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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1902
Page
5
In London a budget shows a deficit and introduces a bread tax amid postwar hopes for peace. A separate dispatch notes Boer leaders seeking cable access to Kruger for peace talks, with Kitchener reporting a reply and awaiting further exchanges.
Attorney filed three complaints in superior court against the Belvedere Ball owner. A statement from Mr. Fulton notes ongoing watch on the joint and calls for police and sheriff cooperation to run Mr. Quandt out of business.
A chaotic incident at Madison Park involved liquor sales near Bef the city ordinances. Police faced interference as an orchestra performed while crowds drank in view of the public. Residents reported disturbances on Yesler Way and cars nearby. The matter was referred to the city council for action.
Police and the coroner reported the discovery of skeletal remains along Milier creek bank near Stanwood. The upper bones were found clothed, likely dead for nearly a year, with investigation pending as coroner Hoye prepared to examine the case.
Wilson's Minstrels returned to the city after a two and a half month road tour through Northwestern cities. The company packed houses with record matinee attendances and extra shows, and a California tour is possible in the near future.
Mrs. Valley Martin mother of Joseph Martin sustained a left wrist fracture when she slipped crossing a railroad track near the Flynn dock yesterday morning. En route to Tacoma for a visit with her daughter Mrs. W T Lewis she was returned to 1405 Yesterday to the home of her daughter Mrs. L Levy. Doctors say no serious complications are anticipated despite severe pain.
The body of Jonn Orexon was found on the Great Northern railway track early yesterday morning after a freight train killed him. A laborer at the Wheelihan Bush factory he leaves several children in Minneapolis. Death attributed to intoxication.
Memorial Vienna reports the Austrian Emperor plans to purchase the Hotel Beaurivage in Geneva where the Empress died after an archist attack. The hotel may become a nanitarium with a statue and chapel to honor the late empress. Sharon Pa notes Amos Martin of Lawrence County marked his 105th birthday today. Born in Scotland in 1797 he was twice married. his second wife Elizabeth Kline died aged 76 about 18 months ago. Martin remains in good health and recently built a cratelty magnetated play item for his home.
A Seattle article explains the local criminal argot the “kink” and “fence” terms, noting how detectives and residents understand the coded talk. It discusses the slang’s origins, usage among crooks, and its practical value to sleuths in solving cases. The piece also shifts to urban beautification, describing shade tree scarcity and proposed council actions to plant and charge for trees along parking strips.
Newspaper editors with wives daughters and sisters arrive in Hot Springs Arkansas for the National Editorial Association convention starting tomorrow. Delegations travel by special trains from Michigan Pennsylvania Minnesota Nebraska Texas Indiana Ohio New York Colorado and other states for a record attendance with multiple business sessions and entertainment features.
The national Masonic fair in Convention Hall Washington opens after months of preparation. The two week event draws Washington society elites and aims to raise at least 100000 dollars for the proposed national Masonic temple.
In Chicago on April 14, bock beer led 18 defendants to appear at the Detention Hospital court for the Insane. Eight were committed to an asylum for treatment with a good chance of recovery within a few months.
Henrietta Hoffeld as administratrix sues the United States over the 1889 act allowing government repayment of land entry fees paid by soldiers when entries are void. The case involves a large potential sum and a broad class of similar claims. A separate house action authorized harbor improvements at Everett for a harbor of refuge.
Chicago April 14. Dr D K Pearsons 81st birthday is marked by widespread tributes as he has donated millions to charity and education over the past four years. He has given about $2,100,000 and plans to give away nearly $2,000,000 more before death, supporting colleges and schools nationwide.
A Western Central Labor union representative halted work on The Denver Express show at the Third Avenue theater over use of a non union stage carpenter. Four stage employees quit. Sheriff Hiram Garvey of Col County backed the union, offering to forfeit, while the company eventually staged the production after union carpenters began work. The union said non union workers are customary only when unions aren’t used in other cities.
New York April 14 Arthur P Yates official photographer for the New York Central photographed the sword presented to Washington by Frederick the Great held at Albany. A copy will be sent to Prince Henry of Prussia who asked for one.
Authorities disclosed a brutal double murder near Highland Park college after the bodies of a 16 year old girl and 1 year old boy were found with blunt force trauma. A black man was seen fleeing the scene as investigators consider motives linked to an attempted assault. In Japan a plan emerged to train window glass workers at a new technical school to end reliance on imports. In 1895 Japan imported window glass valued at $636,500.
Seattle buyers flock to Ramaker Music Co. where a $60,000 piano sale runs three weeks amid competition. Advertised deals include easy terms with $15 cash on a piano and high savings on upright models, with the firm asserting honesty and large sales volume as proof.
A miscellaneous grocery list showing canned pears in heavy syrup at 1.78 per can and ripe olives sold by the pint at 1.40 per pint. Includes mixed nuts and bulk items, with references to shredded celery and dill pickles, plus a cryptic note about Heinz.
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