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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1901
Page
3
A decades-long search ends with the discovery of James Tod's body in a Daytona swamp. Tod, nephew of a former Ohio governor, vanished ten years ago. Positive ID comes from teeth, an open-face watch, glasses, and a graphite pencil found with the preserved corpse.
Washington annual Free Methodist Conference will be held at the Unitarian church on Sea Street between Pike and Union from Wednesday April 3 to Sabbath April 7. W A Sellen will preside with services listed including assortments of consistings on Wednesday and preaching days starting Thursday with multiple sessions in the afternoon and evening through Sunday April 7.
On behalf of Elizabeth DPD owner of lots in North Seattle addition, the Dexter Hot bank manager has filed a protest against the assessment for the Broad to Mer streets Western avenues improvement. He claims the proposed condemnation mainly benefits streetcar companies and asks the street company share half the expense if the improvement proceeds.
The Cedar River to Green Lake extension was debated by the city committee on fire and water. Engineers Thomson and Youngs favored the 22 inch main while concerns rose over demand on city funds. The committee will have Thom and Youngs map the route, costs, and potential revenue to decide on the project.
A Bremerton note outlines nearly 509 thousand dollars to be expended next year by the bureau of garde and docks and the bureau of equipment. Major contracts include a 60 thousand dollar building of a crucial structure, an 85 thousand dollar ordnance magazine, and a 95 thousand dollar equipment installation with further contracts pending.
A practical light rough straw hat is shown by a milliner. It features a narrow brim and satin trim piled high around the crown. Straw buckles and a curved feather accent the design, with spring fashion predicting popularity.
The report notes Idaho defeated Washington in a university debate contest. Details are sparse with fragmented phrasing and unclear context. Further specifics such as participants, venue, and score are not recoverable from the text.
The debate on extending protection to American shipping was won by Idaho in a unanimous judges decision. Judges C. H. Hanford Thad Huston and Whitworth College president F. B. Gault presided as judges. A vocal solo by Mises Stephens and remarks by R. B. Albert followed the judging.
Dallas reports property fees and damage from yesterday's storm reach 25000 dollars. A high wind accompanied by torrential rain swept the city.
Government invites sealed bids for a Seattle site for a new federal building. Bids due May 1 at the Treasury in Washington with a 20 day notice to clear existing structures. The Yesler Mansion and Denny homestead sites are among favored locations with value implications for surrounding real estate.
Secretary Grout of the Civil Service Commission grades twelve promotion exam papers without names, using numbers to identify candidates. Results cannot be announced until numbers are matched to names, ensuring impartial evaluation of the examination.
The W C T U central and north Seattle unions announce a mothers meeting on Monday April at 2 39 p m at the home of Mrs J M Longfellow 2616 Fourth Avenue near Cedar The program aims for strong attendance and will feature a full schedule of interesting activities inviting local mothers to attend
City hall shows council plans for a $3000 peat house on the former pest house site. The 19 room building would include 7 patient rooms 2 wards 2 doctors rooms and amenities for treating smallpox and other infectious diseases. No appropriation yet but council to take up the matter soon perhaps Monday night.
Mary A. Smith aged 32 died yesterday at Steilacoom. Philathea Kelloggs body will be shipped by Butterworth and Sons tomorrow to Fairhaven Washington for interment. Mark Togogoe funeral held this morning from the Church of Our Lady of Good Help. Gladys Rosenstock funeral today from 1620 Eighth Avenue. John Hamilton aged 66 died yesterday. The body is at Bonney and Stewarts. The revenue of J H Eachuman will be shipped tonight to Wasteburg Michigan by Butterworth and Sons.
Evening performances at the Aeolian Grand Orchestra run every evening from 6 30 to 6 30 with additional sessions from 10 to 12 at Cline's piano home, noted for schedule details.
Fiorence A. Bennett sues the city council and Beattie Klee Tric Co for 10000 dollars claiming injuries from stepping into a 4 by 19 inch hole left between cable tracks on Madison Street near Firat Avenue. She cites negligent maintenance and seeks medical costs, lost earning capacity, pain, and other damages.
The newspaper notes the end of the Neill company's engagement and predicts an October city season duration. It discusses Frawley and Nellie companies, potential profitability of stock tours, and compares productions like A Social Highwayman and A Brass Monkey with Garrick Theater standards. It lists cast and notable performers, and previews Morriston’s Pallet and Third Avenue theater bills.
Quick home delivery service for medicines offered by Bartell Drug Company. Telephone orders provide same convenience as in person purchases with no extra delivery charge.
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