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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1902
Page
4
A blaze swept a row of buildings at a New York beach resort on April date causing about 150000 dollars in damages. The Casino, Waleh's hotel and Wrishtman's aquarium were consumed in the fire.
Downstairs sale on Daglish semi porcelain 100 piece dinner sets at 0.08 with 12 cover service, 12 place settings in green border and gold. Open stock pieces available, with Johnson Broad English porcelain varied pieces, pink apple blossoms and green leaves, gold accents, odd lots priced below regular values. Also La Belle China 100 piece sets with gold traced borders and spray motifs, many pieces sold in odd lots. Plates and cups with ornate sprays and gold details, regular values cited, sale emphasizes discounts on fine china and dinnerware.
Special to the Star outlines a 1900s San Francisco streetcar strike led by Rich R. Cornelius and J. P. Pierce. Division 205 grew from ten organizers to over 3,000, prompting a weeklong stoppage and higher pay after mass dismissals of dissenters.
Dugdale's bunch of ball teasers clash with Jack Flannery's Helena aggregation at Athletic Park tomorrow afternoon. Ira Harmon or Jesse Stovell will start the first game as the Seattle box for the opener. George Stovall may miss the season with a bad arm while Hickey is expected back and a southpaw pitcher intends to join Seattle soon adding strength to Dugdale's staff.
A windstorm in Pittsburg and nearby areas killed two men Edward G. Sperow- a locomotive worker crushed when his engine was blown off track and A T McDonald- a laborer crushed by a falling derrick. The gate collapsed causing substantial property damage overnight.
Will live New York reports Arch bishop Corrigan convalescing after illness. Physicians state this morning all symptoms are favorable.
Fever over Het Loo on April 28 reported Queen Wilhelmina slept quietly and her doctors announce she is free from fever this morning.
Three hundred laundry workers walk out in Portland causing ten laundries to close. The strikers demand union recognition and higher wages.
Miss Addela Reardon aged 76 died yesterday morning at the home of her sister Mrs H 8 Tech avenue. She had been visiting her sister and was a resident of California. The remains will be shipped to California. Collins Sherman Foley go to Spinning for bicycle repairs.
Insurgent leader Guevarra and about 3000 bolo men surrender to General Frederick Grant at Surat in Bamar. Guevarra reports the insurgents seek peace and trust the American government to protect natives, noting fatigue from ongoing hostilities.
The Hon. J Sterling Morton former secretary of Agriculture under Grover Cleveland died at his son's Chicago residence on his 70th birthday. Ill since November from multiple diseases. body to be moved to Nebraska City for interment.
Mr Cushman representative from Washington expresses doubt on passage of the bill already approved by the senate aimed at reclaiming arid lands in the West He favors the bill and will push for action but cites opposition from a speech in the house.
Merchandise pricing incomplete with several garbled phrases. Mentions Ruffied curtains in multiple widths including 4, 44, and 45 inches with regular and sale prices. Not enough clear details to determine final discounts or exact product names.
Bargain event promotes underpriced linens and bedding for the second week of a Spring Sale. Offers include bleached damasks, table damasks, napkins, pattern cloths, hemstitched damasks, and colored border damasks with prices from 6c to $1.25 per yard, plus blankets and linen towels. Numerous patterns and sizes listed with emphasis on value and selection.
The City of Seattle schedules a special election for May 17, 1902, to decide bonds of 100000 dollars to fund the purchase price of Block Nineteen in Beattie’s Addition for the Seattle Public Library site. Polls open 9 am to 7 pm across wards with designated precincts and locations.
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