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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
4
A dispatch signed by Captain J. B. Catterich reports the San Blas, five miles north of land on the western coast, left from November with freight for Mexican and Central ports. No passengers listed. the ship built in 1882 at Pa. with 3075 gross tons. previously sailed Panama run.
Representatives from leading fire departments in the state gather in Columbus to pursue a general pension law after the supreme court decision that local teachers pension laws are unconstitutional.
The Bass' Codes Neska Chapter held a Ren night meeting to elect four new members. Worthy matron was Mrs Thorne, worthy patron Mr M. A. An, associate matron Mrs Mary Thomas, secretary Mrs David Gunn, conductress Mrs Melissa Ticknor, associate steward Mrs Martie Bevan.
Joe Bern and Benny Yanger prepare for a boxing match at the Second Armory tonight as the Olympic Club show headlines. Yanger is viewed as a championship possibility after past bouts with the champion, including a knockout in eight rounds and a later decision in another contest.
Shipping trade has begun with merchants collecting fees for the balance of the week. City population 120,460 limits Christmas celebrations. Percipts today include two navels and a car of sweet toes. Sweets hold at 1.75 dollars. Large influx of live poultry arrives, priced slightly lower.
Corrected daily market prices show lemons at 87.00 per crate with 2.00 per box, apples 1.25, bananas 7 per bunch, grapes and cranberries priced variously, oranges 6.00 per case, limes 7.00 per case, and assorted vegetables including beets carrots and cabbage with per sack and per case rates. Dairy and eggs listed with creamer and ranch products, all reflecting Eastern Iowa and Washington sources.
The listing shows prices for cream and cheese from New York and Washington, butter and eggs, live cattle and hogs, poultry including hens ducks turkeys geese, and forage like timothy alfalfa oats with cents per pound or per unit. Several items reference Seattle dock or carload sale terms with corrected producer offers and quantities.
A defendant named Chin Sam asserts he did not steal Chin Sam a Celestial is accused of abducting Mary Okuba a Japanese woman during the night while she slept in her home. Police recovered a ring connected to the case. The defense claims the evidence is weak and the jury favored his version over the prosecution.
A large audience attended a charity concert at the United Presbyterian Church under Associated Charities. Local and eastern talents performed with praise for technique and brilliancy, including Mrs. Halse, sop, Mr. Wilhelm Steiner of Beattie, and Ella Steiner on guitar.
The Lexow Committee, formed last May to probe police corruption, has not released a final report. A June partial finding followed the Meredith shooting, delaying further action amid concerns the Considine case would appear biased. Committee members say a meeting will occur soon to finalize a report, with no other official names to be cited.
The cruiser Olympia, famed for Manila battle glory, was placed in commission in Boston after months of repairs. It will join the North Atlantic squadron in Cuban waters and serve as flagship under Admiral Higginson, as it did for Admiral Dewey.
This evening an indoor handicap turkey shoot will be held by the members of Company D of the National Guard. Thirty two men have entered. La Roche, photographer, 811 lat.
The affirmative won the Young Men’s Christian Association Political Club debate on the single tax on land. Speakers W. C. Morse and J. Kapp supported the motion. KA. Childe and J. St Crider spoke for the negative. Judges were I. C. Narakine, Rh. A. Graham and C. F. Murrowa. The debate ran keenly and was followed by general discussion.
Paris reports all passengers were saved from the Transatlantic steamer Kleber wrecked at the Rhone mouth. Forty six crew and officers remain aboard as relief efforts continue and officers refuse to abandon ship. Heavy seas battered the vessel though it rests easier now that the storm subsided.
J A Hoshor to serve a one year sentence after Judge Griffin’s ruling. Supreme Court affirmed the conviction for embezzling about $20,000 from N G Torrence of Dawson who supplied British capital. Hoshor cashed a $20 500 check and deposited funds to his Tacoma account. Prosecution incurred heavy costs. Hoshor claimed payment for mining claims.
A local drug store advertises a superb collection of novelties and practical gifts for Christmas. Imported perfumes in holiday boxes, fine cigars for men, ebony toilet articles, silver mounted brushes and mirrors, and a selection of candies and bon bons are offered as quality seasonal items.
The Slayton Jubilee Singers, a colored vocal company, perform this evening in the YMCA rooms. They have sung in leading U S cities and come heralded by press notices. Admission is free with season tickets. Dr Waggoner, dentist, Globe block.
Inter State Fisheries Co announces a closing out sale of fine china at 303 Pacific block. Doors open at 9 a m Friday December 20. See Thursday's Star for prices.
Retail notice for Diamond offering coupon book purchase with jewelry items including emerald ruby opal and sapphire rings. Address listed as W. H. Finck at 16 and Avenue, contact telephone Main 1059.
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