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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1901

Page

2

Seattle Totem Pole Incident Prompts Citywide Cries for Law

Seattle residents defied the law by erecting a large totem pole, leading police to seize the poles and arrest participants for breaking statutes. The Seattle Star notes broad interest and cites Metal Trades and machinists seeking arbitration to resolve a lengthy labor dispute, urging a peaceful settlement for mutual gain.

Explorer's lifelong quest to map distant lands continues

The piece depicts a relentless pursuit of new rivers and mountains across uncharted regions. It notes a rush to the North Pole and Antarctic expeditions while suggesting Asia remains partly unexplored by those with limited scientific awareness.

North Pole Asia

Scalpers and Conductors Targeted by Rail Pass Scandals

A sardonic look at railroad ticket scalpers and the American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents prompting a war on scalping. The piece warns Seattle readers to beware scalpers and grimly suggests a friction between passengers and conductors amid rail travel woes.

Kalama-of N. C Seattle A. A G. P Kalama-of-the-Mud-Hole

Excellent Highway links county road to Richmond and Fremont

The 20 foot roadway on Woodland Avenue from Breen Lane to Nater Street forms a connecting link between the county road and Richmond and Fremont. The county will pay the city $1000 and the property owners $3000, within the charter limit, as the assessment roll is made out. Council ordered the work July %.

Public Works Board Hears Street Use Request for Edgemont Avenue

Frances R. Day and Marthine esthy seek permission to use the Edgemont avenue center strip between Avenue and Worth street for a feet wide corridor. They state the street has been dedicated and request rights to shape the street to allow usage from Headland park avenue north, including parking and sidewalk access within their fences.

Frances R. Day Marthineesthy Board of Pub. Works Edgemont Avenue In Avenue Worth Street Eadland Park Avenue

Grand Opera House Showings Highlight Varied Acts

The article notes Thomas Q Seebrooke Tonight at Grand Opera House with A Modern Crusoe offering rollicking humor and farce. Magician Herrmann appears this weekend with new tricks and four dazzling fusions. Beginning Oct 20 William DeVere presents A Common Sinner with a strong cast and lavish production. Henry's Minstrels at the Seat theater deliver strong acts and Pilla rk's monologue stands out.

Grand Opera House Thomas Q. Brooke the Grand William DeVere

Minstrel Engagement Promises Weeklong Songbird Display

A vivid description notes a wonder of a man song bird with an astonishing acro bate exhibition by the Bards. The minstrel engagement will continue throughout the week including a Saturday matinee, drawing audience attention to the performances.

Havertys Minstrels to Open in Seattle October 27

Haverty's Minstrels set to debut in Seattle with a new program. Yon Yonson has drawn full houses at the Third Avenue theater all week. Gillingham & Gray, New York comedians, to appear in the farce Hunting for Hawks, running through next Saturday.

Seattle Haverty's Minstrels Aphomseys Butera Invita United States Mighett Commercial Third Avenue Porter Mutual Lite Frank BL. Wiestling Heston Bike HB Martin Gb Mutual Lite

Seattle union initiates five candidates at opening social

Last Monday evening Seattle union No. 17 of the Order of Washington held an opening social in Eagles temple. After the successful meeting five candidates were introduced and initiated. Attendees praised the program and the subsequent dance, noting the event as well executed. La Roche transferred to Eleven First font ton or cargo of Seattle Fuel.

Seattle Union No. 17 Order of Washington Eagles’ Temple

Trusts Edge Dawson Potatoes and Provisions

An Alaska Dawson claim warns that large wholesale houses control potato, hay, oats, and whisky markets this winter. Frank Bishoprick of Seeneerick Shoemaker & Co. contends small traders face ruin as prices surge and 4000 residents winter under consolidated stores, with potential hardship in a severe season.

Alaska Dawson Frank Bishoprick Seeneerick, Shoemaker & Co Daweon Enya Dawoon

Round Up Of Suspect Characters By Police

Police rounded up five men James Sexton Jack Thompson John Flynn Jack Kennedy and Joe Smith after a late night operation led by Officers Ryan Tennant and Byrnes. Smith 17 years old has a troubled record and was linked to Spokane crime rings.

Yester Way Ryan, Tennant Byrnes James Sexton Jack Thompson John Flynn Jack Kennedy Joe Smith Smith Spokane

Librarian Charles Smith Leaves on East Library Tour

Charles W. Smith librarian of the pubdue library departs Tuesday for an eastward trip. He plans visits to several libraries to study operations and improve Beattie Fuel service.

Charles W. Smith Pubdue Library Smith Beattie

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