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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
4
The city leaders oppose removing friars from the islands arguing removal conflicts with religious freedom and fidelity to the Independence and United States Constitution as authority for keeping the friars in possession.
An informal opinion from Attorney Frye discusses lead tokens used in slot machines and the push to crack down on cheats. Captain Bell of the Seattle Secret Service district supports a crusade against token fraud, emphasizing public harm from counterfeit or leaden coins and advising measures to protect players and makers.
Members plan a two-boat excursion aboard Multnomah and Capital City to Olympia with round trip by boat and cars to Tumwater Falls. An exciting baseball game between two Press Club teams tops the itinerary with chowder and orchestras aboard, all for $1.
England’s press reports the king’s health showing gradual improvement but he remains confined to his couch and cannot yet endure the fatigue of the coronation. Physicians’ bulletins are cautiously optimistic yet acknowledge limited strength.
Ringling Bros circus is set to perform in Seattle during the carnival season. The Elks club promotes the event as larger and more impressive than previous years with new acts and attractions announced for the engagement.
Three American bandits robbed an express vault on the Mexican Central line near Hernando, El Paso yesterday morning. They escaped in darkness with fifty thousand dollars in currency and have not been captured.
Intensive farewell services are held by churches in New York for a band of missionaries set to depart for foreign fields. The group includes two headed for Alaska and others bound for China and Japan. Reverend J. Nichols of San Francisco leads the mission party.
Mrs Will Perry entertained a large group Tuesday night at her Queen Anne hill home in honor of visitor Miss Ruten. Cards and refreshments followed a pleasant evening. Mis Emma Fisher hosted an afternoon cookie party from 1 o clock with many young friends attending. Mrs Blanch Shaw and Charlie Keen wed last night at Mrs Shaw’s home, a quiet home ceremony with many young guests present.
A young couple left on a brief wedding tour after a party with many gifts. Miss Jones of Chicago visits Mrs. Dickinson on Broadway and stays in Seattle for the summer. A large crowd attended a launching party for the steamer L. T. Haas at Meydenbauer bay. Farewell concerts and social gatherings fill the week with guests including Mra. F. W. Murtburt, Mr. and Mrs. Kager, and the Price and Leithead marriages noted.
A Pacific Coast Steamship notice promotes an Alaska excursion offering a $40 round trip from Victoria and Vancouver with ports listed. It mentions outside route options and reservations, with contact details including James Street and Main 1038.
Monday and Friday evenings offer beginner classes with private lessons available each afternoon and evening. Willon's Seattle presents exclusive instruction by the city’s leading dance school, with top instructors Ranke lock Firth and Pike.
A dated shopping page lists Friday bargains in garments and fabrics. Gingham aprons, ribbons, laces, silks, and dress trimmings are featured with sale prices. Woman and boys wear, bedding, and household items are advertised with limited quantities per purchaser.
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