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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1901

Page

2

Seattle Star Entry Card From Pesthouse Records

A brief Seattle Star notice records an entry card filed at the pesthouse in Seattle Washington. The document notes a registry action with details unreadable in the fragment.

Astor the Bootlicker Sparks Mixed American Critique

The piece rails at William Ward Astor as a pretentious American snob loyal to British aristocracy. It condemns his admission of American inferiority and his daughter’s novel ban, arguing true gentility belongs to Americans and condemning his social withdrawal and hopes to buy English estates.

William Wadort Astor America Texas Northwest Astor England

City Notes on Workethic and Gas Bills in Seattle

A column contrasts stubborn workers with aging vigor to the cost of gas bills and the public’s view of industry. It notes Samuel Hill unlikely to push cheaper gas, and cites Health Officer McKechnie advancing duties as charges prepared for board of health.

Samuel Hill McKechnie i Board of Health

Parson Spanks Youthful Elopers in Kentucky

A Kentucky parson who disciplined a pair of elopers and sent them home to their parents gained a sober view of life beyond romance, while a Chicago burglar escaped with no loss after breaking into an alderman’s house.

Kentucky Love Chicago

Carrie Nation Emphasizes Pen Over Hatchet in Debate

The reformer Carrie Nation argues that nonviolent advocacy and legal persuasion are more effective than violence, framing the pen as a stronger tool for social change than the hatchet.

Carrie Nation

New Ports of Entry Designated for Puget Sound

Washington March 19 designation of Friday Harbor and New Port Towns as subports of entry on Puget Sound expands customs service. Ship traffic can now proceed as in Seattle and Tacoma, reflecting growth in Sound commerce and Treasury Department action.

Washington, PD. C Yes Friday Harbor Enon Puget Sound Seattle Tacoma Treasury Department Sound

Charcot Treatment Promises Nervous Strength and Vitality

An advertisement touts a tonic claimed to restore strength and vigor for nervous prostration indigestion and mental fatigue. It credits years of study by a leading physician and asserts non artificial vitality for the entire system. The notice also promotes Northwest Trust & Safe Deposit Co with officers named.

Guy Druggiet Seattle Wash

Minister Gets Long Term Sentence for Forgeries

Springfield reports Rev. J. Marston pleaded guilty to forging money orders and was sentenced to 18 years. He had previously served time for using the mails to defraud while posing as an authorized Red Cross collector during the Cuban war.

Springfield Rev J. Marston Red Cross Society

Roberts expresses hope for early peace with Lord Kitchener

London march 19 Lord Roberts says he confidently hopes Lord Kitchener can conclude peace negotiations soon. He notes the need to address prisoners sent to Canada for railway labor and general release terms.

London Lord Roberts Lord Kitchener Hoors Canada Anpgtic

Swedish Glee Club Mask Ball Promises Evening of Fun

The Swedish Glee club plans a masquerade ball at Germania hall on Saturday night March 23. A strong dance program is arranged and attendees are encouraged to wear masks for much of the evening. Past Glee club masquerades have drawn large crowds and great enjoyment is anticipated.

Germania Gree Club

Bargain Advertisements From Secondhand Goods Market

Multiple classified items list secondhand furniture carpets beds stoves and appliances for sale at Red Front Furniture Co and 110-112 2nd Ave with other ads for dining options beauty services and professional listings. Includes publishers bureau ad services and various doctors and businesses with contact details in downtown Seattle.

Baruains Bed Front Furniture Company Second Avenue Path C. V. White Advertising Bureau New York Seattle Red Front Furniture Co 2Nd Ave Alley Columbia Bet McDonald Block Second Avenue Chicago Electrolyala Co Third Avenue Mfg. Co. Wi Union H. _ Hensel Mfg Hinckley B. Bennett Ie Haller Block Hanson 4Th and Pine Carter Union

Treachery of Russia threatens alliance in Far East

March reports from London claim Count Von Waldersee used command powers to halt British and Russian plans at Tientsin railway siding. Britain wary of large conflict as forces are in South Africa, with arbitration favored. Berlin notes Husein’s offense, seen as treachery in Manchuria and China pact, provoking other nations to act.

London Count von Waldersee The Times Tientsin England South Africa Berlin Husein Manchuria China

City Council elects Dr J E Crichton president for year

The city council last night elected Dr J E Crichton president with seven votes, four for Mr Parry, and two for President Rinehart. Crichton's election was made unanimous. A plan to rename Union street to honor Washington volunteers was discussed, with funds already being raised for the monument. Seattle Electric Co. lines completed, inspection invited. Various contracts and appropriations approved or referred, including aid society contract and local improvements scheduling. Local improvement hearings were extended, and assessment rolls for several districts approved.

J. E. Crichton Boys’ & Girls’ Aid Society Claims Committee Alian C. Gonzales W. H. Drake BF. A. Drake Claude Powers Board of Public Works Police Committee Seventh Avenue Galer Street Blaine Street Treeta Denny's Add Bollingford Green Lake Stander Navin Great Northern Railway

City Streets Committee Reviews Roadbed Damage And Vacating Main Street

City engineers warn that damaged roadbed edges hinder traffic and require continual renewals. Streets committee favors vacating Main Street west of Rettrosd Avenue. Notices announce assessments for sidewalks, water mains, sewers, and grading on multiple streets including Planchard, East Lee, Fourteenth, Fifteenth, First, Plummer, and Ninth avenues and related blocks in Seattle.

Kirkland Lake Washington Collins & Williams Sullivan Kelsey Hrighton Beach Kenton R. J. Huston Batley Queen Ann Hill Queen Anne Hill Seattle Law Tate & CO Burke Building Sturtevant & CO Columbia Street W. H. Peter & CO Batlard, Wash Sound Peter Fourth Avenue Green Lake J. Wallingford Roxwell Block EG. Ryers & CO First Avenue F_H. Renick & Co Ralle Omeon Streets Committee Main Street Rettrosd Avenue Streete Reseln Planchard Street Third Avenue Fifth Avenue East Lee Street Madison Forty-fist Forty-second Avenues Fourteenth Avenue Massachusetts Avenue College Street Fifteenth Avenue Nouth Bayview Avenue Highland Drive Galer Street Plummer Street Tenth Avenue Seattle Boulevard Twenty-ninth Avenue Yestler Way Dearborn Street

Fire destroys multiple St Louis properties causing major losses

Leases from yesterday's blaze total about 100000 with insurance nearly covering. Anheuser Busch ice storage plants suffered total destruction while Lemp brewery box care was lost. American Car and Foundry repair sheds burned. Breele pickle factory fire rooming nearly wiped out. Cause suspected as spark from a cwite engine. fire department heroism prevented far greater totals.

ST. Louis Anheuser-Huech Brewing Association Lemp American Car & Foundry Co Breele & Co

Iowa to Arrive for Overhaul at Hremten in March

The battleship Iowa will reach Hremten for overhauling and repairs on March 26, per navy orders. It is currently off the Mexican coast after target practice. The Wisconsin was landed near Bonita, Mexico, on March 15 to pair its battery and replace the Oregon.

Washington Iowa Hremerten Navy Department Mexican Wisconsin Bonita Mexico

Northwestern Commercial Co Holds Annual Meeting Officers Elected

The Northwestern Commercial Co, operator of the steamship Centennial in the Nome and Port Clarence trade, held its annual meeting at No. 1 Pioneer Building. Officers elected for the ensuing year include John Kroserne as president, Gee Williams as vice president, Trenhalme as secretary, and William T. Perkins in a listed role.

Northwestern Commercial Co Nome Port Clarence Pioneer John Kroserne Gee, Williams Pee Trenhalme Wm. T. Perkins

The Valdes News Debuts March 9 in Copper River Valley

The four page one column weekly, The Valdes News, appeared in the Copper River valley metropolis on March 9 with A. W. Rochford serving as editor and publisher.

Valdes Copper River Valley A. W. Rochford

Fire at Hiemarck Causes Massive Damage

A March 19 fire at Hiemarck fifteen miles south of St Louis caused about 100000 in damage and destroyed many homes. Most residents lacked sufficient insurance and faced ruin.

T. Louis Hiemarck

Last Days of Slot Machines

Gov. Rogers signed a bill prohibiting slot machines with a June 14 effective date. The act bans all chance-based machines, outlining fines from 10 to 100 dollars and treating possession as prima facie evidence of wrongdoing. Half the fine goes to the private prosecutor and half to the county school fund. justices of the peace share jurisdiction.

Rogers County School Fund Justices of the Peace

Catalog of Bulb Syringes and Hot Water Bottles

An itemized listing notes bulb syringes with three attachments, 350 fountain syringes of one quart, two quart hot water bottles, and all other kinds offered with prices as low as goods will permit.

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