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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1901

Page

2

Health Board backs Star in McKeehnie case findings

The Board of Health issued a lengthy opinion supporting the Star’s investigation into health officer McKeehnie. It criticized insufficient city funding for quarantine officers, acknowledged prior orders, and blamed city finances for unsafe health conditions while praising the Star’s public service.

Board of Health the Star McKeehnie P.I The Star Inet Quiets McKechnile Health Board McKechnnile Wes McKechnie Eee Cme Health Department Consons Tars McKechall

The Unkissable Professor at Northwestern

A satirical piece targets Prof. Algie Crook of Northwestern University Evanston for claiming he never drank smoked or kissed a woman. It ridicules his boast and imagines him a likely failure in life calling for removal.

Algie Crook Northwestern University Evanston Crook Mr. Croox Adam Prof Chicago

The German Work in China After Pekin

The foreign troops rescued the legations at Pekin and remained to restore and preserve order until departure. Germany did not take part in the rescue, arriving after Pekin was occupied. The emperor urged his soldiers to pursue revenge and give no quarter, and they have largely followed his orders.

Pekin China Germany

Criticism of Von Waldersee’s punitive campaigns in China

Morrison of the London Times argues that punitive expeditions under Count von Waldersee have driven greater parts of Chit Li into anarchy, making Pekin vicinity unsafe for foreigners. The policy destroyed homes, slaughtered people, and bred brigandage, undoing China’s civilization and hindering restoration for a generation.

China Morrison London Times Count von Waldersee Chit Li Pekin Europe

Cadets From Four Schools Begin Week-Long Al Ki Point Camp

Cadets from the state university Seattle high school Tacoma high school and Vashon college opened a week long camp at Al Ki Point. Maj W W Rinehart will command the university group with Capt P Mar per Lieut Frank Maywood and Lieut Rathbun among the officers. Capt Hey Kinnear leads the feature high school cadets followed by Capt Bell for Tacoma and Maj Fred Sutter with Vashon cadets.

State University Seattle High School Tacoma High School Vashon College al- Ki Point W. W. Rinehert Uni- Scone P. . Marper Frank “Aywood Eer Rathbun University Hey Kinnear Feature High School Capt Bell Tacoma Maj Fred Sutter Vashon Cadets

Chamber Meeting Hints Visit by House Committee on Rivers

At yesterday's chamber of commerce gathering P. Weston urged that a House committee on rivers and charters will visit Seattle. He said about four members will be in the group and they should be royally entertained. The visit includes viewing Lake Washington to learn the local issue and its potential benefit to the city and state.

Chamber of Commerce P. Weston House Committee On Rivers and Charters Rtg Seattle Lake Washington

Missing letters seek to locate relatives by Chief of Meredith

Inquiry letters received by the Meredith police request help locating missing relatives. James Gastra of Whitineville Massachusetts seeks his brother Charles Gastra. W J Canton of Brewester Washington wants Andrew Walters. Grace Thompson of Portland Idaho asks for Ernest J mpson. M A Wickstrand of Meriden desires Hugo Meim qui.

Meredith James Gastra Whitineville Mass Charles Gastra W. J. Canton Brewester Wash Andrew Walters Grace Thompson Portland Idaho Ernest J.mpson M. A. Wickstrand Meriden Rea Wy Hugo Meimqui

Chamber discusses Sunset Telephone rate and returns to flat charge

A special committee reported on telephone rates, with Sunset Telephone of San Francisco ratifying the local office’s move to reestablish the old six dollar rate. The chamber debated a proposed shift back to four dollars and adopted a resolution to file the report and note that the chamber does not decide the exact rate, leaving the company to reestablish or keep the flat rate based on community views.

Chamber of Commerce Sunset Telephone Company San Francisco Chamber Oj. Smith Committee Naet Beattie

King County Records Burned by Court Order

Deputy Clerk Plimpton burned a quantity of King County political records yesterday by court order. The destruction frees space previously occupied by old records and supports Gerk's offer for the county.

King County Plimpton Gerk

Fireman Jas Dunham Retired on Half Pay

Due to reaching the age limit Jas Dunham was retired from the fire department. Following a council order Chief Cook placed him on half pay and assigned him to light duties. He is not to be employed in direct firefighting duties.

Jas, Dunham Wee Fire Department Cook

Mortality notices for Hopkins Willis Snyder

Mortality report notes Dottie Hopkins age 3 died yesterday at Mrs Park Willis died yesterday at O'Brien. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the family residence. The funeral for J L R B Snyder will be held at Kerworth's chapel this evening at o clock.

Aes Dottie Hopkins Mra Park Willis O'Brien J. L. RB. Snyder Erworth’s

Public Works Certifies Street and Sewer Improvements

The board of public works certifies completion of improvements including planking and grading on Post street from Marion to Madison and Ewing and Lowman avenues from Aurora to Kilbourne, Warren avenue from Dennyway to Harrison street, Yakima and Yakirma places, Main street and Twelfth avenue south sections, Ninth to Twelfth streets, and sewer laying in alleys of blocks 21 and 22 in Denny third addition.

Board of Public Works Post Street Marion Madison Ewing Lowman Avenue Aurora Kilbourne Avenues Warren Avenue Dennyway Harrison Street Yakima Avenue Yakirma Dearborn Street Baxter's Add Main Street Twelfth Avenue Ninth Street Norman Street Denny

Notable Visitors Arrive At Local Hotels

Late arrivals include Col Henry Landiz of Port Townsend, a State University professor. Robt Ford of Aberdeen. Sydney Bell of Manchester. Robert Young of Tacoma. F. & Barrett of Arlington. Other guests span Geo E Wiewell Port Gamble and more from Circle City Alaska, Shelton, Spokane, Yakima, Everett, and an English traveler Julius E Carr visiting during a U S tour.

The Butler Col Henry Landiz Port Townsend Professer State University Robt. Ford the Diler Geo. E. Wiewell Port Gamble P. J. Lunch KE. Claypool Minera Circle City Alaska A. H. Kneeland Shelton Henry Coter

Mrs Grim Arrives, Aims to Stay in City

Mrs Julia Grim sister to Judge Richard Osborn arrived in the city yesterday and plans to remain here. She is mother of Osborn Deignan who fought Hobson at the sinking of the Merrimac in Santiago harbor. Her son serves in the navy at Manila.

Julia Grim Richard Osborn City

Fragmentary Names Mentioned Across Pacific Northwest

Readable fragments list individuals and locations from Oregon Washington and British Columbia including Portland Seattle Spokane Tacoma Bellingham Port Townsend Whatcom Ashland Everett Port Townsend and others with various occupations shown. The text reads as a garbled roster of names and places without a clear single event or action.

San Francisco Trade Guarantee Debate Reflects City Rivalry

Graves, former chamber of commerce president, writes from Washington to the Merchants' association arguing against government guarantees of freight shipments to the Philippines via San Francisco. He warns Seattle would be treated equally if such incentives exist. He cites Gen. Hird and Gen. Ludington stating no policy to guarantee specified freight amounts or favor San Francisco over other cities.

Eo”. Graves Chamber of Commerce Merchants’ Association Washington, D. C Pranecieco San Francisco Philippines Seattle

Civil service exams set June 3 in free delivery cities

United States civil service examinations will be held June 3 in all free postal delivery cities for positions in government service. Alaska outfits advertised by C Miles and Piper Co claim lower prices versus downtown competitors. Star Paint Co cites Third and Pike street.

United States Civil Service Star Paint Co Third Pike Street WAL Nh Buttner Bulte United States Bia Third Avenue Photre J.P Ball Kenwell Block Columbia Bt Iat Ave Heartforl Bheaumont Conover Halier Lyman Te Knaip le Haller Watt KeMb Hurke Douglas New York Micha Lanuglans Horace Peter Mh Maintin Mutual Life

Local Classifieds Promote Furniture and Hair Treatments

A garbled late 19th or early 20th century classified page advertises secondhand cook stoves bed room sets and carpets from Red Front Furniture Co with half price offers. It also lists hair and scalp services at 204 Spring Street and 911 Third Avenue and promotes fashion wares including wigs and hats with various shop names and addresses. Some entries tout high prices for secondhand goods and others advertise dinners and beauty services.

Lgargalns Red Front Furniture Company Avenue South Spring Street Second Avenue Red Front Furniture Co 2Nd Ave Columbia Bet McDonald Block Seattle Tait Third Avenue Mrs. Co. Wi Union Hinckley BH Bennett Hanson

Gold Dust Case Ends with $1980 Judgment for Jordan

Dr. J Eugene Jordan won an equity case against the Coulter brothers over Alaska gold dust. He received $1980 as his share of dust held by A D and Chas Coulter. The dispute followed a contract for a quarter interest in Jordan’s claims after assessment work. About $5000 in dust was produced by the Coulters last year and a criminal action was pursued unsuccessfully before the equity suit in Judge Tallman’s court.

J. Eugene Jordan Coulter Brothers Alaska A. D Chas Coulter Jordan Coulters Tallman

Yale Wins Intercollegiate Golf Cup at Atlantic City

Yale captured the intercollegiate golf cup at Nerthheld links in Atlantic City New Jersey defeating Princeton by a wide margin Yale now adopts the college scoring system Yale won by fourteen to four percent The notice also includes unrelated ad lines about Nome typewriter supplies and Christopher bike repair.

Atlantic City N. J Yale Princetes

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