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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1901
Page
4
A threatening letter to Seattle Mayor Humes from an anonymous committee claims violence by unionized machinists. Police and hospital reports show the accusations are unsubstantiated, while Humes weighs steps amid a ongoing strike and city shopkeeper pressure.
The steamer Dolphin, Capt. Hunt, arrived from Lynn canal at 1 o clock with 144 passengers and 700 barrels of sail. Purser McClinton had $100000 in gold dust under his care. Passengers owning the treasure included Sawyer Soucy Angton Hendricks Hendricks. Capt. Olson, a Klondike operator, and P H Buschman with Alaskan properties also aboard. Emile Quarre, ex mayor of Hagie City, and E C Hawkins of White Pass & Yukon railway were aboard. The body of T Williams, who died of meningitis in Skagway three years ago, was brought down.
Bevington, a real estate man, was arrested by Detective Bary Corbett today on a warrant. The charge cites his visit to a home on Third Avenue and use of obscene and abusive language.
Seattle and Tacoma baseball teams play a championship game at Athletic Park with Harmond and Carter as pitchers. The event marks the Tacoma club’s final local appearance of the year, amid a Queen Anne clubhouse note on Chris Private School for Dancing.
The third day of the Woman's Missionary Society at First Methodist Episcopal Church on Third Ave and Marion St began at 9:00 with a devotional led by Mrs H M Brown. Reports by delegates and committees followed, with talks by Mrs Fisher and Mrs Horace Williston, prayers at noon and afternoon, and plans for further addresses and a love feast tomorrow morning.
A Seattle hardware dealer George H Woodhouse Co on Second Avenue between Union and Pike was duped by J D Howe who passed a forged check drawn on First National bank Rome N Y for 57 dollars. Howe presented the check September 4 and left with 47 40 after endorsements from Howe and partners.
A six year old boy, Marty Stokes, died at Providence hospital this morning after being brought from the city jail where he was to serve days to work off a spree. Coroner Hoye may conduct an inquest into the death, which is thought to be linked to alcoholism.
George N. Salisbury, weather observer for Seattle, arrived home after an extended trip to the East. He attended the Pan-American exposition in Buffalo and visited other eastern cities.
Meyer of 2nd and Columbia unveils Inter Panela, a novelty wowing photoholic circles. Regular price 5.50 a dozen, limited time offer 3.50 a dozen at 2nd and Columbia.
A. White bookkeeper for BB W Newhall Co reported cashing a worthless $24 check for William K Young. The paper drawn on Bound National Bank was signed by Lombard and endorsed by Noony. Bank found the check worthless when presented.
King J. Allen of Montesano and Withiaen Davis of Vancouver were bilked for $100 and $20 on the Yesler wharf as they prepared to board the Mainland steamer. Both victims reported the affair to police but declined to prosecute the con man.
The Steet finance committee plans to present a recommendation at Monday night’s meeting to restore Judge George’s salary from 75 to 100 dollars per month, restoring the former amount. The notice also lists local sailing and dock updates and various business notices including stock purchases and ship repairs.
The week on markets yields scarce supply and steady prices. Poultry quotas hold with no change, while butter and eggs stay at 28 and 00 per unit.
A fragmented price list shows varied items including apples oranges bananas peaches berries melons grapes cranberries and peppers with per box per basket per dozen or per pound pricing. Also listed are potatoes lettuce onions cabbage butter cheese eggs poultry meat and regional origins such as Washington Iowa Elgin New York Wisconsin Roquefort.
The list shows regional price offers for various goods including dairy, poultry, and cheese. Beattie and Puget Sound regions quote ranges for beefy items like butter and creamery products, with poultry and eggs priced per hundred and per item. Western producers see values for barley, corn, hay, and timothy, along with fresh ranch dairy and native cheese categories.
Judge George stated the decision in the famous Grand Opera House appeal would not be rendered until Monday morning, delaying a ruling in the long awaited case.
Brunner & Co operates at 1060 Pike Street with telephone line Main 1060 for business inquiries and services. The entry identifies a local firm and its contact number in an urban directory style note.
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