This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1901
Page
4
Seattle defeated Tacoma 8 to 5 in a high scoring game. Bodie pitched effectively for Seattle, supported by Stulee, Rand, and Murdock at key moments, while Tacoma struggled with wild throws and defensive miscues. The win followed by rest day before Sunday rematch.
Gardner of 1514 Ninth Ave reads a Boston Post copy dropped by a Star representative. The July 15 Philadelphia printing shows 12 columns, double the length of a daily. coins and portraits of Webster Calhoun Henry Clay and Tyler appear. Stewart jokes about taking a back seat with his Saturday Post.
City leaders met to assign responsibility for enforcing ordinances keeping streets and alleys clean. They propose requiring property owners to place garbage at their premises in covered cans and to prevent dumping on sidewalks or into streets. The fire chief and other inspectors would have power to arrest violators, with violators punished and enforcement to be stepped up.
Bulletin from the United States Civil Commission in Washington announces June 14 examinations in every city with free delivery post offices for the position of special initiation compiler. Salary cited as 726 dollars per year at a piano home reference.
The Dental society hosts a dinner at 7 o clock with sixty covers. The Alpha club of the University of Washington held a pleasant dinner party with eighteen young women guests. Rainier Chapter Daughters of the Revolution plans an entertainment for 200 people Tuesday evening. Kappa Alpha Theta Society held its annual banquet at the Rainier Grand last evening.
In court Monday Judge Griffin hears the Handy case charged with obtaining money under false pretenses as an alleged accomplice of Dr Adams in a scheme to gain 10 000 from Dr Eugene Jordan. The pair allegedly misrepresented the steamer Prof Morse’s value at San Francisco to secure an interest in the boat. Dr Jordan’s trial previously ended with a hung jury after seven weeks in criminal court. Anna V Park seeks divorce from Henry J Park on non support grounds. couple wed in Oswego Kansas on July 17 1879. Rainier avenue condemnation awarded judgment of 2000 to property holders.
W B Harvey of Victoria B C reports on the steamer Rosalie from Victoria that he was robbed of a gold watch gold spectacles and 4 in money. The crowded ship left him sleeping on the deck with no staterooms available. Police investigation underway.
The Brooklyn handicap was run today at Gravesend. Conroy won with Herbert second and Standing third. The winning time was 2 minutes 4 seconds marking the first three year old to win the handicap.
Business good says manager Perl of the Pacific Clip or fine agents for the steamer lumboldt placed on the Nome run to mail June 1 reports large ticket sales and heavy freight. The vessel lies between the Arlington and Bedwar backer docks and is being readied for voyage by steward Willy Young. Prominent passengers include J L Leedy and wife trader T SP Lindsay W E Hadley mine man M A McGinnia Ed McGinnia’s father Cal Ward and other northern operators.
The Dolphin arrives from Alaska with passengers and freight. White Pass reports Dawson to White Horse navigation now open due to ice clearance. Zeal andia and Bailey seen at various ports, Honanga King departs Dawson with many passengers as first boat of the season. Smallpox abating at Sitka and nearby missions among the Indians.
The city engineer office lists permits for a retaining wall at 291.203 Second Avenue South costing 1000 dollars. A one story frame at 128 Fifth Avenue North costing 490 dollars. An area wall at 2968 Occi dental Avenue costing 1000 dollars. A one story frame in Hillman's Addition of Green Lake.
A list of notable visitors and arrivals at several hotels includes Mr and Mrs James M Shoup and companions from Juneau at the Ratner Grand, and business figures such as W H Acuff of Spokane and W H Lord of the Pine Mining Co among others visiting Olympia Tacoma Spokane Portland Seattle and nearby areas.
Mr Joseph Nadon of Nadon Wright & Co narrowly escaped injury when a police officer’s pistol discharged in the street below. The bullet perforated two plate glass windows about 12 inches above his head as he sat at his first floor office window. He was frightened rather than hurt.
The board of public works met with all members present. W D Simpson won 5 damages from Sunset Telephone Co for tree damage caused by falling wires. The board criticized the company for negligence in other cases and suggested making an example. Planchard street grading and Second avenue west work reported complete. J Fisk's coal siding petition in Fremont rejected. Specs approved for cement sidewalks on Eighteenth Avenue and Cherry Street area, grading and sidewalks on Twenty and Twenty West Avenues and alley planking in Denny's addition. Seattle and Renton Railway authorized to remove old poles on Washington between Railroad Ave and Third Ave. Bids for a Queen Anne water tower railway opened at 4 o'clock.
Charlies Anderson was jailed last night on suspicion of stealing a valuable gold ring. Judge George sentenced him to 20 days in the chain gang after he admitted the ring was on his finger when found. The ring had been stolen from a Juneau man. it will be returned to its owner. Go to Miles & Piper Co. for Alaska outfits.
The president his wife and Dr Mixey left Beott’s house at dawn in a closed carriage, escorted by mounted police, crowds along the route showed sympathy, 21-gun salute greeted Pensacola as it began its voyage to the east.
May U. telegram from the attorney general calls for the immediate freeing of McKenah in Oakland amid ongoing legal action. The terse message, sent this morning, seeks swift release pending further review.
Earthquake shocks struck Cont and towns on the French border causing panic. In Granada province Motrit and hounce were destroyed. two people died and many were injured amid widespread damage.
The May meeting of Presbytery of Philadelphia, after adjournment, ballot on the elimination clause of the majority report yielded 4 in favor and 7 against. Indications point to the majority report in favor of revision eventually being adopted by the assembly.
Deputy sheriffs arrived at 111 First Avenue at 3 pm to arrest the proprietors and shut the place down. The doors were locked and the premises deserted, with gamblers having anticipated the raid and fled.
A list of groceries and meats with prices from a Beattie dock catalog includes beans onions cucumbers and beef pork veal and poultry. The article notes Maron Deforest, adopted son of the late Maron Hirsch, married Mme Menier, widow of Albert Menier, in Paris.
The wooden steamer Haltimore foundered on Lake Huron near Au Sable. Of 14 crew members, 12 died, including Captain M. H. Piace and several named sailors. Two survivors were rescued by the tug Columbia. one crew member went insane during the ordeal.
The residence of William J. Mrunner, Akron policeman, was destroyed by dynamite on May 2. Mrs Rrunner Elisabeth and son George escaped burial but were shaken by debris. Police suspect a revenge attempt linked to efforts against a gang. Several men are detained on suspicion of involvement.
In New York a deranged overwork case ends in the suicide of John L. Haigh and the death of his son Wille from cyanide poisoning. The mother, shocked, is in critical condition after discovering the tragedy in a Pelham home. The article also mentions a transport at Bremerton and a future departure of the Athien steamship from Columbia Street stock.
Battle Gas and Electric Co announces lower gas prices starting July 1 to 1 per thousand for certain uses and a 40 discount for payments made by the 10th of the following month. A monthly minimum charge applies, with different rates for plain and prepaid meters, and options to prepaid meters.
The monthly health department report shows April death rate higher than March by 3 with January excluded as the year’s peak so far. Seventy seven deaths occurred broken down by general diseases nervous system circulatory respiratory digestive genito urinary puerperal skin and cellular dewue external violence and unknown causes. In births the rate rises amid ongoing city strike calm persists in San Francisco.
The Umatilla from California delivered general produce as brisk trading continued. Lake Washington tomatoes arrive via J. M. Hixson & Co, with strawberries and cherries in short supply. Gooseberries fetch $1.75, apricots feature and Tasmanian apples bring $4.50, while peaches are absent and bananas due late.
Corrected daily jobbing quotations list prices for green fruit lemons cooking apples Valencia oranges bananas olives grape fruit strawberries pineapples cherries peaches gooseberries potatoes beets carrots lettuce turnips cabbage peppers celery tomatoes dates radishes rhubarb parsley asparagus new potatoes and spinach. Prices shown per box can per gallon per dozen per pound and per ton with many items in fractional or uneven figures.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.