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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
4
Despite wet weather the market remained active with crowds in town driving demand for staple goods. Fresh California shipments arrived by train and sold rapidly with prices holding steady. quotes listed for cheese eggs poultry beef and grains reflect active trading and strong competition among buyers.
Seattle area forecast calls for showers and cooler unsettled conditions with brisk southwest winds. Visitors to the navy yard may glimpse ships The Oregon Philadelphia and Roaston Age as boats depart from the dock opposite the depot at 6 30 9 19 1 16 2 26 and 6 40 p m with departures listed throughout the day.
In Beespacse on the eastern coast, three men were killed and many wounded as an election melee raged last night. Stray shots kept the crowd indoors, with continued gunfire forcing residents to stay inside while authorities investigated. Twelve Famous Tomessen Pictures offered free to new Star subscribers at booth No 1 on carnival grounds.
In Quonset Point area Narragansett and New Hendon districts and nearby stations prepare for a major war game under Admiral Miggineon. Army and Navy are in position, with secrecy tight as a high cost signal and telephone line linking Paysons Forte is finished at about $40,000.
Pierre Horelion of the French Merchant marine, who deserted from a French bark at San Francisco nearly a year ago, was arrested in Port Townsend aboard the American bark Hecla at the French consul's request. He had been traced to Australia and back, illustrating the French government's persistence in pursuing deserters.
President Roosevelt arrives in Bangor amid large crowds and decorations. He is greeted by city officials, meets with a reception committee, tours the Eastern Maine State Grounds, and later travels to Ellsworth to see Senator Hale before continuing to Wells, New Hampshire.
The steamship Roanoke arrived from Nome with about $240,000 in treasure, $150,000 consigned to Fleet National Bank and the rest to N A T and Co. Passengers include Company K Seventh Infantry led by Captain Charlies Preach. The voyage included stops at St Michaels and Dutch Harbor and involved Army personnel bound for San Francisco.
The Oregon, Philadelphia and Bea ton are at her navy yard. Fate leave Colman dock opposite depot at 6 20, 9 and 10 pm, 1 16, 2 40 and 4 29 pm.
Kitch en and dining room needs are advertised for tomorrow with low prices on ironing boards folding stands and heavy irons. Copper tea kettles glass lamps and berry sets are listed at deep discounts along with towel runners oak bath accessories and meat saws. Customers are urged to buy now for affordable home upgrades with several items under one dollar.
The fragment mentions art squares and lace curtains in a likely catalog or notice. no clear person, place, date, or action is identified to form a full event. Further readable details are needed to produce a precise item with entities and dates.
The ad lists a wide array of discounted items across fabrics, linens, garments, and household goods. It highlights prices on 40 inch aprons, lawn fabrics, napkins, corsets, shirts, stockings, and tableware with sale terms running from early morning to late afternoon.
The Bon Marcheld announces 50 bargains across home decor clothing and linens from 2 to 6 pm. Window shades in multiple sizes, women's oxford shoes, men's velour calf shoes, children's footwear, cambric gowns, bodices, undergarments, napkins, and accessories discounted with marked prices and specific item details. Several items priced well below original values. select textiles and fashion goods highlighted for quick sale.
The Carnival Sale features six new lines of Men's Fane Shirts with two collars or detached cuffs, and a case of Men's New Underwear in corn jersey ribbed fabric at 50c each. Windsor Ties offered in plaids stripes dots and black and navy blue at 2c each. Some items include black and tan color cotton.
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