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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
3
Agnes Gray sues Samuel Gray in Judge Griffin's court amid jealousy claims and alleged cruelty. The session draws friends, relatives, and two children who overhear accusations of improper relations, visits to a beer hall, a theater, and a Madison Park ride as spouses dispute neglect and support.
In Tacoma on July 3 bees seized control of cable boxes atop poles used by Sunset Telephone Co. Two linemen deployed a sulfur gas tube to flush them out but were attacked leaving the crew retreating. The bees defended the nest and the workers narrowly avoided serious injury.
Tomorrow marks a major organized labor parade in the Western Central area. Grand Marshal Rust says the march begins at 2 20 from Third Avenue and Union Street, routing through Pike and Fifth, then Jackson and Second to Pike again before Fifth where it ends. A grand display includes 06 horses drawn floats and a large labor union contingent with numerous affiliated locals expected to participate.
Wappy Wapenstein, once linked to a police corruption inquiry, has withdrawn his resignation and will be assigned to duty by Chief Sullivan. He previously worked as a private detective in Seattle for major firms during his period away from the department.
London reports growing interest in a coronation date for King Edward. The bulletin notes the king slept well and no complications arose, with traders seeking a modest pageant to draw crowds while the court favors a restrained observance.
Sailors aboard the Cimbria accuse first mate of cruelty to subordinates and striking men with a rope. Captain Hansen faces scrutiny as Danish consul Packson urges a formal complaint. The port officials plan to investigate if the men persist, amid doubts about their accuracy.
War has ended but the battleships Oregon and Wisconsin remain at the navy yard. Poats depart Colman dock July 4 at various times including 6:20, 9:20, 3:08 and 11:00 a.m. 12:30, 1:16, 2:20 and 4:30 p.m.
The list shows diverse prices for fruits vegetables meats and grains with numerous items such as lemons oranges limes apples strawberries cherries apricots peaches and raspberries alongside potatoes beets lettuce celery cabbage onions and greens. It also notes butter cheese eggs poultry meat and dairy from Washington New York and Oregon with daily price corrections for producers and farm goods.
W A Reid of the M C A discusses forming a party with Indian guides to explore the interior where the petrified ship remains lie along Porcupine river. He notes opportunities to observe the battleships Oregon and Wisconsin at the meeting.
President Mitchell returned to headquaters one day sooner than expected amid growing rioting among miners. Rumors that operators would reopen collieries fueled anger, with guards doubled at outlying mines to prevent clashes.
The Queen City Good Roads club invites all wheelmen and wheelwomen to a run to Kent next Sunday July 6 starting from bicycle stores at 9 20 a m. A separate note mentions boat departures from Colman dock on July 4 at 6 36 9 10 11 a m 4 12 40 1 16.
A local notice announces beginner dancing classes held Monday and Friday evenings. The program targets newcomers seeking basic steps and social dance confidence in a community setting.
A temperance organization will host a Fourth of July picnic at Woodland Park with an on stage oratorical contest awarding a medal to the winner. Luncheons will be served on the grounds and visitors may still view the preavy yard at set times throughout the day.
The Rainier Heights Improvement club moves its regular monthly meeting to the second Friday in July at 7 p.m. in Oluman's hall due to Fourth of July festivities. The notice suggests spending the Fourth at the U. S. navy yard with battleships on display.
The Seattle Electric Street Railway Employer's union hosted its first smokers at Kugies hall with an afternoon event for night workers and an evening installation ceremony led by Kilduff Campbell and McKennon. A musical and literary program followed the smoker.
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