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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
4
Thieves raided the Ballard clothing store P F Norty Co last night, carrying off about 900 neckties worth 180 dollars, 76 pairs of trousers worth 125 dollars, and other stock. The entry was through a back door and police were alerted after the morning discovery. Officers have been assigned to the case.
The Stetson-Post Mill Co. filed in superior court for possession of the Grand Opera house basement. The petition states the company supplied much material for construction and seeks basements due to payment default.
The funeral for Dr EF D Andruss was held yesterday afternoon from the family residence 1110 Terry Avenue. Members of the State Dental Society Grand Army veterans and city dentists attended. Rev B H Lingenfelter officiated and Bonney Stewart escorted the body to Rapids IA for interment accompanied by Erskine Andrus.
Late arrivals at the Diller and surrounding hotels include F. Green lumberman New Whatcom County abstractor rt Orchard Philo Rutherford Snoqualmie rancher and others listing from Rainier Grand Stevens Seattle Brunswick Butler Northern to Nome gold claim development and Klondike interest with travelers from Portland Cincinnati Tacoma Spokane and Chicago among destinations and associates.
Western avenue commission men express satisfaction with weekly business as produce arrives freely and sales keep pace with receipts. No notable street features or price changes beyond yesterday’s quotations.
A scanned price list shows fruits vegetables and provisions with varied per unit and per case quotes. Items include lemons at 1.15 to 2.00 per box, apples 1.50 to 3.00, olives 0.75 per gallon, tomatoes 2.00 to 2.26 per case, potatoes 28 to 3 per ton, butter 18 to 20 cents per pound, cheese 12 to 34 cents, and meat prices such as beef 8 to 41 cents per pound and pork 40 to 90 cents per pound.
The notice lists grain prices for oats barley wheat and corn per 100 pounds, hay prices per ton, and Western Washington timothy alfalfa prices. It also details butter cheese and poultry prices, including live chickens ducks turkeys and dressed stock, with prices per dozen or pound and notes on fresh ranch products.
The jury failed to reach a verdict and was discharged by Judge Griffin after retiring at 5:55 PM and returning in the morning with a 4 to 6 stand. This is the second hung jury in the Robinette kidnapping trial, with conviction unlikely at the earliest opportunity.
New York May 12 Col L L Bullock a California pioneer is dead of heart exhaustion after a severe pneumonia attack. Col Bullock was well known on the Pacific coast.
The new steamer Athlon will take the equal party to the U. S. dryk tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. Many tickets available for those wishing to accompany the party. Romnae Garden offered at half price. Z C Miles and Piper Coe.
Steamers Victorian and Cottage City arrived from Skagway with reports of a busy run and delays. Yukon of White Pass fleet was launched, Sybil and Columbian near ready, while ice freight rates rose and lake La Bar transport faced dangerous conditions. Prices for perishables and the Dawson market outlook grew uncertain for freighters and traders.
A sidewalk cave in at State and Randolph in front of the Central Municipal hall fatally injures Joseph Finley and seriously injures Howard Sullivan who likely will die. Other pedestrians are reported seriously hurt in the incident.
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