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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1902
Page
4
In Brussels the premier proposed a reform plan the opposition accepts, aiming to calm the general strike and universal suffrage question. The movement is seen as not deeply serious, but reports say the strike spreads in provinces and coal fields disrupt rail transport with rails restricted to essential freight.
Grace D Stevens of Seventh Avenue filed a complaint alleging theft of valuable diamonds. De Barbee arrested Minnie Gruel, a young actress said to be employed as an actor. The jewels were reportedly taken from Mrs. who owned them.
The four masted ship Roanoke reached the Vester dock this afternoon with two tugs assisting. Spectators estimated nearly a thousand people watched as she touched the dock and began loading 60,000 cases of ammon. The dock trembled under the impact and the ship settled in to take on her cargo.
Water will be shut off tomorrow on Columbia Street between Seventh and Ninth Avenues from 9 am to noon to make pipe connections.
May Belle Rideout files for divorce from Con rad Rideout a colored Democratic politician formerly with Hawkins Rideout. The pair wed in 1898 and spent time in South Africa where he ran a mission before May Belle returned to Seattle leaving her daughter with him as stenographer. She seeks dissolution on grounds of non support.
An alarm reported a chimney fire at 3 o'clock. No. 3 wagon collided with a telegraph pole at Second Avenue South and Main Street. No injuries. The wagon is only slightly damaged and there was no fire damage.
Major A. E. Lippincott aged 56, longtime railroad and hotel man known in this city and Alaska, died after a brief illness at Providence hospital. Formerly manager of the N A T and T Co hotel at St Michael in 1899 and Hunter saloon in Nome in 1960, he was a Mason and Civil War veteran. Funeral under Eagles auspices. remains at Collins Sherman Foley morgue. He came here from Chicago and has a brother in Lincoln Nebraska.
The steamers Meteor of Globe Navigation and City of Puebla of Pacific Coast lines bumped at Northern Pacific docks in Tacoma on Tuesday. Meteor stove in Puebla’s after house and broke two plates in her iron bulwark. No injuries. Puebla’s sailing to San Francisco from the 19th is delayed to the 22nd inst.
Special to the Star Olympia April 17 F W Thayer chief of agriculture and Charles M Reeves secretary of the committee on legislation of the Bt LaLa exposition and Meikle Seattle Chamber of Commerce met Governor McBride to plan state representation at the exposition The governor pledged willing assistance and a convention of trade organization representatives may be held in Olympia within ten days.
In Olympia, the superior court for Thornton county ruled against Westland Publishing Company in a school book dispute. The court orders the district to use only state contracted books. Westland will appeal with immediate Supreme Court action.
The Dolphin and Farallon of the Alaska Steamship Line arrived within hours of each other from Skagway. Farallon carried 10 tons of salt fish and 25 tons of additional cargo while Dolphin brought passengers and 26000 in gold consignments to Selby Smelting Co of San Francisco. Passengers included Mrs. Patterson and daughter Mise from Skagway, traveling after news of Mr. Patterson’s death at Wilson Creek on the Great Northern Railway. Mr. and McCaughey, son-in-law of the Patterson family, accompanied them. Weather was fine and trip uneventful.
The Sunset Telephone Company began distributing its new directory after arriving from San Francisco aboard the last steamer. Local manager A. C. Sands said two months of work precede distribution, with 8 000 city subscribers and 13 000 including nearby towns to receive directories within 10 days. The company is updating office building numbers to conform to the new book.
Two magnetic healers J H Barker and W C Hawke faced a vagrancy trial in Justice Cann's court. The jury deliberated from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and returned a hung verdict. Retehert Bros. piano shop at 110 Union advertised bicycle repairs from Spinning.
Mrs J C Kyle entertained a large group with a talk on Japanese Prints and a luncheon. Mrs M Kellogg visits Beattle from Hoquiam. Mr and Mrs C D Stimeon hosted a card party with thirteen tables. University of Washington students prepare for a minstrel show in Denny hall. The Artistic Club held a dancing party at Morrie hall with light refreshments.
Special to the MarWhatcom April 11 John B Wright attorney Alfred Hamill the defendant Dday by newry arrived here to attend sentencing of Ranahton which occurs tomorrow He said another move would be made Though Wright would not specify the move it implies an attempt to secure an insanity plea Hamilton expected tonight Death sentence has been passed on him twice before
Home Camp TM W W will host a dance at Ranke hall this evening with extensive preparations completed and a good time expected for attendees.
A brief notice describes a Thursday event on April 17 inviting committee invites. It mentions a six room flat for sale with cheap furniture and a good sewing machine included. A flat for rent is offered in a good location within walking distance, listed by J. J. Miller at 1221 iat ave, Fletcher and Carpenter Realty.
The anuncio promotes glasses and eye care from the Glassen Optical Co. offering corrected eye defects and children's eye services. Frames priced from $1.06 in their own shop at 1207 Second Avenue Seattle next to Stone Fisher & Lone's.
Martin Gunderson who was arrested by City Detectives Adame and Lane as an insane man April 10 died at Providence hospital yesterday. He had been wandering in delirium and was first held at the city jail before moving to the county courthouse and then to the hospital where typhoid fever was diagnosed. He died yesterday.
Special to the Star North Bend Wash April 17 The King County Teachers Association meeting to be held in the city has arranged the program School Law of Washington J H Manna Teachers Associations Beanie Kieus True Discipline Mia L Clark a Correct Language Floy Totten Hecitation Plan W G Hartranft
The Building Trades council denies the Painters union withdrawal as the proposition fails to reach the required two-thirds majority. The dispute ends without change in union membership or council affiliation.
The only Beattie boxing match this season features Tommy Reiiley against Hob Hodge at Germania hall. Hodge, a dark horse with a mining-town backing, is seen as a rising contender. Reiiley is praised as a strong, disciplined middleweight with speed and power, both ready to deliver an excellent show tonight at o o clock.
The Skagit County commission sold the hanging scaffold to Sheriff Wella for $15. The scaffold, stored in the courthouse attic since last August, will be used for Hamilton’s expected death sentence. executions will shift to the penitentiary. The board also created two precincts Lawson and Leary, considered a Fair Ground precinct, and reviewed a Hosher embezzlement case with a one year jail sentence. Wm Hryden faces trial for assault. auditors report current expenses and road funds. Corbett v Civil Service case reaches judgment. Dordy fined for grand larceny.
James Miller secretary of the grand lodge of Illinois Odd Fellows died the morning of April 17 in Springfield from a brain congestion.
The Glenmark under Captain Johnson weighs anchor for Liverpool. It carries Mum cases of canned salmon valued at 8 417 and M1 sacks of wheat valued at 30 48.
Eastern Capitalite announces plans to construct an electric railroad from Yakima to Bunnyside with operation expected by June. The company aims to extend lines into adjacent valleys later. Forest Superintendent Bheller halts stock on the Aheanum range due to friction between sheep and cattle men.
Fears arise for the safety of the old Chilean bark Yosemite which left Puget Sound for Callao Peru with a cargo of wheat 133 days ago. Her arrival has not been reported yet. The Yosemite is a small vessel well known on the Bound.
Pay cash buy for lens save credit store's extra profit. Fresh flour and baking staples priced at 3.25 and 3.50 per barrel. Our guarantee money cheerfully refunded if not satisfactory. Mail orders solicited country trade a specialty.
Local notice advertises a room flat for sale or rent in a good location within walking distance. It highlights a sewing machine included and reasonable terms. Contact I. D. Miller at 1221 Lat Ave.
Frederick and Nelson advertises money saving opportunities for Friday with no telephone orders. Each item is a splendid value at its regular price and Friday Specials are positioned as bargains worth a special visit.
List of steel items and prices with numerous garbled words and stray phrases. Reads like an OCR failed catalog snippet showing various Arabian and Novelty items with prices such as 12.90 and 16.00, followed by long unclarified text and stray letters. The readable content is a partial inventory fragment lacking context or clear standalone items.
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