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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1902
Page
3
Local ad listing bath services and grooming at 114 Second Ave near St James Hotel. Porcelain tubs offered with best service. baths 15e or for 2c. hair cut ibe. shave 10c.
National Guard encampment at Camp Weisenberger ends as tents fall and equipment is shipped to the state arsenal. Civilians crowd the grounds while officers praise the camp and Krag rifles are distributed to guardsmen.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce considers two excursions this summer to Uray's harbor and Wenatchee to showcase state regions of interest to Seattle. An invitation from Wenatchee Chamber suggests a visit, with Gray's Harbor discussions guiding plans. The group also weighs carnival logistics, hotel accommodations, and central headquarters to welcome visitors, while committees on streets and immigration seek time to report on public works and Alaska affairs. J. Steele was elected a member.
A matrimonial bureau at the city hall’s free employment office sees men inquire for wives by mail and in person. Clerk Miss Blanchard notes no agency exists but may refer female applicants to suitable male suitors. One man seeks a wife who can work and manage a home, while another desires youth and faithfulness.
In superior court a restraining order is sought to prevent abuse and disposal of property until the divorce is resolved. Mrs Malony testifies through tears about harsh treatment, including forced walks, a violent aunt episode, and disputes over possession of chickens, cow and horse.
A city society advocates a tagging and care program for horses focusing on grooming feed shoeing and high checking to improve working horses in Seattle hills. At the next meeting a scheme to use trained draught horses to assist other teams uphill for a fee will be discussed. The group may buy an ambulance as demand grows.
United States Attorney Frye obtained a federal writ directing Bellingham Bay Boom Company to show cause why it should not be held in contempt for failing to remove an obstruction of the Nooksack River as previously ordered in May 1901. The petition cites ongoing failure to comply with court orders.
The Goo Goo Eye saloon faces renewed license battles after the city council refused renewal last week. Transfer of license to former employee J W Brennan is under scrutiny. Owners demand license reversal and seek to abolish the saloon’s dance hall and nearby theatre due to crime concerns.
A waitresses strike in Nagte's restaurant on Madison Street creates excitement this afternoon. A crowd gathers as the Cooks and Waiters Union delegates stand before the eatery and inform customers of alleged chip cooks and scab waiters employed.
Senator Tom Pratt and Colonel George Dan arrived in Oyster Bay aboard the yacht Sylph around noon. They were driven to President’s home for a luncheon where state and national policies were topics of the afternoon discussion.
Postmaster announces Seattle as the main clearing point for Northwest mail shipments bound for Japan China the Philippines and Australia. Steamers sail from Seattle as well as Vancouver and Victoria linking Northwest ports with Asian and Australasian routes.
Berlin reports the Emperor's honors distribution with American recipients including mayors of Philadelphia Chechingati St Louis and ex governor Francia. Police Kiel of St Louis receives a fourth class order while Partridge and Titus of New York obtain third class crowns. Police Chief O'Neil of Chicago wins a diamond scarf pin. Framed portraits of the Kaiser with autographs go to Seth Low and Carter Harrison.
Detroit July 30 The Democratic state convention meets this afternoon with potential gubernatorial candidates Charles Sligh Grand Rapids Ma Hammel Lansing and John Strong Monroe. Delegates expect a straightforward platform with focus on state issues and sharp denunciation of Bliss administration handling.
About 32 residents fled a protest opposing the Pike Street improvement district from Nineteenth to Broadway. They challenge the order creating the assessment district and allege illegality in the process.
Reports say striking workers attacked Gilbert water system in Mahanoy City and a mob bombarded the West Branandogh colliery in Shenandoah. Union Mine Workers helped disperse the crowds as deputies rush in, signaling possible serious trouble ahead.
A Harlem colored bus driver named Chas. Leads died and several passengers were injured when the Elfen ball train carriage was struck by a Erie railway locomotive this afternoon near Binghamton New York.
A collision between a railway engine and an interurban trolley at Yorktown this afternoon killed three people and injured a number of others. Authorities were investigating the cause as rescue workers aided the injured and secured the scene.
An unknown man was killed when struck by a Great Northern train near Interbay about 9 o clock. Coroner Hoye ruled out foul play, suggesting accidental death. A letter found on the body mentions a logging camp and two companions, with the body taken to Butterworth's morgue for identification.
The prize fighter Joe Goddard is alive in a Camden hospital but doctors say he will not survive the gunshot wound suffered Monday in a Republican primary fight.
The steamship Charles Nelson sailed for San Francisco yesterday carrying passengers and a large quantity of freight and smo.
Richard Eymore was placed under $250 bond to keep the peace by Justice Cann yesterday afternoon. Annie Beymore, his wife, had been arrested a couple of days ago on an assault and battery charge. The case proved to be a family quarrel.
War Department reports from Cabalogan Samar that residents threaten trouble after Gen. Guevarra the former insurgent leader was not named governor. Gov. Wihowo, opposed to Liorente, proceeded with inauguration amid tensions.
Mrs A N Giteon fined 20 and her son 20 after assaulting Guard Viven Roberta of the chain gang on July 10 when he attempted to tear down her sign under a legal order. Christopher, the other son who acted as peacemaker, was discharged. Notice of appeal was filed.
E G Wilson a carpenter played policeman's part and was arrested by Policeman Bonnell last night with F Alien a colored man. They entered the room of J W H Smith in the lower city on the pretense of being a police officer. Wagner's Band performs at Madison Park tonight.
The conference of colonial premiers revived talks on uniform state control of cables and the oceans. A broad push exists to purchase cables outright for government control amid a record building month. A hall permit was issued for a 1 story flat on Seventh Avenue by Mason owner. Architect John Graham and contractor Sagmeister involved.
Notice to Eagles Beattie part No 1 Fraternal Order of Eagles called for Sunday August 1992 at 2 00 pm for regular business of the Aerie except initiation will be at 7 36 pm by order of Worthy President W B Pulver Attest Frank Dowd Worthy Secretary
Detective Adame arrested George Rager alias Nelson last night on burglary charges. He was seen leaving a lodging house where a burglary had just been committed. The ex convict is well known to the police.
The Woman's Century Club celebrated its eleventh anniversary at president O B Simmons home 1630 Thirtieth avenue with good attendance a short program and refreshments. The Sexton Club gathered at Mrs Darling 1627 Ninth avenue with guests 2 to 6 pm and refreshments.
The Seattle Humane Society plans to tag horses needing better owner care or unfit for harness work. Each tag bears a letter advising owners to improve welfare and take necessary action to protect the animals. The program aims to identify at risk horses and prompt corrective steps through welfare authorities.
A fire at the Stoner Wallpaper Co. in Des Moines destroys the building. Watchman David Denham is killed and Il. BP. Miller is badly burned while attempting a rescue. The blaze caused an estimated loss of $50,000, with Ketchert Bros. pianos at 110 Union affected.
New York reports the ousted San Domingo president Juan L Jimines, who rose to power after Heureaux’s assassination in 1889, is in the United States before permanent relocation to Paris where his children study. Vasques, once his ally, now rules as a de facto dictator with constitutional government dissolved.
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