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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
4
A 1902 commission report shows U.S. railroad net earnings at 606 500 000 for the year to June 3 and declares that profits exceed last year by 5 1 000 000 while railroads face rising concentration. It urges stronger regulation and enforcement as safety gains from the safety appliance law have cut deaths but the public fears control by a few carriers.
Judge Griffin ordered Adolph Berner held at the county jail to undergo an X ray brain exam. Berner is charged with stealing $35 from J Se and claims a bullet in his brain causes lapses of memory and irresponsibility. He argued the test should be state funded. the judge approved Seattle General Hospital apparatus.
The 1902 class from Seattle General Hospital Training School for Nurses received diplomas at the First Methodist Church. Graduates listed include Julia Augusta Button, Lillian Erman, Matilda Anderson, Nyda Wanamaker, Isabel Murrey, and Erma Wardman. The state case against John Mather for burglary proceeds in the superior court criminal department.
Bray sues Pioneer Realty Company and Parker & Schmitt as attorneys for $760 alleged security paid to obtain a collector position with American Brewing Company. He says he was promised a vacancy via a newspaper ad but learned no such post existed and the firm had no authority to hire. A restraining order blocks payment of $750 pending trial.
Police arrested James Fred Meyers William Deyte and Harry Brown alias Clyde Brown after a cache of whiskey was recovered from them. The cases were taken from in front of a saloon while the bartender worked at the rear. They are held as evidence.
P. E Gil secretary of the Pacific Coast Seamen s union branch reports at Milwaukee convention that Chinese and Japanese sailors on ships plying between the coast and the Orient threaten U S interests. The union appoints eight trainers for work on the lakes and gulf where unions are weak to curb the issue. Hansen sues Gribble Skeene Co for damages claiming injury while employed, seeking 5006 in superior court.
The King County courthouse issued marriage licenses to W George 47 and Jennie Warden 44 both of Beattie Peter Johnson 28 and Marian Tier 17 of Seattle Frederick Weaver and Emily Taylor both of Texas age of Everett Fred Tienstein 48 and Mary Ann Maltby 15 of Seattle. A walutaicle team of gray horses found at Leachi Ey near Bremerton yard property reported by Seattle worker CC Gaffner.
David B Hill was pronounced sane and committed to the Stetlacoom asylum by Judge Tallman this morning. The complaint concerns elp worn out by his wife Mary.
State advices from Skagway report H. O. Ofiven, owner of the Redmond mine, missing after leaving Otter Jake December 2 to reach the Engineer mine. By December 9 he had not returned and a search party from Big Jacks Road House hunted toward Engineer camp amid treacherous Taku Arm conditions.
Prominent members of Mrs Langtry’s company gathered at the station to bid the famous actress bon voyage as she departs for New York for a winter tour of the large country.
Ada Favir a well known Tenderloin character was arrested last night by Patrolmen Carr and Rannick as a vagrant. She faces state law charges and potential county jail time if convicted. Once wealthy she now lives in degradation and has been denied restaurant access in the district.
The United Ettace mail steamer Bhelkeft is due to arrive in Valdes today from Unalaske. It may bring word about the missing vessels Gentim and Dawson City, with telegraphic updates expected if confirmed.
A filed protest against Beattie Metal Company for tearing up Cathike Avenue and causing a water filled trench onto the thoroughfare. Denny Running reports earth banks and a wide ditch obstructing the street and asks the board to act on street improvements. New patrolman R. L. Litzey appointed under civil service rules by Chief Bulliven.
Christmas era bill lists a 206 dollar charge for a present lot on Queen Anne for wife or child. Itemized note indicates City water and car Inc Fletcher Carpenter Hinck ley block with fish stationery.
Substantial after six sale on a wide range of garments and accessories. Includes Hines branded hosiery and assorted slippers with discounts, Royse vests for children, shaving goods, silver plated sets, glass vases, Castile soap, rose water, umbrellas, percale ensembles, plush shawl caps, aprons, infants footwear, Bolero jackets, flannelette skirts, and golf caps. Promotions emphasize low prices and special after six pricing.
A garbled OCR string lists multiple book titles and authors such as Browniean, Aunt Diana, Rosa N. Carey, Book of Golden Deeds, Geeten Clock, and Grandmother Dear. Numerous misspellings and broken names suggest a catalog or bibliography fragment from a periodical.
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