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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
4
Andy Russell exposed a months long theft at the Cafe Royal by a Japanese porter named Harry. The thief used silk cords to manipulate a hidden bolt, rifling the cash drawer while staff authorities search for Harry.
The fast voyage across the Pacific was completed with winds and currents aiding a northward route near Japan. The Durbridge, steered by a veteran master with 27 years at sea, is noted for swift runs, while the R. W. Bartlett arrived 21 days from San Pedro. Various ships including City of Puebla and Rainier depart or depart soon for San Francisco and Whatcom lumber markets.
Butte, Mont June 18 The Mary McLanes rallied to win 4 to 1 over Seattle as Howley and Hickey pitched well for their teams. Tacoma defeated Spokane with a box score win. Portland dropped a 3 to 1 decision here as Helena connected for timely hits. A moonlight excursion and dance was announced featuring the Capital City Orchestra aboard a popular steamship with round-trip fare 50 cents.
The Beattie and Renton project will extend 11 miles along the lake and river crossing the Black River to Ren ton. A new high bridge will allow boat passage and avoid the current drawbridge. Construction should finish by fall. Lieutenant Frank W. Smith faces charges of disobedience and unbecoming conduct as he is ordered to appear before a medical board in Washington.
Directory compiles indicate Seattle's population near 126000 with growth driven by Eastern migrants. The forthcoming directory lists about 80000 names, suggesting a total around 125000 and a 13000 rise from last year, with Seattle surpassing Portland in some estimates.
Tomorrow at 2 PM the Seattle school holds commencement for 80 graduates, the largest class yet. Cooper Myers will deliver the commencement address, President Hughes of the board of education will present diplomas, and a brief speech will close the ceremony.
Burgtare broke into Shaw Drug Company's store on Second Avenue Madison Street last night and stole $6 from the cash register. Three gold rings and a stick were taken from Olga Flinch at the Grand opera house. Miss Flinch belongs to the Kathryn Kidder Company. Both cases reported to police.
The Y M C A hosts a weekly meet at the field on the campus grounds this evening featuring a 440 yard run a pole vault and a 16 pound shot put. Physical Director Dounthitt departs next week for San Francisco on his vacation and Secretary Allen is due home from his eastern trip in a few days.
London reports Lord Kitchener praised ex-Gens Dewet Delarey and Botha for arranging Boer surrender and lauded their troops and leadership. Commentary hopes they may wear epaulettes in the royal service despite past conflict. Dancing classes offered by Willeon's Seattle school in Ranke block.
Real side trip for tourists in the Puget Sound navy yard to view the battleships Oregon and Wisconsin. Boats depart Colman deck at 6 30 a m 9 and 10 a m 1 15 2 30 and 4 80 p m. Fare 50 cents round trip.
A fragmented sale listing notions and grooming items with bargain prices. Items include pins, combs, hair brushes, ironing wax, cloth brushes, daubers, ebony shaving brushes, razor strops, shears, and Dennison's Imperial paper, each marked with regular prices and reduced sale prices in cents per unit.
This week only, Barker Brand linen collars are marked down to 9 cents with limited quantities. The all linen collars are advertised as pure linen, new shapes, and nonexchangeable. Also offered are silk stocks and auto ties, previously priced up to 1.60, now 40 cents.
A varied stock of boys negligee shirts with collars and cuffs, in many patterns and colors, priced 25 cents each. Also available are men’s jersey ribbed items at 75 cents. Quantity and styles suggest a local department display likely promoting affordable apparel.
Classified notice lists stone preserve jars at 12 cents each or 2 gallon jars at Mec each. Stone jugs offered at 8 cents each and 2 gallon jugs at 1 cent each.
Advertises 8 to 11 o clock sale prices on a wide range of goods including fabrics, jars, kitchenware, stockings, shoes brushes, ping pong items, shirts, underwear, bindings, brooms, pins, canvases, doilies, ribbons, talcum powder, plasters, moth balls, liver pills, candies, boys pants, waists, and children's hats. Highlights include 42 inch black silk grenadine, half gallon jars, and various discounted household and apparel items with limited hours.
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