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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1901
Page
2
The piece collects a miscellaneous ad note and press gossip. It cites Andy Lawrence possibly recovering, mentions a Naval Board matter and potential congressional action, critiques Henry Ford era business figures, and levels sharp comment on Charles Schwab's pay. It traces public interest in media and industry figures and ends with F. Carr as business manager.
Officials and lawmakers argue over funding a new city hall amid competing public needs. Supporters say the current quarters are inadequate, while opponents fear the immediate expense and favor delaying construction until other urgent improvements are funded.
A cautionary note warns cities against rushing public improvements funded by debt. Authorities say excessive borrowing and special assessments shift burdens to abutting property and threaten future growth. The message urges prudent, businesslike planning to keep capital stocks unencumbered and investments attractive.
The piece argues that advanced aerial weapons could end all war by making destruction universal and intolerable. It envisions airships dominating combat and, if perfected, forcing nations to abandon arms for peace. It foresees a global shift to cooperation, with plowshares replacing swords and churches guiding humane governance.
Count Amoury Mars a Paris newspaper man and special correspondent for Echo arrived from San Francisco. He has spent four years in America studying municipal government and plans a two year stay in Seattle and a Alaska trip next summer. He is accompanied by an engineer and a detective guide. He speaks eight languages besides his native tongue and plans to gather data for an encyclopaedia. He praises the people and notes his wife lives in San Francisco. Baroche photographer at 11 First.
Travel timetable notes show trains daily between Seattle and Spokane with connections to St Paul via Northern Pacific and routes to Vancouver and overland services. Arrivals and departures include Beattie and Snoqualmie on varied margins. Canadian Pacific line to Vancouver figures with morning and afternoon slots.
The Mallard city council debated the Seattle Electric Co franchise, directing it to the city attorney and then to the street car company for approval with a vote planned for next Tuesday. Two other franchise requests were sent to committee, one by Jaspar Compton near the park and another by Fred B. Sander. The finance committee urged that city attorney fees be the sole expense, and an ordinance draft was ordered. Also, bids allowed B. Lake to use waterfront land at Sixth Avenue. Municipal election notices listed ward inspectors and judges.
The local Carpenters' union plans a Tuesday November 26 gathering at its new headquarters on Fourth Avenue between Pike and Pine Streets. Attendees include union members, wives and friends with invitations extended to non union workers. The building is newly completed with a spacious hall suitable for entertainment and events.
In the November issue the Mount Baker mining district is described at length and illustrated with over twenty half tone engravings reproduced from photographs showing district developments and activities. The captioned mines are described under A Thousand Stars for a Thousand Years and the magazine contains other mining world interest.
The Wilbur Kirwin company presented The Two Vancabonda with Jock Stropp, a juggling comedian, and Miss Kirwin delivering warm solos. The chorus drew praise for its size, beauty, and voices. Grand Opera House offers The Cowboy and the Lady as a strong attraction with high prices. Third Avenue reports Rudolph and Adolph drawing standing room only all week.
A garbled classified seeking investors lists numerous ventures from saloons and a box factory to lodging houses and wholesale commissions. It touts safe high returns with cash investments from $500 to $85,000 and promises placement in banks, stores, factories, hotels, or offices.
Olympia reports Derman Dodie Doddie son of B A Doddie from Oakland California tied by taking carbolic acid last night. New goods arrive at M D Pease Johnson Co 1107 Second Ave including ladies walking suit skirts cloaks and French flannel waists from New York. The firm also hosts a pattern hat sale at 3.00 4.50 and 5.00 with Seattle Fuel Co supplying wood lead and cord.
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