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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1901

Page

3

New Fire Headquarters Plans Advancing At City Hall

A meeting at city hall reviewed plans for a new fire headquarters to be built on Second avenue and Yesterway. Architects Saunders & Lawton oversaw the specs as a special committee led by Chief Cook and others evaluates further before council report.

City Hall Second Avenue Yesterway Saunders & Lawton Cook Thomson Youngs Hiake Plana Soen Ore

Suspension of Ottawa officials shocks Star readers

Sensation reports in The Star detail the suspension of Assistant Godie J. Langets Hell and Gold Commissioner Senk- Brand Me. Bell, with Ottawa authorities taking action by wire. The moves are described as sudden, with no clear charge disclosed, while officials say they have submitted their reports to Ottawa.

Pawso Ottawa Ie J. Langets Hell Senk- Brand Bell Btar Senkier Bell Tx

Rate War Rages Over Dawson White Horse Steamers

In Dawson on September 15 the three cornered rate war among White Pass Ora Nova Fiora and Sifton lines heats up. Compromises failed as White Pass offers time and price incentives while others resist. Freight rush worsens the clash prompting business complaints.

Pawson Dawson White Horse Ora-Nora-Fiora Line Law& Calderhead Peor Whites Sifton J. H. Rogers White Pass

White Man Special to the Star Traces Yukon trek

A party of eight returns from the Romanoff mountains at the head of the Big Balmon river in the Porcupine Yukon region. Mr and Mrs P M Madole and H W Bracken are aboard with five others still at Port Yukon. They used 12 pack horses for supplies and faced an August snowstorm with frozen ground. They found only base quartz ore near the Romanoff summit and doubt the area will become a mining country due to short seasons.

Star Dawson Romanoff Mountains Balmon Porcupine Yukon PP. M. Madole H. W. Bracken Port Yukon Maddle Romanoff

Grand High Jinks Celebrating Bohemians Anniversary

The Art Teague Bohemians plan a grand high jinks event on Tuesday evening at the Beatile Theater to mark the sixth anniversary of the club’s organization.

Beatile Theater

Wm Bowers to Manage New Hotel on James Street

The hotel at the corner of Third Avenue and James Street will be managed by renowned coast hotelier Wm Bowers. He currently runs the Portland Hotel in Portland Oregon and is expected to take over management of the new property.

Third Avenue James Street Bowers Portland Hotel Portland, Or

Railroads and chamber discuss depot upgrades

The chamber of commerce held its weekly meeting this afternoon to review better depot facilities. A sub committee of Fowler, McNeay, Burwell and Kilbourne will coordinate with the railroads. Northern Pacific representative Calderhead said the matter is under advisement and likely to meet citizens’ wishes. A central city park may also be brought before the group this afternoon.

Chamber of

Allegro Club Holds First Annual Banquet Tonight

The Allegro club hosts its inaugural banquet this evening at the Maison Barberis venue. Attendees are expected to include club members and local supporters as a formal milestone for the organization.

L’allegro Club Allegro Club Maison Barberis

Great Pan American Show Features Beattie Ride by Anna Cook

The upcoming Pan American show will feature In Beattie next Monday and include Miss Anna Cook in the four and six-horse equestrienne act. Her grace and skill are praised in the crews world and complimented widely.

Beattie Anna Cook Equestrienne

Harvard wins quarter mile and hammer at Ellery Oval

In a September meet at Aukerley Oval Harvard clinched the quarter mile with Rust and captured the 11 pound hammer throw by Real, marking a double triumph for the Crimson.

Aerkeley Oval N. Y Rust of Harvard Real

Three fish dealers arrested for throwing fish into bay

Ed Swanson Peter Larson and J Yellen fish dealers were arrested by Special Officer Brennen after noon for throwing fish into the bay.

Ed Swanson Peter Larson J. Yellen Brennen

Brooks Suit Is Dismissed Against Moran Co

Alfred J. Brooks sued Moran Co for damages claiming discharge as chief bravaliteman on the battleship project. The action was dismissed by stipulation filed today amid disputed reasons and public confusion.

Alfred J. Brooks Moran Hroe Co Brooks Moranoe

City to host reception for Marquis Ito ex premier

Mayor Humes will appoint a committee to arrange the entertainment of Marquis Ito ex premier of Japan who is expected to arrive in October. The action follows a request by a chamber of commerce member and other citizens after a conference last night. The Japanese of Beattie will meet at the Snoqualmie Co power building on Second Avenue South tonight to discuss reception arrangements.

Humes Marquis Ito Japan Chamber of Commerce Beattie Snoqualmie Co Second Avenue South

Dolphin Arrives with Passengers and Gold at Dawson

The Dolphin under Captain Hunter arrived from Lynn Canal at 11:90 this morning with 148 passengers and 50 600 in gold dust. Principal owners include Brown, Wright, Murray, Meriey, Quinn, Marper, and Walters. J J Walters and wife return from Dawes on missionary work. Snow near Mckagway and winter weather expected. River navigation to stay open two more weeks.

Dolphin Hunter Lynn Canal I Brown W. DD. Wright J. C. Murray J. Meriey J. Quinn J. C. Marper J. J. Walters Daweon Mkagway Straits Klondike Dawson

Marine News: Vangteze Finishes Loading for Eastward Run

The China Mutual Liner Vangteze Captain Allen completes loading at Seattle and will call at several hand ports for small quantities before eastward sailing. The US Army transport Robert undergoes dry dock work at Bremerton after towing in for overhaul. Other vessels, including Discovery, Al Ki, Walla Walla, Umatilla, and Californian, have varying delays and cargoes as they resume or alter routes between Nome, Victoria, Vancouver, and San Francisco.

China Mutual Vangteze Allen Seattle Hound United States Army Robert Bremerton Discovery Nome T. Michael al- Ki Nicholson Vancouver Walla Walla Hall San Francisco

Weather Forecast Tonlaht and Thureday Showers Likely

Frisk southerly winds bring showers across the area. Expect unsettled conditions through Tonlaht and Thureday with brief periods of rain and mild temperatures.

Tonlaht Thureday

Wallin Sues Smith Over Elevator Arm Injury Case

N. F. Wallin sues L. C. Smith owner of the Pacific block seeking 25 dollars damages for the loss of an arm in an elevator accident. The trial occurs before a jury in Judge Hell's department.

N. F. Wallin L. C. Smith Hell's Department Wallin

Smallpox Reported in Fremont Victim Named J. Ee. Laman

A case of smallpox was reported in Fremont in the late afternoon. The victim is identified as J. Ee. Laman.

Fremont J. Ee. Laman

Oregon Passengers Charge Onboard Hardship Claims

Reports from Nome about the Oregon voyage describe alleged shortages and delays aboard the Oregon with passengers accusing stewards of hoarding supplies. Officials defend the ship’s provisions as sufficient for 509 people for 20 days plus extra stock, while some passengers claim conspiracy by stewards to force purchases. The voyage also notes Native Nome Indians facing potential starvation and a Hear cutter rescue of eighteen miners near Kotzebue sound.

Sol Simpson Oregon Aid Stoward Simpkin Heeley Nome

Immigrant Falls From Train Near Interbay. Not Seriously Hurt

One of a group trying to enter Seattle illegally fell from a Great Northern train at Interbay around 11 this morning. He was brought to police headquarters with others and jailed. A search found he wore a suit of clothes.

Seattle Great Northern Interbay

Resolutions of sympathy from Seattle Danish Lodge

Seattle Lodge No 29 Danish Brotherhood of America passes resolutions expressing sympathy to Mrs McKinley after the assassination of President William McKinley. The lodge condemns the act and orders the resolutions recorded and printed in Seattle newspapers. Committee members T P Nielsen WM Smith and WM Thaanum.

Danish Brotherhood of America William McKinley Seattle

Divorces and Insurance Suit Filed in Court

Martha F Long obtained a divorce from leetgen Long after he failed to appear in Almeria. M. E. Wyckoff seeks a divorce from Hichard A. Wyckoff on cruelty and non support. The couple married in 1873. Frank I. Anderson sues New York Life Insurance Co for 261.40 paid for a policy he says differed from the one promised.

Martha F Long Leetgen Long Almeria M. E. Wyckoff Hichard A. Wyckoff Partiee Frank I. Anderson New York Life Insurance Co

Poisoned food claim at sea ends with damages awarded

The Coast Bleamship Co voyage suit asserts that a decayed poisonous fish meal sickened the passengers, including their infant daughter Kinima, costing $172.26 in medical and wage losses. Plaintiffs seek $1082.26 plus damages for pain and suffering. Separate court actions note Joseph Parcero’s assault with intent to kill case and a criminal session adjourned to October 1.

Bain Anavieh Viaintiffe Emory Joseph Parcero

Mortality Record and Local Funerals

The notice lists funerals and deaths for J. McGill at the Church of Our Lady of Help, Joe Hurtal laid to rest at Lake View cemetery, and Mary Ethel Concannon dying of diphtheria at Madison Street, with services and burials arranged by local firms Bonney & Stewart and Butterworth & Bons. Also notes two month old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Williams at 620 Firet Avenue.

J. McGill Church of Our Lady of Joe Hurtal L Lake- View Reta Archie Williams Firet Avenue Bonney & Stewart's Mary Ethel Concannon H. A. Concannon Twentieth Avenue Madleon Street

Basement Rental Ad in Seattle Union Area

Light dry basement with two elevators and entrance from front or rear available for rent. Rate 2% 8 or 12 months in Seattle Newspaper Union building at 11 cents per month per square foot.

Ballard Council Grants Two-Week Franchise Delay

At Ballard council meeting the two week delay awarded to People’s Light Power Co for a franchise was read and filed. The street car franchise was referred to a future meeting after debate and not decided. The pound keeper faces renewed trouble with cattle thefts as stock owners reclaim livestock. A $26 reward was voted for arrest and conviction of the person breaking the pound.

Ballard Council People’s Light & Power Co Poundmarter of Ballard Comei

Manufacturers Meet To Consider Tide Fund Redemption Plan

The Manufacturers' association will gather at the chamber of commerce on Thursday evening to discuss adopting a plan for the immediate redemption of the tide fund.

Manufacturers’ Association Chamber of Commerce

Post Office Seeks Wagon Service Contract

The postmaster general requests bids for wagon service to move mails from incoming boats and trains to the local post office. The contract term runs from July 1, 1905, to June 30, 1906.

Beattie Newspaper Union Rental Terms Listed

The notice states rent options for 3 6 8 or 12 months and lists Beattie Newspaper Union located at 312 Second Avenue South.

Storage Room For Rent With Front Or Rear Entrance

Listing notes storage room for rent with 3 percent rental term options of 6 and 8 of 12 months. Beattie Newspaper Union listed the price at $123 second.

Basement Rental Available in Seattle Union Building

Light filled dry basement with two elevators and entry from front or rear offered for rent in 3 6 9 or 12 month terms. Located at Seattle Newspaper Union 312 Second Avenue South.

Beattie Newspaper Union Second Avenue South Seattle Union

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