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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1901
Page
2
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A New York editor John Most is sentenced to one year in jail and a $500 fine for publishing an anarchist murder fantasy. The piece condemns Most as a dangerous renegade and conspirator, while the columnist mocks university scholars and local politics as foggy and ineffective. A Tacoma tangent notes a rock-piling plan for offenders and an Interurban Institute meeting, with satirical flair throughout.
A new coal field near Cowlitz Pass in Washington state is described as potentially large with 9 foot measures. Charles, a University of Washington alumnus now with a U S surveying party, reports promising iron ore finds and suggests improved transportation could unlock rich mineral wealth in the region.
Emma Spencer appeared for trial in Emory's department on a charge of stealing a bell from W. Thomas’s hotel room. Her co-defendant Breneman was absent, and Emma filed a long affidavit for continuance which was admitted as Breneman’s testimony.
An entertainment under the Universal Brotherhood in Hinckley featured musical numbers and a play. The cast wore Grecian costumes as the program unfolded in two parts.
Special services arranged at Volunteers of America hall 118 Second Avenue South. Evening programs run Oct 14 to Oct 19 covering themes The Question Ever Ask Water of Life What Shall I Do with Jesus Doing Business With God Infidelity What Is It and Can We Be Holy Divine Healing and The Last Invitation to Man with a 11 am and 3 pm lineup on Sabbath and an evening service at 7 20 pm.
The record lists funeral arrangements for Fred W. Snell at Ronney and Stewart’s parlors with burial at View cemetery. L Colvin, 46, died at Providence hospital and funeral from Butterworth’s chapel. Gladys Flanche, 2 months, died in Fremont. Mrs. Sarah B. Waldron, 61, died in Seattle and is at Lutterworth parlors.
Report from Victoria notes sealing schooners arriving from the Bering Sea bring a huge haul this season. The ships Florence M. Smith, Zillah a ae, Geneva, Otter, Triumph, Beatrice, Sadie Turpel, Annie E. Paint, Victoria, Enterprise, and Ameka add up to a total of over 7000 skins. Individual tallies include Florence M. Smith 640, Geneva 475, Otter 96, Triumph 669, Beatrice 439, Annie E. Paint 692, Victoria 420, Enterprise 442, Ameka 475, and Sadie Turpel 24.
Game Warden Mike Kelly prohibits throwing sawdust or mill refuse into fresh water by mills on Lake Union Green Lake and Lake Wash. Several mills have violated the rule. The Japanese consul will be notified that shooting songs is unlawful and several Japanese along White River are cited. First warnings will precede any arrests.
State Supt. L. D. Harvey of Wisconsin will conduct the Teachers Institute here. He states he will be here next Saturday or Sunday. the institute opens Monday at the high school building.
The Seattle Athletic club opened last night after being cloned for two weeks. The clubrooms batha and gymnasium have been refitted and renovated with new appurtenances for the bowling alley symnesium and billiard room. Prof. J. F. Rogers is the new athletic director and has formed five clapses including one for ladies every Monday and Thursday morning. As the season advances the usual bowling and billiard tournaments will be held. Diamond Ice That s what you need to keep cool. Tel Main 1059.
The Seattle city council, by unanimous vote, instructs the library commission to locate a suitable site for a public library building funded by Andrew Carnegie. Calls for prompt action, reports on site options and their costs, title status, and other details. Also asks the corporation counsel to outline steps for issuing bonds and election requirements to finance the site.
Matine a Japanese laborer was relieved of a cents and a gun metal watch by two masked men at Jackson Street near Sixth Avenue last evening. The pair held revolvers to his face while one rifled his pockets. Police were notified soon after the incident. Five men with teams and scrapers. Fred. Rosenstock. Mth and E Fir. LA ROCHE, removed to 11 First.
For sale a new 4 room cottage on a 90 by 12 foot lot for 1900 term s 209 cash and 15 monthly. The firm lists 100 houses for sale ranging from 500 to 15000 dollars. Also offering cash or time payments for rentals including houses flats rooms and stores in all parts of the city with renting and care of property as a specialty.
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