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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1902

Page

3

Shortage of Funds Delays February Teacher Exams in Washington

State Superintendent Bryan reports a lack of funds will halt all teachers' examinations in February under the current law. Reports from state institutions show about 220 wards under state care across facilities including the penitentiary and asylums. Costs per capita vary by institution, with the penitentiary and soldiers' home among largest.

Ympia Wash Bryan State Board Embrace - Tentiary Reform School Ashume Deyouth Weet On Lake Asylum Reform Washington Asylum

City approves street and utility contracts for several projects

At noon the council reviewed contracts for street improvements including Ninth Avenue West from ECT to Lee Streets with planking, Highland Drive sewer and water mains on Seventh Avenue West to Lee Avenue, East Roy to Melrose grading and curbing, Tenth Avenue North paving Makien to East Mercer, and water mains on Seventh Avenue North from Denny to Roy. The Fifth Avenue water main acceptance will be up.

Policc Ninth Avenue Lee Streets Highland Drive Seventh Avenue Lee Avenue C. J Ath Avenue Yesler Jefferson P. Corrigan Melrose Avenue Roy G. Cess Tenth Avenue Makien Mercer Ete S. Normile A Dearborn Street Bell

Murder Trial Opens as Jury Examinations Begin

The trial of Mal or John Henry for the feof John P. Kinney proceeds with deputy prosecutor H Faben and E Hawkins presenting for the defense. Jurors are being excused and both sides gain limited statutory leeway as a young man described as orderly is accused amid a chaotic incident at a Main Street location where a shots were fired, killing a working man named Waging. the case prompts a meeting of the King County Medical Association.

Mal John Henry John P. Kinney Faben E. Hawkins Henry Mies

Lost hair leads to morphine user tale at police site

A pretty woman, Jennie Marshall, visiting the city police station asks for a forgotten item and reports hair missing from her head. Police discover a large tuft in the women's cell, revealing her as a confirmed morphine user and she is sent home.

Ray Chartie Grant Sergi Mike Powers Jennie Marshall

Audience shows little respect at Wagner concert

The Grand hosted Sundays concert where Professor Wagner conducted selections including Verdi and Wagner pieces. Most attendees left without the expected patriotic reaction, contrasting with London or Paris customs where audiences rise for national anthems. Dolan delivered a pretty ballad by Arditi and received an encore.

the Grand Wagner London Paris Grand Verdi Nebuchadnezzar St Thryn Dolan Arditi

Market Report Signals Limited Fresh Fruit Amid Scarcity

Market day shows limited vegetables with scarce fruit options. Cauliflower wax beans squashes and carload Yakima potatoes and Central American bananas expected. Quoted prices for lemons apples oranges bananas pears cranberries grapes and other produce listed with varied per unit and per case rates.

Walk in the Right Standout Suit Store Ad Prospect

A brief advertisement urges readers to visit at 1207 First Avenue to view window displays and notes strong suits at reasonable prices with good credit. It mentions Seattle Tailoring Co. and promises top service, calling attention to Diamond ice and a Main 1069 telephone line.

First Avenue Seattle Tailoring Co

Beattie Tailoring Co Advertises Installment Offer

A Beattie Tailoring Co advertisement promotes an installment plan with one third down and weekly payments of one to two dollars. The copy touts fair treatment of customers and notes strong business growth at 1207 First Avenue. Vegetable and produce price garble precedes the ad text.

Beattie Tailoring Co First Avenue

Sale Opens Today for Oak and Mahogany Furniture

The notice advertises a sale of various furniture items including Golden Oak, Mahogany and imitation Mahogany pieces, with many items heavily reduced. It lists multiple styles such as Weathered Mahogany and White Enamel finishes, plus inlaid library tables and brass pieces, all offered at discounted prices.

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Chiffonières Feature 50 at Six Horses RSS

A brief item notes chiffonières event featuring 50 units at six horses RSS with price 7000 ks. Details are incomplete and names or organizations are unclear in the fragment.

Fragmented furniture listing with oak items and seats

Readable fragments describe chairs and seats in oak and red oak varieties. Mentions cane seats cobbler chairs and leather seating components with incomplete pricing and model notes.

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