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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1901
Page
4
Hotel operators report Seattle's September business matched peak figures. Occupancy and room demand ran high as Eastern trains and travelers from Alaska and the South filled hotels and lodging houses. Returns of visitors lingered in the city, boosting hotel revenue and signaling a strong tourist season despite its end.
In Constantinople on November 1 officials report no new information about Miss Stone or her companion’s captivity. The rumor of their deaths and that of madam’s child has resurfaced but remains unconfirmed.
A fragmented OCR list names several individuals with ages and cities including Seattle Lake Bay Kent Misgoula George Elegant and New. The text presents paired names with ages but lacks complete context or event details.
The Real Commissioner Herman issues a report showing nineteen townships in Washington surveyed in the past fiscal year. Survey lines totaled 1083 miles covering 303 288 acres. Ninety one township plats and 123 exterior classes were produced. Mineral surveys amounted to seven mineral plates.
At the new Aerie Temple on Second and Pike Streets, Aerie No 1 Praternal Order reported a surge of new members. October 27 elected many candidates and new applications, with 22 initiated and 17 new applications received. Funeral services for OW m were held at Aa Temple. A special October 9 meeting featured performances by verly's minstrels.
W D Clay seeks 9125 damages from the city claiming severe injuries after slipping into an unguarded open emergency at the intersection of Madison Street and Fifteenth Avenue.
The market reports show fresh hothouse lettuce at 75 cents per case and various green fruits and vegetables with prices for lemons oranges grapes and more. Meat and provisions terms are noted alongside dairy and eggs in the bulk listing.
Corrected daily price offer for dairy and farm products shows items like butter cheese eggs poultry cattle and hogs with varied regional references including Eastern Washington Puget Sound and Native Washington creamery dairy prices, grain and feed costs, and live animal values. Specific numbers include butter 22 cents per unit cheese 16 to 22 cents eggs 28 cents to 1227 cents per dozen and meat prices across hens ducks turkeys cattle calves sheep and hogs.
The king and queen sailed from Portsmouth aboard the royal yacht Ophir to greet the Duke and Duchess of York. The harbor overflowed with ships and a gala atmosphere pervaded the welcome scene.
A group led by James C Card August Toetiner Dan Abraham John Willers and 90 others presented to county commissioners a request to build a Bradford street plank road or viaduct from the 8& T Interurban viaduct on First Avenue south across the state to Sixth Avenue. They claim heavy wagon traffic from South Seattle would use it, replacing a deteriorating Grant Street bridge. Commissioners indicated no funds are available.
George Daniels the Dawson com bezator appeared before Justice Cann yesterday and his trial was continued one week. KR Noblett, his alleged accomplice, was discharged on motion of the prosecuting attorney for lack of evidence in the charge of stealing into the State of Washington.
Rain slows asphalt paving on Terry avenue and Madison street with 40 blocks of asphalt and two blocks of concrete remaining. Supt Sherman of Alcatras Paving Co says a month more may be needed if good weather continues. Occidenta avenue contract also faces deadline extensions awaiting board action.
The Seattle theater will stage Under Two Flags for two additional nights before a dark period until November 10. On that date Jack and the Beanstalk opens a week long engagement.
A nostalgic, broad description of Tio Pecos and the unfenced plains highlighting the passing era of fast-travel cowboys, wild cattle, rustling, and crooked branding, focusing on the men and women who embody the region's ranching culture.
A London style revue notes several popular songs led by The Honeyuckle and the Pee with others like Mammaelle Millie and The Casino Girl. The King of the Opium Ring plays two nights at Third Avenue theater with a matinee. A Wire Woman comes next week featuring Marie Lamour Ethel Match and Frederica with high praise.
A. W. Rash of Columbia reported to police that a telescope valise containing valuable articles was stolen from him at the Northern Pacific depot last night. Also mentions Bhamek umbrellas and local gas and electric fixtures.
The local stage offers an original play based on Belle Archer's tribute. Miss Alice Archer stars in the title role with a two session run: the day after tomorrow afternoon and evening and Monday evening. The drama portrays the strenuous life of the southwest across cattle ranges.
The advertisement touts wine advantages for digestion and prevention while urging caution with wine and liquors. It promotes a nine year old Royal Crown Port offered at $1.40 per gallon, noting it has never sold below $2.09 per gallon.
A detailed report from United States Treasurer Ellie H. Roberts covers the fiscal year with net ordinary revenues of 657 million dollars, up 20.4 million from 1900. Expenditures totaled 509 million, with a surplus near 77.7 million. Public debt transactions push aggregate receipts and disbursements to over 1.077 billion. Gold and silver stock rose, circulation per capita edged higher, and national bank notes redemption surged by 60.5 million from 1900. Notes unsuitable for circulation rose to 71.5 million.
In Manila a force of over 100 bolo men attacked a 13 man detachment of Company G Ninth Infantry led by Beret Williford. The detachment repelled the assault, suffering 14 casualties. Many soldiers due to discharge soon hope to settle in Washington as Seattle gains recognition in the Philippines.
Secretary Moore of the Bureau of Information received a letter this morning from Jesse BE Hrinker, son of Judge W. H. Kinker, now with Co. D First Battalion of Engineers in the Philippines, asking for information regarding lands.
A warrant is sworn out in the gure court for A. Waddell of the Colonial hotel in a case involving a seizure of Willis Durke, an 18 year old boy, with actions centered around Spinning for Uleyele repairs and Seattle Fuel Co. involvement noted for a coal ton carioad.
Advertises a cure claiming success for catarrh and deafness, bronchitis, asthma, consumption, nervous dyspepsia, kidney liver stomach and blood disorders, piles rheumatism paralysis neuralgia or sciatica and epilepsy. The piece presents a broad list of illnesses supposedly treated by the remedy.
The statement from George M. Sherburne of 400 Fourth Avenue Beattie reports a long battle with catarrh asthma and bronchitis. After polyp and tumor removal from nose and throat by Dr Abbo a few weeks of treatment left him feeling renewed and fully cured.
A newspaper notice advertises free treatment for any eye trouble if patients call or address Dr Abbo before November 10. The offer aims to showcase his superior methods as an eye specialist and to convince the public of his unrivaled skill.
The Pacific Packing and Navigation Co steamer Valencia under Captain Hall will likely head north again to collect the mon pack for urgent shipment. Other steamers on the route cannot handle the current demand.
The regular monthly meeting will be held this evening in Fraternal Hall at 2606 Jackson Street replacing Oltman’s Hall. Discussion will cover important business and residents of the second ward are invited to attend. Tel Seattle Fuel Co. coal or wood and Inter-State Fisheries Co. Greyhound Dock are mentioned.
A chaotic sale list offers discounts on women's stockings and vests, wool garments, jeans, and petticoats. Porcelain cups and dishes, tea pots, and clinched tableware go at cut rates, with items like Towels, powders, soaps, and oils advertised alongside fabric yardage and caps.
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