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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
4
Noon March 14 report says J P Morgan plans to meet German trade leaders in Berlin to divide global markets between America and Germany. British industry suffers from rising imports and unemployment as Manchester mills feel the impact.
A business committee is to study the legality of telephone charges in the city after a chamber meeting. Rates are discussed, with 5 dollars for business and 3 for residence, franchise terms, and potential council action outlined. The session also notes minstrel and theatrical bookings at local venues and a Searchlight moving pictures showing naval parades in New York harbor.
The business session of the Wast Red Cross Society met in the Rainier Grand hotel parlors. Mrs Blanker of North Yakima served as president and Mrs J A Gra State secretary. Reading reports from committees led to the decision to hold the next meeting in North Yakima six months from now.
The James company delivered a forceful Macbeth with Miss Kidder, praised as a real-actor performance. Attle Minister drew crowds at Grand, while Belle Marie at Third Avenue impressed audiences with Jessie Shirley. The program shifted to Little Lord Fauntleroy and Neil in later shows as the run continued through the week.
J Carkeek Theodore Haller and Capt Ballard reported that owners of more than half the abutting property signed petitions for and against the plan. Geo TN Eitinger said he had a petition with signatures of over half the property owners. Some who signed the remonstrance now favor paying. Cann Carkeek Cel l ine and others opposed it as Latimer Rameau Hanford spoke forcefully. Meeting adjourned without a decision.
Local church leaders outline plans for the annual Sunday school workers convention to be held in Seattle starting May 10 for four days. About 200 delegates are expected to attend with Col. Meigs of Indiana a nationally recognized speaker among the lineup. The event will take place in a Seattle church.
Chas F. Craig performed a dramatic reading of Bhore Acres at the YMCA store last night. Over 250 people attended replacing one of the regular lectures in the series.
A satin finished gray broad cloth skirt features prominent stitching. A black velvet jacket with inner sleeves and a gray cloth vest braided in black and silver uses tiny silver-edged buttons. Velvet hat trimmed with ostrich completes the ensemble.
In Indianapolis on March 24 speculation runs about General Harrison's wealth with estimates between 256000 and 309000. It notes his constitutional law reputation and a $100000 fee earned for representing Venezuela in a boundary dispute. It adds a remark on cold winter days in Northern Italy and unheated third class railway cars.
New Orleans March 14 Madame Bernhardt joined guests from France in an alligator hunt eight miles below the city near Lake Pontchartrain. The event ended with a successful capture of a large gator, hauled to the hotel, while M Coquelin Maurice Hernhardt and Dr Edward Rodrigues observed.
A Scranton railway conductor who ejected a passenger for garlic scented logna was dismissed by the general manager. Street railway employees threaten to strike if the conductor is not reinstated by 6 this evening.
Mrs Frank White of Linton received a life pass on the Southern Indiana railroad after she warned of a mined track under a crust of earth in the Island city coal mining district. She halted a passenger train by signaling with a red table cloth, preventing disaster.
The article notes Beattle and Tacoma are over 100 miles closer to the Atlantic by rail than Manila, with Han Francinco and Vie Honolulu routes giving 6286 and 648 miles respectively. It argues the northern route’s climate favors troops, urges a Bound depot, and mentions a Missouri judge who sentences tramps to thirty days street work with thirty minutes to start.
The Seattle Standard reports the Beattie Standard weekly appeared yesterday edited by veteran journalist A. K. Yerkes. The paper is independent with a Democratic leaning and features a large monster editorial and humorous tone, plus striking red ink headings.
Customers call about Shirtwaiste and Skirte at the 2 B s Manufacturing Co 7 Union street with more inquiries as interest grows. The shop promotes its women’s apparel and a good product appeal. Also note 207 Union street bicycle repairs at Spinning and Diamond Ice advertised as best and affordable. Main 1059 listed.
Washingtons new Beattie public building will begin formal pro curement for a site after a $754000 appropriation was approved by Congress. A proviso limits site expenditure to $200000, with the Treasury Department preparing to proceed.
Property holders met in Chamber of Commerce rooms to decide who should fix First Hill paving. Judge T. H. Cann chaired as residents voted to let the city council settle the point with a committee led by M. and others.
Rumors say the Seventh Infantry may move from Vancouver Washington to Fort Lawton. Other regiments are being mustered at Vancouver and barracks may be insufficient. A War Department letter to the chamber of commerce notes Fort Lawton is likely to be chosen if a change occurs.
The Hethel Society met at Judge R. Greene's office and elected Roger Greene president A P Harwell secretary N Halstead treasurer and Rev George F West chaplain. A constitution and by laws were adopted with committee appointments postponed pending a certificate of violation from the state.
A group of congressional delegations from Minnesota Montana Idaho the Dakotas and Washington has informed the secretary of war that the northern route to Asia offers superior transport service. The letter highlights the route’s advantages and notes its potential for improved logistics.
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