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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1902
Page
4
President Roosevelt attended the Pittsburg Fourth of July celebration, delivering a speech at Behenly Park after a morning parade. He praised U S history and veterans, then dined with Henry Clay Prick and later toured local sites, as crowds cheered and salutes rang out.
The mistaken tale claimed the Portland and Jeanie were missing but were later confirmed safe. Captain C F McDonald and crew explain they were misled by W L Leland who asserted Belvidere was at Nome harbor. The dispatch from Crocker building San Francisco relayed that Jeanie and Portland were safe with all aboard wet and no danger.
Three masked men robbed the Rock Island express on a Joliet line, forcing the crew to uncouple and flee. Gunfire wounded engineer Charles Kane, who was later hospitalized in critical condition in Chicago. About 360000 dollars in gold reportedly remained in the safe.
Water Front reports a maritime exhibition with every tug, vessel, and steamer in harbor decorated in national colors. The Oregon and Wisconsin crews and Nebraska visitors join sailors in a martial, patriotic display as boat races and tug events light up the navy yard.
A steady improvement is noted in the king's condition in the morning bulletin. It states he slept better than at any time since the operation and his appetite is returning while vigilance has lessened and anxiety may ease.
Governor E. P. Savage of Nebraska arrived in Seattle with state officers and friends to attend the keel laying of the Renegone Nebraska at Moren A.ce crowds greeted the party at the depot. Adjutant General Drain and Colonel Boyd met the Nebraska party on the train. A reception was held under the Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Club auspices with Governor McBride calling on Savage in the evening.
The Woodmen of World lodge, led by manager J. A. Swann, held an installation ceremony overseen by Past Consul Bowen. A debate is scheduled for Wednesday in the lodge room. About 1% of members attended the last meeting. A local ad notes bell prices and riding pleasure, urging purchase at 1206 Becond Avenue.
Reports recount years of friction as General Miles loses staff control to Secretary Root and Secretary Taft. Secretary Moot disapproves Miles’s inspector appointment for small arms. Roosevelt delays Isthmian canal work this summer while Attorney Generals study Panama property issues and plans travel to France. 8. S. Centennial sale Saturday offers cheap tickets.
A local furniture shop advertises a broad assortment of patterns and styles priced to fit budgets. The note invites customers to view the display and mentions two sample values presented to a judge prior to final judgment.
A promotional note states walking hats priced at 10 cents and Smyrna hats worth 75 cents are now available for 38 cents. All ready-to-wear and shirt waist hats are offered at half price.
A sale offers Misses Draped Sailors valued at 3.00 for 1.50 and another lot at 3.76 for 1.98. Children's Leghorn hats trimmed with wen and flowers valued 1.50 and 2.50 trimmed with chiffon and forget me nots for 1.50.
A post six sale lists Wagner's orchestra entertainment and a long catalog of discounted items. Clothing, hats, dresses, shoes, and household goods are offered after 6 with marked reductions and limited quantities.
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