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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1903
Page
4
The liner Friesia arriving from Philadelphia escaped disaster three days out when a highly inflammable cargo caught fire. Captain Arfeld took action below deck as flames arose. officers and crew, aided by volunteers, fought the blaze for minutes and extinguished it. Passengers were unaware of the danger until the fire was out.
A man described as a nude Japanese wanderer caused terror around the Lake Washington area. He entered Thomas Dupea’s kitchen, washed dishes, chased a hired man, and was captured by a posse. He was dressed in an old coat and jailed to face an insanity hearing.
County commissioners discuss relocating the sheriff and assessor offices from the first floor to the basement of the superior court house. The three basement rooms are cleared for potential court use by Senator Sudee Albertson, with access concerns noted for jail entry via a private stairway and a private key system.
Mrs A L Smith surrendered to the police court after being wanted for cattle theft per cattle stock case. The district attorney did not press for a quick hearing, setting it for Saturday. Authorities prefer extradition to Be et. witness procurement is the document’s key hurdle.
Building on First Avenue near University Street shows gradual settlement raising alarm among nearby tenants. Building Inspector Place says no danger after staking new foundation. the structure settled overnight but remains secure with strengthened footing. John Nevine fined $90 for stealing at Ovel dental avenue and Main Street. jailed by Justice Cann. Masquerade Gall Ranke Hall on Fifth and Pike hosts Saturday split admission event.
The report details a theft case involving W. Raymond an electrician with Seattle Electric Company. He is alleged to have stolen an opal pin valued at $200 from a residence, while in the city on unknown charges.
A long column of classified ads offers real estate including a three room cottage with pantry and hall on two large cultivated lots, a seven-room house with a new ranch on ten acres, fruit trees, hens, cows, and farm tools. Also listed are furniture bargains, grocery business sale, secondhand items, a universal grinder, lumber and windows, horses and wagon, and various services and shops. The notices invite visits to Adams & Nichols and other local firms for details.
The notice lists discounts on ladies garments and accessories including cotton, serge, and lawn goods, women's drawers, kimonos, and lace trims. It advertises reduced prices on items like tea canisters, jelly, jelly jars, and men’s caps, with sales to a limited date and quantities per buyer. It mentions specific prices, sizes, and age ranges for children's wear and includes details on fabric types and finishes.
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