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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1902
Page
4
The article notes a light turnout for minor party candidates with only a few hundred votes total. Judges Winsor, Bett Smith, George W. Beott, and Walter Walker appear evenly matched on their tickets while the final tally is awaited this evening.
Olympia march 5 the state supreme court handed down an opinion in two cases. In John Merman appellant v Great railway respondent the decision reverses judgment and orders a new trial with costs taxed against respondent. The opinion also notes the Shuly v Seattle Savings Bank case where no error was found and affidavits were not considered.
Detroit March 5 A Dotan ee trust uniting three quarters of stave and hoop manufacturers plans a meeting today to form the Central Cooperage Sales with headquarters to be fixed. Capital of 800000 is pledged by promoters in Ohio Michigan Illinois and Canada to raise prices, cut freight costs, curb unjust demands and halt wild price swings.
Chicago March 5. Western lightweight champion Martin Dufffy and former challenger Jack O'Brien prepare for a six round bout at the Aome club tonight. Both fighters have shown top form and promise a lively contest from the opening bell. The winner earns a chance to meet Frank Erne for the championship.
Immigrants arriving in Tacoma last night, over 1000 home seekers from Western Washington, bid by reduced rates. Rail officials anticipate heavy traffic for the next six weeks as wheat lands in Eastern Washington are rapidly purchased.
Washington recounts Rufus Polk of Pennsylvania collapsing dead at the Hotel Walton in Philadelphia this morning. Prof. Yoder of the University of Washington will address the Parents' Teachers league gathering at Mercer school Friday at 3 p.m.
Loyal lodge No 134 held a successful meeting last evening electing delegates for District lodge No 16 to meet at Kent on the date. A debate on Women's Suffrage will occur in the lodge room next Tuesday evening.
Mrs I Allan Cole Bethel began a week long course on parliamentary law for the Federated Women's clubs. Lectures arranged by Mrs H B Dunbar a noted Daughter of the American Revolution. Bethel is a national authority on the subject and has published a widely read work on rulings.
Building permits issued today include Smith & Kennedy for repairs at 1 Second Avenue costing 3609, G. O. Guy for iterations at 191 Second Avenue South costing 400, W. H. Anderson for a one story frame cottage at Third Avenue Northwest unspecified cost, A. H. Simmons for a one frame cottage at 917 Seventh Avenue South costing 400, Abrame for two story frame residences at 2517 Howart Avenue costing 4006, and Mrs M A Pruntap for a one story frame house at 10 Twentytaled Avenue with cost listed as i.
Police say A D McIntone was arrested by Detective Lee Barbee in a hotel C O D swindle. A fake box of old newspapers substituted for clothes led to $60 payment at the Rainier Grand. McIntone, a Tacoma bookkeeper, is held on grand larceny. partners remain at large.
The retirement date for Secretary Long is now set for May 1 with no formal announcement yet. Representative Foss of Illinois is the leading potential successor mentioned in discussions.
Ada Osgood wrote a final note to Dr. Emil Homies before swallowing carbolic acid and killing herself. She blamed a man with another woman and asked her ring and body sent home, expressing she would soon be at peace and warning not to expose her looks to strangers.
The Puget Sound Chamber of Commerce met at 11 am with many members. They discussed a Filipino painter employed on the Dix, a Japanese request to represent Puget Sound at Osaka 1903 exposition, and attacks on the navy yard by the Francisco Chronicle. A Yukon valley purchase proposal and Alaska trip planning for Secretary Wilgon were also considered.
On election day no new labor disputes emerged. Plasterers demand a one dollar daily wage increase and act without the Building Trades council, making settlement uncertain. Some plumbers and painters have accepted the new scale and returned to work, with a general agreement likely after several days.
Reported here that a British torpedo boat Destroyer was sunk in a collision with a collier in the Channel near Dover England. Details of the accident had not been received at the present hour.
In Wheeling West Virginia on March 6 the flooded district reports three feet of snow. Railroads and interurban traffic halt as local conditions worsen. Cleveland notes the year's heaviest snowstorm with suspended streets electric lines rail traffic and mine closures across the state.
The Trish American club held a Robert Emmett celebration in Rank e hall with over 100 attendees. An impaired telegram prevented James Hamilton Lewis from speaking. Hon. P. B. Carroll delivered an eloquent brief address and Daniel Kelleher chaired the evening.
Olympia March 6 Governor McItride will visit Seattle Saturday to listen in the Butler hotel parlors to barbers protesting state examination. Geo P Wright resigns as state grain inspector effective May 1 after agreement with officials and successor. State Librarian Callison also resigns and is accepted today.
The Seattle-Whatcom steamer Dede arrived at 6 am, hours behind schedule after a snap of an eccentric during a near Blaine detour. She paused at Whatcom overnight for repairs and resumed to Beattie with many passengers amid anxious local reports of her late arrival.
A brief passe from the page notes a seller offering goods at prices just above cost with a notable emphasis on affordability for cautious buyers. The fragment hints at a limited time or feature aimed at attracting budget customers.
Advertisements note a solid oak dresser with beveled plate mirror offered in sample sale pricing. Listed prices include 10.75 and 16.50 with references to regular 13.75 and quality notes, though some text is garbled.
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