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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1902
Page
4
The Steamer Newport reports a colossal tsunami struck Mexico between La Libertad and Acajutla, with waves estimated at 50 feet. Authorities fear 700 lives lost, 63 bodies recovered, and more victims expected as Acapulco nears with possible updates.
Frank Behong unearthed two old deposit ledgers from the I. N. Bigelow Savings Bank at Pike Street buried under mud in the rear shed of a dwelling on Third Avenue. The ledgers dated up to 1875 and 1876 and likely belonged to the bank's failed 19th century operations.
The Advertisers' Club meeting at C. V. White's Advertising Bureau is postponed due to the committee's inability to complete the draft of the constitution and by-laws. The delay will last until the draft is finished.
The citywide union meetings list at North Baptist University Congregational Calvary Cumberland Madison Pilgrim Tabernacle First Methodist Haven Lane Street Highland Mission and Highland presbytery. Programs cover children teachers parents and adults with daily sessions and evening addresses led by pastors and educators. Topics include Christian life service Christ in the home and youth life for Christ.
Minnette Barrett offers a five thousand dollar reward for Joe the poodle mascot of Ralph Stuart’s company. The dog named after her cousin Joe disappeared after a Beattie theatre performance and is believed to be somewhere near Los Angeles with a high reward escalating to nineteen thousand if not found in three days.
The prince and suite arrived in Philadelphia from New York at 10 20 this morning. Mayor Radbride led a city welcome before tours of Crampe shipyards and Independence Hall. A 12 gun admiral salutes marked the naval inspection. The royal party then dined at Union League Club and departed at 5 0 pm for New York. In New York director Heinrich Conrad prepares a gala at Irving Place theater in honor of the prince with the play Im Weissten Roeast by Kadelburg and Shontau.
Police report three boys aged 12 Louie Doyle 12 Eddie Hyde and 12 year old McCtald have run away from Fine Terrace Street. The trio is missing and authorities are seeking their whereabouts.
Humane Officer Ridgway investigates a charging scam by a clever young boy about ten years old who tells North Hearth residents a tale of his mother's misery. Donors gave money before Ridgway could verify any destitute family or the Thompson claim. He plans to locate the boy to confirm legitimacy.
A bold hold up at the New Western hotel on Third Avenue near police headquarters ends with the robber fleeing after pocketing about 25 dollars from the cash drawer. Clerk A A Oliver described a middle aged man in blue overalls and a blue shirt with a slouch hat, calm under the gun. Detectives Hubbard and Freeman investigated but made no arrest as of press time.
The week begins with a modest rise in egg prices and a weak outlook as gains are expected to fade tomorrow. Receipts are heavy locally and the market near overstock. Oregon shipments have been light. poultry and grain unchanged. Potatoes meet good demand, especially beet grades for early seed, by grade.
An upturned light rowboat is found near Meydenbauer Bay on Lake Washington tied to a fur boa worn by the missing lady. The boat from Eagle boathouse carries the name M. F. Johnson and was taken by a lady and gentleman on a pleasure trip. search continues with no trace by Sunday afternoon.
In NONEPOLK West Virginia on March 16 the dispute between street car companies and their workers remains unresolved after arbitration failed as strikers refused terms. The company says it can run without them and the matter is closed. Also two 100 pound pigs of tin valued at 40 dollars were stolen from Arlington dock between 6 and 9 p m ratne police notified.
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