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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1901
Page
4
A lumberman from the East, Grant, examines Seattle for a tar and creosote plant using resinous wood. He notes waste timber at mills can be utilized at moderate cost and cites markets for roofing, paving, wood alcohol, acids, and other extractives. He seeks a suitable site.
The Northwestern Congregationalists' association adjourned after a two day conference with six churches from Northwestern counties and Columbia in attendance. Rev Dr McLean preached on The Man With Pitcher and The Ministry. Other speakers included Rev J H on Spiritual Life and Rev W H G Temple on Gods Care for His Own. Rev H H of Fremont presided as superintendent.
The article notes the annual federal civil service examinations for carriers and clerks will be held at the building on November 16 at 9 a.m. Local board secretary H. D. Temple urges filing of bonds by baggage and transfer men and directs blanks to be obtained from the comptroller. Reverend H. H. Gowen’s illustrated lecture on the English Revisited has been postponed a week and will be held at Trinity Church next Monday.
The new Gaffney pier at the foot of Pike Street is completed. It measures 250 feet in length with a 64 foot wide warehouse totaling 7666 tons capacity. Built by Rent and Collection, the facility will serve passenger and freight traffic.
Constable Mike Kelly arrested J. Pelix Cartier on assault and battery charges stemming from an Oct 26 incident with Emory Tow and a non-union worker at Butter Works. Cartier, released on 60 dollar bond, sought venue change to Labor Temple where the defendant’s case will be heard tomorrow before George and a jury.
The Schram sisters Paloma and Karla will recite at Seattle’s theater Friday night and Saturday afternoon after touring Alas and the East. Their clever entertainment is highly regarded, with the Wilbur-Kirwin Opera Co. presenting the week starting Nov 10 with The Mascot, a large company offering well equipped light opera.
Hoyt’s A Texas Steer comes to the Grand for four performances beginning tonight, praised as one of the season’s most interesting comedies. The New York Sun lauds its satire of Washington intrigue and strong character portrayals as the play’s appeal to readers and locals. Next week the Third Avenue theater promises a German farce by Broadhurst led by Mason and Magon, among the best of the season. The Cowboy and the Lady with Fitch stars at the Grand all week as well.
Ed Crandall and Robert Edgar two youths who drive express wagons were arrested on suspicion of robbing waiter W Thomas earlier tonight. They are in custody with police. witness Thomas held for gas and electric fixtures at Kilbourne Clark Co 815 Second Ave.
The Renton Pit Improvement Club gathers this evening at the Minor school for its monthly session to decide if property owners on a street should cover the cost of hydraulics and water pipes across intersecting thoroughfares.
Eight L Craft has been chosen business agent for the local machinists. His duties cover Cremerton Whatcom Fairhaven Everett and Beattie.
Will F Glascott of this city is poised to inherit a substantial sum from a long standing will. The court of last resort has ruled in his favor, confirming the settlement. Glascott is part of the Glascott Cole real estate firm and has lived in the county since February. Seattie Fuel Co coal ton carload involved.
Charlie Joe, Henry Vallera, and Ka-Tee Too were committed to McNeil's Island by the federal court at Skagway. Charlie Joe received 15 months for attempting to harm his wife Helen Joe Coateen, Vallera got two years for counterfeiting, and Ka-Tee-Too was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to rape of a 16 year old girl.
Lot 8 block 3 Williams addition Beattie sold to Mrs Mary Sime by J and Chane for 1200. Mrs Bima will build seven room modern house at once. Judge Hi G Struve bought two lots on Denny way fronting Spring street for 4000. Property unimproved, likely will improve and build in spring. Mrs M Namie bought lot at John street Broad way for 1400. Site likely for handsome residence.
Showers tonight and Friday with fresh south to west winds. Advertises Millinery Suits and Cloaks at M D Pease and Johnson Co 1109 Second Avenue. Urges buying umbrellas from Bharmek 1221 ret formerly with Bon Marche.
At Ballard yesterday afternoon the Northwestern Fisherman's Protective Association unanimously adopted a resolution demanding 16 cents per salmon for all seines. If not paid the association will cease fishing. The notice also mentions a medical ad for Witter Springs cures rheumatism eczema and skin diseases at 1210 First Avenue.
The listing details several lots of women s stock collars ties and embroidered neckwear divided into four lots with varied prices. It also promotes waists including French flannel and Venetian cloth pieces with remaining stock selling at reduced prices and a note that no wallet in the lot is under 6 50. Children s items shown at 5c.
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