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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1901

Page

4

Midnight Aircroft Accident Near Ashcroft

In Vancouver on October 15 a Clinton aircroft crash injured three men and seven others. R. L. Reid suffered a gashed head and internal injuries, George A. Potts was bruised with facial cuts, and A. D. Motyre had a cut face. The coach descended a mountain at high speed to make train connections at Ashcroft when horses plunged and overturned the coach, sending three passengers 160 feet down a gulch where they escaped with scratches.

Vancouver B. C Clinton Aircroft R. L. Reid George A Potts A. D. Motyre Reid Seey Ashcroft

Quartermaster Notes on Washington Visit and Transport Plans

Last night Captain Penrose of the quartermaster department left for a month in the East. The local office expects word from Washington tomorrow on whether the transport Robert will be used for supplies or troops. May or Ruhlen has forwarded to federal authorities the plans and cost of transforming the ship into a troop transport.

Penrose Quartermaster's Department Washington Robert Ruhlen

Lights in Seattle Put On Hold By Budget Shortfall

Councilman Navin states no new street lights can be installed this year as funds are unavailable until the new tax levy. Engineer Thomson agrees the city lacks money and Navin says he will reconvene the lights committee to seek a makeshift solution before the levy funds arrive.

Navin City Lights Committee Thomson Seattle Nayim

Fishing Boats Released After Seizure By Customs

Frank P. Dow announced that three of four fishing boats seized by local customs for unreported entry from Canada into American waters have been released. The seizures occurred due to reporting failures, but authorities noted no intent to evade the law and returned the boats.

Frank P. Dow Federal Treasury Department Customs House Emuc

Modern Woodmen event honors officers with Armory gathering

A Modern Woodmen of America event was held last night for arranging a grand in honor of several prominent officers. The Armory on Novagners was secured and will be decorat ed. Head Consul Northcott and Congressmen Cushman and Jones were invited to attend and speak.

Harbor Ships Prepare for Drydock and Unloading

The American ship J. B. Brown arrived at Tacoma and will go to drydock after unloading cargo. The Joseph B. Thoman, returned to the Sound badly leaking, is unloading its cargo while the Wm. Br. will take the s cargo and the Thomas will go on dock.

J. B. Brown Tacoma Joseph B. Thoman Sound Wm. Br Thomas

Seabrooke to Debut New Comic Song in Romantic G

Thomas Q. Seabrooke leads in Sydney Rosenfelds comic Romantic at the Grand. He says he will replace a scene with a new comic song When Shakespeare comes to Town hoping to rival his Swim Out O Grady hit. Seabrooke appears tonight tomorrow and Thursday.

Thomas Q. Seabrooke Sydney Rosenfeld Mr. Seabrooke O'Grady

Henry's Minstrels Open Engagement at Se Theater

Henry's Minstrels opens a new engagement at the Se theater with a 50 member company. The program features new scenic and speed equipment, electric effects, and prismatic lighting, aiming for an elaborate, high quality show. Yon Yonson was well received last night and a popular play with lively street lingo returns for a full week including Saturday matinee. The Great presents a new feat of legerdemain at the Grand next Saturday with broader illusions and escapes.

Hi Henry Setheater Speer

Theatre Snippets Highlight Global Stage Vignettes

The page lists briefly staged pieces including 81 Sing and Noahs Ark or After the Flood along with The Turkish Blop ment and the Parisian sensation La Cabinet Enchante.

Stuart Robsons Katherine and Peruchio at matinee delight

Stuart Robson presented Katherine and Peruchio in a spe cial matinee that drew a fair audience and was praised for its near flawless production. Robson as Petruchio and Dorothy Reasmore as Katherine were noted as model comedy creations with the rest of the cast matching their talent. The Henrietta was revived for the second time, only branding room attendance.

Stuart Robson Katherine Peruchio Mr. Robson Petruchio Dorothy Reasmore

Mandolin Recital at YMCA by Hjalmar Anderson

A mandolin recital will be given at the Young Men's Christian Association tomorrow evening by Mr. Hjalmar Anderson assisted by Mrs. Th Olsen as accompanist. Anderson was recently an instructor of the musical club at the University of Wisconsin.

Young Men's Christian Aasociation Hjalmar Anderson Mra. Th. Olsen Mr. Anderson University of Wisconsin

Hoodlums Cause Garden Disturbance on Twenty-Eighth Avenue

A group of youths from Twenty-Eighth Avenue North repeatedly kicked a football into John Christianson’s garden at 122 Twenty-Eighth Avenue. After he retrieved the ball and confronted them, the youths attacked him with stones and clubs, leaving him bruised. Police plan to curb the nuisance.

Special Excursion Train to Portland Announced

The Northern Pacific will operate a special excursion train to Portland on Wednesday October 14 departing Seattle in the morning. The round trip fare is percent and tickets are valid for return until Sunday. The trip marks the Portland exposition occasion for this rate.

Northern Pacific Portland Seattle Portland Exposition

Pleasure items: new V C club to hold season dances

A new dance club under the name V C club plans several dances this season. The first dance is set for Friday evening at Ye Hall. Ad Astra held a 2 o'clock meeting in Hinckley block room 68 with about 20 ladies attending. Lorraine Chapter of the Eastern Star marks its 14th anniversary at Eagle's Team on avenue and Pike street with a reception followed by dancing. Masons and Eastern Star members and friends are invited.

V . C. Club Ye Hall The Ad Astra Hinckley Block Lorraine Chapter Eastern Star Ihs Eagle's Teanformerly Masonic Temple Avenue Pike Street

New Seattle Trades Union Formed as Local 435

A new union for painting trades in Seattle is organized and will be Local 435. It will meet Thursday evening, Oct. 17, at the Building Trades council rooms.

the and Pictorial Painters of Seattle Building Trades Cownell Rooms

Pirates Captured Near Whidby Island Cabin Raid

Sheriff Brewer and Deputy Raymond arrested Henry Ferguson and Turpin after a cabin seizure on Whidby Island. Officers found three boats nearby including a gasoline launch worth 950 dollars. The suspects, charged with robbery and storing oats cargo from a year ago, were jailed in Everett.

Ever Ward Brewer Raymond Henry Ferguson Turpin Everett

Methodist Ministers Contribute To Brooklyn Church Effort

The city Methodist delegation met at First M. F. Church yesterday. Rev R Benjamin presented a report on progress toward establishing a church in Brooklyn. Rev BE Randall Rev H Brown and Rev A Atwood were named a committee to assist in the work.

M. F R. Benjamin Brooklyn BE. M. Randall H. Brown A. Atwood

Licensed to Wed Marriage Licenses Issued

The following licenses were issued today John Smith aged 5 and Nellie Padden of Seattle Herbert L Osborn aged M and Susie Frances Fannen of South Seattle Homer B Gleason aged 29 and Grace Louise Stevens aged 22 both of Beattie

John Smith Nellie Padden Seattle Herbert L. Osborn Susie Frances Fannen South Homer B. Gleason Grace Louise Stevens Beattie

Market Report Finds Cabbage, Lettuce, Celery Abundant

A good supply of native cabbage lettuce and celery entered markets this morning with active demand. Two carloads received yesterday are nearly gone. Butter eggs and poultry remain as quoted.

Grocery Prices: Mixed Produce and Staples Listed

A list of assorted produce and groceries with per unit and per sack prices appears. Items include apples, blackberries, watermelons, potatoes, carrots, lettuce, peppers, cabbage, onions, radishes, parsley, cucumbers, and more with varied unit prices.

Prices and Provisions Auctioned in Seattle Market Daily

Corrected daily prices show fresh meat and dairy items from various producers. Beef, mutton, pork and veal listed with per pound rates. eggs and poultry priced by type. butter and cheese quoted from ranch and creameries. grain and hay prices for oats barley wheat corn and timothy alfalfa. livestock values include cows steers calves sheep and hogs with current figures.

Hutter — Washington Iowa Elgin Washington New York Wisconsin Roquefort York Mena Ile Seattle Puget Sound

Seattle and Puget Sound region trade pamphlet highlighted

The chamber of commerce issued a booklet on Seattle and Western Washington with half tone views of the citys growth. It includes statistics on the states trade and production. Home Team 4 of W O W offers a second chance event this season Thursday October 17 at Wilsons Modern Business hall with the elevator running until 6 9 oclock. Visit Spinning for bicycle repair.

The Chamber of Commerce Seattle Puget Sound Washington Wilson's

Seattle Piano Sale Promises Huge Discounts on Top Brands

A Seattle piano sale advertises a vast stock from Chickering & Sons Kimball Weber and others. Upright pianos priced from 197 to 275 down to 19 215. organ prices cut to 47 and up. second hand pianos and organs offered on easy terms with one price to all and full guarantees.

Seattle Chickering & Sona Heston America Kimball Chicago Weber, Pease and D. Johnson & Co Whitney Hinze Singer Bcer Chickering & Sons Kimball and Weber Pisnon

Old Brain and Her Little Cubs Mix Up With Pickles

A black bear mother and three cubs caused havoc at Buchanan’s pickling works on Western Avenue when their pen broke. Two dogs and two cubs died, the old bear was killed, and one cub escaped. Investigations point to a poorly built bear pit and temptation from the pickle odors. Details on bear purchase price remain confidential.

Old BE BK Buchanan Western Avenue Cuba Tuchanan

Savings on Drug Counter Staples and Fabrics

Discounted prices on Thull'e Sones Syrup Castoria and Herricks' Malted Milk with bedding and dress goods. Includes Catarrh Cure, sealing wax, dress materials, thimbles, women’s undergarments, gloves, shirts, table damask, sheeting, muslin, and bed spreads. Deals valid tomorrow with limited quantities and special bundles.

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