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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1902
Page
4
In Buckley Washington on a Friday night burglars emptied a saloon till and lifted a small safe. They dragged it near the railroad, pried the outer door with chisels, fled when alarmed, and left about 120 dollars inside. The safe was found Saturday near a warehouse by the railroad and investigators note possible later return.
Ada Dennis modiste injured in an earlier attack spoke about her case for the first time. She says she was asleep when the attempt occurred and she did not know of any struggle. Her revolver and pocketbook were under her pillow. the pocketbook was later found on a dresser. Doctors report recovery.
In Rome Georgia a morning wreck near Reeves Station 20 miles away injured opera star Mme Nordica and her accompanist B A Simmons while engineer Frank Tracy of Atlanta died. The private car was hit by an accommodation train and several passengers were aboard, with none seriously hurt.
The steamer Athion on the Seattle Bremerton run struck in dense fog. Tugs Mystic and Doctor assisted with scows and hydraulic jackscrews. the vessel is badly listed but expected to be floated today. The Athion, owned by Kennedy, is 124 feet long. captain and crew stayed aboard.
Commisary Agent Clancy occupies temporary quarters in the quartermaster's office to oversee transport Dix. Officials doubt a local commissary will be set up. Portland may meet needs. Penrose received a long set of supplies for Vancouver barracks. Col. Jacobs in Portland requests bids from local merchants.
Rev. W Temple spoke on Lord Can I Not Follow Thee Now addressing Peter the impulsive disciple. He contrasted the apostles fate with modern believers noting patience with God and the burden of following Christ amid hardship. Our prayers may not be answered immediately echoing a mother praying for a soul.
A devotional reflection urges steadfast prayer amid unanswered pleas. It likens a mother’s sorrow for an errant son, the pastor’s guidance, and the call to service. The piece counsels persistent faith, submission to God’s will, and perseverance through darkness toward eventual reward.
Henry Pearlstein, his wife and five male children died in a blaze that started yesterday morning. They attempted to escape as the floor collapsed, burying them under the wreckage while rescuers fought the flames. The mother clutched a infant as the others clung to the father beneath the ruins.
The London Daily Mail lists the United States as the wealthiest nation for 1963, valued at 72.7 billion dollars. The United Kingdom ranks second with a far smaller estimate, followed by France in third place.
Plans for welcoming Prince Henry of Prussia during his visit to the United States include a New York arrival with a 21 gun salute and reception in Washington by President Hoose Voelt’s representatives. The events will honor him as a high ranking naval officer and special guest of the nation with formal entertainments to follow.
The funeral of Mrs Lulu Worden wife of Charles D Worden will be held from the parlors of Bonney and Stewart Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock Interment follows at Lake View Cemetery.
A dialogue mocks urban behavior and social pretensions. A thin man rails against trusts while a fat man and others critique city life and polite manners. The scene recalls a serialized satire with a bartender refrain promising another chapter tomorrow.
The body of F. M. Hanson an Seattle resident was found floating in the bay at Washington Street foot. By Coroner Hoye order the remains were sent to Butter morgue. Believed accidental Hanson drank and was seen in a saloon Saturday night 10 oclock. No violence marks on the body. Hanson a Civil War veteran and Brevet G A R member left a divorced wife and a Spokane daughter. He was 59 and once a deputy sheriff and mestmate to Judge Richard Osborn.
The Twelfth Avenue main completion, long disputed by property owners, was presented to the Board of Public Works. Supervisors Little and Youngs were ordered to inspect next week and decide whether to accept the work. Bids for the Fremont water main, about $65,000, were postponed until February. Go to Spinning for bicycle repairs.
An unusually large arrival of freight cars along Western avenue included a car of mixed vegetables a car of oranges a car of sweets and another car with unspecified goods. Prices remained steady and no notable features observed.
A corrected daily list shows prices for green fruit oranges bananas pears cranberries quinces persimmons pak fruit pom pom pineapples seedling oranges limes tangerines potatoes beets carrots lettuce turnips garlic cabbage peppers celery sweet potatoes peppers tomato radishes onions parsnips cauliflower pumpkins squashes wax beans artichokes and other produce with per unit and per case pricing. Prices vary by item with units including per box case sack cwt and per dozen.
The fifth Beattle Humane Society lecture will be given tomorrow night by Frank J. Cooper city school superintendent on Children s Rights. Special music and free admission highlight the program at First Methodist church Third avenue and Marion street. Attendance and society membership have grown. The next talk will be by Rev W J GO on Parliamentary Pandemon.
Mrs. F W Sehneman of Whatcom visits sister Mrs Jack Presee at Twenty fourth Avenue South. The Vif Club plans a dance tomorrow night at Professor Little's academy. The Le Maccabees stage a ball at Renke Hall on January 14. The Cotilson Club will host an event at Littie's hall next Thursday. Wowhmen of the World set a large affair for January 16 at Ranke's hall with many invitations issued and a fine time anticipated.
Joe Walcott and Peter Jackson set for a January 1 bout at the Peon Athletic Club. The anticipated 17-round clash follows a prior Baltimore encounter that ended in a draw after nine hard rounds.
The Muate firma D. 8 Johns ton Co and Winter & wy 4 join in challenging Baker Music Company to a bowling match. It is likely the latter will accept and the event may occur soon. Diamond lee- That’s what you need to keep cool. Tel. Martin 1989. Pa Dr, Whexoner, dentist, Globe block.
A labor camp talk at the bunkers turns jokey as a man with a pimpled chin fears smallpox. A janitor-turned-doctor joke calms the crowd by claiming the diaphragm issue is merely a normal wobble, and they drift to the tank for a doctor’s fee.
The funeral for James Marshall, late keeper of Kinnear Park, was held yesterday afternoon at Butterworth's chapel. Officials and employees from Home Camp No. 7 and Decree Camp No. 1 attended. A separate service for baby Thomas Chester McLin was held this morning from Collins chapel to Lake Fletcher & Carpenter.
Seattle women prominent among heavy purchasers at the semi annual sale, showing the store offers better values than ever before as competition remains keen. The ad emphasizes that success comes with being thrifty and choosing the busy store.
A mysterious fire swept a room on the second floor of the Chapin block at First avenue and Union street yesterday afternoon. The blaze damaged about 400 in stock and 200 in room repairs. Chief Cook suspected scraps ignited but found no nearby lamp or heating source.
The Crescent Range is described as the largest heaviest and most durable cheap range offered to Seattle. It promises splendid satisfaction and best value in Seattle with emphasis on cash savings and top cooking service. Exclusive Seattle agents highlight reduced prices for one week only.
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