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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1901
Page
3
Keough of the International Union of Molders arrives from Troy to urge workers back and negotiates with the Metal Trades association. Mitchell of the Metal Trades says he is impressed and confident progress can be made.
Samuel Greene asked the board of works to hasten sewer construction from Westlake avenue to Den street, then Hell street between Fifth and Sixth. The council reordered the improvement as Greene notes unsafe block conditions with no sewer, affecting eight years of dwellings. The board will take up the matter at once.
Lurie of this city buys the corner lot at First avenue and Virginia street through A. M. Springer. The price paid is not stated. A three-story house currently sits on the property, and the new owner intends to remove it and eventually erect a modern apartment building.
The Seattle Liederkranz Society of German American residents presents a benefit concert on Nov 5 at Germania Hall. Proceeds support a Christmas dinner for Seattle's poor. The program features a reader’s orchestra and an opera titled Adventure of Handel or The Rover of Song with a cast of noted singers.
Walt Graham, a 14 year old boy, has been missing since October 3. His mother in Seattle has appealed to local police for help in locating him. Mrs. Graham does not know what prompted his departure from home.
The report lists scattered names like Griffin, Bartholomew, Johnson, Bun, Stump, Wiemer, Anthony, Sinclair, Wryeoff, and others. It notes continued testimony in a case involving Eugene Gryanna Sgainet and Lydia Gryanna regarding desertion, with several cases remaining to be heard.
Contagious disease cases cited with names and ages including diphtheria and smallpox. Nine year old Holden, two year old Rudolph, four year old W F Teeta, and others listed with addresses. Five more days remain in the reporting period as scarlet fever and other ailments rise. the steamship Portland sailed from Nome with five passengers aboard for San Francisco.
Fragmented state item notes a poultry and beach show planned for Walla Walla from January 21 to 25. Mentions reminiscences of a Stone Bros sawmill blaze and county refunds totaling 26000 dollars, with a 5 percent interest bond due in two years, plus prune and fruit production estimates for the season.
A city committee led by Mayor Beach considers establishing a pound to control stray dogs and hogs, with fines for owners. They discuss funding a new saw mill machinery and a possible heavy tax to cover salaries, with actions possibly taking effect at Elifott station by the presented date.
Civil service employee R. Be McCurdy charged that water department rules were violated when temporary workers were hired after the civil service list was exhausted. Foreman Manning admitted the error and corrected it, the civil service commission noting it was unintentional and directing strict adherence to regulations.
Minnie Wilson, an alleged pickpocket, was arrested by Detectives Hubbard and Philbrick as she stepped onto the Steamer Garonne. The Seattle area report notes her Nome season activity and says a money belt with 25 and a certificate of deposit for 25 were found. Edwards is described as a dangerous pickpocket later arrested, with a San Francisco to Seattle move. The 10 year old Chester McCool died on Western avenue and Pike street, and a will shipment is planned to Vancouver by Butterworth & Sons.
The Dr. S. Johnston Company reports closing a two week clearance sale of pianos and organs after slashing prices to reach a broad audience. The store will close daily at 6 p.m. until the holidays while claiming to be the region’s leading producer of bargains and inviting continued patronage from satisfied customers.
The Seattle Electric Company seeks city assistance to trim trees near power lines to prevent dangerous contact. An Inspector, foreman, and public works board will inspect lines and decide actions. The company may raise wires where needed and offers to cover trimming costs if an experienced city worker performs the work.
The Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Co. wins the contract to rebuild the White Star dock at an estimated cost of 40000 dollars. Pile driving will start next week. Construction will proceed while sunken debris remains in place.
The Ancient Order of United Workmen lodges plan a 33rd anniversary celebration at Ranke Hall tomorrow evening. It is an invitation affair for members and friends with a musical program and a dance.
Eugene Jacknes, a shoemaker with a basement-store at 172 Washington Street, reported a burglary last night with several pairs of shoes stolen. Police suspect a crowd of Washington Street Hobos tied to the break-ins, noting it is the second entry in a month.
The Seattle Daily Star forecasts occasional showers for Seattle and vicinity with fresh southerly winds tonight and Tuesday.
A morning market report notes a large supply of California fruit including early oranges and late grapes. Grapes fetch about 1.25 per box as demand remains brisk. apples and spades show weakness. Prices for lemons, prunes, cranberries, and other produce are listed, with butter, eggs, and meats showing varied movement.
Grain and feed prices show oats at 22 to 23 dollars, barley 17 to 19 dollars, wheat 20 to 21 dollars, corn 1 per 100 pounds, hay 10 to 12 dollars per ton, Eastern Washington timothy 13 dollars, alfalfa 11 dollars. Dairy and poultry quotes list native creamery butter 22 to 26 cents, eggs 28 cents, poultry hens 10 to 14 cents, large spring 10 to 11 cents, ducks and turkeys at various low figures, cattle calves and sheep prices noted.
The Independent Telephone Co requests permits for two pole lines. One on Aurora Street from Ewing to North Fiftieth Street will need foot poles. The other on the east side of Thirteenth Avenue from East Cherry to East Madison will require 16 40 foot poles. A catalog of drugs and remedies is listed with prices.
The Seattle league team beat the amateur Nonpareils 12 to 0 at Athletic Park. Hickey pitched for Seattle fanning 16 hitters, while Merritt pitched for the amateurs and struggled. If weather allows, a four game series may follow between Seattle and Tacoma league teams this week.
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