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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
2
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A western businessman Charles Dreden abandons wife and 11 year old child to run away with his 17 year old stenographer. The wife lies dying, the father’s life in danger, and the children become orphans as he drains bank savings and writes a farewell note. The piece condemns his cowardice and urges steadfastness in marriage, blaming imagination and temptation as the cause of male and female infidelity.
The steamship Shawmut, Capt M Smith, largest seen on this coast, arrived from the Atlantic via San Francisco and tied at the Arington dock. Owned by Boston Steamship Co Frank Waterhouse and Co. of this city manage. Shawmut 565 feet long 63 feet beam 40 hold with 9,000 tons dead weight capacity. It will sail August 21 for Asiatic trade from Seattle with lumber and other cargo.
In Seattle four men enter trial binds: Dave Carroll and John Bushman face superior court on cow theft charges after bond set under 750 dollars, with Theodore Grunert and Otto Parthier charged as butchers. A courtroom exchange features Col. Robert Lindsay denying witness coaching remarks by Charles L. Lundy triggering a sharp retort about bouquets and insults.
Humane Officer Ridgeway arrested butcher Robert Mainold this morning on cruelty to animals. Ridgeway alleges Mainold left his horse tied and unattended near Fifth Avenue from yesterday all day until midnight last night.
Promoter announces Perry Queenan will meet Jimmy Britt in Seattle in August likely at a local theater. The bout is billed as one of the best boxing matches, following earlier Seattle appearances by Queenan and Britt. The Tracy versus Perna match is canceled after Perna sustains a broken hand.
The Seattle Instantaneous Fire Alarm Company was granted four permits by the board of public works to lay pipes and wires in streets and Yester Way. The company aims to provide an accurate fire alarm system for the district and will operate under the direction of the fire chief.
A fragmentary death notice run lists Co. FL Kent and John Lilly plus Roy Swope and a Court Enterprise Foresters member, with bodies at Butterworth's and addresses on Pontius and Firet avenues. The rest describes an odd aquatic scene and a racing dog named Prince who allegedly earned $1000 in a New York race.
Reports allege Madison Park Pavilion’s William Steffen continues selling beer disguised as malt extract after police orders to stop. Eagle stand owner E. B. Albright accuses Steffen of deceit, matching beer’s effects, bottles labeled malt extract, and urges Mayor and Police Judge to press criminal action.
At 1200 First Avenue South a grocer named Goetz complained to police about a boy who calls him nanny goat. He seeks restraint and police mollifying influence to stop the abuse. He warned that someone is going to get hurt if the harassment continues.
Jutce Derea, a Filipino steward, is in the city after more than eight years abroad. He traveled over much of the world, dresses in neat American clothes, and speaks good English. He praised the United States but wished the Philippines could become a republic, noting there are many others to eat on the war for independence besides Aguinaldo.
Spokane defeated Seattle 6 to 2 as Beattie led the offense and Drennan stood out for Seattle. Four Spokane runs came in the first inning signaling an early burst in the Fourth of July celebration.
Ed Rowe, a sailor with a wooden leg, toured Seattle yesterday drawing curiosity from mariners. He travels aboard ships bound for South Africa and Australia, boasts rare mobility on deck, and carries clippings of articles about his feats.
Edward Nolan known as Dubin a regular guest of Police Chief Bullivan was again detained early this morning. Officers Chipman and Carr picked him up and he is in a city jail awaiting possible vagrancy charges.
Boats leave Colman dock on visiting day at 6 39 a m 9 and 10 am 1 15 2 30 and 4 0 pm with multiple trips spaced through the day.
An old notice advertises a forty dollar round trip to Alaska ports including Victoria Vancouver Wrangell Ketchikan Juneau Skagway and more. It highlights the Wrangell Narrows daylight viewing and an outside route to a cottage city. Details list address 113 Jamen street and phone Main 1088 for reservations August 3.
The civil service commission releases daily notices of examinations. Ten policemen join the eligible list including Jennings Crandell Thorne Ward Liteoy Roesier Wollery Peterson Gordon Manon. Fire department eligible are Gillies Burne Mitchell Cannon and drivers Gaier Fitzhenry McNamee.
The park commissioners met at the Mutler hotel and elected W Saunders secretary with Pilis Morrison and BF Little attending. They will cooperate with the council and works board to print a map of the public square and form plans for immediate improvements. Visiting days on the battleships are listed with departure times from Colman dock.
Rainier Beach properties listed for sale near Lake Washington with easy access to electric transit. Ads tout park-like estate lots, waterfront plots, and home plans, highlighting monthly payments and cash down options. Several firms and agents, including Hillman and Murtevant, invite inspections and viewings on Sundays.
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