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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1901
Page
2
The snippet shows the Seattle Star masthead listing publishing company, daily schedule details, phone numbers for departments, names including BH WRE AND WELLS, F. Chase, and office addresses. It notes pricing per copy and per month, delivery via carrier, and entry at the Seattle post office as second-class matter.
The city faces a clash over liquor law enforcement as Judge George is urged to replace fines with imprisonment for blind-pig operators. Supporters say jail would force compliance and test councilors backing or opposing strong punishment.
In a grim editorial reflection the paper questions why American pickets were not guarding around a camp near the Philippines. It cites Balangiga where a company was surprised and slaughtered by guerrillas and laments the broader toll of commercial pressures on life and safety in hazardous work.
A large fashionable audience attended yesterday afternoon for a recital by the Ladies' Musical club at the Grand opera house. The program featured Mrs L J Van Ogle and Mrs Anna Selkirk Norton, noted local artists, with Norton recently returning from studies abroad. The selections included works by Schubert Liszt Chopin Schumann Gounod Nevin and Dvorak among others.
A wool district was created yesterday to be known as No 144 at the eastern end of Vashon Island and extending to the mainland. Superintendent Hartrenft appointed the director yesterday.
Small and Bad Cora Sherman formerly with Sells Brothers Circus was convicted of stealing a watch from a Japanese man in a disreputable lodging house below Yesler Way. She was found guilty of petit larceny and fined seven dollars.
A city committee chaired by Mayor Humes has met once and will reconvene only when Marquis Ito’s arrival date and stay are known. Ito’s party leaves for Victoria tonight to meet the N Y K Niner, and the mayor has authorized a waterfront fireworks salute near the G N docks for his arrival.
The Shingle Mill association met in secret at the Seattle hall to discuss freight issues. Three Great Lakes water lines have raised rates to maximize profits, and while most state mills are back in operation, a cut off of the Eastern market could force indefinite shutdowns.
The message mentions a Inland Flyer excursion at 6 30 and 10 a m on March 16 and references Port Orchard rydock and 4580 Db. No clear event details or organizations are provided beyond these fragments.
A large Seattle contingent sailed on the Rowalle last evening bound for Victoria to attend the welcoming events for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. The royal party reached Victoria at eight o clock this morning. The American British League committee responsible for presenting the address to the Duke departed last night.
John Hartman was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Tyler on opium smuggling charges. At a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Kiefer on Saturday morning the evidence was found insufficient and Hartman was discharged.
Chariea Foss, long sought on a charge of attempting to set fire to a row of buildings in West Seattle, was located by Deputy Sheriff Nelson. Foss was released on a 9600 bond and is a West Seattle resident. The Moss brothers, who live nearby, filed the charge.
James Sullivan suffered a severe leg injury when a falling timber crushed him at Wellington Sunday afternoon. He was transported to Seattle by train and admitted to Providence Hospital. He is the brother of the city police chief.
The Methodist Ministerial association of the city met and elected officers for the year. President Rev. A. B. Chapin, vice president Rev. EB Morris, secretary treasurer Rev. J. N. Dennison, program committee Rev. E B Morris, Rev. A E Burroughs, Rev. J N Dennison. Resolutions regret departures of Rev. BR Brooks and Rev. W H Selleck. Brooks becomes Tacoma district presiding elder. Selleck goes to Alaska mission. Pacific Christian Advocate district correspondent will be Rev. Rial Benjamin. Rev. John Ball, new pastor of Valentine and Ortilia churches, introduced.
The battleship Wisconsin entered drydock at the navy yard yesterday during high tide, marking a maintenance phase in its activity. Repairs or inspections likely follow, with work centered on hull or machinery as naval engineers oversee the procedure.
Snoqualmie area county commissioners advertised bids for a bridge on Barney Redding road about a mile and a half north of Snoqualmie Falls. The notice forbids employing Chinese or Japanese. Diamond Ice—Tel Main 1069.
Report describes Dr Abbey in Seattle promoting a system of treatment that allegedly cures blindness, paralysis, catarrh, bronchitis and other ailments. It notes many believers, including women, who praise the methods and claim improvements in health after Abbos therapy.
A string of grateful patients report relief after Dr Abbo treated conditions from nasal catarrh to asthma and poor vision. Mrs Carol i of Ballard praises breathing improvement and wellness after nasal procedures. Mrs Elizabeth Whitor notes eye improvement and ability to read small print after three weeks. William B in Port Blakeley also endorses the eye care.
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