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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1901
Page
4
The court heard Emil J. Pepke versus the United States in a matter described as the Fourteen Tings case. It notes that the Phillies have claim to certain duties under the treaty framework and that duties are collectible by the United States as it passes to the islands.
In Chester County Tennessee a tale of buried treasure near Montesuma centers on three fresh holes under an oak tree with peculiar marks. Veterans recall a war era robbery of a Holle merchant’s safe worth $10000 guarded by masked men. Whether the treasure was found remains uncertain.
Mrs Louise Urphy a Spiritualist, fired three shots at Lucille De Lous in Chicago last night before she was arrested. Urphy alleges De Lous deprived her of a lost spirit guide, claiming the supposed kidnaped entity haunted her each morning.
The article notes rich stylish furs for winter with jackets and coats featuring contrasting collar and reveres. Despite forecasts, seal fur remains popular this year and stylish winter garments are showcased.
A local furrier scene shows sabre chinchilla mink Peretan lamb coats cut and trimmed with rising costs. A young girl laments fifty dollars for small pieces while an older voice notes Russian sable remains very costly. Stores showcase boas many designs and fur trims on gowns and hats with mink twists and lace accents.
New York reports Mrs Willie K Vanderbilt formerly Miss Vinman Fair was highlighted as the most dressed woman at a horse show. Her apricot gown with peau de soie and rose georgette details, fur, ostrich plume wrap, and diamond jewelry is noted alongside a listed price of 1585 dollars. A local painters union social is announced for tomorrow at the old Masonic hall with program and refreshments.
Louisville and Nashville railroad increased wages by ten percent effective yesterday. The raise benefits mechanics in the shops at New Decatur Alabama and several other points along the system.
In Albany New York canal traffic closed at midnight Saturday in compliance with the state department of public works order. The canal boatmen report an exceedingly profitable season with tonnage exceeding last year by nearly 100 000 tons despite opening two and a half weeks late this year.
Mrs. Mary Klemm at the south end of Grant street was killed by a Northern Pacific train Saturday evening. Her body was hurled about 30 feet to a fence and lay undiscovered until morning by a tramp. She resided with two residents in the area.
Satur day evening a woman who supported herself with washing and eggs was found dead beside a fence about 30 feet from a railroad track after attempting to cross ahead of the Northern Pacific train due to leave Beattle at 6 30. She left home to bring eggs to Beattle and left with three children, Henry 20, Herbert 14, and Amanda who works in town.
Rev. W. D. Simonds leads a series before the bi weekly literary club focusing on English literature. Upcoming talks cover Shakespeare studies and the English novel era with dates from December to March and a harbor-line planning note with Maj. Millie.
Diamond Ice keeps you cool with a bicycle repair service at Main 1009 offering quick fixes and friendly help for riders.
The Grand Trunk railway and Dominion line launch a winter steamship service from Portland to Liverpool, replacing Allan Line sailings due to a Canadian departure contract. The new service continues through the winter season, expanding transatlantic travel options from Maine. A fishing stock ad for Inter-State Fisheries Co. appears in the same item.
Naseel Brown Jr., a fair-haired one year old boy of Binghampton, New York, is highlighted as an armless wonder born without arms and described in the local feature.
The treasury department official concedes a glove is not arment after appeal from New York appraisers. Tariff experts deem a garment to be vestment coat or cloak while gloves remain worn apparel not garments. Watter Springs Medical Water claims cures rheumation eczema and blood skin diseases at druggists 1210 Firat avenue.
On December 2 1887 Peterson's first opened in a frame building on Front Street between Bell and Battery Streets in Belltown. This anniversary sale marks a record breaking event with low prices a large assortment and desirable styles designed to attract shoppers.
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