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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
2
Publication masthead fragment lists offices in Seattle and Chicago, mailing details, and subscription rates. Mentions departments and carrier opportunities, with address lines and serial numbers, reflecting a historical newspaper imprint and printing station references.
A tiny fundraising effort in Jaeger West Virginia sparks broad generosity for a hillside church. Reverend Joseph R Sevier tells of self sacrifice and sympathy that drew unrelated donors to contribute and support the project despite poverty and anonymity. The church plans to rise quickly as a community unites across denominational lines.
A polemic condemning the phrase don t tell who told you as a cowardly attack on truth. It argues secret slander serves spite and personal vendettas, praising honesty and responsibility in handling rumors and sources rather than spreading them.
The Denver library board declares Huckleberry Finn immoral and removes the book from shelves. The decision cites a loss of virtue and Denver's declining reputation, noting the long history of Huck’s presence in American homes and contrasting with other boys literature.
Friends hosted an 18th birthday party for Guy Kinseybury at Camp K in West Seattle on Saturday evening. The event, organized by the St. Johns Mission fundraiser, drew many attendees and featured dancing in the club house.
The passage mentions a summer time with Snyder at Alki point, Willie Kyle moving to San, and Miss Helen Burwell hosting an informal breakfast for Miss Wilhelmina. It also records the First Baptist church ladies’ third summer excursion to Monte Cristo, with the steamer Capital City chartered for the trip, passengers going to Everett by boat then by rail.
The Puget Sound shipping district reports higher receipts than June with Beattie Saving at 29410.82, over half of total 951987.97, while Tacoma's figures fell about 2500. Overall business declined from June as transport and export volumes dropped, grain season ended, and Alaska trade totaled 613085 in exports. Health, Ta coma north mentioned in this section.
Professor Wilson leads dance classes at Ranke Hall on Monday and Friday evenings Private lessons available daily. Fletcher and Carpenter report gains in realty bar dealings.
WASHINGTON Aug 13 there is no basis for claims that President Roosevelt will summon the senate in extra session to consider a reciprocity treaty with Cuba. Oyster Bay officials emphasize the president’s view while awaiting assurances from party leaders for action in the next session.
In Mindanao near Camp Vicara last night a band of 10 to 12 Moros armed with spears and swords attacked the camp. The assault wounded several, including Private Vandorn, and killed some Americans. The defenders rallied and repelled the Moros, the expedition likely to continue operations.
Will H. Morris, grand marshal of Fraternal Day parade, asks all avenues to notify him early with the officer in charge, number of bands and drill teams to help arrange the procession in advance.
The sockeye salmon may have learned to avoid Fraser River traps by shifting from the Puget Sound route. They previously passed Juan de Fuca and San Juan Islands, were captured at Haro Strait traps, and now appear to take the western Haro Strait path via Puumper's Pass toward the Fraser spawning grounds.
Tacoma Tigers pounded Seattle Dudes 9 to 4 as Cubs Mc Carthy and Zimmer led the attack. Seattle failed to score through seven innings, then managed three runs late before a rain interrupted slate in Portland Spokane game. Butte and rain canceled play.
Manila observes the fourth anniversary of the surrender of Man by the Spaniards as a general holiday. Americans have prepared celebrations after July Fourth fashion. Many Filipinos will participate.
Governor Gage captured a majority of delegates in Frisco during the Republican primary yesterday. Delegates were elected by both parties under the new primary law for state and congressional conventions. Reichert Bros. plan on 10 Union go to Spinning for bicycle repair.
The Seattle Third Avenue theater features Miss Hursey from Jersey in a lively comedy drama with music and tragedy praised by patrons. The Tide of Life also draws applause as managers stage a first rate weekly attraction with Saturday matinee. Madison theater opens with burlesque and vaudeville including new acts and Kennedy and O'Dell as special Jewish tramp performers.
The first week features clever men and a whirlwind of fun with specialty acts. Wren Mloredora the whistler Seile Doyle Nellie Gurin and other performers join the Greater New York Harlesque company as it opens the theater Saturday night.
Ten acres of fine hot bottom land at Lake all improved with four rooms and outbuildings, price 2000 with terms. Seven acres near Green Lake, one mile from trolley, excellent fruit land. Twenty acres near Booth Park, selling five or more acres at 80 per acre, upland and fruit-friendly. Farm of over acres near Olympia, well improved with house barn and outbuildings, half section with orchard and water, price two. Two-acre tract near Prighton Beach, slashed and semi-cleared, near city, close to east 8685, Taylor S, 1903 Third Ave. Hillman’s market lots near Green Lake car line, $45 to $175 each, 6 down, 62 monthly, sidewalks in front, money-back guarantee after one year. 1008 Third Ave. Terlor. 4-room house near Madison Street power hotel, nearly new, good neighborhood.
Scattered notices show auctioneers G Stam and Rickerton Co offerings on Pike Street and First Avenue, plus osteopathy and physician ads. Listings include Dr Kipre Reiley Building Osteopathy Infirmary Seattle and Washington Institute deals. photo studio at 218 Columbia Street. grafting and dental services noted among miscellaneous entries.
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