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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1902
Page
2
The fragment shows the Seattle Star masthead with publisher credits, department phone numbers, and office addresses in Seattle New York and Chicago, plus subscription pricing and postal classification. It reflects a historic newspaper imprint rather than a full news item.
The Star endorses a humane anti cigarette pledge program to be circulated in Seattle public schools. It argues pledges encourage pride and morality in boys, noting signed pledges can motivate cleaner behavior and stronger character. The piece also critiques a looming union depot project pitched by The Argus as a repeat of past promises.
Chicago judge Dunne sent Louis Scarcey to the workhouse for failing to support his bride and warned that a $5 start for a home is insufficient. He contrasted past frugal setups with modern expectations, arguing marriages require foresight and funds to avoid misery and divorce.
Police report Bella E Browne a six year old jeweler in Rochester was found murdered in his store last night. He appears to have been tied hand and foot dragged to the front of the safe where assailants tried to force the safe combination. His weak resistance led to a fatal beating with a hammer though no jewelry was stolen.
Four four story buildings collapsed in Detroit last night with no warning or known cause. Fire followed the collapse destroying stocks valued over 200000 dollars. Firms affected include Maddox Glove Company Imperial Cap Company FBR Kuhoff & C Hills Bros Michigan Produce Crusoe Bros. No lives reported.
The National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association began its annual convention in Washington on January 20. Reports from officers indicate the union is thriving in membership and finances.
Rev. H. K. Hines a prominent Methodist Episcopal leader in the Northwest for almost six decades and a Republican political figure died in Portland Oregon yesterday at age 74.
At the last Modern Woodmen of America meeting in South Park the public installation of officers was held followed by a literary and musical program. Speakers included C D Pilitot deputy head consul M W A and Mrs Steadman deputy for Royal Neighbors of America. A branch of Royal Neighbors will be established soon in South Park. Officers installed for 1904 were Venerable consul G C Lingenfelter worthy adviser James Skene excellent banker Charles F Moran clerk Fr E Phillips escort Rt EB Schoeneman watchman Rh W Pimery sentry P J Wolff manager Christ Thompson.
The river steamer Frank S. Stone, valued at $20,000, sank yesterday on the Mobile River after striking a floating log. Fire minutes after the collision the boat went under, and all passengers were transferred to a barge.
Lillian Williams, intoxicated, entered a Morrix Creek hall Saturday night and ordered rag-time. She drew a revolver and killed musicians Ralph Johnson and William Slaughter, both Black, and fatally wounded spectator Powell Cathoway, a white man. An attempted lynching was halted by officers. Morris Creek lies in the mining region.
In Glendive Montana January 20 sample trunks from Clausen & Co. Minneapolis were carried from the Northern Pacific baggage room early yesterday morning and $15000 worth of diamonds were taken. Ex prizefighter Jim McCarthy has been arrested on suspicion.
The Skagway postmaster hires a first class safe cracker amid a stamp famine as stamp sales halt after a factory strike. A curious metal of locals and a big miner clash with guards, while a Miss asks for a 2 cent stamp and is told restrictions forbid stamps to minors. The postmaster vows to carry stamps in his pocket if the safe opens again.
Mother Joseph of the Sisters of Charity of the House of Providence died yesterday in Vancouver at age unspecified. She built the convent in the city that bears the House of Providence name through her own labor and devotion.
Jacob Forsman age 43 died yesterday in Bremerton. Funeral Tuesday afternoon in Bremerton. Leigh Manning funeral held at Butterworth Son chapel at 2 this afternoon. Joseph David 17 months died at 46 Main Street yesterday. Jennie BR. McCanstand funeral from 2370 Eastlanke Avenue yesterday. Interment at Lake View cemetery.
The city engineer's office lists permit requests for several residences. W M Robinson requests a one story frame house at 4722 Greenwood Avenue for 400 dollars. C Brice seeks a rear one story brick addition at 11 Avenue for 700 dollars. Alexander Pearson applies for a 1.5 story frame house at 1526 Thirty-sixth Avenue for 1,556 dollars. F M Williams files for a two story frame house at 15th Avenue North for 1,000 dollars. W W Sprinkle proposes a two story frame house at 9 Seventeenth Avenue.
Dr Harry D Kline died at Seattle General Hospital after a week long illness from pneumonia following a cold. He had lived in the city since 1893 and built a large practice. He recently became president of the King County Medical Society. He leaves a widow and two sons.
The first free organ recital at Trinity Parish church drew a full house yesterday afternoon. Organist J. Falmond Butler led the program while Kate Comm Halverstadt sang Rock of Ages and A B K Coon performed Mendelssohn Draw Near, O People. Coal wood Seattle Fuel Co. Dr Waggoner dentist Globe block.
Washington letters report the Interstate National Guard Association opening its annual meeting with adjutants-general and militia officers from many states. The group urges Congress to provide a large appropriation for maintenance and better equipment of the National Guard. Dr Waggoner is moved to Globe block at Firet and Madison.
An assortment of advertisements from Seattle studios and shops shows DRY GOODS AND GENERAL STORES, LEATHER GOODS FACTORY INCORPORATED, CANNERY LOCATIONS, A SALOON, LAUNDRY, CIGAR STAND, REAL ESTATE, and TRUCK FARM FOR RENT. Highlights include a $15,000 investment in an established machine house, a 3 acre truck farm, elegant furnished rooms, a five room flat, and a well established real estate office seeking right partners.
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