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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
2
Fragment describes subscription prices including three cents per copy and six cents weekly or twenty five cents per month, with delivery options by carrier and no free copies. mentions postage handling and second-class mail in Washington area.
A Seattle ground to death under a streetcar in broad noon hours. The driverless fate of five year old Myron McLaughlin triggers public outrage over missing fenders on Seattle Electric Co. cars. A coroner's jury holds the company responsible and calls for immediate safety improvements to prevent further tragedy.
The piece argues Americans evaluate worth by wealth, praising money makers as contributors to public good yet warning money alone is not the measure of character. It contrasts greed with higher ideals, citing pigs and horses as symbols, and foresees a future where money fades as humanity seeks broader capacities.
The Pollard Opera Company draws crowds at the Grand, delaying Aus sailing for more performances. Next Sunday opens a week of charming comic opera Paul Jones with children singing, hailed as America's greatest juvenile troupe. Marion George, 15, shines as violinist. Katherine George lauded for contortion. Richards Pringle Georgia act to headline at Third Avenue theater, with strong family show appeal and a Saturday matinee on the 40th.
A burlesque based on The Grand Duchess premieres Sunday night under the personal supervision of A M Zinn. Leading roles go to Miss Fra Gibson and Miss Weeble, with George A Bird, Will Fessen den and David Kennedy in support.
General L. W. T. Waller, famed for court martial, visited Washington after weeks there treating his eyes. In Samar swamps he and companions faced leech attacks as rain hammered the area and shelter was scarce, leaving visible scars on his eyeballs where leeches struck.
A 16 year old Roy Young and a young woman faced a Special Officer at a city depot at 1 o'clock as rumors of elopement spread. The youths claimed to be siblings, cried, and agreed not to try fleeing again while their families embraced cautious reconciliation. The girl went to Roy's mother's home and both pledged not to elope.
A roundup of social happenings includes Mr and Mrs Thomas M Green hosting a dinner at 1108 Seneca St. Miss Struve and Miss Buck stage a baby party for young girls aged two and three, with baby attire and a light luncheon. Card parties unfold at West Seattle and 112 Eighteenth Ave, featuring prizes and decor. A Hop Growers job fair seeks 1000 pickers, with payroll of $1 per box and a Seattle departure planned for September. Twelve famous Tomessen Pictures offer accompanies new Star subscribers at carnival grounds booth.
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