow reservation 40 cases in Billings and others privately cared for The epidemic has prompted county commissioners to build a pest house near Pryor Not a single Indian is yet reported to be infected

Butte Mont Pryor Crow Reservation A. A Billings

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream staged by James-Kidder

The James-Kidder company presented A Midsummer Night's Dream at Seattle with strong scenery and effects. Louie James as Bottom drew laughs, Miss Kidder impressed as Titania, Norman Hackett and James J. Ryan gave solid performances. Miss Browning led as Puck, with enchantment and fairy charm highlighted. Shows continue Thursday, Friday, and Saturday matinee.

James-Kidder Company Seattle Athens Gay Louie James Bottom Pyramum Eg Rd Mies Kidder Norman Hackett Lysander James J. Ryan Demetrius Jane Onaker Mise Tra Brooks Pucka Miss Browning

The Jeanie Shirley Company Performs Strong Week Schedule

The Jeanie Shirley company delivers plays including The Little Minister and A Woman's Power with Laura Neeson Mall as the Egyptian girl and Ralph Cummings as the Littl Minister. Evening performances continue tonight and tomorrow at Third Avenue with pall river scenes praised. Searchlight views of England draw large crowds.

Laura Neeon Mall Highlands Ralph Third Avenue Jeanie Shirley Audieness Mineee Jean Ingleelde Marie Dubeis Pall River Jean‘e

Civil Service Commission Rejects Promotions Examinations

The civil service commission met to pass HM applicants for promotion but denied examination for part of the group arguing no test could fairly assess those most entitled.

Civil Service Commission

Oregon City Brother of Bishop Potter Dies in Fall

Robert Potter of Oregon City died at St Marys hospital in Astoria from injuries after a fall from a river steamer. He was born in New York in 1817 and was the brother of Bishop Potter of New York.

Astoria Robert Potter Oregon City Bishop Potter New York St. Mary's Hospital City

Everett Praised by Great Northern Engineer

Chief Engineer John F. Stevens of the Great Northern praised Everett during his visit. Contractor McKensie of Kane won the contract to build new freight sheds for the Great Northern between Hewitt and Pacific avenues. The meeting also discussed Northern Pacific and Seattle International freight rates and a petition for redress for R. T. Betz, general freight agent of the S. I.

Everett John F. Stevens Great Northern Stevens McKensie Kane Hewitt and Pacific Avenues Northern Pacific Seattle International City Thornton R. T. Betz 8. I

Rev Smith to Leave Trinity Methodist Church for Seattle

Whatcom report says Rev On car A Smith of Trinity Methodist Church announced his final sermon and resignation to the presiding elder. He plans to move to Seattle to pursue business. Rev Nathan Evans of Goldendale will succeed him.

Whatcom Oncar A. Smith Trinity Metheodtet Church

Freight Rates Raise Nome Steamship Fare Debate

Leading Nome steamship firms met yesterday in the A. N. Gray office of the N. A. T. and T. Co to discuss passenger and freight tariffs for the coming season. They agreed on a first class passenger rate of 100 dollars and freight at 40 dollars per ton subject to measurement. Large steamers will set 125 dollars for passage.

Nome Steamship Companies A. N. Gray Trafic New York First Ave Seattle Howari Mutual Lite Portland Onbra Han Lon Onl We & Ladies

Dirigo Arrives in Port with Passengers and Cargo

The Alaska Steamship Co steam er Dirigo, Captain Munter, arrived from Bringway and Lynn Canal points with 2 passengers and full freight. News of a rich Hear erweek strike reached port. Purser Baker reports an Indians skin disease case near Skagway, not an elephant plague. Miner Matthew W Laughlin died in a March shaft accident. he leaves a widow and family in Juneau.

Alaska Steamship Co Dirigo Munter Bringway Lynn Canal Purser Baker Skagway Matthew W. Laughlin Meeter Trweil Juneau

Growth of Millions in Plant Estate Case at Supreme Court

Lawyer J K Parsons estimates the Plant estate at $99,000,000 and forecasts it could grow to $230,000,000 before trust release. He spoke in the Margaret J Mant versus Henry B Plant will dispute in the New York Supreme Court, noting the widow receives $30 a year and the child Morton Freeman Plant gets the same until he comes of age.

New York J K. Parsons Corporation Supreme Court Margaret J. Mant Henry Bf. Plant Morton Freeman Plant Parsons

Cleveland to appeal 3 Cent Fare ruling

Federal District Judge Ricks declared the 5 cent fare ordinance unconstitutional, finding it interferes with existing contracts. The city plans an appeal to higher courts. A masquerade at Rank e Hall is set for Saturday evening March 16 with admission set at 25 cents.

Cleveland Federal Distriet Ricks Ranke Hall

Reliable Drugs at Reasonable Prices

Medicine orders in a hurry promise quick delivery with no extra charge. Bartell Drug Co offers telephone orders and telescope ordering for fast service. Includes tincture Arnica glycerine bottle and powders like La Roche Face Powder and Portoni’s Face Powder offered at standard prices.

Bartell Drug Co Perren Jain Arnica We. Ie Portoni

Railroad notes on Great Northern route to Republic via Kettle Falls

A rumor suggests the Great Northern will extend into Republic by following the Spokane branch south of Meyers Falls then cross the Columbia at the falls north of here. The line would run along the Colville river to provide an easy grade up the Kettle river and avoid heavy trestles, offering a direct river outlet for increasing tonnage south to Spokane.

Great Northern Republic Kettle Palia Spokane Palle & Northern Myers Vaile Colville Columbia Falia Kettle River Meyers Falla Columbia River Bpokane River

Death of Mrs. M. A. Thomas in Guthrie Home

Mrs. M. A. Thomas aged 72 was found dead in her Guthrie room yesterday afternoon. Authorities say she was killed, apparently two days earlier, by unknown assailants. The notice also advertises Northwest Trust & Base on West Columbia street with executives listed as Bhor reck president John F. Hartman view president and Alexander Myers.

Guthrie M. A. Thomas Northwest Trust & Base West Columbia Street Bhorreck John F. Hartman Alexander Myers

Pacific Coast Co. President Farrell Returns From Coast Trip

J. D. Farrell, president of the Pacific Coast Co., has returned from an extended trip down the coast. He combined business with pleasure visiting San Francisco and then Mexico. He reports the company’s business affairs in excellent shape and trade generally good.

J. D. Farrell Pacific Coast Co

Storm Wrecks Texas Arkansas Towns Toll Rising

Reports from March 12 describe a severe Texas and Arkansas tornado season. Pine Prairie Arkansas is wiped out while New Boston Texas sees stores homes wrecked and near hundred dollar damage. Blossom Texas dismantled and many injured. Little Rock records 16 deaths statewide with many victims named. eight miners trapped in a flooded mine at Huntington.

ST. Louis Texas Arkansas Pine Prairie New Boston Tex Blossom Miscouri Little Rock Ark Mise Cus Rufe Hammett John Turner Pinkey Watson Negrees Bebe Becks

Ripple Inclosure: Scandinavian American and Flame Banks Close

Washed by calm reaction in Whatcom on March 12. Closing of two banks did not affect others in the county. Banks operated independently with no withdrawals or excitement, underscoring public confidence in remaining institutions.

Whatcom

Shirtweists and Akirte at 2 S's Manufacturing Co.

Scores have called about shirts and skirts from the 2 S s Manufacturing Co at 7 Union Street. The specialists note growing demand and ongoing interest from customers.

Union Street Ion Street

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