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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
4
Police arrested Prank Matting in the Tenderloin district after J J Walsh claimed Matting took $2 from his pocket. Walsh was detained as a witness and later released. Matting was freed as investigators review Walsh's record for possible charges.
In a King County superior court decision, Mrs Whitlock and the administrator won the contest over the will of pioneer Mrs Hancock. The Crockett plaintiff had sought $5000 from the sale of a farm island valued under a prior 1903 will, but failed to prove the later will altered the claim. Judge Tallman ruled Mrs Whitlock and Mrs Jo entitled to the sale proceeds.
Seventy large firms signed agreements at the Vienna exhibit presented at the Saint Louis exposition. The report notes a small steamer for sale and invites inquiries to Captain Anderson aboard the steamer Xanthus or Cyrene, Lerchi Dunian.
The Tyranny of Tears stars Paul Gilmore and William Gillette among a seven strong cast. Critics praise the clever plot and spirited performances with Grece Hobart Nanson and Tiffany in key roles. The production draws large audiences though some viewers miss subtleties. Tonight a repeat performance is scheduled at Madison Theater with other shows at three venues.
Readable lines show fruit vegetables and dairy items with a range of prices and brands. Mentions include butter cheese eggs poultry cream and creamers with scattered product names and general market context.
The Beattie board favors state action to quarantine 4 areas due to bubonic plague in San Francisco. A meeting at Dr Ludlow’s office discussed seeking state board authority at the February 4 session to protect the province. A Beattie Chamber of Commerce committee joined health officers to push for a state initiated measure.
A bold burglary occurred at an early morning hours, as burglars bored through the front door of a Seventh Avenue store. They forced the lock, entered the premises, and stole a large selection of home supplies including bacon crackers and canned goods. Local police investigate.
An American Handley is cited in a Boer commando context with a claim of fighting "for fun" as the prosecution expands its case. Loman Wood reports thefts at Key Street and Nob Hill Avenue, with several carpentry tools stolen from a building. A civil service hearing for Ridgway is postponed due to a pending city council ordinance to abolish the office.
The Caledonian Society of Seattle will stage a grand concert and ball at Hawke Hall on Sunday evening to mark the 144th birthday of poet Robert Burns. The program includes an address by society president Mathew Tow, an oration on Burns by Dr M A Matthews, and dances by performers with national renown.
The Annex offers an Economy Friday sale featuring deep reductions on women’s undergarments stockings corsets and vests. Hundreds of items from white cotton stockings and underwear to belts ribbons and lace will be marked down with many pieces at 10c to 19c and larger sets at bargain prices.
The Weehangton Volunteer Association holds an annual banquet to commemorate the Battle of hentee Ane with Brig Gen Onaries King expected to attend. The event takes place in the dining parlors of the Oriental hotel as part of routine society matters and an Armory meeting named new officers including President Carlos D. Pen and Vice President John K. Witherspoon.
A retail notice advertises discounted textiles and garments including cotton goods, flannel sleepers, infants’ crocheted accessories, wool skirts, dress coats, and nickel shears. Prices and terms indicate limited hours and stock, with emphasis on special to 11 Friday and clearance pricing.
The notice details a Friday bargain list running until 11 o clock featuring men and boys slippers women and girls plush house slippers caps belts pins combs and bleached sheeting. Items include Boys and Youths Red and Black House Slippers at 1.60, Women Pl u sh House Slippers at 1.00, Men s Golf Capes 18 under 11, Men s Blue Yachting Capes, Percale Waist and Mailour for 3 to 14 years at 26c, Pins and pins with safety heads, double busk hooks, black dressings combs, and 000 yards of Bleached Sheeting priced per yard.
Special to 11 Friday sale notes various goods sold to dealers including Epcom Salts 1 lb, Transparent Soap bars, Lyons Tooth Powder, wrapped chocolates, Gloria Union items, Beaters, Tea Strainers, Tea Epoone, and Floating Tar Soap with small price points.
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