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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
2
A fragmented notice from Seattle mentions "cents per week" and "twenty five cents per month" for delivery, with references to "free copy" at the port of Seattle. The readable text identifies recipients or vendors as Warriors at Buteret and Seattle port office, with unclear dates or full names due to damage.
Oregon penitentiary officials advocate cremating outlaw Harry Tracy to prevent grave looting and museum displays. They argue burial would invite desecration and demand a decisive end to memory of his violent career.
Patrick Shannon and his sisters Kate and Mary, all over two and under thirty, are under police inquiry in Pittsburg over their charitable acts. They lived on a modest $20 monthly legacy and gave food, clothes, and money to the poor, provoking debate among authorities and pundits about insanity versus virtue. The piece praises their generosity as a divine madness that brightens the world and inspires hope amid poverty.
The article envisions J Pierpont Morgan’s retirement as ushering George Weeaga to the throne of finance. It traces W eeaga from a Cleveland Bay Street start in 1879 to partner of Morgan, chairing New York Life’s finance committee and leading Wall Street’s next era, amid a daily income cited at $1,000 and a poised bid for the top crown.
Mrs M Laing hosts an informal luncheon at 112th Avenue home and a Washington street dance plan. Retail Clerks International Association to honor Max Morris tonight at Little's Hall. Card party hosted by Miss Charlotte M at 2115 Fourth Avenue. George M Vaas family vacationing near Silverton. G Emile Lerche heads to California. Royal Ladies plan a dancing party at Madrona Park with lantern lighting and light refreshments. Pianist EF Pronéfit arrives to reside in the area. Excursion to Snoqualmie Falls organized by John F Miller Relief Corps. grounds access secured. Mrs William Piggott hosts luncheon at Al-Ki Point summer quarters. Genevieve Relf spending summer weeks at Al-Ki. Mr and Mrs EB Collins summering at Lake Cushman. Boy Zanoni Hedrick missing after leaving home July 29 with revolver. thought to be in Tacoma. New hotel project approved for 613 Sixth Avenue South costing 4900. Dancing classes led by Professor Wilson at Rankle Hall with private lessons daily.
In Knoxville a high tension election scene unfolded as Republicans obtained a judge issued injunction against Democrats including Sneed and Sheriff Fox. A special Democratic train to Athens and back with Judge Allen followed as a counter move loomed. Sheriff Fox arms were reported sold and feared clashes persisted with local races dominated by a heated prize fight over the local ticket. In Greenville, Jackson County, Tom Brooks and John Carter and others clashed at Pynes Lick leaving Brooks dead, Lynch boys fatally wounding Sam Highcock and injuring a bystander, signaling further trouble ahead.
Advocates for north and south canals presented lengthy written arguments to the government canal board at the Chamber of Commerce. Ex Governor Semple urged the south route while J J McGuvra and Lt A B Wyckeff spoke for the north. The chamber committee backed the north project, deeming it vital to Beattie’s growth, while the south plan was labeled impractical and privately owned. A final report is to be issued at the next session, with federal involvement looming.
New Haven, Conn Aug 7 The street car strike continues and the tie up is complete. A majority of the people sympathize with the strikers who are threatened with the destruction of their union. No attempt was made today to operate cars as hardly a man can be found to work and few people have offered to ride since the strike commenced.
A scrambled ad listing multiple parcels near Mio and Interbay plus Queen Anne Hill houses for sale. It advertises lots, a 6 room house, and a modern home with car lines, with prices, terms, and contact details for Adams & Nichol and J. W. Wheeler. The notice mentions a new Cedar River water main and a Friday meeting at King Hall.
The funeral of Oliver P. Temple was held at Bonney and Stewart's chapel at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The body will be shipped to O'Brien Washington for interment. Anna E. Horner aged 55 wife of J. David Horner died at the Interbay residence last evening. The body will be shipped to Montesano for interment. Spend Sunday on Ai Ki Beach. Take the new fast steamer Reed from Lilly Hogardus dock every hour on the hour. 26c round trip.
Hillman announces new listings at 410 New York Mlook and nearby blocks. Properties include 16 to 53 acre tracts, orchard areas, and cleared land with seasonal summaries. Prices start around $25 per lot, with $75 down and 8 percent monthly payments, offering money-back if not delivered after a year. Office at present Green Lake car line.
Multiple properties offered by F. W. West Union Block describe affordable lots and modern cottages near parks and car lines. Listings include corner lots on Fifteenth and Seventeenth Avenues with city water, sewer, sidewalks, and paved streets. near Broadway and Madison, Republican streets, and near the car line. Terms stated as "easy" or "reasonable" with full street improvements paid.
Fragmented ad notes include millinery shops, funeral director address, loan services, jewelry dealers, water diamonds, a junk company, and an osteopath with an address in the 1400 block area. Names like Madame A. & Smith Hincksey and Beattie appear, with scattered street and phone cues. The OCR text mixes business types and incomplete contact details.
A damaged OCR passage provides sparse readable facts with no clear names dates or locations. The fragmentary text limits extracting a coherent event or outcome for a concise newspaper item.
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