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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1902

Page

2

Seattle Star Editorial Sparks Gas Battle and Quiet After Prince Henry

In a crusty 1900s style piece the Seattle Star notes Prince Henry's departure will restore routine. It highlights an alliance between Seattle Gas & Electric and Seattle Electric against gas rivals, aiming to keep prices high and profits steady while deriding some lecturers and their earnings tactics.

Seattle Gas & Electric Company Seattle Electric Company New Close Gas Company

Enemies in the Fold: Seattle Hears Waterway Conflict

Citizens urge Seattle to back a free government canal and oppose the South Waterway Co. policy. They accuse the firm of stalling canal progress to gain municipal concessions and question government funding cuts attributed to ex-Governor McGraw and President Semple. The city vows to withhold support for a private Roll-gate arrangement.

Seattle and Lake Washington Waterway Co Seattle Lake Washington Canal Union Depot McGraw Presdent Semple South Waterway Co

How to Help the Courts in Plain English

A New York judge Justice Gaynor chides lawyers for unnecessary length in argument. He urges cutting lengthy briefs to concise lines, using plain English to expedite court business and reduce clogged dockets in Washington counties. The lesson: save time by simplifying the language and limiting excess detail.

Gaynor Supreme Bench of New York Seattle Washington

Man Rich Yet Miserable Finds Happiness Elusive

A Texas man, John Tediman of Liano, rose to wealth via investments, earning twelve thousand dollars a month. Despite luxury and gifts to beggars, he failed to enjoy life, changing outfits, buying jewelry, and shunning travel or books. He died with a single note: Everything is nothing but love.

John Tediman Liano Tex OFI MAN - American Investment Company Third Avenue German-American Investment Co Ball & Plating Works

Sailor Beaten in Hel Vedere Hall after Drink Dispute

Sailor H. Jordan was beaten by two Hel Vedere Hall waiters, Charlies Evans and Ralph White, after a dispute over unpaid drinks. Patrolman Ryan arrested the two on assault and battery charges as Jordan was struck until unconsciousness.

H. Jordan Helvedere Charlies Evans Ralph White Ryan Jordan

Watchmen Postmaster Stewart Clarifies Federal Site

Stewart, now custodian of the federal site, says more than 100 applications for watchman positions have been received. Applicants seem to believe the site will be taken over, but Stewart states that all such applications will be disregarded.

Postmaster Stewart Stewart

Seventh lecture on Puget Sound Harbor charts topic

The seventh lecture of the Puget Sound Harbor chapter No 16 of the American Association of Masters and Pilots will be held tomorrow evening in the Globe block rooms. Capt J F Pratt of the coast and geodetic survey will speak on The Construction and Use of Charts.

Aus Puget Sound Harbor American Association of Masters and Pilots Globe Block J. F. Pratt Coast and Geodetic Survey

City Engineer Thomson Drives Bid for Ten New Members

Thomson, second vice president of the American Road Makers' association, seeks state business leaders to join the group. The aim is to recruit ten new members to improve roads across the United States.

Thomson American Road Makers’ Association United States A. Chilbere G. I. Arontahl MH. Roelberg Hank Kecend Avenue K. Beyden Greenioal Hank of Capital Gence Cormer James J. Goldsmith Vice Press Ankeny Enemier United Sates Europe

Spur Franchise Petition Reported Adversely by Inspector

Wheeler may report adversely on the Seattle Electric Co petition to construct a spur at First avenue and Pike street. The idea was to con-

Wheeler Seattle Electric Co First Avenue Pike Street Attokrney Barnes &2 CO Btart- Boyd BE. Adams Colman Spring Street Mecessar First and Pike Bull Bros Sud Washington Hide Treen's Metropolitan Press, Inc Washington Street Scheverman Cherry Heal Estate Renton SMITH

Spur plan for city streets proposed to ease congestion

The proposal would route vehicles up First Avenue and around by Pike then down Second Avenue to relieve daytime traffic. Inspector Wheeler says the spur is unnecessary and will report this to the board of public works.

First Avenue Pike Second Avenue Wheeler Board of Public Works

Lawyer Davis Sent Contingent Fee Claims in Ballard Suit

Willam G. Taylor contends PF W. Davis earned no share of a $10 974 settlement in the Ballard damage case and sues for $ 5690 99 while Davis asserts a July settlement and full receipt. Davis claims a contingent fee and payment of costs for two years of litigation. A placount on Ballard city warrants is noted, but Taylor omits these sums in his complaint.

Willam G. Taylor PF. W. Davis Ballard Mr. Davis Taylor

Real estate and business opportunities in Seattle market

An extended classified listing from Seattle markets describes auctions sales across multiple lines. It highlights investments in banking firms, manufacturing stores, real estate, and various business ventures with dozens of firms and agents named, including Washington exchange, Pioneer Square offices, and numerous brokers seeking buyers and partners.

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