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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
4
Reports from Mexico City detail destruction across Guerrero with dozens of villages razed and hundreds of farmhouses destroyed. Troops bury the dead in trenches as priests lead masses at gravesites, noting the parish church collapse in Chilpancingo where many worshippers perished.
The State Labor Congress adjourned around 3:30 pm after a historic meeting. It formed a plan for a new state federation of labor to unite with the American Federation of Labor. a referendum would determine ratification by two-thirds of unions. Executive canvassing follows for both federation and charter applications.
A lively runaway occurred on Third Avenue near Pike Street this afternoon when an open buggy containing two men sped off. The occupants jumped from the rear, suffering only mud splashes as the team collided with A. L Blowers' wagon at James Street. A. L. Potter of California stables drove the team.
In 191 there were only two other cities with more permits, Chicago and Philadelphia, while Seattle surpassed New York. The text lists permits and values for several cities, noting Seattle’s relative standing and the distribution across major urban areas.
The Moore Investment Co and the Seattle Central Railway clash over acceptance of Capitol Ailioi plats. The railway protests a plat prohibiting any line on Fourteenth Avenue, while both sides vow to press their case. Council street committee seeks Corporation Counsel Humphrey’s opinion on the matter.
Dr H D Kline president of the King County Medical Society met death at Seattle General Hospital after a severe attack of pneumonia. Recovery is believed doubtful.
At noon today a field of seeded entries will contest roundly in the event. Officials report notable entrants and expected tight race as competitors seek top placement and possible advancement.
Tonight and Sunday occasional rain expected in Seattle and vicinity. Light winds shifting northeast to southeast.
German citizens prepare for a grand singing festival in Puget Sound city this July. The Liederkranz leads the event with Puget Sound groups and visitors from California and Oregon expected. The festival will span about three days and attract many strangers to the city.
Corrected daily market listing shows prices for green fruit and citrus including lemons apples oranges bananas pears cranberries and grapes with per box and per case rates. Vegetables cover potatoes beets lettuce peppers garlic cabbage onions and more with per sack per box and per dozen figures. Dairy and eggs listing includes butter cheese and live poultry with regional references and a San Francisco wheat briefing at month end.
Arrangements with United States Bonding and Trust Company will restart the Seattle and Tacoma interurban project Monday. Work halted earlier this year as contractors claimed unprofitable, but the trust company has pledged to cover losses and continue the job.
A young applicant to Hill is Right Jim is asked if he uses the Seattle Tailoring Co at 1007 First Avenue. The ad proclaims best clothes for money west of the Mississippi.
Police suspect J. Coby ran a clever ad swindle in Beattle. He posed as an agent of the Western Merchants' Reference Manual and collected ads from at least 65 firms. An innocent accomplice Jan Gaul is under surveillance. Coby pasted printed pages into a fake book to collect payments and remains at large.
Local milk dealers complain the Northern Pacific train delivering valley milk to Beattie runs late by about two hours. The chamber of commerce is petitioned to intervene and local railway representatives are being asked to take action to improve service.
Grand Rapids Wisconsin notes the death of Frank Corriveau from a premature discharge while work crews used dynamite in the Mount Baker district about 126 miles from Beattie. Funeral details and the Collinge Sherman Foley Undertaking Co. of Beattie are praised for their care in presenting the body.
The Madrona Heights Improvement Club sent a letter to the board of public works requesting a larger water main to link with the Thirty-fifth avenue main at Thirty-fifth avenue and Union street. They warn a water famine in spring and summer and urge cement sidewalks on graded streets from Yeeler Way to Denarene Lake Park Addition and the graded portion of Thirty-seventh Avenue.
The funeral of Lincoln G. Pills aged 88 who died in Tacoma January 16 was held at Bonney & Stewart's chapel at 2 PM with burial in Lake View cemetery. W. Larmear’s body was shipped to Bnohomieh Waah by Tonney & Stewart today. William Potter’s funeral occurred at the family home 712 Heacon Place with Rev J P D Llwyd officiating and burial in Mt Pleasant cemetery. Sterling Prance Reichert 110 Union.
Fredrick and Nelson invites shoppers to visit Saturday between 7 and 9 P M to view large assortments and take advantage of exclusive Saturday night specials. No home delivery or telephone orders. customers must come to the store or send for the sale items.
A spinning factory in Collapsed Nancelona Puente de Vilamara collapsed after a blast. Many workers are buried in the debris with heavy casualties reported but not yet confirmed. Local authorities continue to assess the scene.
Three deserting soldiers from Vancouver barracks James Ward feclay and two more were captured earlier at Fort Lawton. They were taken to their posts in the morning by Beret H L Smith for trial by court martial after an officer arrived from Vancouver.
Brass fenders in multiple sizes with regular and clearance prices. dark brass and Venetian gilt finishes. wrought iron firesets with holders tongs and shovels. Large Northwest selection, discounts 15 to 40 percent during clearance. no trouble to show items.
A broad clearance sale offers Solid Steel Rim Night Latches Emery Grinders Gem Hones and various axes with deep discounts. Heaters, stoves, pumps and kitchenware are reduced, with no end date specified, as stock must move before month end.
A local sale advertises flat and round top urns, gauges, ameter sizes 3 4 5 with prices from 27 to 60 dollars. Christy Improved MI machines for canalising dressing beating eggs whipping cream, sale price 1.25. Genuine stockpots 6 9 gallon sizes with large discounts on extra heavy retinned steel items. Tumbler drainers and painted tumblers offered at clearance prices. French ranges bakers and butchers equipment included in January clearance with strong discounts.
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