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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1902

Page

4

Scottish Bills Pound Reaches San Francisco After Severe Storms

The British ship Scottish Bills Pound, sailing from Monte Video to Seattle, limped into San Francisco in rough condition after a hostile voyage. Departing December 10, it faced a week of fierce gales off California with decks washed, sails torn, ballast shifting, and crew nearly washed overboard. Lifelines were constantly used as the captain sought the nearest port for repairs before continuing to Puget Sound.

Monte Video Seattle San Francisco California Puget Sound

Burglars Nabbed After Champagne Clue in Mount Vernon

In Mount Vernon on March 4 two burglars were captured after police found a bottle of champagne at the scene. The pair had broken into the home of N. Frecker, stealing jewelry worth several hit dollars before being surprised by two officers.

Mount Vernon N. Frecker

Foresters of America member dies at Monod hospital

Leuie H Kath 25, Foresters of America member, died yesterday at Monod hospital. The body lies at Bonney and Stewart’s. Funeral notices report Emma D P D Btone’s service at St Mark's church tomorrow at 2 pm, delayed by carriage shortage. Eben Collins, 19, of First Avenue West, drowned near Gate City on March 1 and will be buried from Butterworth & Sons chapel tomorrow at 2. The remains of Fred W. Keim killed in Tacoma by a railroad train will arrive at Butterworth's chapel this afternoon for funeral from Mindertakers' parlors Thursday. John A. Hobin of Seattle to arrive tomorrow at 7:25 am, taken by Bonney & Mr Hobdin. His widow accompanies the remains.

Leuie H. Kath The Foresters of America Monod Hospital Bonney & Stewart's Emma Dpd St. Mark's Church Eben Collins E. H. Collins First Avenue West Gate City Wash Butterworth & Sons Fred W. Keim Tacoma Butterworth’s fMindertakers John A. Hobin Seattle Bonney

Waiting Fleet Off Straits Awaits Favorable Winds

A large fleet lingers near the entrance to the straits waiting for favorable winds to proceed inside. The group includes eight square riggers and other vessels that have been off the cape for three weeks seeking a chance to enter the Sound.

Straits Cape

Found Dead in Southern Hotel Room

The porter discovered John dead in a room of the Southern hotel by night. Coroner Hoye ordered the body removed to Butterworth's morgue. Acute pneumonia is believed to be the cause. He was years of age. Little is known of him. The steamer Farallon of the Kruse Line sails for the north tonight with 20 passengers and 50 more from Vancouver, cargo general.

Southern John Hoye Butterworth Farallon Kruse Fine North Vancouver

Y M C A Notes Captain Sinbad Lecture Next Wednesday

The Y M C A announces Captain FIL, famed as a humorist, will lecture on Capturing and Killing the Leviathan next Wednesday evening. He is well recommended by the school and Christian associations nationwide. The rest of the items note a municipal election schedule shift and upcoming interassociation tryouts with listed contestants.

Fil Sinbad Bil Aschoola Portland Ihe Vancouver Douthitt Association T. 8. McDonald W. McDonald G. McDonald Lorren Mitchell Fred Wald Elwood McLean L. H. Marshall

World tributes flood McKinney death in 12000 editorials

A New York press clipping bureau compiled 12000 editorial tributes to William McKinney, printed in U S and English columns. The collection spans four volumes in full morocco binding and honors the martyred president with wide esteem from domestic and international press.

New York M. A. Hanna United States England William McKinney

Labor Unions Fail to Endorse Municipal Candidates

A mass meeting in Carpenters' hall last night to endorse municipal candidates ended without action due to pressure from Socialists urging the union to back their ticket. Union leaders feared wasting votes and adjourned after a heated debate, disappointing many labor leaders hoping for a unified vote.

Carpenters’ Hall

Rapid settlement returns workers as unions reach terms

In the city a swift labor settlement unfolds. With plasterers suspended, the rest of the trades resume work. By noon today six plumbing contractors signed the agreement and men returned to work. Fifteen painting firms accepted union terms and the prediction is all workers will be back within ten days.

Building Trades Council

Humane Society Meeting Limited by Ill Secretary

Illness of secretary Mrs Laurence Gronlund limits Humane Society’s monthly meeting at Hammer Grand hotel. Ridgway reports 29 horses lame. 13 animals destroyed. 19 children neglected. condition of later improved. Seattle advertising staff organize at White Advertising Bureau Hancock building First avenue Union street meeting set for Wednesday o'clock.

Laurence Gronlund Humane Society Hammer- Grand Hotel Umane Ridgway Nana Seattle White Advertising Bureau Hancock Building First Avenue Union Street

Local Socials Brighten Week With Card Parties and Dances

Mrs. Percy F. Smith hosted a pretty card party at Thirth Avenue home with artful decor and dainty refreshments. The French Club met at 1414 Minor Avenue hosted by Mrs. Thomas Taylor Minor. The Cotton Club plans a dancing party Thursday in Littles Hall with many guests invited. The Nineteenth Century Club meets Thursday afternoon with Miss Carrie Shumway at 104 Madison Street. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Smith will entertain the Wednesday Card Club at 3 Summit Avenue. several guests will attend. The Ad Astra Club met afternoon with Mrs Lavieon at 411 West Republican Street. The LadiesAuxiliary of Temple De Hired hosts a card party tomorrow night at Masonic Temple with dine and whist and prizes. The P. B. O. Club met yesterday afternoon in the Lincoln club room. Trevor Kincaid spoke on The Lost Tribes. The Pre Orptec Club will meet Friday with Mrs James Cox at 110 Third Avenue North. The Rainier Lodge 154 Fraternal Brotherhood plans a progressive whist party tomorrow night in Carpenters Union hall. A large crowd is expected. Buene Temple Club preps for a ball Tuesday night March 11 at Ranke hall with Warner's Orchestra.

Percy F. Smith Thir- Heth Avenue Thomas Taylor Minor Minor Avenue Little's Hall Nineteenth Century Club Carrie Shumway Madison Street C. J. Smith Summit Avenue Ad Astra Lavieon Weet Republican Street Ladies Temple de Hired Masonic Temple the Lincoln Peverere Trevor Kincaid Pre Orptec Club James Cox Third Avenue North Rainier Carpenters’ Union Buene Temple Club Ranke Hall Warner

Building permits issued for several homes on Third Avenue and nearby streets

City engineer's office approved permits totaling several thousand dollars. Gus Johnson receives two story frame home on Third Avenue for 4500 dollars, W H Anderson 4229 Third Avenue Northwest one story frame house for 1060 dollars, J H Condon 701 Thirty third Avenue South one story frame house for 300 dollars, J Jensen 140 Norman Street one and a half story frame residence for a pending amount.

City Engineer's Office Gus Johnson Moo Third Avenue W. H. Anderson Third Avenue J. H. Condon Thirty-third Avenue J. Jensen Norman Street

Church Social at Madison Street Church Program Planned

A literary and musical entertainment will be hosted by the W. P. M. society at the Madison Street church tomorrow night. The program includes various acts and a wand drill performed by the Eighth Grade of Rainier School.

Madison Street W. PF. M. Society Rainier School

Homes seekers arrive as two rail lines bring settlers

The Northern Pacific overland due this afternoon at 6:30 will arrive in two sections of nine coaches each carrying homeseekers from Missouri river potato country. The Great Northern overland will also run in two sections under new homeseekers rates. A Thursday night Great Northern overland will carry over Homeseekers for Snohomish County with Robert Cunningham guiding the party to their future homes. S. H. Graves of White Pass & Yukon railroad arrived from Chicago and will judge how long his stay in Seattle will last.

Northern Pacific Overland Missouri River Potata Great Northern Overland Hatoom County Great Northern Railway Robert Cunningham Trav Paessenger Great Northern S. H. Graves White Pass

Longshoreman Arrested After Sugar Theft Attempt

Joseph Kelly, a longshoreman, was arrested by Detective Barbee shortly after noon today after dock workers spotted him attempting to steal a sack of sugar from the Pacific Coast dock. He dropped the sack when challenged and fled before being apprehended.

Joseph Kelly Pacific Coast Dock Barbee

McKinley Circle Meeting Urged for Thursday

William McKinley Circle Ladies of G A R will hold a meeting in the hall third floor York block Thursday at 2 p m. The gathering is described as important and all members are urged to attend.

William McKinley Circle G. A. BR York Block

Marine News From the Pacific Coast and Ocean Travel

The Glory of the Seas bound from Comoa to San Francisco with coal is out 23 days amid fears for its safety. Coast and Geodetic Survey officer McCrath resigns to join Globe Navigation Co as an officer on the steamer Meteor. The American ship St Paul arrives after 105 days from Manila. Susie M Plummer reaches Port Townsend from Makawell and heads to Diamond Point quarantine. Cearina from Kruse Line arrives from San Francisco with oxiven cargo. Clavering arrives from the Orient with 1190 tons of oriental goods after 18 days amid several severe storms.

Glory of the Seas Comoa B.C San Francisco Joseph W. McCrath United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Globe Navigation Co Meteor St. Paul

Thieves Break Into Junk Dealer Store for Brass

J W Zeeve a junk dealer at 1569 Western Avenue reported a burglary last night. Thieves stole three tons of brass castings along with 45 in cash and some clothing. The brass was loaded in sacks of 160 pounds each, suggesting multiple trips by the burglars.

J. W. Zeeve Western Avenue

Police Notes Show Warrant in Embezzlement Case

A warrant from June court charges Wm. Smith with embezzling $50 from his employer. Herman Quandt testifies as the complainant. Ada Johnson, a well known offender, is arrested for allegedly robbing F. Anderson of $4 downtown. Robert Paine and Patrick Holden receive days and a $100 fine for admitting to stealing several pairs of overalls and are sentenced to the city chain gang.

Juethee Cann Wm. Smith Herman Quandt Ad Johnson F. Anderson Robert Paine Patrick Holden Ie Tak Ten Sonpeeete

Ching Wo Arrives From England With Freight for Liverpool

The China Mutual steamer Ching Wo under Capt Evans arrived from Ginegow and Liverpepper with mats and iron. It sailed from England on December 14 and will stay about two weeks in port.

China Mutual Ching Wo Evans Ginegow England

City Hall Quiet Amid Election Day Crowd

Most offices open but little business done as many officials and staff voted at polls. A few workers remained to handle routine tasks, while the majority anticipated future closing due to election.

Markets Quiet as Election Drags Capacity on Western Ave

Business on Western Avenue was quiet due to election day and rain. Commission houses report stockpiled goods with bananas arriving, Washington creamery butter prices fell two cents from the top, Kane declined another cent, and further declines are expected. otherwise prices remained unchanged.

Western Avenue Commission Godos Washington Creamery Kane

Market Prices for Fruits Vegetables and Provisions

The page lists jobbing quotations for produce including lemons and apples with varied prices, oranges and bananas, vegetables like potatoes beets cabbage and cauliflower, and dairy and meat items. Prices cover crates boxes sacks and per unit terms with regional notes and daily corrections.

Market Prices for Livestock and Poultry

Readable livestock price list shows values for fresh ranch meats. Ducks turkeys geese hogs and sheep listed with percentages and cents. Other entries include steers hogs and cattle with varying rates.

Washington

Mona Reports Encounter With Small Schooner

SIGHTS WRECK VICTORIA reports the steam collier Mona fighting a small schooner near Carmanah and Tatoosh at dawn. The schooner was deserted and lost her bow in the collision.

Victoria I. C Mona Carmanah Tatoosh

Card of Thanks for John Whe Bereavement

The family of the late John Whe expresses heartfelt thanks for the kindness sympathy and support shown during their bereavement. Signed by the family August Toellner.

van Anselt Winging School Walter McLean John Whe August Toellner

Plymouth Congregational Pastor Sidelined by Illness

Reverend Temple Slr Nev. W. H. G. Temple, pastor of Plymouth Congregational church, was unable to fill the pulpit Sunday and remains confined to bed. He is expected to begin convalescing in a few days.

Nev W. H. G. Temple Plymouth Congregational Church

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