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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
4
A Mit First avenue crowd, aided by two police, searched the Kent residence for a supposed crazy woman all day. It turned out two innocent children hid in the cellar and their eerie cries sparked the rumor, fueled by a drunken noise in a nearby shack.
Nels Shook from an Eastern city reports he was swindled by two strangers during a town tour losing money. Bert Edgar and P Morton, confined on disorderly charges, are tied to a burglary at Dr. J. W. Putnam’s home on June 5. Will Johnson and M S Moss were arrested for fighting nearby after a confrontation with Officer Mc and La Count.
Portland baseball team returns to the field facing Seattle in a highly anticipated afternoon game at Atho. The matchup draws large Seattle fan support and is expected to be fiercely contested. Tomorrow is noted as a women’s day with related events.
Alfred S. Moore of Beaver takes the oath as new judge of Beaver County before William T. Roosevelt. He plans to assume July 1 and will meet George W. Vorchsenios of Wisconsin, recently named clerk of the Second District Court. Moore has practiced locally and was once a candidate for judge. His appointment follows Beaver county political maneuvering connected to Senator Quay.
Editor Seattle Star permit me to thank the numerous persons in the circulation against licenses for liquor in public parks of our city. The solicitors from Monday were: essens S203 Teachers' Federation 560 Beattie F A King County Federation of Women's meet 9981 several petitions not yet which should bring the up to 11006. J C THOMS 404 N Y block. Bargains 22x46 pt yw in one Revolution Campbell Printing Press.
The Academy of Holy Name marked its first year in a new building with a successful concert before a large audience. Over 140 young women in white participated, with several choruses and the operetta Lady Bountiful Helresa delighting attendees. Rev. Brown of Beattie College praised the academy’s work in a concise address.
Kittie Bird, accused of seeking liquor, was arrested Monday by Police in a tender joint lodging house after fleeing Crittenden home. She faced jail in scanty attire and warns of the cold cell as she serves a three month sentence in the county jail for habitual drunkenness.
Roy Stannard Baker a noted Century Magazine descriptive writer arrives in Seattle with L Blumerstein to gather material on Pacific Northwest resources for a summer issue. He recently toured the U S Southwest and viewed the Green River Hot Springs forest fire scene with consistent interest in regional growth and trade potential.
T H Ellis president of the Yellow Jacketing company travels to Alaska with his team to erect a ten stamp mill in the Juneau Mining district on Windham bay about sixty miles from Juneau. The mill aims to be in operation by August 1 after delays in transport. A large workforce is already at work, with ore delivered by a 3500 foot aerial tramway.
Three boys under 17 were found drunk by Detectives Hubbard and Freeman who took them to headquarters. They claimed liquor came from a First Avenue south concert hall. Francis Varge, once advocate general under Louis Kossuth, sentenced 260 Hungarians to death and recently died in Leon, Texas. A big reduction sale at Z C Miles & Piper Co cuts mantels 15 to 6 percent.
Ballard council discussed Frank Bresone’s application to build a drawbridge across Salmon Bay linking Ballard and Interbay. The plan proposes a two and a half cent adult toll with one cent for children. a petition with wide support accompanies the request for a 34 year franchise.
The Seattle theater presents The Mysterious Model a French comedy by Arrington Reynolds and company drawing strong applause and the largest success of the current engagement The Third Avenue theater continues William a comedy Too Much Johnson with a week long run including Saturday matinees Other local ads note bicycle sales and Triangle Wheels at Rhodes Brothers and Fiskey Barnett's Cigar Store from 10 am today.
The Viennoise Ballet set to The Pixies Triumph will headline a Sunday night program at the Grand to support Trinity parish building fund. The show features seven other ballets and a score of musical numbers, with 83 performers listed in the cast.
Seattle attorney John B P Humphries announces his candidacy for the state supreme court. A Seattle resident since 1859, he is active in city county and state politics and holds memberships in fraternal orders Beattie Lodge 51 K P Beattle Lodge 93 BPB Beattie 69 WW and Beattie 1 FOB.
Leonard Foster, son of Mr and Mrs W Foster, died last night. The body is at Hut terworths Mines SC with charges of 100 and 250 each for service. Rhodes Tree Go to Spinning for bicycle repaira Dunlap real estate 4 Union block.
A local notice invites beginners to two dance sessions. Monday sessions run in the evening and Peidey evenings offer extra practice for newcomers. No further details provided.
In Mutt Montana yesterday Tacoma fell 3 to 12 amid costly errors. Spokane opened with a loss in another game, while standings show Seattle and Portland leading. Local ads mention mantel discounts at Miles & Piper and realty bargains at Mietcher & Carpenter.
Crowded counters mark the Notion Sale opened this morning as Seattle anticipates its greatest ever event. Items include Pirate Glass Hand Mirrors, Silk Hair Nets, Velvet Skirt Binding, Elastic Frill In All Colors, Cloth Brushes, Bristle Shoes Brushes, Dennison crepe papers, Kid Curlers, Cube Pe glass heads, Tailors' Tape Measures, Mourning Pins, Hair Pins, Black Head Shawl Pins, Gen Pins, and Duplex Pins with special Wednesday and tomorrow prices.
A bustling sale page lists heavy discounts on boys clothing including heaty ribbed stockings and knee socks, infants and misses shoes, and men’s slippers. It features women’s lace shoes, silk ribbons, embroidered fabrics, and china ware with marked reductions, detailing sizes, original values, and sale prices across a wide assortment.
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