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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1902

Page

4

Lukrak capture and Samar action report from Gen Chaffee

A telegraph note from Gen Chaffee reports the capture of Gen Lukrak, a noted figure in the insurgent movement, and the capture of Private Dunstan in Samar. Troops battled insurgents, killing 11, and destroyed an ammunition plant after setting it ablaze. Chaffee aims to reduce insurgent districts before the rainy season, expected late May.

Washington, D. C War Department Chaffee Lukrak Samar Dunstan Eighth Infantry Explos- Chaffee

New Bank Opens in City at 1003 Second Avenue

The American Savings Bank and Trust Company began operations this morning at 1003 Second Avenue. Trustees elected James A. Murray of Butte as president J. P. Gleason as vice president and W. V. Lawler as cashier. The institution will handle general banking with a focus on savings deposits and is capitalized at $200000.

American Savings Bank and Trust Company Second Avenue James A. Murray Butte J. P. Gleason W. V. Lawler

Garfield Visits City On Puget Sound Inquiry

Rudolph B Garfield son of former President James A Garfield visits the inter-Grand hotel in the city. He says little for publication noting his aim to study industrial advantages on Puget Sound while on a brief pleasure and business trip from San Francisco. Garfield is senior partner of Garfield Gar in Cleveland and is connected with the law firm of St H Dem with Cleveland associates.

Rudolph B. Garfield Yred James A. Garis inter-Grand Hotel Garfield Star Reporter Puget Sound Efron San Francisco Garfield, Garof Cleveland St. H. Dem Cleveland Ure, Sanders & Dampsecy

Large Turnout at Chamber of Commerce Meeting

Attendance at the Seattle Chamber of Commerce meeting was high this morning despite little business on the agenda. A Vashon residents' communication warned against moving rural free delivery to Burton, arguingmail from Seattle would be faster and better for the island. The issue was referred to a committee to take action.

Chamber of Commerce Seattle Vashon Burton Tacoma Committee On State Sheare Va Seattle Isk

Rumor of Serbian King Assassination Sparks Tension

Berlin dispatch reports a rumored assassination of King Alexander of Servia by an anarchist. Queen Draga is said to have called out troops amid fear of a general uprising. Vienna confirms a report received but lacks confirmation.

London Berlin Servia Draga Vienna Alexander of

Close Season Approaches for Waterfowl in State

The open season ends soon with March 1 marking the close for swan crane and duck of all kinds. Only the little snipe may be killed before Aug 14 or after March 1. Game Warden Kelly and deputies will enforce laws against selling game in restaurants hotels larders delicatessens and butcher shops with a raid planned on March 1.

Kelly

Coal Output in Washington Rises in 1901

Tacoma Feb 26 The state inspector of coal mines C F Owens releases the annual report for 1901 showing Washington produced 2,804,196 tons of coal, up 96,156 tons from 1900.

Tacoma C. F. Owens State Inspector of Coal Mines Washington

Seattle City Puts Heat on Electric Co Over Street Lights

The Seattle Electric Co faced council inquiry over delayed street light installations promised two months ago. Officials cited trouble obtaining parts from the East as the main cause, while council members likened it to earlier delays in mutation books and depot work. A report on the matter was ordered for Monday night.

Seattle Electric Co Electric Company Byers Parry Union Depot

Resolutions Authorize City Street Improvements

Resolutions for street improvements passed covering Twenty fourth avenue and Twenty four avenue north from Market Union Street to the south line of Rengstorfs addition. A water main will be built on Glateenth avenue from East Harrison to Fast Boy Street and cement sidewalks on Twenty second avenue from East Terrace to Dearborn streets.

Alder Street Broadway Aloha Galer Streets A. T. Mitchell Twenty-fourth Avenue

Divorces Sought By Women Over Marital Strife

Vrank A Linderton seeks a divorce from Linnie V Linderson alleging repeated verbal abuse and misery. Linnie is accused of hosting “gentleman friends” at the Lin gerson home and leaving him for nights out with such companions. They share a five year old son in the father’s care. Anna KR Johnson sues Ole Johnson for desertion. Ada Jones seeks divorce from Herbert F Jones alleging habitual drunkenness since June 14 1960.

Anna KR. Johnson Ole Johnson Ole Oleson Yon Yonson Ada Jones Herbert F. Jones King

Infested Burglars Target Georgetown Japanese Gardeners

A hold up by masked burglars targeted Japanese gardeners at Horton farm last night. Five men entered the house, one kept victims at gunpoint while others searched and took $300 from under a floor. Jamieson, waking to glass breaking, confronted a thief with a shotgun but failed to stop him. Citizens gathered at the fire hall to organize a night patrol, with W. BR Hamilton BE L Wilson and A. W. Barkharst named to secure a marshal and patrolman.

Georgetown Horton Farm Jamieson W. Br, Hamilton BE. L. Wilson A. W. Barkharst

Three Fires Strike City As Cottage Burns On Twenty Sixth Ave

Fire gutted the cottage of F A McIntyre at Twenty sixth Avenue and BE Valley Street last night. Loss estimated near 400 dollars with mystery surrounding the blaze. Earlier, firefighters battled a clothing store blaze at 166 Washington Street damaging the premises and saving a lodging house above it. Earlier still a chimney fire was reported on Queen Anne Avenue near Harrison Street.

F. A. McIintyre Twenty-sixth Avenue BE. Valley Street Washington Street Queen Anne Avenue Harrison Street

Indian Joe Wins Short Georgetown Fight in Seattle Ring

Indian Joe Gregg stopped Fred Wyatt in two minutes of the first half of the first round in Seattle. Wyatt fell to a left uppercut under the chin, lay nine seconds, rose, and received a stoppage from Wyatt's seconds as referee Van Luskirk declared Gregg the winner.

Joe” Gregg Fred Wyatt Georgetown Seattle Gregg Wyatt van Luskirk

Bingham Faces Forgery Charge In Missouri Case

Bingham Gase Kanbab City Missouri February 26 The cage of Rollina Bingham charged with forgery came up for health today He is alleged to have forged deeds to property owned by his step mother and secured 20000 When indicted he fled and nothing was heard of him until two weeks ago when he surrendered voluntarily in Texas and asked to be brought back for trial

Kanbab City Rollina Bingham Bingham Texas

Deaths and Funerals Recorded in Local Notices

Mortality items list multiple services. Richard Getelar’s funeral was at his 1221 Lakeview residence with Calvary Cemetery interment. Olaf A. Anderson’s service occurred at the Swedish Mission Church near Pike Street and Bellevue Avenue. Clara Heyer, age 13, died at Twenty third Avenue and Atlantic Street. body at Putterworth's. Mrs Caroline Herzog’s funeral was at the Jesuit church with Calvary interment. serviced by Collings Sherman Foley Co.

Richard Getelar Lakeview Avenue Calvary Cemetery Olaf A. Anderson Swedish Mission Church Cor Pike Street Bellevue Avenue Clara Heyer Twenty-third Avenue Atlanta Street Putterworth's Mra Carolina Herzog Collings Sherman Foley Co Jesnit Calvary

Sailors Union Opposes Chambers of Commerce Action

The Sailors' Union branches along the Pacific coast condemn the San Francisco chamber of commerce and Merchants' Exchange and the Portland chamber of commerce for backing unrestricted importation or policy. The dispute centers on trade and labor concerns affecting sailors and maritime interests across the region.

Sailors’ Union of the Pacific San Francisco Chamber of Come Merchants’ Exchange Portland Chamber of Commerce

Exclusion Bill Opposition by Three Organizations

Three organizations have publicly opposed the exclusion bill now before Congress. They argue Chinese labor creates hardship for American workers by taking jobs and lowering wages, fueling the protest against the measure.

Congress Aallor

Local Club Events Highlight Seattle Social Scene

Mrs H L McCaughey hosted a small card party at 414 Queen Anne Ave. The French Club gathered at 1101 Boylston Ave with Mrs H Clay Eversole presiding. En Tre Nous Whist Club met at College Street Deacon Hill home. Beattie Federation of Women’s Clubs met in New York block rooms with many members and discussions of death. Alpha Club to meet this afternoon at Mrs L C Miles corner Madison and Twenty fifth Ave. Lowman Hanford workers held their first annual ball at Masonic Hall North Seattle led by George Jeffs. Stevens Relief Corps No 1 to host next card night Friday at G A Hall. Mrs Daniel Kelleher entertained Ladies Whist Club at 116 Spring St. Jewish Club danced Sunday night at Collins 1 with many members and friends present.

Mra H. L. McCaughey Queen Anne Avenue H. Clay Eversole Boylston Avenue M. Arnold Foat Hight College Street Deacon Hill Beattie Federation of Women's Clubs New York L. C. Miles Madison Twenty-fifth Avenue Lowman & Hanford Masonic Hall Seattle George Jeffs Btevens Relief Corpa G. A. St. All Daniel Kelleher Spring Street Collins 1

Tosca at the Grand Highlights La Tosca and Scarpia

The Grand presented a strong reading of La Tosca last evening with Viola Allen Melbourne Mac Dowell and Florence Stone in key roles. Mac Dowell’s Baron Scarpia drew high praise for a masterful, crafted performance while Florence Stone displayed beauty and effort though facial expressions lagged at times.

Viola Allen Melbourne MacDowell Florence Btone Bardou McDowell Baron Scarpia Scarpia MacDowell Florence Stone Fionna Tonca le Moyne Clarence Arper Mario

Sample Furniture Sale Selects Grand Rapids Picks

Our buyer chose the choicest samples at Grand Rapids, marking the first sample sale. Seattle residents are expected to view remaining pieces and await upcoming offerings.

Grand Rapids Seattle

Bargain Section of Dress Goods and Notions

A vintage sale list offers regular prices and sale prices on items including combs pocket knives pocketbooks mirrors frames twine bags chate laine bags corduroy skirt binding dress shields binding ribbons whale bone casing pins and notions. Prices range from a few cents to several dollars with many items discounted.

Abe Bbc Marehall

Quality of Bhrunkuck and Silk Ribbons for One Day Sale

Local yard offers limited stock on Bhrunkuck in black and color at 12 percent quantity per casand sale runs for one day only. Silk ribbons No with fancy stripes and all colors offered at marked down prices. Women’s colored silk four in hand ties and Windsor ties for women advertised with reduced American sale prices.

The Man From Mexico Plays Through Week at Third Avenue

Viola Allen continues The Man From Mexico with Saturday matinees at Third Avenue. Critics note her unusual judgment in selecting plays and compare her success to The Chetatian and In the Palace of the King, which proved standout financial and artistic triumphs of the New York season.

Mexico Third Avenue Viola Alien Palace of the King New York

Conditions of This Sale

All goods must be paid for on the day of purchase. No goods held on part payment for future delivery. The sale is for spot cash and no exchanges under any circumstances. Goods should be examined thoroughly before purchasing. No deviation to anyone. Delivery will be made at our convenience as soon as possible.

Combination Buffet and China Closet at Sample Sale

Itemized sale note lists a buffet and china closet combo with a regret pile priced at 36.00 and a sample sale price set at 22.50. Historic catalog style record notes discount structure and product types.

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