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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
4
Dec 11 report from Norfolk states the Texas prepared to join Dewey's fleet after a hurried departure. The vessel moved toward Culebra for orders, while Topeka, delayed by engine trouble, prevented its overdue sail and delayed anchorage release.
Passengers from Port Gamble on the steamer Prooper report a drunken sailor armed with a knife created panic near a church in the mill town last Sunday. He pursued several women on Front street after services, seized one woman but was knocked down by her husband. The sailor, a crewmember of the ship Paul Revere, was handed to the constable for trial to determine if he acted maliciously or merely under liquor.
The steamship Oceania arrived in New York after a stormy crossing carrying survivors from a wrecked sailing schooner. Andrew Regie and his family were among the passengers.
A. L. Walters yesterday appointed Byron Thomas to the street foreman post overseeing streets and parks. Thomas has served the city since 1888 and has held the chief position in concrete walks under City Thomson, now taking the new role.
A tramp assaulted farmer Simon Graves, his wife, a boy named George Alien, and a man named George Allbright in Salinas California. The intruder robbed the house and all victims are in dangerous condition with possible death.
Marshal Bragg of Georgetown reports an arrest at the county jail at 5 30 pm. The suspect, name C Wie, is described as possibly criminal or mentally unbalanced due to prolonged de mays. A telegraph operator by trade, he recently traveled from Canada and spent days in Seattle with a companion before authorities pursue further inquiry. Ladies Call at Arcade building for bargains in suits cloaks and millinery from Mrs M D Pease at 1107 Second.
The Chamber of Commerce gathered to study city franchise grants and possible oversight of existing deals. A five member committee will examine all franchise applications and report synopses. Additional panels will probe delays in the Port Lawton streetcar line and Fort plans, plus overhaul for a cruiser at Bremerton. Resolutions praise War Secretary Root for submarine cable to Alaska and urge congressional support. The group also seeks better Portland rail connections to speed southbound travel.
Joe Watkins, manager of the Monterey Variety theater, was arrested twice within half an hour and released on 26 bail each time after a bartender John Canavan was charged with assault and battery. Police say a man with money tried to leave the theater without paying.
Police were called after an assault claim at a theater tied to a scramble for silver. Bartender Watkine resisted officers Cameron and Newman and was arrested after returning to the station bail was posted. He insulted the cops and faced a second arrest for language likely to provoke a disturbance. Witnesses Ed Saulson and John Jacobson remain detained.
New York December 1 The six day bicycle race shows two American teams in the lead by one lap while rivals from the coast had gained a lap during the night. A baggage theft report from Seattle names T T New man of 233 Wall Street as the consignor witness. A local case cites A Kline, a local merchant, accusing two men F C and W Keene of assault and battery. they posted $25 bail and await Monday’s trial.
The chamber of commerce appoints five members to organize Beath town’s semi centennial on May 23 next year. Col W P Prowser brought the matter to attention.
Private tessons Reichert Bros. Pianos at 316 Union advertise bargains on etylied Mults Skirte Jackets Cloaks Walete and Millin ery. Mrs M D Pease at 1107 Becond Avenue offers similar items.
Tomorrow at the Annex a charity or community sale features many Christmas gifts offered at lower prices. The event promotes affordable shopping for residents aiming to fit budgets with seasonal bargains.
Hundreds of discounted hats, fabrics, menswear, jewelry, linens, toys, and housewares flood the Annex for Friday savings. Styles range from tailored hats to under shirts and knitwear with prices cut dramatically. holiday cards and linens feature deep discounts to draw shoppers.
A sale offers Sterling Liver Match Safes Cigarette Cases and shaving sets with prices from 1.89 to 10.50. Fancy celluloid glove and handkerchief boxes, gift boxes, and a line of transparent celluloid items priced from 2 to 8. A selection of silver watch fobs and chatelaine bags listed with various prices up to 7.50.
Advertises cotton galoons, narrow ribbons, frames, bookmarks, pens, and scratchers as Christmas gifts. Mentions large selection of fancy colored striped and figured silk ribbons four to six inches wide, all pure silk, bright colors. Sale pricing implied per yard or piece.
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