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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
2
The passage defends Bishop John R. Spalding against critics who accuse him of blaming women for most crime. It argues his comments praise women and condemn political corruption, urging reforms through humane public opinion and independent police judiciary in Beattie.
Kistler, chair of the police license and revenue committee and a grocer, pushes higher huckster licenses triggering strong opposition. Home wagon and push cart rates rise. two horse wagon fees hit one hundred dollars. Vendors seek shelter by renewing old licenses while mayor may veto. Housewives, grocers, and commission men clash over price and access to vegetables sold door to door.
Seattle Chamber of Commerce members criticized Sunset Telephone Company for poor service. EB Fowler and Judge J P Moyt urged refusals to pay bills until improvements arrive, noting a promised switchboard upgrade and promising a committee to probe the issue.
Chairman Clise appointed Mr. Fowler Lovett Mood and George Meacham to serve on the committee.
Siamund Guthmann, vice president of Guthmann, Carpenter & Tas, a multi millionai re shoe house, died by his own pistol shot this morning in Chicago. Officials suggested health may have led to the act.
The cruiser Brooklyn carried the body of Lord Pauncefote from Norfolk on a calm July dawn voyage. No haste marked the crossing as plans for a London reception were finalized with Lady Pauncefote and her daughter.
Advertisement lists metal beds at 7.00 dollars with 10.00 value, white beds at 7.60 dollars with 11.90 value, and white enamel options.
A catalog of dresser prices shows Golden Oak items at 16.69 with value 22.00 Mahogany pieces at 19.50 valued 25.00 and multiple mahogany dressers from 22.00 to 42.00 with various stated values.
The meeting of the police discusses reorganization plans and a possible emergency fund for Detective Wappenstein. Chief Sullivan proposes a permanent clerk position and a $75 monthly hostier amid debate, with a Thursday meeting to finalize the ordinance. George Frye was injured near Fifth avenue and Pike street after slipping from a moving car.
Various real estate listings offer low down payments and rent options for homes, farms, and lots near Seattle. Ads promise owner financing, easy terms, and proximity to Lake Washington with improvements, grading, and utilities included. Some entries mention nearby streets, neighborhoods, and local services.
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