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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
3
Jennie Marshall plans a yearlong burglary leave to Walla Walla as she prepares for journey. She describes life in Seattle as a string of roses and says she will seek one place after another, hoping to look her best for a new start.
City politics swirl around reappointing the health board as factions push for Dr. McKeehnnie and Dr. Mott with Mayor Humes facing pressure. Wire pulling and city council confirmation loom as nominees await next Monday night meeting. no salary but political patronage in the health department.
Local business owner Wittlereave and the Witther-Cortin Machinery Co protest proposals to permit a concert hall on Movond Avenue near Beoond avenue and Juckeon street. They claim no dance halls are wanted and urge council to reject applications that imply such venues in the area south of Wow lor Way.
Chicago December 64 James 9 ti of the Great Northern Railway has secured options on several hundred acres of coal land in Montana and Alberta. The plan aims to develop the sites and feed government freight to Manila, potentially boosting coal supply as government transport service handles Beattie to Manila operations.
City Engineer Thomson and Civil Service Commissioner Randolph near term expirations January 1 1908 and both are expected to be reappointed. Mayor Humes planned to send Thomson’s name to the council for confirmation, with Randolph already approved for another term.
Dealers posted no quotations for Chrletiane eve turkey as prices rose after the holiday. Goose and ducke reached demand at about 15 and 14 cents per pound respectively as two carloads of Don Davia apples arrived. Green bananas ripened and chestnuts from Italy sold at 14 cents per pound with direct sales easing into a ready market.
The Dolphin under Captain Hunter arrives from Lynn Canal at 1 36 PM amid heavy storm to Skagway. Christmas aboard the ship is celebrated with a decorated saloon and a surprise envelope from the Alaska Steamship Company containing checks for Captain Hunter. The voyage notes uneasy conditions as gambling restrictions are reported and a federal grand jury action looms.
Our earlier announcement missed in the evening paper so the offer continues today and tomorrow. We urge quick action to stock up with the choicest muste items and close out the sheet music and book department at nominal prices.
Advertises a holiday sale by Ald. Kinds, offering pianos from Crane & Bons and other makers, organs, and a wide range of musical instruments and trimmings at half price to clear winter stock. Sole Columbia Phonograph Co. agents promote talking machines with records and affordable price points.
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