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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1901

Page

4

King County Teachers Institute Opens Next Monday

The twenty third annual King County Teachers Institute begins Monday at Beattie high school with music and addresses. Activities continue daily in the First Methodist church and include an opening by Mayor Humes and Superintendent L D Harvey with talks on education.

King County Teachers’ Institute Beattie High School First Ethodiat Church Methodist Church Humes L. D. Harvey Wil Frank B. Cooper W. H. G. PLC L. DP. Harvey Feary T. P. Storey C. FE. Patterson T. J. Humes D. S. Jones R. B. Bry

Fight Over School Books In King County

The Rand McNally Company sues in superior court seeking an injunction against County Superintendent Hartranft and the Gunderson law board of education. It contends a May 14 1909 contract for five years governs school books and says the new board plans bids for a new contract. The suit asks to restrain any advertisement for bids and to uphold the old contract.

Rand-McNally Co Tendent Hartranft New County Board of Education Gunderson McNally Co

Man Sues Fred Over Ill Speech About McKinley

Joseph Kunstle sues Fred on two counts assault and battery seeking 1000 and malice for allegedly defamatory remarks in public. He claims prior wages at brick hauling and later denial of work, totaling 9000. Judge Bell ordered filing of the complaint. further steps awaited as case may become heated if contested.

Joseph Kunstle Fred McKinhead Kunatie J. Houlahon Seattle Kristie Cos Mation Bell Wae

Steamer Al-Ki Due in Seattle with Ore Salmon Cargo

The steamer Al-Ki under Captain Nich leon is due in Seattle this afternoon at 4 30 from Lynn canal carrying 700 tons of ore and 400 tons of salmon and 40 cannery employees as passengers.

Al-Ki Nich@leon Seattle Lynn Canal

Casualties Listed by Company B Ninth in Fight

Washington dispatch reports Company B Ninth in action on the 16th inst. at Gandara. Names named include Geo Teachout W H Ritchie BF Burns C M Johnson Wm Picopis Charlie Wilson J Dromgoole W Gormiy J F Wood. Seattle Fuel provided the list of casualties.

Washington, D. C Chaffee Cables Intry Gandaraver Geo. Teachout W. H. Ritchie BF. Burns C. M. Johnson Wm. Picopis Chariie Wilson J. Dromgoole W. ¥. Gormiy

Indian Joe in the Toils

Local pugilist known as Indian Joe Gregg was arrested by Officers W. C. and M. R. Hubbard after suspicion tied him to a hold up near the tenderloin district. Police found a brass knuckle weapon on Gregg when taken into custody.

Joe” Gregg W. C. and M. R. Hubbard Tenderloin Ag LE Vinatdapa

College football scores from across the East

Results show Anapolis blanking Lehigh 18 nil in Philadelphia. Columbia defeated Hamilton 12. Yale beat Pennsylvania State 23. Harvard defeated West Point 6 to 0 in New Haven and West Point.

Record breaks as permits exceed expectations downtown

The city engineer's office notes a woman obtained a $6 building permit for a chicken coop yesterday, far above a Maynard avenue resident who applied for a 76 cent door repair permit today.

Department of the City Engineer’s Office Maynard Avenue

Waterfront operations and cargo totals at Seattle port

The British steamer Lincolnshire finished a wheat cargo at the Warehouse and Terminal, then the Fahrwohl began loading the vacated berth. Combined cargo reaches 8600 tons for credit to this port. The halibut schooner Penguin arrived with 15,000 pounds of fish as Cape Flattery activity declines. City library land offers sought. Carnegie library site prices requested. Tomorrow a Seattle Everett baseball battle royal on the City of Everett.

Lincolnshire Fahrwohl Cape Flattery Lynn Canal Seattle Everett

Lunch Cart Dispute Ties Seattle Streets to City Actions

A street lunch wagon dispute arises as the Board of Public Works orders the police chief to bar portable lunch wagons. Wagon owners contend city ordinance allows street sales with location limits. The case centers on Tallman’s wagon near the Mug saloon and a legal challenge to the licensing ordinance.

Board of Public Works Seattle Sullivan Billy the Mug

West Street Market Report Shows Stagnant Prices

Markets on West Street were dull with no notable features. Prices remained steady for bananas and apples with limited fruit available and poultry weakening. Butter and cheese stay quoted as before with butter unchanged.

Corrected Daily Fruit and Provisions Prices Seattle Market

Corrected daily prices list for fruits vegetables and provisions in Seattle. Includes lemons cranberries potatoes beets carrots lettuce cabbage onions butter cheese poultry meat and grain items with per unit or per weight pricing for wholesalers at docks and car lots.

Washington Iowa Elgin Eastern New York Wisconsin Roquefort Limburger Seattle Puget Sound

Thanking insurers for prompt policy payments

Mrs. Thomas McGuirk requests thanks be extended to Northwestern Life Insurance Company of Milwaukee and Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States for the prompt payment of her late husband’s policies held in those companies.

Ce Oe Society Notichs Northwestern Life Insurance Company Milwaukee Equitable Life Assurance Society United States Thomas McGuirk

Carlson Fined for Disorderly Conduct After Arrest

An elderly man named Carlson was fined by Judge George this afternoon for disorderly conduct after an arrest near Third Avenue and Madison Street. He was intoxicated and mentioned the late president. Officer Ribback testified that if Carlson had been in citizens clothes he could have caused serious trouble.

Y. Carlson George Carlson Third Avenue Madison Street Ribback

Tailor Made Gowns Show Versatile Cloth Choices

Fashion notes emphasize gown options from broadcloth to velveteen with corduroy and venetian fabrics. Describes Eton jackets with various skirts, vest effects, and decorative trims in navy blue, brown, and blue Oxford tones. Notes women prefer man tailored suits for better fit and satisfaction.

Eton Han

Displayed Their Wealth On Nome Miners

Two Nome miners returning from the field caused a scene early this morning. A. F. Prick ton claimed robbery but gold was found on him after a search, and he was jailed at 4 o clock. Shortly after, Albert Johnson Gispla, also wealthy, faced unclear details at noon.

Forth A. F. Prickton Jali Albert Johnson Gispla Menide Tian

Cutter Nunivak To Be Sold After Yukon Service

The revenue cutter Nunivak built in San Francisco for Yukon river duties is to be sold. Now out of commission, officers recently passed through the city. Nunivak, a light draught stern wheeler, proved slow and water hungry after two trips up the Yukon and spent much time freeing herself from sand-bars.

San Francisco United States Yukon River Seattle Corwin Yukon

Rear Admiral Fra Bunce Dies in Hartford Home

Rear Admiral Fra Bunce United States Navy retired died at his Hartford home today. His last active duty post was commander in chief of the North Atlantic Squadron.

Hartford Conn Fra. Bunce North Atlantic

Corker Tom Martin Sentenced to Six Months

Tom Martin described as an alleged crook and bad man received a six month chain sentence after being arrested as a vagrant. He may have the remainder of the sentence cancelled if he behaves, provided he leaves town immediately. Bremerton dock traffic declines as ships linger at the dock.

Tom Martin Ked Ba

Lots Next to Capitol Hill Seek Fast Sale

Lots on the west side of Seventeenth north between Republican and Roy, level and cleared with sewer in place, advancing rapidly in value. For sale by owner Orison J. C. Dutton at 223 Bai.

Seventeenth North Republican Roy Orison J. C. Dutton

Choate Returns to New York En Route to Washington

Rufus Choate United States ambassador to Great Britain arrives in New York from England and heads to Washington to confer with the president. He declines comment on rumors tying his views to a canal treaty.

New York Rufus Choate United States Great Britain England Washington

Best Glasses and Eye Service at BCHUCHARD Optical

BCHUCHARD OPTICAL CO offers free examinations at 1207 Ind Ave next to Stone Fisher and Lane's and advertises the best known to science in eye care and eyeglasses.

Bchuchard Optical CO Ind Ave Stone, Fisher and Lane's Hard Optical CO

Pianos and Organs Slashed Prices at Alteration Sale

D S Johnston Company's Big Alteration Sale offers new pianos from 137 and 188 dollars and organs from 22 to 47 dollars. Stock is thinning with prices cut to clearance levels. sale ends soon and store hours extend until ten this evening.

D. S. Johnston Company

Yukon trade shifts as White Pass rail cuts Dawson traffic

War era topographical survey reveals Dawson trade diverted by the White Pass railroad. Nome gold lure draws attention away from St Michael to Klondike routes. Nunivak may be sold to a transportation company while shipments along the river adjust to new patterns. Kilbourne & Clark Co. advertise gun and electric fixtures.

Yukon Dawson Bt. Michael Buck White Pass Almort Allewater Nome St. Michael Klondike Paat Nunivak

Pianos Sold by the Bushel Treated as Public Sale

An unusual Seattle item reports a piano sale claimed at cost to aid public goods. The piece mocks sensational claims, notes a six month alteration period, and asserts honesty in business while referencing Wheeler and Wilson pianos and installment plans amid a citywide sale.

Seattle Roosevelt Gally Aguinaldo Weyler Installman Ablic Wheeler and Wilson

Queen City Laundry Co Dress Shirt Service Claims Unique Finish

The Queen City Laundry Co markets its dress shirt and linen cleaning with a snow white finish described as a city product. It highlights using pure filtered water from its large city plant and strict care, promoting its services to customers by mail and phone.

Queen City Us & Gress

Bankrupt Sale Fire At Evening Hours Reported

Fire at a bankrupt sale disrupted events after 6 PM with Monday morning specials mentioned in the fragmented text. The garbled OCR notes a fire incident affecting the sale and promotional terms such as 24e and 25e, but details and locations are unclear.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Teachers’ Institute OF King County D. Harvey F. H. Coe Arts and Science Dd. Harvey S. J. Boyd S. J. Boyd. 1:18 To 2:16 P. m.—Spelling, F. B. Cooper T. C. Kincaid David Thomas B. Dewey Luean L. Currier Tom Brown Susan L. Currier George Ert T. C. Kincaids am—Regina Léliian Donaldson F. B. Cooper van de Vanmn T. C. Kineald Hartranft County Board M’kinley Kunstle F. Wood Joe Philadelphia Anapolis Lehigh Columbia Hamilton New Haven Yale Pennsylvania West Point Harvard Library Carnegie Library Lindsay Board of Library Commissionore Floattie Wash Sam Heland Tallman Second Avenue South Washington Street Sd Par Works de Hruler Board of Oeworks West Street California S. Carlson Plymouth Congregational Church W. MH. G. Temple Taylor Congregational Church Ll. L. Woods First Methodist Church EK. M. Bardall Battery Street M D. Brown First Christian Church B. H. Lingenfelter Lla. m First Presbyterian Church Clark Davie First Baptist Church L. &. Bowerman Trinity Parish Eighth and James H. H. Gowen Elijah the Prophet Asbury M. E Fremont A. Erwin Burrows First Unitarian Church W D. Simonds Grand Opera House Unitarian Church Thomas Jefferson Market Street J. B. Weber Germaar Genk X. Prefontaine Sacrea Art D. Brown Hn Church of the Immaculate Conception KR. Rwere Low Mane Bunge F. FE. Pillott Optician Bremerton Capitol MR. Choate Seattle Fuel Co Arne M. D. Pease and Johnson Co Second Avenue Diamond Soo Tel Hecome Inter-State Fisheries Co Greyhound Dock Piano Buyer's Witter S Pringe Drugwinte Firet Avenue Kilbourne & Clark Co Second Ave Micycle Bushel Ramaker Music Queen City Laundry Co Sean Betka Oregor Columbia Dock D. $. Johnston J, Redelsheimer First Avenue Cor Columbia St Frederick & Nelson—Fine Furniture St. Clair Twee Frederick & Nelson Keeley Institute Keele Institute British Columbia Green Lake Fremont Car Ing. Tel G. F Moran Brosco Maka THE Seattle Electric CO First Avenue Pettit’s Addi Tion TIT & Son N. Y. Bik Bonney & Stewart Funeral Directors Kingalmore Seattie, Wash Seattle ‘Dally ‘Star ITV Sherman, Clay & Co Steinway Dealers UTLER Robt Fror Ole
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