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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1901

Page

3

High License Defeat Sparks City Council Rumors

City Council defeated the high license ordinance amid talk of a hidden fund. Rumors allege a $5000 to defeat the measure funded by breweries and saloons, denied by Frank Paund and Riplinger who say no payments or pledges were requested. The story notes denials from Lexington saloon owner Dave Gross and other nearby establishments while noting ongoing investigations and public curiosity.

James Breweries Sahad Seattle Star Frank Paund Riplinger Land Paul Mr. Riptinger Sarsaloon Yester Way Sartoris Armen Pike Street Dave Gross Lexington First Avenue Grosa Gross Peer Andrew Doyle Nael & Allen

First College Boat Races on Lake Washington Open Season

The first collegiate boat race on Lake Washington unfolds this afternoon with four shells of the Sophs ready to test crews. A potential University of California challenge exists, promising formation of a crew if material appears.

Lake Washington Soph’s University of Cali Carl Vreeland Ross Garpenter

Van Buren Delivers Lively Madame Sans Gene

Bayard Velller reviews Miss Mary Van Buren’s performance at the Grand opera house. He praises her honesty, vitality, and stage presence in Madame Sans Gene, noting standout scenes with the dancing master and the court intrigue.

Bayard Velller Mary van Buren Madame Lana Gene Rejane Kathryn Ler Mins van Buren van Buren Febvre Erescore Miss van Buren Jolof Napoleon Horace Wing Gene Dantzig Eoporier

Puget Sound Masters Club Spring Meeting Note

The Puget Sound Masters' club meets at the State university with a full program on public schools teacher relations and curriculum. Notable speakers include F P Graves, C M Sherman, J M tt, W C P McGovern, and Dr Colegrove with a luncheon mid day.

Puget Sound The State University F. P. Graves F. M. McCully Chas. M. Sherman W. G. Hartranft Prof. Foster J. M.tt

Filthy Streets Task Force Formed To Tackle City Nuisance

A special city committee and department heads met to address filthy streets sidewalks and alleys. A new panel including the street superintendent police fire chiefs sidewalk inspectors and city attorney will draft recommendations to enforce ordinances and assign duties.

Vincent Health Cer

Beattie Collection to be Sent to Pan-American Exposition

The views of Beattie and the State of Washington will be sent to the Pan-American exposition and are housed at the bureau of Information. The collection will be taken to Buffalo by Mr Williams.

Beattie State of Washington Bureau of Information Buffalo Wiliams

Garroters by William Dean Howe to be staged by high school

A high school production titled The Garroters will be performed this evening in the assembly. It is a three act play by William Dean Howe. Students have rehearsed for some time and expectations are high.

Wm. Dean Howe

Acorn Range Promises Lifetime Finish and Efficiency

The Acorn blued steel range offers a durable, low maintenance finish, claims lifetime wear and no enamel burning. Production notes cite cold rolled steel twenty percent heavier overall, asbestos lined flues and air tight joints.

Local School Play Cast and Soloists Announced

The Ifigh school orchestra will furnish background music for the forthcoming performance. Vocal solos to be sung by Miss Tielle Stewart and Miss Frances Copeland between acts. Cast includes Mr Roberts Meminald Steeple Dr Lawton Chas Smith Willis Campbell and others with Mias Zilpha Fenton and Misa Carrie Allinson in key roles. A small admission is charged with no reserved seats.

Muate Ifigh School Tielle Stewart Frances Copeland Mr. Roberts Lawton Chas, Smith Hemila Fred K. Smith Willis Campbell West Tosea Kemia . Stephenson Roberts

Federal court action in Marion over $20,000 damages

Jeptha DPD filed suit in superior court claiming injury after being run over by a pile driver at Marion and railroad avenue and lacerated foot. Railroad moved to transfer to federal court, motion granted. Late yesterday the demurrer to the complaint was argued before Judge Hanford and overruled.

Jeptha Dpd Bropp Real Northern Railroad Marion Railroad Avenue Hanford

Dropped Dead in Doctor's Office

Charles I. Brittain, 5, suddenly collapsed in the office of Dr. Enna after a train trip the day prior. He was a victim of consumption and died after seeking medical advice. He leaves a widow and mother residing at 415 Hell Street.

Charles I. Brittain Drenna Snonthe Hell Street

Take a Remington to Nome with you

A compact notice from E. C. Niles at 100 Cherry Street and Reliable Drugs on Cyrene Street advertising a Remington deal. It lists periodic shuttle service between Crescent Leach Parks from 1 to 6 p.m. and touts reliable drugs with reasonable prices.

Remington Nome E. C. Niles General Dealer Cherry Street

Secret meeting of steamshipmen and dock owners at Hotel Butler

A gathering of shipowners and sailors discussed union protections. Non-union workers aim to join the union to resist potential strikes and demand shorter hours. A permanent organization was formed to unite shipping men against what they call unreasonable employer demands.

Butler

Brush buying tips for durable bristle brushes

The article discusses selecting brushes by construction material and bristle fastening. It notes direct purchases from manufacturers and lists special prices for various brush qualities including solid back and good bristles. Prices given range from 26e to 2.54 dollars per item.

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