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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1902

Page

3

Battleship Wisconsin Visit Promised Sunday

At Leschi Park a visit to the Battleship Wisconsin is planned around October 1. A band of 40 pieces will perform at Mad Toon Bar tomorrow afternoon with China Rodenkirchen, cornet soloist, to be featured in Thea Concerts.

Mad Toon China Rodenkirchen Thea BePtsa Thene Ellis Morrishon Avat Bee Basement Mutual Life Bidg Seattle Wash Wagner Madboark Herr Chri Rodenkirchen Theo Thomas Madfeon Park Herr Chris Rodenkirchen Thomas’ Orchestra Madisen Park Herr Chrie Rodenkirchen

Crowd Tramples Woman in Providence Train Stop

President Lee arrived in Providence amid a rush of cheering crowds. At Willimantic and Providence stops he was greeted warmly while a stampede at the depot injured several women. He later spoke on trusts defending industrial consolidation and wealth used responsibly.

Providence R. L Lee State Capitol Gev. Kimball Aldrich and Wetmore Willimantic

City Board Forcing Pole Painting Across Firms

City board of public works this morning pressed utilities to paint electric poles per franchises. Most firms reported work ongoing except Independent Telephone. The board ordered black and white poles and colors unchanged for Sunset and a clarifying color plan for Independent. Bids opened for concrete sidewalks along Twenty second avenue south. Plans filed for a new Madison Street deck and Lake Union bridge were rejected as too costly. Removal of dead animals to be contracted with a local fertilizer firm. Garbage dumping near the First Avenue trestle discussed for Interurban concerns.

Board of Public Works Iet Independent Telephone Company Calle Sunset Telephone Company Thomson Lake Union Latona Madison Street Son Olive Orra Dearager Dickinson Beattie Electric Company First Avenue

Banta Rona Heads to Port Blakeley for Lumber Load

The Peruvian bark Banta Rona under Captain Renterie, after arriving at Port Townsend from Colombia with a Herri-Berri strike on the crew, proceeded to Port Blakeley last night to take on lumber.

Renterie Port Townsend Colombia Port Blakeley

Seattle Electric Company seeks $1.4 million tax cut

Seattle Electric Company officials led by President Jacob Furth and attorney George Danworth urged the board of equalization to reduce assessed holdings from $2,554,400 to cut taxes. Danworth claimed the assessor Halley was misinformed and demanded equal treatment for all taxpayers. The hearing continued with the matter taken under advisement.

Seattle Electric Co Board of Equalization Jacob Furth George Danworth Danworth Halley

FIGHT OVER PLUM TREE SPARKS NEIGHBORHOOD ROW

Policemen Burkman and McPhee investigated a dispute on Thirty second avenue near Judkina street over a disputed plum tree. Salminen claims Mathews cut his lip with a rock. Mathews says Salminen fired at him. No arrests yet as both men were sent to the prosecuting attorney.

Burkman McPhee Thirty-second Avenue Judkina Street Mathews J. W. Salminen Salminen

Funeral of Brother Champeaux at Beatie Aerie No 1

The funeral for Brother K Champeaux will be held at Beatie Aerie No 1 FO BE on Sunday August 24 1902. Attendants are requested to present. Franklin Dowd serves as secretary and W S Pulver as president.

Bro. K. Champeaux Aerie of Beatie Aerie No. 1 Pulver Frank Dowd

20 Round Trips to Battleship Steamers

Service runs every few minutes from foot of Yealer Way. Fares are 15 cents for a round trip with steamers carrying passengers to the battleship area.

Wisconsin Yealer Way

Derby day at track features big purse race and novelties

Afternoon program lists seven races led by the Beat Derby for a $1,000 purse over one and a quarter miles. Entries include Headstrong and Forest King. A special Tuesday program with balloon ascent parachute jump and an automobile race is planned under Interurban Railway Co management.

Pacific Northwest Horces Headstrong Mintonious Louwelsem Royalty Tirace Thornton Gypsy Interurban Company Madison Park Pate Northwest la Korgian Finshing Marka la Horaia Renile Kennel Club Cleotus Harry Marvin Mary L

Helena’s 4 1 victory tops third game in series

Helena defeated Seattle 4 to 1 in the third game of the series. Hogg pitched for Seattle allowing six hits. Hingie started for Helena. Stovall played right field as Schwartz was sidelined. Portland beat Butte 7 to 4 and Everett fell to Spokane 11 to 6. Currency shipment noted and fair attractions advertised at local venues.

New England Encarola Iras Dr. Marks Phil Archibala Wee Granger Philibald War Helena Ave Seattle Cefea Hogg Hingie Schwarts Stovall Everett Spokane

Girl and brother placed in police care at carnival

Stella Clark a 14 year old girl and her 12 year old brother were taken into police custody after arriving in Beattie from Spokane to attend a carnival. Detec tive Woolery found them at the carnival grounds where the girl rode a donkey and resisted leaving. They hoped to stay with Mrs Lena Tisdale but could not locate her. Authorities seek relatives and note the children had acquainted with carnival band members. Wagner's band plays at Mad boark tomorrow with Herr Chri Rodenkirchen to perform.

Stella Clark Woolery Willie Beattie Spokane Lena Tisdale Welf Stefia Sare

Beattie series special session and interurban dance notice

Sunday Aug 24 1902 special Beattie serie NelL FO B i call for Sunday 7:30 p m acting on applications and initiations. At Fair Grounds tomorrow dance and music under Interurban Railway Co auspices. Trains leave every 15 minutes. Admission 26c round trip 25c Reichert Bros Blanca 110 Union.

Beattie W. & Pulver Frank Dowd

LICENSED TO WED FORGED MATHERITES? No, read on

Marriage licenses issued include Charles Cook 42 of Ballard and Mary Lofgren 33 of Seattle. Also listed are Edgar DD Westbrook and BeI Rows, and an Alfred beg 3 with location details in Fythberg 29.

Charles Cook Ballard Mary Lofgren Seattle Edgar DD Westbrook Bei Rows Eee Alfrid Beg Fiythberg

Interurban Hallway Carnival and Excursion Offers

Promotions announce an all day event at King ot and ief ave south with 15 minute train service and 26e admission. A Star booth offers twelve famous Tomensen pictures free to new suitors. Dance at Ranke hall with Wagner's 40 piece band at Mad feon Park. Herr Chris Rodenkirchen soloist leads a Seattle Drill Team excursion to Pleasant Beach Port Orchard event.

Booth No. 10 Carnival Grounds Tomensen Booth No. 1

Citywide Carnival Promises Quick Exit for All

Officials announce a city carnival designed to help residents depart the area smoothly. Organizers promise a pleasant daytime event that will make for an enjoyable outing.

Interurban Railway Event With Music And Races

Balloon aMenaston and Indian races along with a war dance and music by Theo Thomas Orchestra. Trains leave every 15 minutes from King and First Ave South. admission 25 cents, round trip 2 cents. Tickets and state rooms to Victoria for Sunday, August Mth. Nets band of 46 pieces and a concert by the Madison Park orchestra tomorrow afternoon.

The Interurban Railway Co Piret Ave Fair Grounds Interurban Hallway Co King Ot Ief Ave Ake Corr King First Ave Nets Madison Rk Chris Rodenkirchen Net Sooist Theo Thomas

Arnold & Co. Offer Investment in Race Horse Venture

100 LATE 10 CLASSIFY ER. J. ARNOLD & CO. of St. Louis invite public to invest in their race horse operations. Description claims a long established, responsible firm with a rigid inquiry into methods. Subscriptions from $20 and up, with quarterly or yearly installments, touted as best safe investment. References include banks and prominent businessmen. address 6th and Pine streets, St. Louis.

ER. J. ARNOLD @& CO St. Louis Banks St. Is Ness BE. J. Arnold Co Sth Pine Streets St. I Mo

Daniel Hurd Dies at 65 in City Funeral Notice

Daniel Hurd aged 65 died August 21 1902 at Fifth avenue and Madison street. Services from Bonney and Stewart funeral home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock under Carpenters Union No 131. Carpenters and friends invited. Interment at Mt Pleasant cemetery.

Hurd Cor Fifth Ave Madison Daniel Hurd Bonney & Stewart Anl Carpenters Union Anl Carpenters Mt Pleasant Cemetery

Eagle Fighters Parade Feature In Beattie

The fraternal day parade includes a large party of first class fighters from the United States battleship Wisconsin about 40 who joined Bremerton Aerie F O B. Richard Manefield White, grand marshal of the Eagles, granted them the right of the line in his division.

Beattie United States Wisconsin Bremerton Aerie Richard Manefield White The Eagles

Wanted Back in Michigan

Warren Laurie known as Will Jones was arrested in Renton by Deputy Sheriff Quilter and Kalamazoo Sheriff Shipman on charges of criminal assault against Retta Keep a 15 year old girl. Warrants had been out for over a year and he escaped custody after a Kalamazoo preliminary hearing before fleeing toward the Pacific coast.

Warren Laurie Retta Keep Renton This Morth Quilter Shipman Kalamazoo County Michigan Renton Will Jones Kalamazoo Pacific Coast

Marine arrivals and new steamer Georgia in Tacoma

Collier Willamette with 20 tons general freight arrived from San Francisco carrying Captain Riley. Steamship Umatilla brought 257 passengers from San Francisco. Spokane docked at Skagway with a light passenger list and full cargo in a City of Topeka consort. Georgia, Tacoma built, under Captain Horn, completed a trial run on Commencement day. power 600 horsepower.

Willamette Riley San Francisco Umatilla Spokane Skagway Topeka Georgia Tacoma Horn

Kixcurrion Picnic and Sports at Pleasant Beach

A Pleasant Beach display ad promotes a community picnic and sports event featuring Kixcurrion activities. Details point readers to Port Orchard Route for more information and a page 4 reference.

Bulldog Oregon Navy Yard Port Orchard Wisconsin Seattle Pleasant Beach Na Yard Hee Port Orchard

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