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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1901

Page

3

Presidential Round‑the‑Nation Train Tour Planned

A plan for a grand presidential excursion by special train from Washington to New Orleans Seattle Beattie Duluth and Buffalo across the Northwest and back is outlined. The journey would visit great cities with sidetrips to launch a battleship and possibly meet Mexican President Diaz. If PD’s health improves the trip may occur to showcase U S power and diplomacy.

Washington New Orleans California Pacific Coast Beattie Northwest Duluth Buffalo Thetall Root Philippines China Cuba Porto Rico White House Long

Ex-Slaves Seek Congo Settlement in Belgium Program

Eighteen ex slaves in Cuba claim maltreatment under American rule and seek permission to emigrate with others of color to the Congo under Belgian auspices. They request emigration if the United States has no objection.

Cuba Emmanuel Congo Bel America

Severs Fixtures and Parts at Galbraith Dock

Severs fixtures and machine parts at Galbraith and Bacon's dock to be shipped to Brem for use on the lows.

Galbraith & Bacon Brem

Mayune Makes Port At White Star Dock

The Mayune of Mutual Steamship Co. arrived at the White Star dock at 2:45 yesterday under Captain Cenmradi. The vessel, carrying a large crew, loaded about 500 freight tons destined for Japan, China, and New York, marking one of the largest entries of its kind.

Mutual Steamship Co Mayune Cenmradi White Star Japan Jepan China New York

W M Easter Arrested for Unsanitary Home Condition

Reporters notes say a warrant was issued yesterday for the arrest of W M Easter at 35 East Fir Street on keeping Wilc prenvinca Uneanitary condition. Hashimats and Mo Masnahash were placed under warrant for completing bower mand anath and maintaining a containing $12 cubic ak. One arrest was made by Humane Officer ay on a charge of driving with a lame shoulder. he was bound over to the court by Justice Cann on a charge of centh with Weapon. Bonds were fixed at

W. M. Easter East Fir Street Wilc Prenvinca Wrder Fenterday Cann I. Kalbere George L Warren Path Humane Hidagway

Settlement plan debated on Chinese questions in Washington

In Washington a dispatch from Rockhill outlines a plan for handling Chinese affairs with a lump sum payment and pro rata distribution. Power pushes for its own scheme while state officials press for decisive action and a demand of 1,000,000. If no agreement is reached, the United States urges referring the matter to a Hague court of arbitration.

Washington, D Om Rockhill Defcent United States Hague Court of Arbitration

Pan-America grounds dedication by Postmaster Braith

March 20 in ALO, the Pan-America grounds building was dedicated by Postmaster General Braith who dropped the first address east in McKinley. This evening Mr Smuth, an employee on the building project, received a pay raise to increase wages.

Alo, N Pan-Amertcon Grounds Braith McKinley Smuth

Winter Mowstorm Runs On Unabated Across Polis

The March 2 report from Polis notes the winter mowstorm continues with no sign of easing. Snow and ice disrupt daily life and business remains suspended as the storm shows no retreat.

Polis

City Permits Issued for Multiple Dwellings in Wallingford and University Area

City engineer's office records show permits issued for several projects including a one story house in Wallingford, a thestory frame house on Seventh Avenue South, and two story dwellings on University and nearby streets. Total costs range from a few hundred to five thousand dollars with multiple applicants named.

Murdock Wallingford Herbert Baby Seventh Avenue Grace Gramman University T. F. Kane A. C. John Tie Avenue Allernielmer

Real estate construction bids listed with buyers and costs

A parsed list details numerous construction and property bids. Names include Ben Perri B Toby Jr G A Meter C C Jones King County Investment Co Hugh McAllister Andrew Baker Wm Harper J D Hewitt and addresses across Seattle area. Totals range from 400 to 2000 dollars for various 1 2 and 11 story frame houses and related structures.

Ben Perri Dearborn Street B. Toby, Jr Harvard Avenue North Dexter Horton Firet Avenue Washington Street G. A. Meter Twentieth Avenue South C. C. Jones Jackson Street J. D. Hewitt Twenty-sixth Avenue South

Lane and Louden Open Gambling House at 117 119 Washington Street

Lane and Wm Louden operate a gambling house at 117 and 119 Washington Street. Lane is described as a well known tker.

Lane Wm. Louden Pon Washington Street

Public fines paid into police court yesterday

The public collected 1.40 in fines into the police court for the past month.

Jacob Kline Dies in Whatcom County

Whatcom reports the death of Jacob Kline in Whatcom on Tuesday. He is noted as the father of County Commissioner ine.

Whatcom Jacob Kline Ine

Gould Stock Soars After Consolidation Rumors

Missouri Pacific stock climbs from a dollar to 154 dollars after reports of consolidations. The rise marks the first substantial gain since Jay Gould's death, with the Gould estate valued around 75 dollars and stock at a record high.

New York Merch Missouri-Pacific Jay Gould Gould

Gambling House to Open in Pacific Block Tonight

It is announced that Jack Lewin, a well known sport figure, will tonight open a gambling house in the Pacific block on Occidental avenue and Washington street. The place is described as well furnished and one of the largest on the coast. Local gamblers consider opening a house over the Green Tree saloon on Washington street. George Lane and William Louden operate gambling rooms in the Ly tellhowl. Washington Street hosts multiple fined gambling venues and a total police court fines sum to 1454.

Jack Lewin Pacific Block Occidental Avenue Waehin Street Green Tree Saloon Washington Street Geo. Lane William Louden Lytellhowl Stan Union Club Beattie Club Clancy

Mefford to be disciplined by civil service commission

The civil service commission will hold a special meeting tomorrow afternoon to decide Patrolman A. H. Mefford's case. Mefford, suspended by Chief Meredith for allegedly collecting and retaining fine money, does not deny the charge but says he had no intent. The commission considers suspending him for a time as sufficient punishment, noting his 11 years of service and prior capable record.

Civil Service A. H. Mefford Meredith Mefford Commisrion Commission Tt Te Idea Polie Department

Saved by a Gat Genevieve Fights Back in River Attempt

Chicago reports a tale where Genevieve, an elderly blind, deaf, and scarred grandmother, survives a murder attempt by Henry Wilcuss Warcki, a 10 year old, who tried to drown her in the river. The old umpire of fate clung to a piling as the boy failed to drown her, and police intervened to save them. Genevieve later witnessed a tulip on the woodshed as Henry slept.

Chicago Genevieve Henry Wilcsswarcki Henry Pentry

Garvey sues Seattle Electric Co for injuries at Green Lake car

In superior court J C Garvey sues Seattle Electric Co seeking 5660 for injuries claimed after an incident on a Green Lake car when a motorman allegedly knocked him down for refusing to pull a curtain. Attorneys Ferree and Hendren request show cause why Sunset Telephone Co should not charge more than 5 per month for mainline service with unlimited calls. The case Daniel McNamara vs Tho Jones and others on a promissory note was dismissed by Judge Emory.

J.C. Garvey Seattle Electric Co Green Lake Garvey Oscar Conradson Boyd Tallman Carrell Hendren FE. Ferree Sunsetelephone Co Daniel McNamara Tho

Railroad Notes across Seattle and Spokane visits

F T M Kollock district passenger agent of the Pennsylvania line at Portland is in Seattle today Lieut F K Crowley of the British navy at Requimauilt is in Seattle to day and will travel to London tonight via the Great Northern Hicherd PMevens western avea ger agent of the Great Northern is in Spokane on company business and is expected back in a few days Lake Union W T Ur will hold a mothers meeting at Mrs Founter s 11 Howard avenue north Friday at 2200 m All mothers invited.

F. ™. Kollock Portland Seattle F. K. Crowley Requimauilt London Great Northern Hicherd Pmevens Spokane Lake Union W T. Ur

Markets: Walla Walla fruit cargo boosts local sales

The Theateamer Walla Walla delivered a larger cargo of fruit and vegetables than this season, lifting Western avenue commission men to big stocks and strong trade. Prices hold firm from yesterday, with new potatoes at five dollars and various steamship arrivals including sweet potatoes cabbage cauliflower lettuce tomatoes green peas string beans asparagus radishes artichokes and green corn. California fruit shipments also arrived in large volumes.

Theateamer Walla Walla Western Avenue Commission California

Jobbing Quotations Corrected Daily for Green Fruit and Provisions

A daily listing of wholesale prices for fruit and provisions. Lemons limes and other fruits priced per case or unit, cranberries and olives by volume, grapefruit and bananas by ranges. Fresh meats include beef pork veal with varied cuts and bacon, plus dry goods and vegetables with tonnage prices for potatoes.

Cranberrien

Local Produce and Dairy Prices Listed With Variety

A scanned price list shows produce including beets, lettuce, peppers, onions, and cabbage with per sack or per pound prices. Dairy products feature butter and cheese from multiple regions, along with poultry and live stock rates for chickens, ducks, turkeys, and cattle. Prices cover items from fresh ranch to creamery products and a corrected daily rate section notes feed and grain prices.

Iowa Elgin California Creamery Washington New York Ihe Wisconsin Limburger Geome Beattie Timothy Cowa Hee Tn Lambe

Mrs Hubbard Dies at Fremont Residence

Mrs Anna Hubbard wife of Pate man W C Hubbard died this morning at the family residence in Fremont. She was years of age and leaves a son Edward aged 1 and a brother M R Hubbard.

Anna Hubbard Patreaiman W. ¢. Hubbard Fremont Edward W. C. Hubbard Patreman M. R. Hubbard

Humane Society Wins a Victory Over Cruelty Law

Local Humane Society members celebrate Gov. Rogers signing a bill making it a misdemeanor to witness dog fighting or cruelty to animals. Penalties reach 150 dollars, with identical fines for accessories and potential imprisonment. The bill, drafted by Senator Preston and Representative Lewis, takes effect in June. local groups expect strict enforcement.

The Humane Society Rogers Beattle Humane Aoc Roger &. Green Olympia Preston Lewis Humane Exciety

Maritime Movements Quietly Shift Along Coast

Collier Leelanaw with coal and rail iron arrives at San Francisco after loading at Ban. Steamer Catrina departs for Tacoma and may sail for San Francisco tonight. Mayune at Tacoma loading wheat and bound for Seattle soon. Inland Flyer delayed. first run to Port Orchard set for tomorrow morning. Army shipyard work wraps up on USN craft. Patterson back in service. Revenue cutter Grant returns from Sound cruise. Perry at harbor on waiting orders. New barkentine John Son in Moran yard for mast fitting. Chas. J. Lane sails from San Francisco to Seattle today.

Leelanaw Ban San Francisco Inland Flyer Port Orchard

Love at first sight seals a union in Washington society

New York society girl Miss Matilda Agan meets ex-Congressman J Frank Aldrich of Chicago at the inauguration ball. After a two day courtship he follows her to Philadelphia where a proposal and acceptance occur. They plan to marry in spring and reside in Washington.

New York Ny Mall Matilda Agon Congremman J Frank Aldrich Chicago Miss Agan Joy Missouri Washington Aldrich Mims Ayan Philadelphia Citations

Dined With President Washington D C

Canton man Fred Dannemiller to be made a second lieutenant after serving in the Eighth Ohio and the President's Own during the war. He once dined at the White House while an orderly, needing time to prepare for the visit and asking permission to adjust his shoes.

Washington, D.C Fred Dannemiller Canton McKinley Dannemiller Ohio Parker Camp Alger White House United States

Guards for McKinley on Continental Trip

Washington dispatch states President McKinley will be guarded by detectives on his cross country journey. One detective travels from Washington to New Orleans, another from New Orleans to Galveston, a third to San Francisco, with coast guards meeting the special on the Pacific leg.

Washington, D. C McKinley New Orleans Gal- Verton San Francisco McKintey Dent

Great Northern Oil Co seeks investors in early stock offering

The Great Northern Oil Co invites purchase of ground floor stock with full paid non-assessable shares. The trustees include Wilson R. Gay Joseph Winship Lyman Knapp Harvey Jordan RC Stevens O G Chase John Shively and others. Officers are Gay Chase Winship with funds sent to Puget Sound National Bank Seattle.

Great Northern OF Copane Point Great Northern Washington California The Great Northern OU Wilson R. Gay Joseph Winship Lyman KB. Knapp Alaska Harvey 8. Jordan Cashier Post-Inteligencer Co RC Stevens General Western Great Northern Railway O. G. Chase Copalie Point Sanitarium Chehalis County Wash John H. Shhively P. O Seattle Waah Cherry Street

Hoert Disbanded and De Wet Near Heilbron Reported

Capetown dispatch states Hoert factions in the Orange River Colony have disbanded while De Wet is reported near Heilbron, indicating shifting military positions during the conflict.

Capetown Kitchener Hoert Orange Iver Dewetle Heilbron

Charent Treatment Promises Vitality and Strength

An advertisement proclaims Charent Treatment as the premier nerve tonic of the century. It claims to restore vigor in nervous prostration and anxiety related indigestion, asserting genuine, not artificial, nerve and tissue restoration and overall vitality. Endorsed by G. O. Guy, a Beattle Washington druggist.

G. O. Guy Beattle, Waeh

Question of Legality of McKinley Bills Sparks Debate

Legality of the March 4 1897 appropriation bills signed by President McKinley is challenged. The attorney general would need an extra session of Congress to reappropriate over 200 million dollars, while state department officials believe courts would uphold the laws despite Sunday approval. Also notes on Northwest Trust offers and three Musicians' Union dances at Armory with ticket details.

Washington, D. C McKinley Congress State Department

American home brushes sale at Bartell Drug Co

Broad ad copy lists hair brushes bath brushes tooth brushes clothes brushes and baby brushes with varying prices. Mentions Bartell Drug Co and emphasis on quality, aiming to attract buyers with a range of brush types for household use.

Bartell Drug Co Gruahes MC Haby

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