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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
2
The clippings show the Seattle Star masthead with publishing details, addresses in Seattle, New York, and Chicago, and business contact information. It includes office locations, telephone numbers, and a note about postal rates and second class matter status.
The Star marks its third birth anniversary by reaffirming its purpose to deliver news concisely and truthfully. It seeks to cover local national and foreign affairs with fearless impartiality, free of political or corporate strings, and to inform readers as an unbiased observer during the forthcoming municipal campaign.
The Philadelphia North American condemns the Hill and Morgan combine amid calls for a full inquiry. It argues evasion by witnesses in the inter state commerce commission case harms the public and warns that state governors fear reduced competition may threaten public welfare and national interests.
Norman Margeson a seven year old comedian with Willson's Juvenile Minstrels performed in Tacoma with Linnie Love. The dance act paused when Norman shouted in his Dutch manner that the turn would be better without the music, sparking the audience reaction and a quick quip from Linnie.
A severe cold keeps a show sharp, but the young performers remain strong draws as the SO children, now professionals on salary, return to the Grand tomorrow for three performances including a Saturday matinee. Don Caesar de Bazan at Valley Forge meets success and heads to next Saturday, while Third Avenue theater begins the week with Hon Caesar de Bazan, a famed comedy brought to life by the Balos.
The Carl Barch Company led by Frank Readick and the Manhattan Company with Ralph Stuart arrive soon. The Lost Paradise opens, followed by Quo Vadis with Nero actor Thomas M. Hunter. A famed emerald prop and a Wagner concert cap the program at the Grand next Sunday.
The chamber of commerce debated extending coast laws to the Philippine islands and set the effective date to January 1, 1902, after discussing immediate enactment versus phased implementation to ensure sufficient American ships for trade.
Goodall Perkins and Co cancel their contract with the Pacific Coast County. The announcement states the cancellation will take effect on June 20.
In Dover England on January 16 officers await the landing of Col Arthur Lynch the Galway City elected member accused of treason. Warrants were issued but Lynch says he will present himself for his seat and defend his position. Authorities may try him without a parliamentary proceeding.
A large fog bell was installed on Pacific Coast Company's new pier to be sounded during fog storms. Steamers in fog will locate the wharf easily, and residents across the bay will hear the bell clearly. The city humorously anticipates a dockside band with other docks.
The bulkheads on the north and west sides of Central school lots are being torn down today. School directors ordered them sloped back 45 degrees from sidewalks to prevent collapse and reduce pedestrian danger and ground cracking toward the school building.
The Iroquois Democratic Club met in the Collins building and approved a constitution and bylaws. Officers elected: A. J. Blethen president, John Terry secretary, John Kelleher treasurer. A precinct captain was chosen for each ward and an executive committee of seven appointed. No principles were discussed.
Ed ward Biddle was hanged at Allegheny county jail the day after his brother Jack was executed on the same scaffold. They were to die together but a change was made due to sentimental objections. The crime was the murder of Thomas Ty Kahney of Mount Washington on April 12, 1901.
Whit Evans was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of Hugh Montgomery with execution set for February 14 alongside Mathis and Leater. Mathis seeks a separate gallows claiming he objects to being hanged with a black man, highlighting a color line in the plea. Jim is described as a shrewd man noting a Beattie Tailoring Co query about clothing.
Early this morning B. H. C. Johns was robbed of a gold watch and diamond pin by two unknown men on Fifth Avenue and James Street. The assailants lured him up the hill from Washington Street where he was struck with a blunt instrument and knocked unconscious. Johns believes the valuables were taken during the attack.
A force of 100 Marines sailed from San Francisco to Manila to relieve crews whose terms of service in the Far East have expired. The draft is commanded by eight officers, one from each principal navy yard and naval station.
Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang arrives in Philadelphia from Washington to attend the Clover Club banquet as guest of honor. Notables expected include Lieutenant General Miles Postmaster General Smith and Senator Hanna among other distinguished guests.
A cascade of auction notices in Seattle lists multiple sales including Martin & Fox at 2219 First Avenue offering sixteen rooms of high end furniture, Oriental rooms, carpets, pianos, and bric a brac. Other sales at Sayyes and Yesler Street locations auction off parlor sets, chamber suites, chests, and household effects with time and dates in January.
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