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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1902

Page

4

Indians At Nunivak Report Shipwreck Sighting

Native informants near Nunivak told Pacific Steamship Company crew of a possible wreck sighting near Vancouver Island and hinted a vessel may have gone down after striking rocks. Captain Twing of the John S Kimball corroborated the report while detailing other ship movements and cargo updates across Puget Sound ports.

John S. Kimball Nome Portland Jeanie Johns. Kimball Twing Roanoke Valencia Tnland Chas D. Lane Willamette Pt. Robinson Thomas Robey Martland Express Vancouver

Memorial service planned for Baron von Ketteler in Berlin

June 28 Berlin reports an elaborate memorial service to honor Baron von Ketteler the German ambassador murdered by the Soxers. The event at Kroll's imperial summer opera house in Tiergarten will feature a musical program arranged by the Kaiser with participation from royal institutes and major artists. The hall will display black drapes and Chinese trophies as martial tribute.

Berlin Kroll Baron von Ketteler Sverane von Kettler Soxers Kroll's Imperial Summer Opera House Thiergarten Kaiser Royal Institutes Baroness von Ketteler I Aan the Great

Maiden trip opens new Atlantic steamship Kroonland

Whistles rang along the North River as the American Line steamship Kroonland made its maiden Atlantic voyage. Built by the Cramp shipyard of Philadelphia, the vessel and its sister Finland mark a new era for U S transatlantic service with larger tonnage and modern design. Beardsley of Lansing claims the title of oldest US postmaster in service at 74, appointed under Adams, with a salary history of 19.52 and a fortune of £11,000.

New York North River American Line Kroonland America Atlantic Cramps Philadelphia Finland VORTS

Markets Show Stable Week with Berry Upswing

Western avenue business activity remains steady as the week closes. Strawberries are nearly gone and fruit arrivals lag. raspberries rise in quantity while stock totals reach 2092 dollars and 25 cents. New apples sell well with shipments due Monday and vegetables strong. six round trips to Colman dock are planned tomorrow.

Western Avenue Rmit

Unclear Grocery Quotations and Prices List

Fragmented listings show varied produce and goods with prices per crate or sack. Mentions include Valencia oranges, strawberries, cherries, peaches, beets, lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, sauerkraut, dairy, meats, grains, and regional references such as Puget Sound and New York. Details are inconsistent and many terms garbled.

Weta Ion Haem Lée Puget Sound Emat Timothy

Bits of gaiety at home gathering hosted by four women

Mrs Amos Brown, Mrs Ritchey, Mrs Kinnear and the Misses Brown entertained guests at a social afternoon yesterday. Music and light refreshments followed a friendly exchange of greetings among neighbors and friends.

Amos Brown Ritchey Kinnear Misses Brown

Notable social events fill West Seattle weekend crowds

A large guest list attended a West Seattle dancing party hosted by Miss Drown and Miss Anna Drown, with festivities continuing aboard the late ferry. Mrs James D Hoge plans an afternoon for Mrs Frederick Grant on Miner avenue, while Mrs L B Stedman and Miss Buck hosted a luncheon at the Country Club for Mrs Woodruff. The Corey family celebrated Amy Coreys wedding to Robert Letthead at 1253 Columbia Street, Ida Corey as maid of honor and Will Letthead as best man. Invitations went out for July card party and a heart party, and a biennial tea at the Lincoln. A Fourth of July temperance picnic is planned at Woodland Park by various clubs, with a K of P ball anticipated in Black Diamond on the Fourth.

Noor West Seattle Miss Drown Anna Drown James D. Hoge Frederick Grant Miner Avenue L. B Stedman Mise Buck Country Club Mra. Woodruff Amy Corey Robert G. Letthead Mra. T. B Corey Columbia Street Ida Corey Will Letthead Pasadena Cal Airund David Haynes Eo Wollen Louise Kirachner Eusebius Oscar Maurer Re. B. RK. Brierly Twentieth Avenue Lincoln Wedner Henderson Tacoma California Good Templars Anti-Saloon League Miniet Association Prohiition

Major Millie Directs Harbor Improvements Rush

Major Millie A A in charge of government in the district says instructions will accelerate works on harbor and waterway improvements under the livery and harbors bill. Estimates are to be prepared at once and views of interested parties invited. An application for 160000 dollars seeks a waterway between Puget Sound and Lake Union.

Millie

Battleship Excursion Nine Round Trips To Warships

Nine excursion round trips offer visits to the battleships Oregon and Wisconsin. The feature appears on the Gee ad page with details on schedules and boarding points.

Oregon Gee Ad Page

Delays in Regrading Avenues North of Pike Street

City engineers report petitions for regrading First and Second avenues north of Pike Street fail to show a majority of abutting property owners. On First Avenue from Pike to Vine 829 feet short of half. on Second Avenue from Pike to Denny Way 745 feet short. Bids opened for concrete sidewalks on Howell Street and for Engine House No. 6 improvements. other plans filed or rejected due to signatures or incomplete details.

First Second Avenues Pike Street Board OF Public Works Firet Avenue Vine Street Second Avenue Dennyway Df Public Works Howell Street Fieet Avenue Engine House No Twenty-third Avenue Yeaway Beattie Electric Company Mercer Street Queen Anne Avenue Firetayvenue First Avenue Atlantic Street Sixth Avenue James Street Marion Street Lae Street Warren Avenue

Beattie beats Portland as Marlburn stars in tight game

Beattie defeats Portland 5 to 1 as Spec Marlburn shines in center and Carter earns win. Dukes rter pitched well in his Beattie debut, Campbell solid at third, and Beattie crowd plates with timely hits. Portland slips despite six hits and strong defense. LN announces 10 000 ladies urged to call at 608 Second Avenue for souvenirs this evening.

Baltsbury Portland Carter Campbell Dow Leege Beattie Spec’ Marlburt van Buren Anderson Andy Aba Second Avenue

Dancing Classes for Beginners on Monday and Friday

Beginners are invited to evening dancing classes held Monday and Friday. Sessions cover basic steps and rhythm, suitable for all ages. No prior experience required, and instructors provide guidance for twirl and lead positions.

Untitled baseball recap with scattered plays

In a brief rundown the play by play notes a fielder tagging at short and a near attempt to tag Murley at home. Hurley and Vigneaux attempted a leap and the ball got away. Hurley took second on a safe slide. Nuriburt and an Anderson error produced the remaining runs. The teams will finish the series tomorrow.

Babbitt Beattie Viaux Johwars Hurley Ftdwarts Dessel Murley Vigneaux Hurey Nuriburt Anderson

Plumbers Excursion to Evergreen Park and Battleships

Advertisement notes a Sunday excursion for plumbers on June 29 to Evergreen park and battleships from Colman dock with nine round trips. The ad lists oil lane 260 lamp prices and other items, claiming bargains end after the sale and warning prices may not be available later.

Evergreen Park Colman Dock

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