This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1902
Page
4
June reports from Tacoma show a 7 to 4 Tigers lead and a 7 to 6 Portland win the prior day. Mariners details mention Seattle pitching and fielding errors while Helena wins 6 to 5 amid disputed plays and errors.
Western Avenue markets report broad demand for fruits with berries and cherries selling well. Native Oregon berries price about 2.75 to 3.25 dollars, California imports weakful at 1.25 per rate, cherries active at 1.25, vegetables in good supply, potatoes steady around 1.26, tomatoes largest in Seattle trade with prices near 22 to 23 cents.
A garbled market listing shows prices for strawberries per crate peaches butter and cheese from various regions such as Washington New York and California. It also includes poultry prices for hens turkeys geese and chickens with scattered figures and notes on corrected delivery to Seattle.
Grant Vauhn Misa Asemach er, two Seattle youths, fell from a canoe on Lake Washington yesterday afternoon. Vauhn gripped his companion and held on until help arrived as the Cherry launch sped to their aid after losing a paddle led to a capsize.
Humane Officer M C Nawon and Rotary member H R Seasvtman of the Humane Society visited the bull fight at Athletic om yesterday afternoon to judge brutality. They found the exhibition humane and entertaining with bulls not tormented, only excited by colored clothes waved before them. A large crowd enjoyed the event as a new local amusement.
Nearly 2 000 Shriners from Boston Chicago Cleveland New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Kansas City St Louis Denver Buffalo and others arrive in San Francisco for the Mystic Shrine Imperial Council meeting opening tomorrow. Local members escort visitors as a lively crowd fills hotels and streets.
The body of John Pirie was found with a skull fracture and authorities believe it was an accidental self inflicted death. Pirie left home last Monday morning on a rabbit hunt and was last seen alive then. He was a bachelor living with his sister and brother in law at Avon.
Michael Purcell a Tacoma laborer was found dead in bed yesterday morning at a hall. Ferant entered intoxicated with another man named Joseph Ash accompanying him. police will investigate why Ash left suddenly without aiding Ferant. A separate note reports a sailboat theft from Budiong's boathouse and mentions the United States revenue cutter Perry sighting injuries described as minor.
Chief Sullivan ordered the removal of a disgraceful fake exhibit found in a First Avenue store room near Spring Street. After a detailed account published the prior Friday complaints surged to the police, who confirmed the display as described and declared Seattle no place for it.
The Fremen of Georgetown honored the Rai ner volunteer fire department ten months after its formation. Over 2,000 attendees at Amouris grove heard August Toellner praise the department and its protection of homes. The event featured varied entertainments and a plan to make June 7 an annual town holiday. A contribution of five hundred dollars was made for improved equipment.
Tacoma police report two 14 year old girls missing. Both are light complexions and tall for their age. one wears a brown dress and the other a white dress. Names not released.
At tonight’s city council meeting the mayor’s veto of the proposal to lease property on Sixth Avenue North Street for a fire house will be discussed. The council is expected to back the veto, citing poorer lot quality and higher cost. Upcoming measures include street improvements: plank sidewalks on Lane Street, alleys near the media building, and various grading and sewer projects across districts east of Pike and Beacon avenues.
W. W. Green a brakeman for Beattie Tacoma Interurban was crushed under a moving car at Auburn yesterday and died within hours. He attempted to couple cars while on a gravel car edge and the load wheels passed over his right leg and side. A Tacoma resident aged 36, Green had worked on the road about two weeks, formerly from Chicago, and the coroner was notified. His body was taken to Auburn's L. Condon's undertaking parlors.
Portland readers note the Ancient Order United Workmen annual meeting opens tomorrow for 10 days. The order, with 400000 members, considers boosting life insurance rates for ages over 56, citing rising costs and deficits. Describes past surplus, relief fund payments, and substantial losses from 1900s assessments.
Sid New York reports Tat Mas terson a Westerner from Dodos telty in City Kan faces fraud allegations after a suspected camp swindle against Eawin Snow, son. The sketchy dispatch notes an ongoing inquiry with possible legal action underway.
Auctioneer ad promotes W. H. Rogers and Rogers & Bros silverware with tea spoons and table spoons at discount prices. Dates indicate Tuesday sales and sets of six offered, plus coal ovens and stoves advertised as guaranteed.
Sale offer lists All Wool Fine Waist Flannels at 26e per yard, black and colors. Also 9-inch All Wool Melton Skirtings at 60c, oxford gray. 7.5-inch Half Wool Dress Goods at 1Se per yard in colors and black.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.