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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
7
A witness recalls seeing a young girl under 18 led from a saloon entrance by a man and another followed by no police intervention. He fears a crime occurred and condemns the city's hidden vice, urging action as he details the incident at Fourth and Pike.
A feature describes Santa Claus using a new automobile for his Christmas Eve journey across chimneys delivering gifts to children and adults. The depiction shows Santa in his vehicle as he plans to depart from the Bon Marche on December 24th 1901.
A playful report describes Santa adding an automobile to his reindeer sleigh for snowy and non snowy regions. Mrs. Claus drives to Mt Rainier to meet Santa and a lightning switch exchanges the auto for the sleigh before the Eastern Tour.
City committees discuss permanent grades for PGs south of town. Thomson's plan to raise and stabilize grade at avenues may cost about 300. railroad and manufacturers' reps present. legal counsel debate impact on land and lift plans. Also notes theatre programs and charitable events at Third Avenue and Grand Opera House.
The Chamber of Commerce backs harbor improvement measures proposing liberal policies and ongoing funding. It calls for clear appropriations to support harbor and waterway expansion, excluding unrelated items, to boost foreign commerce and widen channels for ships and trade.
Old plantation melodies by Brayton s Jubilee Singers drew strong applause at the Y M C A reome. A male quartet delivered harmonic selections to stormy reception with up to six encores. A lone piece Rocked riddle of the Deep was noted, while Mr Hood contributed a solo. The company included men and three women.
A produce jobber Fuhrman was arrested by Constable Kelly amid charges of battery. M Goodlick also faced questioning as the case over alleged produce peddling disputes unfolded.
A garbled program note announces Tuesday and Saturday performances at the Grand Theatre. Details are unclear but mention of acts, dreamlike sequences, and a widow on Second Avenue appears amid fragmented titles and stray quotations.
Chicago detectives search for James Nolen a broker who vanished after meeting Helen Koch shortly before his marriage. He carried a large sum of money and spent over 5000 during a two week stay. Two letters await at the Palmer House one from India and one from Spokane signed EB at 1100 Jackson Ave Spokane.
Judge Griffin ruled William J Summerville and Cora KE were married and granted Cora a divorce with alimony. Summerville’s attorney filed exceptions and vows to appeal to the supreme court claiming they never married and separated by mutual agreement.
The Norwegian turret steamer Guernsey, captained by Hanson, is at the bunkers finishing coal and ready to sail for China and Japan. The vessel, part of the whaleback class, carries cotton and lumber and is praised as a stout craft that has weathered typhoons and even a mid ocean propeller replacement. Built at Sunderland England, it features a patented turret design and a net tonnage of 7000.
Rh F Neserberg a rancher aged 68 unmarried died suddenly of heart disease yesterday while driving from Kirkland toward Bellevue. Funeral services were held for Samuel Chiida at Bonney Stewart chapel with Rev John Damen officiating and interment at Lake View cemetery. Enoch Biesell and LD Porter also had funerals at Butterworth's chapel with interment in Pt Pleasant. Joseph Trond, 67, died at 1216 Fourth Avenue and is at Butterworth's. Vessels arrived for cargo including the Okanogan at Portamble, Hath H Godfrey at Tacoma, Philippine at Tacoma, and Glenwricht at Tacoma for wheat.
John Morgan, a Black man arrested by Policeman Wilkes on suspicion of stealing a diamond, was released by police this morning as he could not be connected with the alleged theft. Spinning for repair. Lovely cut glass sets at Pinck's Jewelry Store, 16 Second Ave.
Tomorrow Bon Marche offers a storewide Christmas sale with reduced prices on all merchandise. The ad banners deeper discounts for Friday and Saturday, inviting both children and adults to take advantage of the price reductions and imagine Santa Claus benefiting Beattie shoppers.
Bargains in Haviland China offered with a full line of patterns and many open stock options. The store advertises Plain White China in Ransom shape for tomorrow as gift items for Christmas shoppers seeking value and variety.
A Saturday feature introduces a new line of Navajo rugs in diverse patterns. Designs include stripes, Indian heads, war implements woven into traditional zigzag motifs reflecting Indian workmanship.
Advertises Pine Viel women’s shoes with lace, button style and medium sole. Describes flexible military heel, patent leather kid tips, and pigskin uppers in wide widths. Priced at $1.95, down from $3.00.
A dealer advertises Christmas silverware from C Rogers & Bros Meridian Conn the Rogers family firm sole makers. Items include plain tipped spoons forks knives and fancy patterns with 6 piece sets and boxed options at discounted prices with guaranteed ten year warranty and lower prices than competitors.
Christmas Hosiery for Women presents a range of women’s stockings in lisle and cotton with fancy patterns and holiday prices. Highlights include black double-toe lisle, cashmere stockings, and wooly blends, with special four-pair or pair pricing and fashion toes, heels, and stripes.
The circular touts door busting prices after six for many goods. Opera shawls, angora children’s hats, wooden wagons, games, crokinole boards, dolls, drums, china sets, soaps and toiletries, leather slippers, silk ties, hats, yarns, handkerchiefs, and more are offered at deep discounts limited to a few items per purchaser.
Prices for Bon Bon Dishes 2.50 to 6.00 Water Bottles 4.50 to 6.00 Vinegar Cruets 3.00 to 5.00 Fruit Bowl 6.98 to 15.00 Water Jugs 2.98 to 15.00 Water Set special half gallon jug six tumblers 8.60 value 6.39 set.
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