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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
2
An entry notes price changes for copies at one cent each or twenty five cents monthly with delivery and mail or carrier service. It mentions mailing at the Seattle Washington post office and references cancellation of the matter.
An editorial argues judges are fallible like others and must be judged by virtue, not worship. It warns against pedestal treatment, notes biases from wealth and race, and calls for reforms to ensure fair trial rights and restrained use of injunctions while seeking broader systemic evolution.
A long notice from United States Jackson and Keller restrains United Mine Workers actions near mines. Prohibitions include assembling on company property and near employee homes, threats or intimidation, inciting work stoppages, and interference. The piece notes enforcement near coal properties and warns against parades or conspiracies. It then shifts to theater listings for Wiedemann Company and Madison Burlesquers with show details and timings.
The Harrington Company presents the farce In Paradise in Seattle this week. The comedy provides light entertainment during the company’s Seattle engagement with lively ensemble performances and playful stage humor.
The county board of equalization will end its current session Saturday after a dispute over dates. Prosecuting Attorney Fulton provided a written opinion stating the session must conclude August 23, as the law allows three weeks and the board began August 4, not extending to August 25.
A dead and decayed horse rests on Seventh Avenue and Main Street since last Saturday. Humane Officer Ridgich and Public Works have no method to dispose of the carcass, delaying burial at least temporarily. Dunlap, real estate, Union Block.
A Seattle free employment office reports a severe shortage of competent servant girls with 26 daily demands for female help and low wages averaging 12 to 18 dollars a month. A runaway girl from Black Diamond highlights risks to minors and the city’s struggle to place domestic workers.
Joe Hart suspected in a stabbing affray at the Diamond saloon near First avenue south and Washington street last night. Bartender T. N. Mitchell from Blaine was stabbed in the back, two and a half inches deep, and taken to Providence hospital. An unknown assailant caused the melee, with Hart seen flashing an open pocket knife as he fled. Special Order Clark Hart Taipe arrested Hart.
A flotilla of cozen or more halibut fishing schooners arrived from Cape Plattery with fair catches. They were becalmed briefly near the fog at the head of the straits delaying plans to reach Seattle in time for the Bike carnival. Ivan Baruch appealed in superior court after his Madison park liquor sale conviction without a license.
City of Everett schedule shows a daily Carnival excursion from Cotman Wharf at 7 a m 12 m p m and 11 p m with round trip fare set at one dollar.
Professor Wilson offers private lessons daily with Monday and Friday evening sessions at Ranke Hall. Tonight’s dance class welcomes ladies free and gentlemen pay.
The British ship Stieve Roe captained by David George arrived after 124 days from Flushing, having started in Antwerp. A mutiny erupted as water intrusion due to a leaks in the forecastle made living conditions untenable. four sailors who attempted to escape were jailed and later released when the ship resumed voyage to sea. The vessel carried 772 barrels of cement and faced a tense incident with crew and police aboard.
An extensive rural property ad describes a 160 acre farm near Washington Creek with water, orchard, livestock, poultry, gear, and a new mowing machine. Terms allow early payment by purchaser with details from A Taw Remor, 8 Second Avenue. Also promotes nearby homes on the water with affordable lots and building lumber on terms from C K Sturtevant. corner 120x120 lots on Twenty-First and East Denny Way. plus other city listings and auctions.
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