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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1901

Page

2

Seattle Star masthead and publishing details

The Seattle Star publishing note lists the paper’s offices in Seattle New York and Chicago, contact numbers for departments, rates for delivery and subscription, and postal registration details. It appears as a vintage newspaper masthead with circulation and address information rather than news content.

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Edison the Whe ard and the boyhood path to success

A reminiscence on Thomas A. Edison’s journey from selling papers on a rail line to global prominence. The piece urges boys to study successful lives for lessons in energy ambition and perseverance, arguing true success is intelligent, persistent effort that benefits humanity.

Thomas A. Edison Detroit Edison Beacon Light

Three Times Found Guilty Milk Seller Erickson

A. Z. Erickson proprietor of the Jersey dairy was convicted for the third time of adulterating milk sold to customers. He was fined one hundred dollars and costs in yesterday afternoon’s police court session. The Star editorialized that exposing fraud is its duty to protect the people. The article notes the court aimed to outweigh profits of fraud with punishment.

A. Z. Erickson Jersey The Star Erickson

Wrong Kind of Pavement Delays Wooden Block Plan

City Engineer Thomson told Seattle city council that the Board of Public Works will not award block pavement contracts unless bidders guarantee a ten year bond to keep the streets in prime order. The bond requirement effectively blocks wooden block paving as contractors would not accept it. The woolen block plan faces likely final rejection after weeks of delay.

Thomson Seattle Board of Public Works

Sockeye Run Forecast Surpasses All Previous Records

Fishery experts note a robust sockeye run with an estimated 4,000,000 cases across Puget Sound Fraser River Grays Harbor Columbia Oregon Sacramento rivers. Puget Sound pack stands at 1,150,000 cases with multiple canneries contributing. Prices unsettled as Alaska Packers offer 1 to 4 per case and Pacific Packing & Navigation Co asks 1.10. A possible price crash if stocks are held.

Puget Sound Fraser River Grays Harbor Columbia River Oregon Coast Sacramento River Alaska Packers’ Association Pacific Packing & Navigation Co

Foster Divorce Case Dismissed After Motion

The sensational Foster divorce case involving Cora E. Foster and H K E Foster was dismissed in the afternoon after the plaintiff moved to withdraw all affidavits and exhibits, a step that ends the lengthy proceedings and removes remaining filings from the record.

Cora E. Foster Ve. H. KE

August Fires Report Details Local Fire Activity

Fire Marshal Kellogg reports August saw three fires causing 1200 dollars in losses fully insured. One building completed, six fire escapes built with four more under construction. Fourteen nuisances were abated.

Kellogg

West Seattle school to add staff as attendance rises

West Seattle opening day crowds prompt expected staff increase from three teachers. Van Asselt residents plan a neighborhood club. Van Asselt school to open next Monday. Game Warden arrest counts and road repairs noted. About 160 South Park residents plan spring water system. Black River area relations and railroad right of way fencing reported.

West Seattle South Park

Paris Woman Uses Diamonds In Front Teeth

Mrs. George Law of Paris had two gold front teeth replaced with diamonds but the experiment failed to impress. the diamonds will be removed and the gold restored.

Paris George Law

Oil Tanks Threaten Maynard Street District

Fire Marshal Kellogg warned the Standard Oil tanks at Maynard avenue and Charlies street pose a severe fire hazard to nearby property. He urged removal of the tanks or brick bulkheads to shield the area, noting the 300-foot setback rule and that the tanks lie within 300 feet of Elliott Bay with no firebreaks.

Matshal Kellogg Theity Council Standard Ol Co Maynard Avenue Charlies Street Eliott Bay Marshal Kellomm

Rope Theft Reported by Ship Master in Port

Master M. M. McLaughlin of the ship Norma reported to police the theft of 34 inch rope from the vessel while in port. He believes the rope was stolen and notified authorities seeking suspects and recovery.

M. M. McLaughlin Norma

For Sale Cottage in Broadway District on Harvard Avenue

German American Investment Co lists a modern cottage on Harvard Avenue in the Broadway district. The 40 by 10 lot offers 4 rooms and a bath with modern conveniences. Price is $1500 on easy terms. Also listing 500 houses ranging from $500 to $15,000 and rentals citywide including cottages, houses, flats, and stores.

Harvard Avenue Broadway German-American Investment Co Beattie Navy Yards W. J. McConnell & Co Second Avenue Ballard New York Red Front Furniture Co Ave.s Acme Pub, Co Columbia Tahoe Fireen Lake Swartwood Bros Interbay Third Avenue Collans & Williame Bullivan F. H. Renick & Co Ol Invest. Co

New Invention Bath Cabinet and Various Bargains

A 1902 style square Quaker Folding Turkish Bath Cabinet sells for five dollars, with refunds offered. Also advertised are second hand household goods, markets for advertising rates, a home restaurant, oil and gasoline from Olympic Oil Co, hair and millinery services, old gold buyers, physicians, printers, photographers, and legal notices. Included are court summons for divorce proceedings and a stockholders meeting notice for Seattle Cereal Co with board elections announced for September 9, 1901.

P. J. Clark Warren Ave Red Front Furniture Company Becond Avenue South C. V. White Advertising Bureau New York Seattle Third Avenue Ske Lloyd, Brincoe & Lloyd

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