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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1901
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows telephones for departments and a business manager entry. Mentions delivery price and postal insertion as a second class mail matter in Beattie Washington with faint pricing data and garbled names.
The Seattle Times editorial criticizes a nine hour day as raising costs for employers. It notes machinists seek nine hours with nearly unchanged daily pay, effectively boosting hourly wages, and cautions the move could disrupt business. The piece predicts Seattle will face a strike unless employers resolve the dispute.
Poundmaster Nolan enforces dog license compliance with daily rounds, seizing unlicensed dogs after thorough checks in Seattle. A young girl pleaded to reclaim her lost fox terrier, which was returned after the officer learned of the pup’s ownership. The notice lists local market prices for meat and provisions, reflecting daily city business.
The White Knights defeated Col by 17 to in a dominant display. Columbia played well but fell behind as Col took control early and never relented. Palmer to Helms to Henge produced key plays and Ber batters led the offense. The White team extended its winning streak to three straight games.
Western avenue markets show a sharp morning surge with a large cargo of Call fruits and vegetables from Walla Walla yesterday. Overall quality improves though some items still carry poor quality noted from last week. Bananas eased slightly and a few vegetables quoted as lower in price.
A list of corrected daily prices for green fruit and assorted produce. Items include limes at per case, cooking and eating apples, navel oranges, bananas, olives, grape fruit, strawberries, apples per dozen, cher ies, potatoes per ton, beets, carrots, turnips, garlic, cabbage, persimmons, green peas, dried figs, dates, rhubarb, parsley, asparagus, new potatoes, spinach, and more with varying unit measurements and price ranges.
The Navy Department calls for bids to supply 10,100 tons of bituminous coal and multiple coal types for the Bremerton naval station and Mare Island Cal. The list includes 1,609 tons Smiths coal 189 tons Welsh Durham or Pelton Main 7,375 tons Wellington Cardiff or Pocahontas 14 tons anthracite 1.70 racks of charcoal 1.09 tons Cumberland bituminous 75 tons Lehigh anthracite 260 tons best quality coke 70 cords wood Rostyn coal and 1 ton Tacoma coke.
Jobe Pendergest, an alleged counterfeiter, was arrested by deputy U S Marshal on a charge of passing a cent piece claimed antique for a ten dollar gold piece. He allegedly paid a Madison Street conductor with the coin for a fare, received ten dollars in change, then fled the car before being recaptured by Officer Helms and turned over to federal authorities.
The state board of dental examiners is conducting examinations in the New York block on the third floor today, inviting candidates and observers to note location and timing.
The Seattle baseball team comes home tonight after a week in Spokane. They sit third and return to second place as they prepare to host Tacoma in a four game series affecting second place. Portland also heads to Spokane to face weaker teams then meets Beatrice next week.
Coroner Hoye and local authorities pursue identification of several unknown bodies found recently, including a mutilated boy near Weeton. Remains are photographed, described, and held at Hutterworth’s morgue. many viewers attend, and some identifications occur after a week. Remains are buried only if not identified, with notes kept and plans for a cabinet to store photos and descriptions.
A late afternoon rally of the Christian Endeavorers of Leature and Vicinity met at Plymouth Congregational church to hear Dr. Francis H. Smith and conclude with a consecration service led by Clark. The program included a quiet hour led by Rev. C and W. H. Lewis, Macedonian phalanx by Mrs. Foster, a song service by Mrs. Andersen, and adjournment planned for 4 PM.
Those present will travel by train to meet Dr. Clark. A reception follows at the church where Rev. Dr. Clark will speak. Tonight an immense crowd is expected to hear him, noted as a leading religious worker and eloquent speaker. The event promises a pleasant time for the deacons and attendees.
Edeen Sturgeon of this city is acquitted of bigamy before Judge Snell. The jury found the second marriage was in good faith and legally binding. Judge Griffin later awarded him absolute custody of his children, previously kept at the House of the Good Shepherd during the case, with defense by Noon Noon and Kean Baker.
The semi annual meeting of the Womans Missionary Social Union of Beattie is set for Wednesday at University Congregational Church in Brooklyn. Morning session at 10:30, luncheon at noon, and an afternoon program with Rev. Edward Lincoln Smith speaking. Mrs. Mateer, who recently returned from China, will share experiences from Pekin during the siege and speak in the afternoon. The public is invited.
New York May 2 The mystery surrounding the death of Father Phillips in Hazelton Pennsylvania remains unsolved. Police seek the auburn haired woman known as the wife of Doctor Stanley whose testimony is crucial to clarifying the priest death.
German engineer F E Bielefeld touring Seattle notes five months of industrial decline in Germany due to the South African War and unrest in China. He says exports have fallen, reducing income and limiting cereal purchases.
The rate war to Skagway continues with possible reductions to five dollars next week unless steamship interests reunite. Dodwell & Co. may need to withdraw from the Vancouver trade to end the dispute, a prominent steamship man said.
With navigation opening to Dawson, Pacific Coast teamship Co. faces mounting freight backlog. City of Topeka fresh from refit at Tacoma will join Skagway run with California, AlKi and Cottage City, but cargo remains overflowing even with the new vessel addition.
In Moattien Waah on May 17 1901 LEE MATTACK Floor Manager endorses KE Cumyow claiming eight months of nightly rheumatism pain ceased after his treatment. Ek Cumyow of Lyon House 214 Columbia Street invites patients to consult 9 am to 5 pm noting strong relief and rest.
An advertisement touts Dr Turner's ozone treatment claiming it kills microbes in tissue and treats ulcers cancers and catarrh with immediate healing. It invites readers to visit the Seattle Hygienic Sanitarium for a free first treatment with hours listed and location in Hinckley Block Room 8. The ad also promotes palmistry services by Mrs W A Sheldon and offers bargains on second hand goods at Red Front Furniture Company and Susse Furniture Store along with hair and scalp treatments at the Washington Institute of Osteopathy and advertising rates from C V White Advertising Bureau.
Dr Fim Bortes will travel to Hamilton tomorrow to provide expert testimony in the Harmfilton murder trial, supporting the defense with a detailed evaluation.
R L Morby of Black Rock Arkansas killed his wife in jealousy then hanged himself in jail the body found swinging from a beam officials report in Memphis dated May 20.
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