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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1901

Page

2

Rancher John Torrence Shot Near Comox AB C

A rancher named John Torrence died while digging a ditch on his property near Comox AB. John Peacy, who mistook him for a deer, shot and killed him. The writer laments hunters and urges caution, hoping Peacy is the only such idiot on the Pacific Slope.

John Torrence Comox AB. C John Peacy Peacy Pacific Slope

Delays and Technicalities in Law and Justice

A landmark bequest to the Metropolitan Art Museum prompts criticism of legal delays and court clutter. Trustees recently awarded 250000 to individuals not legally entitled, citing two causes: technicalities and clogged courts. The piece argues for less litigation and more mutual forbearance guided by the Golden Rule.

Jacob Redgers Metropolitan Art Museum New York City Art Rodgers State of Washington

City Water Office Receipts Rise Over Previous Month

October receipts surpassed September, totaling 820,990.49 with other figures listed for 1901 and 1900. Officials expect the annual receipts to run higher, noting increases across recent months.

WDD

Hans Hansen Found Dead in Connecticut Street Shack

Fisherman Hans Hansen was found dead in his shack at the foot of Connecticut street late yesterday. Coroner Hoye believes illness over several days and heart disease were probable causes. The body was taken to Butterworths morgue.

Hans Hansen Connecticut Street Hoye Butterworths

Sealing fleet totals and institute meeting noted

Sealing season totals show 22 933 skins taken by 23 schooners with 1026 skins taken off Copper Island and Japan. Pacific coast catches include 426 skins. Yearly figures report 25 548 skins by 3 schooners and 17 757 in the Bering sea. The Lewis County Farmers' Institute falls November 4 and 6.

Victoria B. C Copper Island Japoe Pacific Bering Sea

Largest October for county recording activity in history

The county auditor reports October as the busiest month on record with 2196 instrument filings, including 1073 deeds, totaling over 2.5 million dollars in consideration. A tax roll extension and new separate books for funds are noted, with six year comparative figures showing rising activity.

City Council Cuts Salaries to Save Funds

The finance committee trims expenses to end the year in the black. The index clerk BE D Mc Laughlin loses salary while working on the new city ordinance book. Secretary Bagley of the board of Public Works will supervise completion and receive a stenographer for November.

Council BE. D. McLaughlin Bagley Board of Public Works Columbia King State of Washington Ferdbin Noble Street Letitia Street Town of Frank B. Coving

Congregational Convention Open in Pilgrim Church

Autumn sessions of the North and Tacoma associations of Congregational Churches begin at Pilgrim Church with two days of programs. Notable talks include Rev. W Vrooman on Power of God's Presence, Rev. J K McLean on Standpoints, and women's missionary faculty sessions. Meetings feature devotions, reports, and addresses by pastors from Vancouver, Seattle, Victoria, Coupeville, and Tacoma.

North Tacoma Tional Minis Pilgrim Church W. Vrooman Vancouver Ft. Co Ussion Tiev B. Hasad J. P. Carey Eagle Har R. K. Ham

Exhibition Baseball Opens With Seattle Defeat by Tacoma

The series began yesterday with Seattle losing 2 to 1 to Tacoma. Beattie pitched for Seattle while St Vrain pitched for Tacoma. Sammy Vigneaux of Portland joined Tacoma for the game. Errors marked the contest though notable play occurred. Future games continue tomorrow and Sunday with more events planned. Murdock and Zeigler raced 100 yards for 235 dollars a side, ending in a draw, followed by a throwing contest won by Tacoma’s McIntyre over Ira Harmon of Seattle.

Athletic Rk Seatt Tacoma Beattie St. Vrain Sammy Vigneaux Portland Tacoma Aggregation Murdock Zeigler Seattle Ira Harmon McIntyre

Inquiry on Morphine Cure Establishment in Seattle

A Montana woman asked Secretary Moore if a good morphine cure exists in Seattle. The matter was referred to Dr. De Soto who assured that suitable information can be provided. Local notes mention Coal wood and Seattle Fuel Co as contact pointers.

Bureau of Information Montana Moore Seattle de Soto Sheldon SLST Beattle Lrof

German American Investment Co offers Seattle business prospects

Classified notices advertise investment chances in Seattle including saloons on Finet and Pike near downtown, lodging houses, a wholesale commission house with 300 shippers, and general contracting firms. The offers promise financing options, favorable terms, and professional services, plus legal notices about the final account in King County Superior Court.

Puget Bound Bank of Geattle Oponite Childere BEL Grondahl Firet Hi. Rociers J. ¥. Lane Anet Genera Bankin H. C. Henry Spencer First National” Bank D. Moge, Jr M. McMicken U. Turner Parkhurst Europe Bank of Commerce Capital General Bank Seattle James Ae Second Avenue D. A. Cameron German-Ameria Investment Co, Incorporated Third Avenue Baloon Finet Avenue Pike Street State of Washington King Washington Joseph M. Pfahl Ja Groll Cred Bord

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