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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
4
The fragmentary text mentions a daily schedule with afternoon editions except Sunday, references to the Business Department, editorial depth, and office addresses in New York and Chicago. It lists pricing per copy or week and notes no free copies or delivery entries.
A Munich speech by Professor Ranke sparks amusement as Prince George of Bavaria interrupts the event. The princeling argues about ancestry and ape origins while Ranke critiques human vanity and past throne history. The piece reflects public fascination with science and status.
The Star retracts its earlier report on George A. Piper amid claims the piece misrepresented him. Investigations reveal enemies aiming to damage Piper while noting no illegitimate actions toward city gamblers.
The steamship Umatilla arrived from San Francisco with 144 passengers including 75 Alaska bound fishermen for Seattle and a full cargo of general freight. The Al-Kim carried 200 tons of powder north, while Queen and John 8. Kimball carried 76 passengers and 2290 tons of freight to San Francisco. The Elihu Thompson sailed for Lynn canal with 19 men led by W. A. Ladd for Mush Creek diggings near Haines mission.
A man was seen near the boulevard of Lake Union as a streetcar passed at 1 30 this morning. He vanished after the car reached the spot and a search found no trace. Police believe intoxication caused a fall from the bridge and his body has not been recovered.
April 10 report from Amsterdam notes Paul Kruger gravely ill with influenza. His entourage suffers. Kruger's health has been fragile for months.
Mat Stanley arrives with his family in Seattle and Beattle’s new crack catcher considers the town home. Chearge Stoval is also in Seattle and ready for work. Seattle hosts games at Athletic Park Friday and Saturday against the University nine and a picked team on Sunday. A game is in progress today.
The city controller reports 38640.75 will be disbursed among city employees on pay day. Certificates for street improvements filed include Seventeenth Avenue from Yesterway to East Jefferson and Seventeenth Avenue north and Highland Drive from Second Avenue North to Seventh Avenue West.
Phoenix April 11. Agent Hadley warns 2000 Pima and Maricopa Indians face starvation and death this summer without immediate relief. Water shortages persist as irrigation fails and crops wither while settlers divert available supply.
The steamer Deutschland arrived with Manton Dumont and Miss Stone aboard. She suffered seasickness but recovered from captivity. She described her captors as not cruel overall and noted Mme Talika’s baby was born in captivity. She plans to use lecture tour proceeds to repay her benefactors.
The first shipment of Walla Walla asparagus arrived last evening and sold today at $3 per pound, with demand expected to grow as Western avenue trade brightens. Prices for California stock rose, greens like spinach show slow sales, and crates of berries are anticipated within ten days. Potatoes and grain hold steady amid mixed regional notes on fruit and vegetables including peppers, cabbage, and onions.
The item lists grain prices and market terms with figures for barley wheat corn and related goods. References appear to be dated market notes from Washington and Chicago with price figures and sponsor mentions, indicating commodity trading activity.
Miss Alice Hoonevelt returned today from Cuba and praised the trip and the treatment she received. She expressed enjoyment of life abroad and looks forward to resuming duties with DPD in April.
The Bank of Chiapas opens with 500000 capital backed by American capitalists near the Guatemalan border and the Bank of Orteaba starts with 100000 capital in Mexico City. Talks of consolidating American banks arise as new firms from the United States and England enter the market and a German bank plans a branch.
Building permits issued today to several applicants. E. F. Logan plans a two story frame house at 1416 East John Street for 1090 dollars. R. J. Fisher seeks a one story house at 1412 Eighth Avenue North for 1900 dollars. C. L. Wayland applies for a one story cottage at 2806 Fast Madison Street for 800 dollars. D. A. McOmber files for a one and a half story frame house at 622 Nineteenth Avenue for 1900 dollars. W. K. Watson requests a two story frame residence at 1708 Summit Avenue for 3000 dollars. W. H. Drake plans two two story frame houses at 1642-46 Twenty-first Avenue for 200 dollars. FOR PORT ORCHARD POINTS Freight via the Skagit Chief from Colman Dock urged.
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