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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1901
Page
2
The piece contrasts Puyallup fair protests by women with managers who order them off grounds. It condemns anarchists who defy liquor laws and city control, notes Spokane grand jury indictments of three Home group members, and argues for decisive action against violent anti law elements.
The State University plans a 10 a m opening program on Wednesday October 2 with remarks from Dean C F and W T Laube press. The corner stone ceremony for the new science building will take place October 10 with Hon J J delivering the address. Several new professors including K H Heine join departments of mechanical and electrical engineering, bringing total faculty near 50. The library gains an addition of over 1000 volumes and bids for the planned library expansion have been received for the regents meeting.
A soldier from Fort was arrested by officers after an altercation with a superior at the fort. The incident led to Rice being turned over to authorities for further action.
Judge Tallman refused Maple and Puget Sound Wagon a injunction to halt the Mish River bridge project. The ruling upheld the county commissioners and the Tiger Sound Dredging Co. contract award, finding the agency acted within its discretion to reject bids despite Maple’s challenge that Schofield and Law underbid by $806.
A U S engineer has applied to the employment bureau to hire laborers for work at Fort Casey near Port Townsend. The request notes duties and location for the upcoming assignment and seeks local workers.
The Royal Italian band performs this evening at the Grand Opera House in what is billed as a notable musical event of the season. The ensemble is said to use the most expensive library in America and Signor Creator’s establishment collaborates with the musicians to draw on their great band libraries.
Raymond and Hiram Montgomery two Star newsboys were nearly trampled by a runaway horse on Pike Street near Third Avenue. Hiram 11 sustained severe head injuries and a concussion while Raymond 14 escaped with bruises and a few cuts. Both were treated at a nearby drugstore and are under care at their home on First Avenue.
Jamean Harriott keeper of a Madison park resort was fined 75 dollars and costs for selling liquor without a license. George Cook received a 15 dollar fine and costs with a promise to close his establishment. The cases of Lattice Behreler and William S Jefferson were continued, the former today and the latter until next Tuesday.
A table shows eight months ending February 1900 and February 1901 imports from the United States to the Philippine Islands. Items include Watches, Wheat flour, Copper manufactures, Electrical machinery, Sewing machines, Scales and balances, Leather manufactures, Tobacco manufactures, Varnish, and Wood manufactures totaling several thousand units, illustrating growing American foothold in commerce.
Tacoma police pick up Nellie Smith a 1% year old runaway on First Avenue. Detective Phillips assisted in detaining her and plans indicate she will be returned to her parents.
Dry basement available for rent with two elevators and two entry points from front or rear. Monthly rate 368 dollars for a 12 month term through Seattle Newspaper Union located at 913 Second Avenue South. Contact Spinning for Bicycle representative.
The Seattle stage presents the last production of Babes in the Wood at the theater this evening with The Toymaker to follow this week including a matinee. Souvenir toys are offered at matinees today and Saturday as James Neill’s company returns next week with a varied repertoire. Ladel returns to perform acrobatics after illness alongside Grace Reese in prior acts. Pease and Johnson Co. offer millinery suits and cloaks at 1199 Second Avenue.
Light dry basement with two elevators and entry from front or rear available for rent for 6 9 or 12 months. Seattle Newspaper Union at 312 Second Avenue South promotes Buy a Diamond the Coupon Book. Contact Tel Main 1059. Also advertises Salmon Cannery stock in Inter State Fisheries Co at Greyhound dock.
Mov ed from 1519 Second avenue to 128 Third avenue Martin Fox sale arooma. Public auction Friday Sept 27 at 10 20 a m featuring oak bedroom furniture parlor set rugs linoleum curtains linen and towels bedding dishes and a cook range. See Thursday evening for viewing. Auctioneer Jon Martin.
Local notices include removal of the Cow Butter Store to Chapin block and multiple small ads for services and goods. A Superior Court summons in King County seeks foreclosure on lands in Seattle related to Jane Agard vs Nels Nelson et al, with a 60 day response window and attorney Peters & Powell listed.
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