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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
4
The Seattle Star repeats its publication schedule and contact lines with the Star Publishing Co. and department phone numbers for Business and Editorial sections, noting afternoon editions except Sundays and listing office details.
The Star prints a reader letter critiquing editorials on women workers and marriage. The author argues rising female wages signal social decay, questions love versus money in unions, warns marriage is becoming a commercial transaction, and condemns greed as corrupting society.
The Star editor joined Engineer Thomson and a city council for an inspection trip to Cedar Falls. They urge rapid development of the falls as a major power source, noting its potential to supply Seattle with abundant electricity and the need for improved access and roads to boost public awareness and use.
Actress Fannie Hall asked police protection after claiming Thomas Carberry entered her room at 11 pm and threatened to kill her He previously shot her in the neck in California and fears for her life Detectives Freeman and Hubbard located Carberry at Middleton's saloon He drew a razor and fought back but Hubbard knocked him down and the suspect was arrested at the police station Carberry is described as a disreputable character.
The Seattle High School baseball team opens next Saturday at Everett against Everett High School. Manager Lamping and Captain Henning praise a strong team and list games: April 26 at Everett, May 3 vs Whatcom in Seattle, May 10 vs Whatcom in Whatcom, May 17 vs Everett in Seattle, with more games to be announced. A practice game with the University team is set for next Wednesday.
An International exhibition of the art of cooking opened today in the Garden of the Tuilleries under Minister Millerand. The show features sanitary cooking utensils, health foods, and practical demonstrations of hygienic food preparation for the table.
A collection includes two dozen silver spoons four brooches two salts of clothing and a few articles of small jewelry listed in the inventory.
Burglars broke into Harold Winterbourne’s home on Eighteenth Avenue and Cherry Street between 5 and 7 PM while the family was away. They entered through a rear door and stole unspecified items.
New York April 14 a Columbia University holiday featured a sports and festivity program as a prelude to the installation of Dr Nicholas Murray Butler the new president tomorrow elaborate ceremonies will follow Gov Odell and hundreds of college presidents will attend in the afternoon at the university gymnasium with addresses by Butler and Yale Yale Hadley Harvard Eliot Princeton Patton and Chicago Harper.
Special to the Star Arlington Wash April 18 reports Mrs W H Ford hosting friends in Beattie. Mr and Mrs C M Dunn arriving from Kansas City. Mrs Jax Ferret and Arthur visiting Wesby. Mr and Mrs Lb D McMaster and Mr Fisher returning from Seattle. Mrs M Ferris planning a musical. Blows couple back from Salt Lake trip. Krauskoff returns from Seattle Derby. Miss Piva Cerow back to Steilacoom. Odd Fellows set 70th anniversary ball April 26. Shingle Weavers union ball May 2 at Workman hall.
Annapolis April 18 The United States Naval Academy cadets held their annual outdoor track and field meet with record performances across events such as broad and high jumping pole vault sprinting long distance running hammer throwing shot putting and swimming A building permit was issued to KB Spontaka for a brick residence at 600 Queen Agne avenue valued at 6000.
A Seattle delegation led by City Engineer Thomson surveyed Cedar Falls headwaters and Cedar Lake for a proposed municipal electric plant. The party collected data, toured the falls, and backed Cedar Falls as the site, noting advantages in water head and potential power output, with plans to report to council next Monday.
Tommy Reilly knocks out Bob Hodge in under a minute at Ger many hall in Seattle in a disputed 20 round bout. Spectators cried fake but post fight review confirms a clean knockout with a solar plexus punch ending the match.
The Grand Seattle audience welcomed Howard Kyle in Nathan Hale and gave vigorous applause. The production, steeped in American patriotism, faithfully dramatizes Hale's sacrifice, captivity, and hanging, with Kyle portraying the titular hero and Florence Smyth praised for her graceful Alice Adams.
Hudson New York April 18 Burton Willie and Fred Van Wormer were found guilty of murdering their uncle Peter Hallenbeck and sentenced to be electrocuted in the week starting May 59.
Home camp held its weekly meeting with seven new members initiated and eight applications received. Representatives from the legal and medical professions attended including L. P. Brown, Geo. B. Morrin, Will Martin, P. V. Davis, A. J. Speckert, Dr. Booth, Dr. Owens, and Dr. Vanneselt. Judge Tailman’s deputy Neighbor Cleever presided and neighbors delivered speeches. Musical solo by Neighbor Mason and a team drill highlighted the program. Swan’s drilling drew interest and Bell’s quartet performed a Chinese joss imitation delaying, with many neighbors in attendance.
Neighbors invited to a stag social at the Elks' hall on Wednesday night April 28. Neighbor Bell reported one instrument out of order, causing a postponement. Entertainment committee has prepared a good program.
Old Ben Perrigue of near Tolt was brought to court for sanity examination. Witnesses describe him as an imbecile since childhood, usually gentle but recently prone to sudden fires and reckless acts, culminating in an incident last week when he set his brother’s property ablaze.
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