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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1902
Page
3
Remenyt lauds the Chase Piano noting its growing tone and purity. The praise arrives as an uncollected compliment from the artist, earned through merit, inviting readers to hear the instrument.
For hours Chicago faced a near complete rail idle as 24 entering railroads show limited movement amid a union driven freight hander dispute. Nighing fears of violence, strikers threaten a citywide cessation if non union workers remain. Perishable goods move, firms consider shutdowns to end the disruption.
A Monster petition with about 3000 names showed public sympathy for street peddlers opposing Councilman Kistler’s high license plan. The petition argued license fees of 100 dollars for two horse wagons 75 dollars for one horse wagons and 80 dollars for push carts would be prohibitive. The Peddlers’ union protests, Mayor Humes supports the ordinance but may yield.
In the House of Commons the financial secretary to the Admiralty confirmed that J P Morgan made an offer to place ships in the Atlantic Shipping Combine at the disposal of the Admiralty. He did not communicate the offer to the house yet. The move is seen as confirmation of rumors that Morgan would waive sentiment and allow British ships to fly the British flag to carry through the deal.
Whatcom July trial of 8 M Bruce proceeds quietly as Seattle bankers BE W Andrews and James D Hoge are expected to testify today, promising a possible sensational development.
Jessie Morrison, convicted a second time for killing Mrs. Olin Castle, rival in love for Olin Castle, was sentenced in Eldorado to 26 years in prison after appealing a prior five year term from the first trial.
At a Rainier Grand meeting the Humane Society approved tagging horses to curb cruelty. Humane Officer Ridgway noted June care for 14 horses and other animals. Two men jailed for cruelty. four complaints filed for child neglect. three baby farms inspected. Porter farm found deplorable. woman in charge fled. Many children suffered keratin diseases but are now under care.
La Mascotte will headline a Celal matinee at the Seattle theater with Harrington and company delivering a lively prior week hit Shenandoah. Thursday marks Gruntley’s farce An Armant making its Seattle debut with bright dialogue and brisk humor.
The Argus weekly of Seattle presents its annual outing on July 13 aboard the Garonne. The large passenger steamer will depart Arington dock at 6 a m for a day trip to Victoria British Columbia with four hours ashore. The Queen City Good Roads club will join, bicycles travel free, and over 1000 passengers are expected. The ship returns to Seattle in time for last trains.
The Norwegian Singing Society elected officers for a six month term. President Dr A O Love. vice N A Christal. treasurer Eliingsen. corresponding secretary A J Thuland. financial secretary J Wilson. marshal J Butler. standard bearer J Back. The society meets Wednesdays at 8 o clock in the Chapin building at Pike Street and Second Avenue.
Visitors may view the battleships Wisconsin and Oregon by taking boats from Colman dock at 6 30, 9 and 10 a m 1 15, 2 30 and 4 30 p m. The fare listed is a round trip.
From a 1900 Chicago market report a corn price surged from 4 to 6 and then 8 by 11 am as elevator firms and Gates Harria clash over contracts and grade standards. By noon prices held near 6 and closed at 7. The piece also notes upcoming trials for Carmen Young over alleged theft and a postponed liquor-sale case involving George W. Young.
The 41st annual National Education Association convention opened in Minneapolis with delegates from every state represented by superintendents. William T. Harris led as U.S. Commissioner of Education, and Nicholas Murray Butler spoke at the Indian Education meeting. President Heardman plans to deliver the address, time permitting.
Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain was injured when thrown from a cab in London. He is to remain in hospital for absolute rest, with reports confirming ongoing treatment after the morning incident.
Ponts depart Colman dock at 6 percent, 9 and 16 apm times 1 15 pm 2 30 pm and 4 0 pm in a naval display noted by observers.
Titus of Union Heat Club New York won the fourth heat defeating England star Fivid as eleven contestants vie for the trophy. Regatta opens with Leanders beating Kingston for the grand cup and Toronto Argonauts beating University of Toronto in heat two. Thames crew wins heat three, while Etherington Smith of London takes heat six over Belgium’s Marckstaffe.
An effort to remove Justice of the Peace Thom a H Cann from the Republican ticket, nominated June 27 at the county convention, is expected in superior court. Cann was renominated and argues the two term limit does not apply to his precinct office. Gordon’s backers may seek substitution if Cann is deemed ineligible.
Bulletin notes the king’s condition remains stable and satisfactory. Officials debate timing and say August dates are under discussion with no fixed schedule yet.
The body of Cornelius Rawley killed by escaped convict Harry Tracy was buried in Mt. Pleasant cemetery this afternoon. The funeral began at 2 p.m. from the Asbury M E B church in Fremont under the auspices of Court Pride No. 7 Foresters of America.
The Bertha of the AL Go waits for Valdes with 75 passengers and freight including 4 horses and 12 cattle. Notable passengers include Sen. A W Greely and his daughter, heading to Fort Lincoln for government business. Prof Meany and John C Bourry lead survey efforts on Alaska Central railway with Ex-County Treasurer W H Whittlesey. Tug Superior sank off Vancouver Island. crew saved. Various steamships sail or arrive in San Francisco, Yokohama, and Juneau routes. First Baptist steamer Olympic chartered for a Point Defiance Park trip Friday.
Health officer F M Carroll condemned the city jail and ordered the north section closed. Overflow prisoners would be sent to the county jail at city expense. The board approved, and plans include adding a plumbing inspector assistant and creating a meat inspector office. June health service reports were read and accepted.
The council authorized a board of public works to let the contract for a new fire headquarters at Third Avenue South and Main Street to Alex Pierson. An appropriation of 3500 dollars funds change orders. total with the appropriation is about. A temporary structure will be built on the Jackson Street site during construction. Investigate details at Interstate Fisheries Co Seattle Washington.
Trips depart Colman dock at 6 20, 9, 11 9 a m, 1 15, 2 30, 4 20 p m. From Oregon to city lines, fare 50 cents.
The Charity Organization Society executive committee votes to relocate headquarters from the New York block to 520 Jackson Street to expand reception of contributions and establish a workroom for women to repair clothes. June receipts were 190.08 against 349.45 expenses, nine month totals show 246.64 receipts and 2668.81 expenses.
Battleships from Colman dock at six ninety, nine and ten a m, one fifteen, two thirty, and four thirty p m. Fare for the round trip is quoted as Fletcher and Carpenter realty bar gains only.
Promotion notes record twenty seven piano and organ sales in four July business days. The ad touts CHICKERING & SONS PEASE Johnston Pianos and KIMBALL organs, claims low prices and favorable terms, and notes a growing small instrument trade with new Graphophone Records and wax cylinder and flat disc stock.
A local ad offers latest popular sheet music and records for 30 cents each. Customers are invited to write or call for orders and details on prompt service.
In the Superior Court of Washington King County Daniel Lyons and Katherine Lyons minors guardians petition to sell at public cash sale at the courthouse front door Seattle at 10 a m July 2 1902 undivided 2 11 of lot 12 block 69 D T Denny Park addition North Seattle description of premises listed Guardian Annie A Harmon announces sale by order of court with date June 9 1902.
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