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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1901
Page
4
About 3000 prospective settlers, half Dunkards, passed through the city yesterday bound for the Pacific Northwest. They will likely settle in Washington as a large portion may reach Puget Sound area.
Reports describe telegraph wire transport from City to Waiteea for a 500 mile line. Erickson of the U S army runs a wagon road project Kagte to Ram. The river bends are being cut, six months of orders near Feb 1 total over 100000 expected this year. A Dawson arrest for a Bonanza reek theft year and a fortune teller Madame arrested for witchcraft. Ramuel Keyes, once a Chehalis mason, died in Dawson of apoplexy.
Washington report notes a public health census estimate of 20 004 lepers. It says rural districts complicate an exact tally and highlights the difficulty of a precise provincial count.
Albert H. Attebury a New York lawyer stands as defendant in a suit to recover a board bill. He contends the service was poor and asks the New York supreme court to define first class board. The lower court ruled for the landlord and Attebury appeals.
M. C. Seligman arrested days earlier by Detectives Wappenstein and Crane on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Judge George discharged him late that afternoon as the prosecutor Withers failed to appear.
Dr Ainsite Holita argues in Human teleics that hiss is not performance but a basic vocalization found in beasts birds and reptiles. The article notes the hiss as a warning to predators and unfamiliar hosts, with English usage mostly tied to stage play.
The Neill company presents The Social Highwayman a stage morality tale at the Grand. Courtice Jaffray is exposed as a plain crook who robs friends and rescues a beloved from a balcony fall with comic irony. The production emphasizes delicate character treatment for gentlemen and gentlewomen in a society satire.
The review lauds Jaffray as the principal driving force in a dramatic tale where crime exposure, bigamy accusations, and social intrigue culminate in a fatal revelation. Harley is blamed, Jaffray confesses, and a killing ends the drama while the cast earns praise for performances. Next week Masie Trumbull stars in A Brash Monkey at the Grand Opera House.
A statement from mediator Father Phillips says the miners and operators have settled their differences. The threatened strike of 148,000 men in the anthracite regions is called off.
London reports the divorcee courts granted Countess Russell a decree against Bari Russell for alleged serious conduct. A jury adjourned in the case of Wm. Robert Finest KB Peterson seeking $180 commission from a property sale.
Lieut A Allen of the Thirty-eighth Volunteer Infantry returns from the Philippines with genuine Filipino anting-enting shirts. He says Filipinos believe shirts are bullet-proof unless the charm is spoiled by the wearer’s actions. The garments, labeled Can Basti and tied to Free Masonry, bear Latin and Tagalog inscriptions and mystic symbols.
Steamer Excelsior arriving from Bristol Bay reports government mail missing after mail pouches and dogs were lost at sea before reaching shore. Passengers note the mail was taken north for the government by Bishop and Allen. one passenger describes the peril and near loss of gear and tires. Alaskan guide L L Bales advances a Seattle party by land toward Nome as Vaides begins publication.
Three suspects were arrested in Baltimore accused of returning fictitious ballots in the state election. Two of the detainees admitted posting $1,500 cash bail each.
Steamer Senator under Capt Patterson arrived from Southeastern Alaska last night. Skagway and Juneau reports indicate quiet conditions. The vessel completed a speedy voyage and carried 31 passengers to Seattle.
Funeral services were held for Ollie E Thomas at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 2 PM with Rev. Hugh Miehriat officiating. Interment followed at Mount Pleasant cemetery. Also noted is a funeral at Ballard M E church for Thos Glover. A. O Mrs. C C Fouts presides at the service. An 82 year old woman died yesterday in Bidney Washington. The 11 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Romenstick died last night at their home on Eighth Avenue near Vestreet.
Dirigo of the Alaska Steamship Co arrived from Lynn Canal points after an eight day voyage. Skagway reports mild weather while Juneau docks are buried under eight feet of snow. The vessel carried downers and 10 tons of freac.
A Collan Rand Orchestra plays every evening at the R Grand Cafe from 5 20 to 6 30 p m with a late set from 10 to 12 p m. The notice lists Bard Savinina as a performer in the event roster.
The article notes vast outputs at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing with millions of new currency notes to replace worn greenbacks and huge postage stamp use projections for 1961. It cites 107.6 million people receiving about $10 each in new bills and a total of over 4.0 billion stamps nationwide, with regional totals for Cuba the Philippines Porto Rico and Guam.
The passage notes stamps issued for Guam and the Philippines, altered by adding a word across the face in ornamental black letters. This changes ordinary United States stamps to resemble cancellation marks, making them appear valid for use in the new oriental regions under Uncle Sam's authority.
A damaged text presents a fragmentary poem or lyric referencing phrases like Oy pey Trail and Romany pattern. It mentions names Theo and Wynne and hints at journeys westward toward a sunrise and a birth. The readable lines mix rhythmic travel imagery with familial undertones.
Steamer Excelsior to Valdes Kalmal in March and Steamer Pithu Thompson to Valdes on April 1. Carrier Dove readies for Derbg sea voyage from San Juan dock, first to sail north. Haiti bark W Marold from Australia to load wheat for the United Kingdom. Port Albert finishing cargo at Port today. Caarina arrives San Francisco from Seattle. Robert Deliar departs for Seattle. Progresso leaves for Tecoma. Puebla steamed at Moran’s yard and resumes April runs. James Johnson ready for service after masts set. Grant revenue cutter returned from San Juan Islands. Mayune of China Mutual loading at West Seattle for London.
The Rainier- Gread Hotel hosts a varied roster including Merbert Cuthbert merchant of Victoria A D D Chariton from Portland and A Bowers merchant from the same city. Others include C H McCloud Victoria SJ Paul Henry Butler New York F Furman Rochester and more.
Carrie Nation begins a lecturing tour in Lexington Kentucky. The audience is mainly women and the speaker is guarded by four women as a crowd of over a hundred men and boys follows. Nation threatens to redistribute deeds against saloon wielders she deems evil.
The chamber of commerce plans to build its own headquarters on a long lease of the northwest corner of Firet avenue and Spring street. A committee will study the Merkle plan for a 60 year lease with Puget Bound Mill Co. and assess site options.
Beginning April 1 the new domestic postal rates will apply between this country and all points in Cubs. There has been a demand to abolish high rates now in force between the United States and Cuba and the government has repeatedly promised that the postal service would soon reduce them. Notice was sent today by Postmaster General Smith that the new rates will go into effect on April 1.
Lisbon residents and court officials in North Dakota wired President McKinley asking for clemency for Alexander McKenzie imprisoned in San Francisco on contempt of court related to Nome receivership cases. Similar petitions are expected from other parts of the state.
NEW HAVEN CONN March 24 The annual Princeton Yale debate was won by Princeton University The judges gave an unanimous decision The proposition urged adoption of a subsid y program to aid shipbuilding and oceanic trade The article notes a limited number of chronic cases treated free by advanced students under direction of a regular faculty at the Washington Institute of Osteopathy in the Safe Deposit Building
Delaware and Lackawanna rain near Norwich caused a washed out culvert and minor injuries. Reports indicate widespread flood damage across the state from high water with several incidents and property impacts.
The piece touts jobber profits and value from Harter Drug Company over competitors. It cites products like Packer's Tar Soap and Wright's Antiseptic Tooth Powder with prices and promotions, arguing savings for customers.
The state announces three postmaster appointments. W H Packer is named postmaster at Burley, T Waldrip at New Kalmiche, and Starr Bal at Derron with Diamond Lee to the beet. The notice lists costs and a reference to Tei Main 1068.
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