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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1902

Page

4

Quiet Real Estate Market Sees Sparse Permits

Real estate activity remained muted as local dealers report few transactions and only modest permits issued. Notable filings include an $18,000 two story frame building on University Street and a $7,000 three story store flat at Seventh Avenue, with numerous cottages and residences totaling around 955,000 in value.

Seagton Che Purtina Lex Tieson Tel Austin Bh. Grif Beventh Avenue Terday M. Heese Jobe Street 6Oenson Sixteenth Avenue Perth Carre B. Valentine Dtleventh Avenue FL P. Beebe Eleventh Avenue D. Hewett Fifteenth Avenue North Daisy FB Ladd Thirty-seventh Avenue N. P. Olson Fourteenth Avenue M. Allen Kent M. Jose East Green Lake Boulevard J. J. Behack Twelfth Avenue BF. Whither Piret Avenue

Mrs. Fannie W. Denny Dies From Chloroform Medicine

Mrs. Fannie W. Denny, 41, was found dead in her bed at 8:20 this morning at her brother A Wood’s home on Thomas Street Seattle. Coroner says death likely from accidental overdose of a medicine containing chloroform prescribed for her stomach ailment. No inquest to be held. Husband F B Denny in Minnesota notified and expected to travel for funeral arrangements.

Mra Fannie Wood Denny A. Wood Thomas Street Mra Denny Minnesota Moye A&m Ttte Denny FB. Denny Seattle

Dance Hall License Foes Face Further Litigation

Widespread doubt over concert hall licenses persists as warrants issue for Thomas Considine and Joseph Watkins. The recent Mascot theater conviction raises questions about licenses issued just before the new ordinance. Authorities argue Considine and Watkins may be outside the ruling, leaving legality disputes to the court.

Pease The People’s Monterey Considine and Watking Humes Conwidine

Brattle M C A Wins Pentathlon Honors In Seattle Tacoma Duel

In Tacoma on December 12 the Brattle M C A captured the pentathlon title with 1545 points, beating Everett 1119 and Tacoma 1079. Claude McClelland of Tacoma set a diving record at 15 feet 3 inches, surpassing the old mark of 14 feet 10 inches. Grant of Seattle led with wins in the high sprint and pole events, while individual totals show Grant 434 and McClelland 329 for Tacoma and Howard 356 and McLaughlin 355 for Seattle.

Tacoma Everett Claude McClelland Dave Grant Seattle Grant A.A UV Beattie McLaughlin Smith Beherman Larson Howard Mect‘lelend Duryea McClelland Crain Enhelman Mcclauaghtin Brith Larron Hitlery Frafley

IS BACK AMONG THE COCKROACHES AND OTHER CITY NOTES

Is back among the cockroaches in the city jail with a long jail record and a liquor problem. Arrested on drunkenness by officers Griffith and Carr after a night of trouble. Also reports of a turkey shoot planned by Company D of the National Guard at Woodland Park with five shots at 260 yards and two sighting shots. High school girls basketball between Seattle and Tacoma set for 8 15 tonight at the Armory. A thief stole a dozen razors from Guy’s branch drug store on Third Avenue South and Main Street. A. Loth arrested by a patrolman on suspicion of stealing an overcoat from Joe De Fay.

Annie Rooney Will Bettie Beattie Frolmen Griffith and Carr The National Guard Woodland Park Hirty Lieut Darlington Seattle Tacoma Armory Hall Guy's Branch Third Avenue South Main Street A. Loth Trolman Carr Joe de Fay

Misplaced conscience leads to loss after room guest

Albert Stickman Sayer lent his room at 404 Jackson Street to Wim Smith, a man he knew. The guest allegedly stole clothing costing about 46 dollars and caused Ed Smith to lose 45 dollars during outings. Sayer cannot recall who accompanied them. The report notes drinking incidents and memory gaps.

Albert Stickman Sayer Wim. Smith Jackson Street Ed Smith

Icemen's Ball at Armory a Social and Financial Success

The Icemen's Ball hosted by Union No. 841 at the Armory drew strong attendance and funds, featuring a center floor pyramid of artificial ice with flowers and fish in the cubes. Committees included Indian Arrangements leaders James man, John M. Behrendt, Harry Slack, Andy Dale, and others, with reception duties by W. H. Green, Max Hippe, James Murchy, and Edwin Lovan.

Armory Union No. 841 James Man John HM. Behrendt Harry Slack Andy Dale A. F. Behrendt Max Huppe MH. K Flemming Herman Isaac McCollough John Hehrent A. F Hehrendt E_ Plenvunning W. H. Green Max Hippe James Murchy Edwin Lovan

Oil boom forecast for Kyak Alaska district next spring

Reports from Kyak Alaska indicate a possible oil boom as companies and individuals rush to prospect after a summer of land grabs. Berthe She carried six barrels to Alaska Steam Coal and Petroleum Co Ltd of London, owner of several properties and a flowing well.

Ekr Neers Veene Kyak Alaska Steam Coal and Petroleum Company, Limited London Kyakae Valdes Apring Ie

Comrades in Misfortune Prompt City Trouble over Fremont Fireworks

Secretary of the Western Central Labor Union submits to the city clerk a request for the city council to reject Fremont fireworks products. The dispute follows a fair declared by the union and an ongoing labor-employer disagreement. Lillie Gannon was jailed for disorderly conduct after an altercation linked to her husband’s service time on the city chain gang. She vows to endure imprisonment.

Western Central Labor Union Cfty Fremont Ireworks Western Central Comepany Ite Lillie Gannon

Modern Crusoe on Wood Island Farmed Isle Habitat

Reverend Coe runs an orphanage on Wood Island near Kodiak and for three years has styled himself a modern Crusoe. He has transformed the barren northern isle into a thriving garden with livestock and poultry. A Minorca flock will be shipped on the Bertha to Valdez and adjacent ports tomorrow.

P Coe Wood Island Kodiak Tobmason Crusoe Alexander Selkirk Bertha Valdee

Honoring Councilman HI Gill with street name

A proposal to name a new east side highway after Councilman HI Gill from the Third ward on a street extending east of Madison Street between Mercer Street is reported by the streets committee. The committee will present its report at the next council meeting.

Hms Gul Gil Place Madison Street Mercer Street

Fireboat crew deemed sufficient by council committee

At a council committee on fire and water meeting last night the petition by waterfront business houses for more firemen on the fireboat was rejected. Chief Cook said the preventive boat crew, now nine men, is large enough despite plans to add personnel with new Madison street headquarters. The committee will report on adding firemen and recommends a $418 hose wagon purchase and 4000 feet of new hose for the Madison street station.

Council Committee On Fire and Water Cook Ryley TA Hill Madison Street

Supreme Commander Hollister Visits Local Maccabees Hive Meeting

Mrs Lillian M Hollister the new commander of the Ladies the Maccabees arrived for a review of Washington work and will depart tonight for Portland. The event took place in Bitke hall with local members in attendance.

Lillian M. Hollister Ladies the Maccabees Bitke Hall Washington Portland

Police Judge Fines Five Frenchmen for Companionship of Fallen Women

Judge George fined five Frenchmen $100 each for consorting with fallen women. Ten others jailed previously were released on $10 bonds after police leniency. Five appeared in court. each pleaded guilty, while bench warrants were issued for the absent men who will be arrested today. The cases may be appealed on grounds of excessive fines.

George Nancy Tarbee Tennant Wappenstein Keach

Mail Carriers Elect Everett State Convention Delegates

Delegates to the state convention in Everett on February 2 and officers for the ensuing year were elected by the local branch of the National Letter Carriers Association. Elected: President William L Lindsay, Vice President Charles W Tucker, Recording Secretary B A Webster, Financial Secretary O B Oliver, Treasurer Charles D Walker, Sergeant-at-Arms F Cabanaki, Collector M M H A Charles L Dare, Correspondent to Pontal Record James L Harrie, Trustees M A Hing F W Doyle L Neall. Postmaster Returns Mr and Mrs Geo M Stewart returned from a month in Southern California. Stewart returns to duty as postmaster today.

Everett Nationa Lettercarriers’ Association William L. Lindsley Charlies W. Tucker B.A Webster O. PB. Oliver Charles D. Walcker F. Cabanaki M. MH. A. Charlies Geo. M. Stewart California Stewaert

Christmas Slippers Offer Bargains at Northweet House

The Northweet Boise Co offers a Slipper Week sale with men and women’s slippers in various styles and prices. Items include felt and velvet slippers, heat valve deals, and toilet slippers, with discounts up to $1.60 for Opera and Columbia pairs and many options under a dollar. Sale at 618 Becond Avenue.

Northweet Bhoe Co Opera Columbia Meonte Western Bhok CO Becond Avenue

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