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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1902
Page
2
The readable fragments show Seattle Star publication details including staff and office addresses, with subscription rates and delivery options noted. Minor garbled text references locations and newspaper logistics, but no clear news event or incident is present.
A scathing critique accuses the State Medical Board of balking from prosecuting Dr. J G Stewart while James F Braid faces no consequences. Braid admits conspiring with Stewart to obtain a medical certificate for a quack and to keep Abbo and Lawson in Seattle for newspaper profits, despite illegal acts and lack of licenses. The piece argues for full disclosure and accountability to protect the public.
The Tacoma Ledger denounces James F. Braid and others amid a quack doctor conspiracy, arguing honest prosecutions require stronger laws. It cites Dr Lawson paying funds for a bogus medical certificate and alleges a board member may have aided the fraud, urging full penalties.
The Edith captain, loading at Mendocino bay, passed an empty raft drifting toward San Francisco. The raft, one of four set adrift by the Dispatch after survivors were taken aboard, will drift near Frisco steamers for some time. Alma Dahl of Seattle travels toward Skagway from Dawson to settle her late father’s affairs tied to the Islander incident.
The 906 mounted infantrymen recently recruited in the Dominion for service to South Africa sail from Halifax on January 10.
Samuel Baltzberger celebrated his 1624th birth day in Van Wert with many congratulations and is described as the oldest Odd Fellow in the United States. Judge Griffin denied the First National Bank suit seeking to restrain Kid Parker from keeping $400 he deposited with the sheriff tied to a March 1990 robbery case. Parker was recently acquitted on the robbery charge. Ladies' Furs advertised with G C Berg at 162 Third.
The Oracle opens tonight at the Grand with a 65 member cast and a 6 member chorus. W. W. Williams conducts the musical program directed by Mrs. Lang. The Ladies' Relief Society promotes the show, with advance ticket sales strong and a matinee tomorrow at popular prices. Ruby Seater joins the program to sing an interpolated piece by Mary Carr Moore. Sterling Pianos Reicherts'110 Union.
The Seattle theater hosts Perry Queenan versus Cal Hawking in a lightweight battle this evening. Both fighters are in peak condition and near weight. Queenan rivals Hettinger with Queenan a slight favorite after beating Dick Case. Referee candidate Prof. A W Crane is praised for fairness as the 22 by 22 foot ring and ropes are set for an 8 o clock start.
The finance committee plans a Monday night report recommending a private exchange telephone system at city hall. Officials say current service is poor and causes annoyance as operators must transfer calls between departments. Extra extensions would speed connections for staff and the public needs.
Capt Penrose of the U S quartermaster plans call for transports to move between Puget Sound and the Philippine islands. The bids will cover the steamship’s charter price and disposal date with the first cargo including 2,900,000 feet of lumber from Puget Sound. Additional forage cargoes and transport needs will be bid in a few days. January is a record month for the local office.
An afternoon bowling match took place at Beattie Athletic Club alleys between Henry Arusen and Herman Thiele. The event, described as a supper contest, ended with Wax winning for Mr. tele La Roche, the Seattle Pus Co photographer, achieving 11th place.
A crowded page shows banks, loan offers, and businesses from the German American Investment Co to the White Cow Butter Store. It highlights real estate ads, furniture, clothing, professional services, and a divorce suit filed in Seattle with notices to stockholders and directors.
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