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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1902

Page

4

Ancient Shipyard Discovery in Alaska Reveals Early Vessel Details

Surveyors report a historic find at Resurrection Bay near Prince William Sound. The wrecked vessel launched in 1792 by the Russian company had two masts and 180 tons, built with spruce gum and whale oil due to no paint. It carried supplies for hunting parties between the Aleutian islands.

Idee Alaska Central Arrection Bay Atuenae Shelikef Cormpany Siberian Kodiak Ves Jelds Landon Resurrection Bay Prince William Sound Nix Aleutian Islands Kama

Youthful forger Boyles sentenced to two years

William Green appeared before Judge Grimm in Department 1 of the superior court and changed his plea to guilty. The court imposed a two year penitentiary sentence after the guilty plea. The case involved a forged check for 38 dollars drawn on Second National Bank with the signature of W. C. Moore.

Elleworth Atlas William Green Grimm Superior Court Heogles Second National Bank W. C. Moore M. C. Scully Boyles

Octopus Captured Near Hood Canal By Italian Fishermen

Italian fishermen captured a large octopus or devil fish off Hood Canal on a Saturday night. Kallen Pinhermen, Luise Vaces, and D An tonio brought the creature to shore in their sloop as proof of the dangerous encounter. They displayed torn seine and a broken oar as evidence of the fight. The monster tangled the boat lines near the canal mouth and attacked with its ten tentacles before being hauled to the surface and beaten into submission.

Augusty Hood Canal Luise Vaces D. Antonio Acea

Charity Nursery Reopens Under New Matron Shriner

The day nursery at 1208 Ninth Avenue South reopens tomorrow under new matron Mr. Shriner after repairs. The Charity Organization Society reports increasing demand as the nursery aids working mothers. The May relief committee disbursed $85, total receipts $339 from 48 cases, totaling $247 expenditures.

Ninth Avenue South Shriner Primiphone Charity Society Ureery Charity Organization Society Ite Relife Committee

Safe Robbery At Coffin Bros Store In Toppemiah

Robbers opened both doors of Coffin Bros general store cafe in Toppemiah reservation and stole $700 from the safe. The day’s receipts were inside. one expected guard slept in the building but was absent Monday night.

North Yakima Coffin Bros Toppemiah

Night of Dancing and Concerts Marks Local Club Events

The Midnight Adieu club hosted a Tuesday dance at Littles Hall with a large guest list and festive decoration. Mrs W J Moore will read at the Unitarian church on December 17 eve, hosted by P B C club women. Colonial club held papers on The Persian Inquest of Egypt and Egyptian Manners. Ladies Musical club presented Christmas organ and piano numbers at Plymouth Congregational church. The Chew club plans a Christmas ball at Queen Anne club house with 300 invitations. Seattle Operatic Quartette scheduled eighteenth concert at Christensen's Hall Arcade. A'Hegra club gave a dancing party in Little's Hall. Poem ee s ball set for tonight in Armory Hall. John A Schoenberg surprised friends at his Sixth Avenue home with music games and refreshments.

Littles i W. J. Moore Unitarian Church Colonial Club Egypt Horace. McClure Te Ladies’ Musical Club Plymouth Congregational Church Pete Storch Planist Chew Club Ia Queen Ann Club Seattle Operatic Quartette Christensen’s Hall Arcade Building A’hegra Club Little's Hall Armory Hall John A. Schoenberg Sixth Avenue Jon

Ballard Building Under Way At Mallard Avenue Site

Construction began on a two story brick building estimated to cost 16000 dollars at the corner of Float and Ballard avenues in Mallard. A. Myer of Ban Pranctaco is the builder. It marks the eighteenth structure erected in Ballard this year.

Fliat and Ballard Avenues Mallard A

Dooley Marries Margaret Abbott in New York

Fintey Peter Dunne author of Mr Dow ley and Minea Margaret Abbott daughter of Mary Abbott were married in New York. Dunne delivers a playful, dialect filled toast about marriage and fate as the ceremony and reception unfold with humor and sentiment.

New York

Lieut Wyckoff Weds Miss Trim In California

News from Elsimore California reports Lieutenant A B Wyckoff marrying Miss Grace Trim. The couple will stay in California for the winter and return to Seattle in June.

Newe A. B. Wyckoff Grace Tri Nm Elsimore Cal Heckft California Seattle

Official arrested official arrest in Spokane case

Spokane police Commissioner Lilienthal was arrested on a warrant charging him with refusing to prosecute gamblers. He appeared in court and was released on his own recognizance. The complaint was sworn by E. W. Greene, a special officer who was recently removed by the commissioner.

Spokane Lilienthal Met Ot W. Greene Btockhelm

And the Cat Came Back Aboard Sixteenth Avenue

A local tale tells of a smooth rogue evading law tolls and a clever cat named Morris. The feline returns in white fur with mismatched blue and brown eyes, inspiring a whimsical march of the Morris family as they dream of harmony and song.

Morris Kite Sixteenth Avenue North Morris

City Utilities Face Widespread Complaints Over Street Lighting

Citizens in several areas protest Beattie Electric for failing street lighting as outages mount. Police report daily notes on lights. city attempts to install new lamps stall due to ongoing tram and lineman strikes. Striking workers resist installations, citing city cost shifting to the electric company.

Beattie Electric Company Beatle Electric Company Electric Company

Alleged Robbers Arrested in Beattie Area

Police report the arrest of James Mellagh and J W Murray for highway robberies. Officers are confident they are responsible for recent burglaries, but will not release reasons. Both suspects are young and fit the description of the roaming band.

James Mellagh J. W. Murray Uween Hhe Cel Hoth

Prisoners Sent to McNeil's Island for Liquor and Opium Smuggling

Four United States prisoners were sent to the federal penitentiary at McNeil's Island from the county jail. Fred Jones and Frank Smith receive four months each for selling liquor to Indians. James Kelly gets one year for smuggling across the border, and W Wing Wong three months for smuggling opium.

United States Federal McNeil's Wiand Meets Marschal Stringer Fred Jones Frank Smith James Kelly W. Wing Wong

Unprecedented Cold Grips New York Area

December cold snaps devastate New York state with record low temperatures. Albany reports minus 40, Bare 60, Haulston 82 below. the city faces coal shortages and hardship for the poor while aldermen allocate 100000 for charity. Extreme conditions span Newland and surrounding regions.

New York Albany Haulston Borton Newland

Burglary Charge Raised After South Park Store Incident

Robert McCarthy was yesterday bound over on a burglary charge by Justice Carson of Georgetown. The case relates to an alleged break in at the Drudhey store on South Park found a month ago.

Robert McCarthy Justhe Carson Georgetown McCarthy Drudhey South Park

Nell Gwynne stage revival at Beat tle theater draws mixed reviews

Clara Mathes and her company presented Nell Gwynn at the Beat tle theater. Mathes’s Net Gwynn drew mixed praise though performance improved after Act I. Mr. Marsh as a stranded actor received bright spots. costuming noted as good but lacking variety. Also announces matinee today and tonight, plus further shows by the Royles, Jeffries and Pitertman boxing sparring at Beattie theater on Friday, December 12. Lectures and classes by Wilson feature in ongoing fraternal and dance events.

Clara Mathes Nell Gwynn Beattle Charles Mathes Mile Matheste Net Gwynn Mr. Marsh Neil Gwynn Deft Fitz James J. Jeffries Robert Pitertinmans Willem Delaney Clark Hall Beattie Theater Jeffries Fitesimmeans Purepe Iminaries Wylate Canada Koes Portland Donnelly New York Jack Snitzer Seattle Kirby Kid Walter Campbell Foxy Quilter Richard Golden the Grand Eagles Order of Eagles Aerue Nell Gwynne Clara Mathes Company W. & Pulver

Robbery Suspect Identified in Belmont Saloon Theft

Charles A. Anderson says Mellugh and Peter Donnelly helped two men rob him in the Belmont saloon on King Street. Hogberg, a large muscular suspect, was arrested later after the yoke of the crime with about 116 stolen. Anderson noted he drank with the robbers and bought drinks earlier. Police detained Donnelly and Anderson first, then captured the remaining suspect shortly after 2 am.

Fo Hogberg Real Light District Charles A. Anderson Belmont Anderson Mellugh Peter Donnelly P. Anderson Hogberg Breimont Ber King Street New Tender Join Donnelly

Mabel Gale Launches From Mall Shipyard Port Minkeley

A new schooner named Mabel Gale was launched at Mall shipyard Port Minkeley. The 60 ton four-sticker can carry about 1 000 000 feet of lumber and will sail maiden voyage to Manin under Captain Helquist.

Mabel Gale Mall Port Minkeley Manin Helquist Pacific Coast Company California Umatilla San Francisco Puebla Beattie Quartermaster Harbor Vancouver

Contests filed over drainage commissioner election

John Nelson of White River Valley files to contest the election of Bridges to the drainage district No 1 board in King County Superior Court. Judge directs Bridges to appear December 22 for the contest hearing. The notice cites a one vote plurality for Bridges and lists apparel bargains at Mees M D Pease 1107 Becond Avenue with assorted jackets cloaks and millinery.

John Nelson White River Valley Bridges King County Pridgee

Holiday Piano and Organ Offers for the Season

Holiday music促 presents piano and organ sales with stock from Chickertog Rona Kimball Hobart M. Cable and Pease Haddortt D. & Johnston Co. plus other brands. Special inducements and easy terms offered for the holiday trade, with alternatives if a piano is not desired.

Seren Chickertog Rona Kimball Hobart M. Cable Pease, Haddortt, D. & Johnston Co Kimball Organs

Music store closes with half price sale on instruments

The shop offers violins banjos mandolins guitars talking machines and records at near half price until January 1. It lists band instruments accordions and music boxes with many method books for piano and voice at reduced rates. Regular folios by standard composers are also sold at a discount.

Steall Bielle Music Boxes Harmoniieas Jewsharpa Oup SHE Etrt Bart and Stark Hohm, Lange Sidney Smith Chiminade

Miscellaneous 19th Century Sale Items Listed

A damaged OCR listing describes assorted sale items and prices for household goods. It includes porcelain bowls, earthenware, wine glasses, tool chests, beds, fur scarves, damask table linens, and percales with various price points and purchase limits per buyer.

Gowen Bbc Yard

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