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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1901
Page
4
Reports from London dated November 14 describe a continuing storm across the United Kingdom causing extensive damage and loss of life. Hundreds of sheep are missing while lifeboats rush to aid vessels in distress off Yarmouth. three of the crew were saved and eight are missing or presumed lost.
Jury returns indictments against Barry Jane suspected of taking part in the Great Northern flyer robbery near Wagner Montana on July 3. Laura Oss and others face possible charges as train robbery carries death penalties in Montana.
Admiral Robiey D Evans is assigned to the Asiatic station yet details are unclear. Admiral Kempf will soon depart the United States from the same command, with Rear Admiral taking supreme command.
A list shows street lights to be installed at numerous intersections including Harrison Street with Second Avenue West, Warren and Queen Anne Avenues, Repub Street and Warren Avenue, Thomas and Mercer Street, Warren Avenue, High Drive and Fifth Avenue North, East James and Tenth Avenue, and James and Eleventh Avenue.
Ben and Alice Hansen, an Indian couple, were arrested by a carceral officer this morning for drunkenness. The report notes laws against selling liquor to Indians and remarks on the difficulty of tracing where they obtain alcohol.
The Wilbur Kirwin Opera company presented Fra Diavolo to the largest audience since its debut, and The Mikado drew strong attendance with Sullivan’s opera widely admired. Jefferson company led by Thomas Jefferson will perform Rip Van Winkle at the Seattle. Cowboy and the Lady continues at Grand campus. Eugenie Blair highly praised as a leading actress in the current program.
Gertrude Myren a renowned trance medium at 841st Ave rooms 2 and 4 claims to foresee the future diagnose diseases and restore lost affections. She offers full life readings for $1 and will not take payment if she cannot read life accurately.
The Avenue theater has enjoyed strong crowds as Rudolph and ern continues for a third night. Next week Carl Hanwin's scenic melodrama A Lion's Heart will bring a new attraction with its romantic atmosphere and proven international success.
Jeffersonville Indiana reports Newell Rathbun is closely confined after a dispute linked to a Little Rock identification by the police chief. Rathbun is allowed only to see officials as investigators pursue the matter.
A heavy snowstorm spreading from New England is reported to be moving toward New York with increasing winds and wintry conditions forecast for the region.
John Henright and William Cole are in custody on Oa. Cole bears a recent bullet wound to the palm of his right hand.
The Green Lake Suprevequent club meets Friday at Woodmen's hall to discuss securing free postal delivery for the Green Lake district. Watter Springs Medical advertises cures for rheumatism eczema and skin diseases at 1210 First Avenue. Coal and fuel available from Seattle Fuel Co.
In Chicago on November 14 the case against Hearst's American editors, who have asked for a writ of habeas corpus before Judge Dunne, is adjourned until tomorrow as the court considers the petition amid ongoing murder coverage and related proceedings.
The board of public works advertises bids for city lighting for 1902. Proposals due at 10 am December 7. Plans call for 191 arc lights and about 1200 incandescent lamps with option to purchase the plant at contract end. Bids may cover entire city or individual wards.
Lum You a Chinaman was sentenced to be hanged January 4 for the murder on August 6 of Oscar Bloom in Bay Center. Bloom had teased the Chinaman, who deliberately killed him. Wood lead cord Seattle Fuel Co.
Sweet potatoes lead with scarcity and price at 1.60 per cwt while apples stay plentiful and firm. Citrus and fruits vary. cranberries and quinces listed, bananas and oranges priced, with vegetables like lettuce spinach beets carrots onions and cabbage shown. Meat, dairy, and poultry prices noted with butter cheese eggs and fresh meats included. figures reflect daily corrections and dock prices for producers.
The ad urges shoppers to start saving immediately by paying on old credit terms and promises discounts of up to ten percent. It also promotes buying groceries at Adams’ Cash Grocery and offers contact through Adame to discuss business opportunities and potential deals for grocers.
Badie Williams, confined at a disreputable house below the dead line, accuses Harry Lick of poisoning her. Officers Hubbard and Ryas detained him, but he was released after investigators found little support for the claim. The woman’s account is noted to be influenced by prolonged drinking.
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