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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
3
Alex De Bot a prominent mission worker proposes a city receiving hospital with the building and a fully qualified surgeon to be provided. He envisions the ambulance at call of the hospital and the medical officer to be known as police surgeon. He invites council members to inspect his Jackson Street site and suggest improvements.
Painter George Thomas was arrested for emoking in and released on $10 bail. Two girls Little Wilkinson and May Adama were held as disorderly persons. License violations led to arrests by Inspector Marsh. Nick Terabak and Peter Smith were found guilty and released on small bonds. Geo Bendeson fell into the bay near Columbia Street suffering a scalp wound and was hospitalized. A theft from Union Depot news stand and a stolen item case were reported. The narrative ends with a note about a disease case and a pugeling reference.
Miles Pointdetter deputy prose cutting attorney of Bookahe county and a noted litician visits Seattle with his wife to meet T D Page of S15 Twenty third avenue. A Spanish bull fight continues at Athletic park this afternoon with the same fighters retained by manager Watkins for two more performances. The local lice received a telegraph from Maud requesting Mrs H B Pletcher's address as her husband is dead in Portland.
The Utah Presa Club reached the city at T15 o'clock this morning. Chamber of Commerce and Seattle Press Club members hosted them and highlighted city sights. At 10 o'clock the party rode the Inland Flyer to Bremerton to visit the navy yard. They return at 4 15 pm to tour Moran's shipyard and will be entertained at the Seattle theater tonight.
Officers rallied Bon Marche benefit association members for a Sunday outing to Pleasant Beach. Steamboats Athlon Inland Flyer and Port Orchard will run from Columbia pier every half hour. music games and recreative sports promised. 250 members expected. excursion proceeds add to reserve fund. Cash girls and boys ride free. adults 50 cents and children 25 cents for round trip.
Frank Hughes received four months in the penitentiary after a conviction for assault with a deadly weapon. Hreese secured a divorce from Edwin Hreese on cruelty and support grounds. James Cartwright filed for divorce from Hirde, citing continued quarrels and vicious conduct. Prof. James H. Williamson was ordered to pay weekly support until a $250 settlement. Par association nominees Walter McClure John Kelleher R. C. Strudwick and H. F. Blake to be jur y commissioners. Tu Yum Ver was sentenced to three years for burglary. motion for a new trial denied.
Funeral services for John P. Regan were held this morning at Sacred Heart church. The brief notice notes the time as o'clock and lists Sacred Heart as the venue for the services.
At 9:15 this morning the excursion steamship Spokane sailed for Alaskan waters, followed soon by the Majestic. Crowds watched as both boats raced toward Port Townsend with claims of Spokane speed and Majestic rivaling at 16% miles per hour. Spokane arrived ahead at Port Townsend. other vessels and cargo movements noted.
A navy yard excursion organized for Sunday June 16 invites readers to travel from various ports aboard a scheduled Bee ad page 4 notice.
June 14 marks the 126th anniversary of the first American flag by Getecy Rows. Local patriotic societies will not hold a public celebration, as reported from Chicago and San Francisco, with scattered notices in The Star. A separate item promotes Interstate Fisheries Co investments and a foresters’ excursion to Pleasant Beach aboard ships Oregon and Wisconsin.
King County Washington Bar members are notified of a June 21 1902 meeting at the King County Courthouse Seattle room of the Superior Court Department No 1 to select four electors to be recommended to the court which will choose two jury commissioners for a one year term. The notice follows an order dated May 1 1902 and is signed by judges Arthur E Griffin W R Bell G M Rade Emory Boyd J Tallman.
Early trading at Weartern Avenue showed a firm market overall with crowds on hand. Strawberries opened at 1.60 to 1.75, Clarke seeding firm at 2, shipments heavy and expected to climb Monday. cherries and greens in demand, lettuce, perishables steady, new potatoes weaker.
Agricultural and commodity prices detailed for fruits vegetables and meats. Includes bananas oranges peaches strawberries cherries potatoes and greens with per unit prices, market terms, and dairy and poultry items from Washington and New York suppliers.
Announcement of reduced through fares to Dawson and intermediate points on the W Ry. Reichert Bros pianos advertised, 110 Union, and a Dunlap real estate listing. Union Dock to Navy Yard service scheduled Sunday, June 15.
The ad touts Kimball pianos highlighting quality tone lasting casework and lower prices for its grade. It invites buyers to view a Kimball Baby Grand labeled Elke to the Queen of the Carnival in the show window and notes a large stock of Kimball and other brands plus bargains on slightly damaged pianos.
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