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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1902

Page

3

Court hearing on Sacher case ends with non suit

In Judge Bell's court Mary Sacher testified she had limited contact with John Wheatman and denied past alcohol use. Wheatman contradicted much of her testimony and denied any improper relations. Judge Bell granted a non-suit for insufficiency of cause. a new complaint and trial were filed by Reynolds and Ingerwol for Mary Sacher.

Wheatman Mary Miss Saeher O. W. Preston Ballard Brown Bell Reynolds Ingerwol Mary Sacher

Olympia meeting on state exhibit plan for 1963

Dele representing principal state bodies meets at the new courthouse to discuss funding and methods for a state exhibit at a 1963 fair. Nadeau elected chairman. Allen Weir declines permanent chair and nominates Nadeau. A banquet at Hotel Olympia will feature Gov McBride first public speech, with Mayor Lord presiding and Schively as toastmaster.

Wach Seattle Gov St. Eeposition Nadeau Setee Frank la Wai Coma

Trial of Ma Smith Commanding for Ordering Killings

April 26 reports the trial of Ma Smith, accused of ordering killings and treasonous acts as commander of the Samarra force. The defense argues most charges are false, while the prosecution asserts a majority of accusations are true. Lieutenant Day testifies about orders given to subordinates.

Imma Ma Smith Bsamar Fem Smith Woodruff Accus Aiier

House Conferees Fail To Agree On Immigration Bill Amendments

Washington report notes April meeting where House conferees failed to reach agreement on amendments to the immigration bill. A new conference is requested to press for receding from changes and set a deadline on exclusion terms.

Washington, D. C Hill Illinois

Tennessee introduces tariff repeal resolution in Congress

New plan announced in Washington as a Tennessee representative introduces a measure to repeal tariff duties on ro ne and veal for the alleged packers.

Washington, D. C Tennessee

Small Store Fire at Pacific Coast Co Foot of King Wet

A small fire broke out shortly before 9 AM at a store in the Pacific Coast Co complex at the foot of King Street. Firefighters arrived by telephone and limited the damage to a tipped wagon at 207 First Avenue, which swerved to avoid a moving fire wagon. No injuries were reported and only a broken wheel resulted from the incident.

Matt Pacific Coast Co King Wet Howe First Avenue

Driver saves boy near Colman dock

J A Farmer of Diamond Ice and Storage Co. rescued three year old Tommy Keatersom who wandered from home near Virginia street. The child slipped on a railroad track as a switch engine neared. Farmer leapt from his wagon and pulled the boy to safety just before the train passed. The boy returned home with a badly sprained leg and a scratched face.

J. A. Farmer Diamond Ice & Storage Co Tommy Keatersom Virginia Street Mr. Farmer Colman Farmer

Board of Works to Open Bids for City Street Improvements

Tomorrow at the Board of Public Works meeting bids will be opened for grading Lake avenue Campaign street and Fifth avenue concrete sidewalks on First avenue north from Mercer to Aloha street and on Yester from Twenty second to Thirtieth avenue sewer on Fastlake East Mercer Rey and other streets and grading Eleventh avenue north from East Dennyway to Nagle addition A petition by J Ford about an overflow on land owned by the Pacific Coast Co will also be acted upon James W Prentice 40 died at South Park this morning Funeral at his residence Sunday at 11 after a lingering illness tuberculosis was the cause he was the son of Alexander Prentice of South Park a Puget Sound pioneer

Board of Public Works Lake Avenue Campaign Street Fifth Avenue First Avenue Mercer Aloha Street Yester Twenty-second Avenue Thirtieth Avenue Fastlake Avenue East Mercer, Rey Eleventh Avenue East Dennyway Nagle Addition J. ©. Ford Pacific Coast Co James W. Prentice South Park Bonney & Stewart Alexander Prentice Puget Sound

Steamer Everett Excursion Tickets For Weekend Games

Steamer City of Everett offers round trip excursion tickets to Everett for weekend games between Seattle League and Five ret B B team. Tickets include grounds admission with 21:00 round trip, valid 7 am and 12 pm departures Saturday and Sunday and return 7:15 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Steamer City of Everett Seattle League Fiverett B. B Everett Tr. BH Freamer City of Everett I. B

Seattle man Cyrel Johnson dies after brain congestion

longtime Seattle resident Cyrel Johnson dies in his room at St Kime hotel from brain congestion. A former customs officer in Mexico and mail carrier on the Hocky Mountains he later served over four years as Seattle police driver. He leaves a son Edward B Johnson and daughter Hagel W Johnson in Seattle with other relatives in Gloucester Maz. Funeral arrangements pending for Andrews family member at Edgewater.

Rank BF. Johnson Seattle Northwest St. Kime Manchester Mase Mexico Hocky Mountaina Lake View Aminger Andrews Edgewater Henney @ Stewart Misa Andrews P. Andrews Charles Burnett

Meet Tonight at First Baptist Church by Christian Endeavor

The city Christian Endeavor societies plan a mane meeting tonight at the First Baptist Church. The state convention will be held here in June. Program includes song service, prayer, scripture, addresses by Rev. David Hirth Sole and Rev. T. Plummer Revetie, and various speakers.

Christian Endeavor Societies First Baptist Church Dr. Dixon L. 8. Bowerman Boyd Columbia City Roth Call of Societics President Bull David Hirth Mr. Dixon W. A. Spaulding Mies Phoebe L. Jones Carl H. Reeves H.C. Ewing T. Plummer

Baseball at Everett Opens Seattle Season Preview

The last practice game before the Seattle league season will be played at Everett tomorrow and Sunday. The Everett team is expected to be stronger than in the earlier game here. A large contingent of Seattle fans will travel with their team on this first road trip.

Seattle League Everett Seattle

Benefit show by Matsuda and troupe closes Seattle visit

Matsuda and his Royal Japanese Jugglers and acrobats perform at the Seattle theater Sunday night for one last city appearance. The event is the annual benefit for the Seattle theater box office staff featuring vaudeville acts and other feats before the troupe heads west.

Matsuda Seattle Theater Seattle

Robberies Reported In City News

Jas McDonald reported a pocket pick today with his watch stolen after the thief cut the chain. A lead pipe worth 30 dollars was taken from a new house on Seventh Avenue between Union and University Street last night. Zurglaves broke into Brandon Wittakoff’s residence at Fourteenth Avenue South and Winthrop Street. a 45 caliber revolver was the main asset seized. Police notified about the cane.

Jas. McDonald Seventh Avenue Union University Street F. A. Sexton Zurglaves Brandon Wittakoff Fourteenth Avenue South Winthrop Street

Weather forecast for Seattle and vicinity

Tonight and Saturday forecast fair and cooler with frost tonight A warming trend is expected Saturday Light to fresh west to north winds observed across the area Seattle vicinity forecast details point to cooler temperatures tonight with frost then a brighter Saturday with rising temperatures and gentle to brisk wind patterns Throughout the period conditions remain dry and clear in most parts

Seattle

Shipping Point for Chinese and Local Marriages Listed

A report notes regular Chinese arrivals into Seattle from nearby points with workers shipped on the steamer Utopia to Fairhaven to work at the Chuckanut cannery. Marriage licenses issued include Herman Copenhagen and Tiny Cloud, James Monasmith and Belle Kingery, Michal Flaherty and Mia Mary Phelomena Graham.

Seattle Portland Utopia Fairhaven Chuckanut Herman Copenhagen Christopher Tiny T. Cloud James Monasmith Belle Kingery Michal Flaherty Mia Mary Phelomena Graham South Park

Kilbourne & Chick Exec Survives Nighttime Hold Up on Madison

WwW. G. Clark of the Kilbourne and Chick Company faced a nighttime armed robbery on Madison Street between Second and Third avenues. A masked man brandished a revolver, Clark feigned submission, then fled toward an alley as bystanders fled. Clark retreated to his Second Avenue shop to recover before continuing home.

G. Clark Kilbourne & Chick Company Madison Street Httle Clark Second Third Avenue Lila Neemaerene Second Avenue Fiett Malisor Street Bora

Driver John Boyle Injured in Hose Wagon Crash

John Boyle, driver for hose wagon No. 4, was seriously injured when the wagon overturned at Seventh Avenue and Main Street while en route to a fire at the south coal bunkers. He suffered a badly dislocated knee and was treated at Dr. Ghent's office before being taken home to 208 Fifteenth Avenue.

John Boyle Seventh Avenue Main Street Boyle

Train Wreck on Globe Line Kills Two, Injures Over Hundred

A workmen's train on the Globe line derailed near Mackney Junction after striking a defective rail. The accident, at early hours today, caused two deaths and more than 100 injuries, some serious, with over 100 workmen aboard.

London Globe Line Mackney Junction

Dirigo Arrives from the North at Schwabacher Dock

The steamer Dirigo from the north reached Schwabacher dock at dawn. It carried six passengers and no cargo. Among them were Professor Dr Adelphia and Mrs Adelphia. The professor has gained fame for feats of a lower domain in Alaska.

Dirigo Alaska Steamship Fine Schwabacher Dock Dr Adelphia Mra Adelphia Alaskane

Salvage sale advertises Bertha wreck stock in Alaska bargain

Notice touts liquidation of Bertha steamer cargo landed for Alaska use. It promises clothing boots shirts blankets and rubber boots at low prices, claiming the stock was bought on the ground at the seller’s price. Includes bargains like rubber boots at 2.50 and mentions Round tickets and trip dates.

Bertha Alaska Stock Basin Ordet Company Washington Occidental

Local Market Ads Promote Bulk Pickles and Breakfast Cereal

An advertisement highlights bulk pricing for pickles and beverages, with per gallon and per pint offers. It touts German breakfast items and a no cook Malta Vita cereal as a featured product, claiming freshness and producer direct from vendors.

Per Doven Zhe Malta Vita

City Council to Discuss Great Netiers Tunnel Plan

The city council convenes tonight as a committee of the whole to discuss the proposed Great Netiers tunnel. Company representatives will explain subway reuse, entry and lease points, with focus on effects on water and sewer systems and a completion timetable from railroad interests.

Great Netiers

Gas fitter fined for removing market gas fixture

John Laycock, a gas fitter at the Pacific Meat Market on Piret Avenue, was fined $10 by Judge George for removing a gas fixture and failing to reinstall it. The charge violated a city ordinance. the fine was suspended. Laycock had earlier removed a chandelier and turned off gas, and the incident was only discovered after a gas company official alerted authorities. The court warned of the danger of gas release and potential explosion if the fixture had remained missing.

John Laycock Pacific Piret Avenue Pullee George Ths Laycock Layooruk Gan Company

Mystery of Psycho Exposed Tomorrow Night in Seattle

The Angelus recital at Sherman Clay's promises a nine o clock revelation of whether Psycho is a man or automaton. Attendance is urged early due to limited space while outside viewers can watch the north window display. The event promotes the Angelus piano player and associated sales offers from Sherman Clay & Co. Local savings bonuses from American Savings Bank & Trust Co. are also highlighted.

Seattle Psycho Angelus Sherman Clay's Paycho Sherman Clay & Co Ind

Glaseen Eyewear Offered At Low Rates By Optical Co

Schuchard Optical Co announces eye glasses at low prices starting $1.00 withoptical services. Located at 1207 Second Avenue Seattle next to Stone Fisher Lone's.

Schuchard Optical Coo Eye Specialiata Second Avenue Seattle Stone, Fisher & Lone's

Seven More Piano Sales Promote Cabinet Grand Uprights

Historic ad notes deep discounts on Cabinet Grand Upright pianos at 905 Second Avenue. It lists a range of styles with prices from 268 to 496, claims superior quality, offers a five year warranty, and outlines payment terms of 20 or 25 dollars down and 8 to 10 dollars per month.

Second Avenue United States Kevery

Markets Report Shows Mixed California Strawberries Demand

The steamer from California brought a large shipment for the local market with receipts varying by rail. California strawberries command about 4.50 per crate and Oregon berries 5.00, while old potatoes hold near 4.00 a ton. Fresh produce remains in demand and prices for various fruits and vegetables are listed, including apples, beets, cabbage, cucumbers, and more. A note mentions state receipts for 1902 and bridge plans near Tolt and Auburn.

California Gay Almount Oregon Hananes Baez Onlone Walla

Everett I. B. team to sell round tickets

Freamer City of Everett plans a sale for the Everett I. B. team. Tickets include ground admission for $1.00 and are good at 7 p.m. and 12 p.m.

Ellensburg Post Office Receipts Rise From 1800 to 1900

In Ellensburg Washington a special report notes post office receipts increasing from 8487 in 1800 to 8525 in 1900, an uptick of 2026. The figures highlight a growing mail service demand in the region.

Ellensai Nc Wash Ellensburg

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