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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1903

Page

4

Mob chases fleeing thief through city streets

George Lewis, suspected of theft, fled as a mob chased him from Third Avenue to Main Street. A police shot failed to stop the run, crowd cries of murder and thief followed. Lewis was arrested near Fourth Avenue and Main Street and booked at the station after pawn tickets for stolen cloth were found in his pockets.

George Lewis Hicewan Mayou Tere Lewie Third Avenue Washington Fourth Avenue Street Main Street Citheen Mayo Poliiceman Volver Lewis Washington Street Fourth Avenue Seattle Nhe

Rail franchises accepted for tunnel and terminal works

Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways accept two franchise grants to remove tracks on King Street and to build tunnel, depot, and terminal improvements. Work to begin soon with surveys completed, tracks realigned to handle freight during construction, and orders issued by President Hill.

Hecmeie King Street Northern By & Vote Northern Pacific Railway Great Northern Pany Bertia Puget Sound Great Northern Hin Railroad Avenue Northern Pacific Ewing Avenue Fremont Columbia @ Puget Sound railroad Lee Fourth Avenue Tent Street Livanelle Precident Hill Cen Tran Andeo

Fourth Avenue Improvement Plan Earns Wide Backing

At a large meeting of property owners in Seattle, the proposal to widen regrade and make Fourth Avenue a thoroughfare from Yesler Way to Pike Street drew near uniform support. The plan aims to connect the rail terminal area with the northern city, with committees to study regrading and concurrent work on Third Fourth and Fifth Avenues.

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Steamer Georgia Damaged After Collision

The steamer Georgia, after colliding with the Valencia yesterday, is so damaged it must travel at half speed. Captain Wyatt of the Hood Canal steamer Albion, which arrived yesterday, reports the incident and notes the Georgia’s heavy oak stern is twisted and the bow shattered.

Georgia Valencia Wyatt Albion Port Gamble A. W. Horne

Evidence Against Him Colors Man Fined For Face Injury

Robert Williams a colored man was fined 66 in Justice Cann thie morning for kicking John Hoff in the face and removing several of his front teeth. Hoff testified Williams denied the act but evidence indicated guilt. Separate notes report missing man B W Elliott a lawyer, and Elliott’s disappearance. Hoff’s assault context linked to a broader police update.

Robert Williams Cann John Hoff Williams B. W. Elliott Hott Newell Booth Beattie Willems Elliott Columbia Hoff Seattle Wittemes Williame Nce Dunlap Union Block

Lent Lectures at Trinity Parish on The Bible in the Church

A course of popular Sunday evening lectures by the Rev H M Gowen will run during Lent at Trinity Parish church on The Bible in the Church. Dates include March 1 The Church and the Bible March 8 The Bible and the Jewish Church March 16 The Formation of the New Testament Canon March 22 The Mystery of the Hagheg Bible March 28 The Bible and Higher Criticism April etc The Bible and the Devotional Life. Also weathered note: Speets! Wednesday services will be held tonight.

H. HM. Gowen Trinity Pari

Discharged in Theft Trial Amid Bench Warrants

Kelsey, formerly a collector for Walter Kienstra Co, was discharged by Justice George on a embezzlement charge after allegedly misappropriating 840. A bench warrant was issued for J N Mielehman for failing to prosecute Paul Creede on a threat charge. arrest not yet made.

Kelsey Justice George's Court Walter Co, Kienstra Justice of the Peace Cain J. N. Mielehman Paul Creede Jon

Local Theaters Feature Hanford in Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado

Charles B. Hanford stars in Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing at the Grand tonight. Beattie engagement runs four nights with matinee. reviews praise Hanford as Petruchio and Benedick. Also on Seattle bill at Beattie is Carlanton and The Third Avenue presentation The Man From Mexico with Leatie Marogee. Anna Held ticket sales start Friday at Grand. Madison Theater continues daily vaudeville with Matt Bhrews and Ai Wealer.

Charles B. Hanford Charlie B. Hanford Mr. Hanford W . Cement Mr. Manford Petruchio Benedick Seattle Beattie Carlanton Third Avenue Mexico Leatie Marogee Anne Anna

Auction notice for household furniture at Burnet Avenue

E G Wickerton & Co auctioneers announce sale of furniture from a six room private house at 1427 Burnet Avenue near Pike Street on Saturday the 2nd at 7 59 PM. Items include bed furniture springs mattresses dining chairs rockers couches curtains center tables carpets rugs cook stove kitchen furnishings.

Bickerton Wiltes Burnelt Pike Street

Seattle Praises City as Mill's Steamers Foreshadow Trade Boom

Seattle is hailed as a leading city as Jim Mills prepares to launch massive steamers Highly publicized efforts by these ships are seen boosting Oriental trade prospects for the port Police report Peter Martinson's theft of $20 in tools from 1022 Hoyleston Avenue with items taken last night and earlier A Superior Judge grants a divorce between Rust Hamaker and Horace Hamker on grounds of new heart.

D. McCarthy Mre. McCarthy New York J Mr. MaCarthy Seattle Aise America Jim Mill Peter Martinson Hoyleston Avenue

Sheet Music Sale Offers Deep Discounts This Week

Advertisement touts sheet music priced at 16 cents per copy with quantities unlimited and favorable terms. Promises many titles at low prices including items valued up to 325 dollars and discounts from 375 to 220 dollars. */

Grand Piano Sale Cuts Prices on Top Brands

In a broad storewide cleanup sale many pianos once priced well above 200 dollars are reduced to 67 to 217 dollars with easy terms. Second hand square pianos start at 27 dollars, and instruction books and music remain discounted during the week. A broad stock of music, mandolins, organs, instruments, and accessories is offered with generous price cuts and guarantees.

Bargain emporium prices on assorted fabrics and notions

A chaotic sale listing offers b eats Sener Mourning Pins and other items in boxes at varied sale prices, plus Hiene Cellar Buttons, Women s Muslin Drawers, Corset Covers, and Children s Muslin Drawers. Also featured are Men s Golf Caps, Yachting Capes, sheets, paring knife, percale wraps, china decor, absorbent cotton, soap, cocoa, corduroy garments, and lace textiles with sale prices ranging to 11 cents per unit or per yard.

Ibe Denen Pinkharm Hamburg

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