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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
3
A group of one hundred people gathers to push for remarkable savings on a piano as the Richmond Pianoforte maker seeks to introduce the instrument to a growing market. The combined buying power aims to influence striking price changes.
The Richmond Piano Club claims a $110 savings on a piano, presenting it as an investment. A male teacher admitted partnership was partly speculative and noted he can always recover his money. The club offers the piano for $290, with payment through club membership, promising further advantages.
A local ad touts a piano rental deal at six dollars per month with no dues or fees. Buyers pay ten dollars to take delivery and then rent at the reduced rate, claiming fast signups and easyTerms. The notice urges readers to call tomorrow, noting many old members are recruiting new ones.
D Johnston Co. announces a big cut price piano clearance selling 100 fine pianos at 10 down and 6 monthly payments. The sale runs for thirty days at 903 Second Avenue Burke building with selection including organs and small instruments.
Three young ladies compete for the Elks Carnival Queen title. Misa Walker serves as chief clerk in Prosecuting Attorney Patton’s office and previously worked at Nippon Yusen Kataka in the Marke building. Misa Newman is a cashier for Frederick & Nelson with many city friends. Mise McArdie, daughter of former Councilman William McArdie, is a noted musician with a sweet soprano voice. Ballet boxes are placed at major city businesses and will be opened weekly to show each candidate’s standing as preparations for the carnival proceed.
Reports from Valdes include a Bertha arrival and a G Seventh Infantry unit departing for San Francisco. Ore discoveries near Innerskin Bay signal rich deposits, while mining claims and tunnels expand near Benanza and La Toosh. Port Liscum troops finish telegraph line toward Dawson. Nome ships sail with passengers and goods, several steamers bound for Nome and the west coast, and repairs underway for Sehome.
The Bay City steamer, rebuilt at a cost around ten dollars, will begin Tacoma service with a remodeled hull, new lower deck, dining room, pantry, galley, and all cabins refitted with close set windows for optimal views. It runs one hour and minutes to Tacoma from Seattle and leaves Seattle Pier 1 at 12 09 PM and 7 00 PM. Tacoma departures are 4 00 AM and 3 00 PM. Owner W J Ellis.
W M Russell manager of the Third Avenue Theater and president of the Pacific Coast Amusement Association leaves tonight for Spokane to attend a meeting. Harry Hayward of the Spokane Auditorium Theater is general manager of the association and both may proceed to New York after Friday’s gathering.
Wom en s McKinley Circle of the Ladies of G A R will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 2 pm in the G A R hall third floor New York block. Plans for the department convention at Blaine next week will be discussed.
In the dispute over the Pine Street harbor area lease between John Collins and J P Leasen and the Fidelity Trest Co the charges of forgery are serious and, if proven, may allow the Trust company to reclaim the lease rights.
H. Riet declared his candidacy for the legislature from the Forty-fifth district. The district encompasses the Fifth ward and the First precinct of the Seventh ward. He seeks election to represent local voters.
A colliery explosion at Vochriw near Cardiff Wales today killed eight miners and left several more trapped until relief workers freed them.
This evening a complimentary recital will be presented by the pupils of the Egan Dramatic School at Littie’s Hall on Third Avenue and Madison Street. Those interested in this form of entertainment are invited to attend under the supervision of Frank C. fh, principal of the school.
Rain prevented both Tacoma and Portland from playing. In a local game at Hutte Montana on June 4 Selena Helena beat an opponent 6 to 6 in a feverish exhibition. Standings show Spokane 14 2 and Seattle 18 7 while Portland lags with 14 losses and Tacoma struggling at 6 and 8. No band concert at Madison Park tonight due to bad weather.
The Outlet Clothing Co. advertises remaining Buffalo stock from Michael Herman. Suits for mothers aged 4 to 6 years are offered at 81.15 each, with original values ranging from $2.30 to $5.00. Limited inventory remains at Washington and Occidental locations.
Charlie Parker entered a rambling house on Washington street near Third Avenue last night and grabbed 15 dollars from the stake money. He was soon captured by police and jailed.
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