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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
3
June M Svawson reports the Klondike mining industry faces severe summer drought as water for sluicing runs low. Creeks in boil area are at record lows, impeding lower Dominion and other claims, with pumping and fluming costly for relief.
The Nome City steamed into Port Townsend harbor after a perilous journey with its bows battered by floating ice and upper works damaged. A Star extra announced the arrival to a crowd of about 100 at Arlington dock as many passengers, including long‑absent travelers, greeted friends before landing. A complete passenger list followed, naming dozens of travelers and officials aboard.
The Portland, a 1368 ton iron schooner built in 1886, now owned by the Alaska Commercial Company of San Francisco since 1896, has a complex history. Once called the Haytien Republic, she carried Chinese emigrants, faced Haytien rebellion turmoil, and endured a clash with rival lines before reentering the Pacific trade under new ownership and an added upper cabin.
UN Nome City reports the trial and conviction of U S Marshal Frank Richards as an accomplice to a jury fixing conspiracy. Joseph D Jourden, Nome saloonman, also convicted. Sentencing set for June 11. Earlier embezzlement case of Joseph H Wright resulted in acquittal. Brief notices include excursions and real estate ads with tide lands and local travel information.
In Nome the crowd at the crowded courtroom shows doubt of Richards guilt despite U S prosecution led by Acting District Attorney McGinn and B T Jeffrey. Local opinion from Paul Vehry supports Marshal Richards. businessmen and miners express mixed views while Judge Wickersham warns of unpopularity of the official. Prices for produce rise with Nome City arrivals as potatoes, lemons, and oranges flood the market.
Local churches list Sunday sermons by Rev. H W Gowan H W Gilchrist M A Matthews W A Major James Thomperon W D Simonda and J J See the battleships today. The Lancet Telephone & Telegraph Co announces a new central switchboard installation at its office with partial line transfers and expected temporary interruptions during the upgrade.
Church notes list sermons and events across denominations. Rev James Thomson preaches his last sermon before fall before traveling to Ireland to visit his mother. Revival meetings led by A Worrell begin at Tabernacle Baptist with daily sessions. Other groups hold services, lectures, and youth meetings at Ballard, Maccabee hall, Zion Church, and Our Lady of Good Help, with times from morning to evening and events including alectures by Prof Knox and Jennie Clark.
The notice calls for candidate initiation at Hawke hall on Tuesday evening, June 24, with all candidates required to attend. J. H. Hemer leads the committee. The message ends with an advertising pitch for bicycles, mentioning Yale and Wolff-American brands and a seller at 1906 Becond Ave. Bee the battleships today.
Sunday services listed for several churches with mass times, vespers, Sunday school and benediction noted. Additional notices include a temporary hall service for New Parish with morning mass and high mass times. An advertisement mentions a Bon March ad and a steamer City of Everett bicycle transport offer on Sunday.
Seattle’s oldest and fashionable dancing school offers Monday and Friday beginner classes plus private lessons every afternoon and evening. Located at ke block Firth and Pike, Jilison’s is a recognized destination for dance education.
The Winter Harper Co reports a large shipment of talking machines and latest records arriving to augment their stock of small musical instruments. They note daily sales rising as they expand guitar sheet music and musical merchandise offerings. The firm emphasizes low prices and courteous service to attract buyers.
Pupils of Elizabeth Jay Richardson present the ninth annual recital on Monday June 23 1902 at o o clock sharp. Admission 24 cents with reserved seat included.
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