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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1902

Page

8

City Council to propose ward sewerage plan

Councilman Murphy of the Ninth ward will introduce four proposals to establish a ward sewerage system. The plan would serve Fremont Brooklyn Latona Kees Green Lake and Ballard with brick sewers costing about 500000. A special election would fund bonds and Ballard annexation is a possible consequence.

Murphy Ninth Ward Fremont Brooklyn Latona Kees Green Lake Ballard Lake University Balmon Y Eee

Amur's Rough Voyage Described by Vancouver Sailors

The Amur arrived from the north after a five day Vancouver voyage marked by a severe trip and reefed sail conditions. Captain Goose reports the City of Beattie also faced delays of about four hours en route to Ketchikan due to similar weather and channel hazards.

Vancouver Amur

Snowbound Passengers Reach St Paul After Great Northern Trains

Three passengers snowbound on the Great Northern line in North Dakota arrived in St Paul with baggage and mail. They describe privation during a long stockade, little food, and coal shortages, while snow drifts blocked routes. Food and fuel later found at Willie D. location. Authorities expect trains to run on time within 24 hours.

ST. Paul Great Northern North Dakota Willie * D

Rate War Between Tacoma Steamers Ends

A Tacoma ticket seller reports the end of the rivalry between the Dauntless and Sentinel steamers. The five cent fare from Tacoma to Beattie is restored after a two day dispute prompted by one line’s Tuesday fare cut. Crowds at the pier have dispersed as normal pricing resumes.

Tacoma Colman Dauntless Sentinel Beattie Seattle

Landlord Ends Tense Door T Censorship Row in Enumclaw

A controversial week in Enumclaw centers on a touring show featuring a white couple billed as stars and a mixed racial pairing. Local proprietors, including the Pacific cho proprietor, face fallout as the landlord plans to end ties after settling board and travel costs. The dispute hints at broader questions of color and stage optics in the act.

Enumclaw the Pacific Choin

Lumber Rates Rise for Southeast Shipped Timber

Lumber and timber product rates rise 6 to 16 cents per 100 pounds for shipments to the southeast effective April 1. Washington dealers protest alleged discrimination in favor of Texas pine and Arkansas cypress, with the district largely served by Washington firms. Construction costs estimate $82,364.50 for Yesterway Thirty-second Avenue project and $11,666 for Wiret Avenue work from Virginia Street to Dennyway.

Washington Artrary Yesterway Thirty-second Avenue Wiret Avenue Virginia Street Dennyway

Lost on Queen Anne Hill W F Johnson Tale

Fremont man W F Johnson says he woke penniless on Queen Anne hill after a night at Belvedere concert hall on Occidental avenue. It is not proven he played cards there and he may not have been at the resort that night. County commissioners added to a $250 reward offered by Sheriff Cudihee for catching the murderers of Martin Johnson at Myde’s saloon in Franklin on March 1.

W. F. Johnson Fremont Queen Anne Hill Belvedere Occidental Avenue Johnson Sherif Cudihee Martin Johnson F Myde's Franklin

Adams Case Dismissed In False Pretenses Swindle

The charge of obtaining money under false pretenses against Dr E J Adams was dismissed by Judge Griffin on motion of Prosecuting Attorney Fulton. Adams and Capt N Handy were accused in the Morse steamer sale in which Dr J Eugene Jordan was involved. Handy is still at large, last seen after escaping custody in Tacoma last fall. He is believed to be somewhere in the Spanish American states and is serving a two year sentence at Walla Walla penitentiary.

E. Jr. Adams Griffin Fulton Adams N. Handy J Eugene Jordan Morse Mandy Io Tacoma Wallaya

Undertaker Butterworth to defend hob o in April court

Butterworth of Butterworth Undertaking Co. will act as defense attorney on April 1 after being drawn on the March jury panel. Judge Grifia and deputy prosecutor Vince Faben arranged a practical joke as John Blair, a hobo charged with larceny from the person, awaits trial.

KE. KR. Butterworth The Butterworth Undertaking Co Vince Hi. Faben Airiffin Butterworth Faben Grifia John Blair Tatterworth

Kerry Mills Proprietor Marries Miss Katherine Gien in City

Kerry, owner of the Kerry mills, wed Katherine A. Gien of Dayton Oregon at her parents home on March 1. Rev. John Gien officiated with HW Boardman of McMinnville college assisting. Fay Swick was bridesmaid. Harvey B. Patton was best man. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple left for a短 California trip.

Kerry Kerry Mills Katherine A. Gien Dayton Ore First Presbyterian Church Choir John Gien HW. L. Boardman McMinnville College Fay Swick Haries BE. Patton Groomeman Kerryen Calfornia

Jeremiah Sullivan Rumored Death Sparks Inquiry in Seattle

A letter from BP. F. Abbott of Farmer City Ul asks for information about Jeremiah Sullivan believed dead in Seattle. Abbott notes a parishioner claims a relation to the deceased.

Humes BP. F. Abbott Farmer City Jeremiah Sullivan Seattle

Board of Works to Open Bids on City Streets

The board of public works will open bids tomorrow morning for grading East Lake avenue from Louisa to Twelfth and for laying concrete sidewalks on Fifteenth avenue from East Madison to the quarter section corner. They will discuss a permit for Pacific Wagon Co and hear from property owners. Estimates will cover water main improvements along Yealerway Thirty-second avenue and First avenue from Virginia to Dennyway. Telephone and electric companies will present permits for poles. A purse of 550 dollars and a 2000 dollar draft were lost by Mrs. M. L. ence, a transient guest, likely at the depot. police notified but no aid possible.

Board of Public Works East Lake Avenue Louisa Street Twelfth Avenue Fifteenth Avenue East Madison Street Pacific Wagon Co Voerty Yealerway Thirty-second Avenue First Avenue Virginia Street Dennyway M. L.ence

Two Skagway Sails From Pacific Coast Steamers

Two steamers of the Pacific coast line depart for Skagway at 8 p.m. tomorrow, the Al Ki and City of Topeka, leaving together for the same destination. City of Topeka arrived from the north early this morning with about twelve passengers and a small cargo. the voyage was uneventful.

Pacific Coast Line al Ki City of Topeka Skagway and Way Ports Pacific Coast Ine

Mortality notices for Henry infant and Otto Bommer

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs L R P Henry died at Silverdale yesterday with private interment arranged by Collins Sherman Foley Co. The funeral of Otto Bommer who died at Providence Hospital Tuesday was held at Butterworth's parlors at 2 pm under the auspices of the A O U W.

L. R. P. Henry Silverdale Collins, Sherman, Foley Co Otto Bommer Providence Butterworth

Public Works Moves Against City Squatters

The board of public works launches a campaign to clear shacks and boats from the water front north of Pine street and nearby tide lands. Notices issued to six owners at Pike street to remove within 10 days, with planks to close Elliott avenue and other sites slated for removal for safety and sanitation. Some residents protest, but authorities cite obstruction to road work and crime concerns as reasons for eviction.

Board of Publc Works Pine Street Pike Street Elliott Avenue Union Street Bell Street First Avenue Atlantic Utah Streets Seventh Avenue South Plummer Street Tailroad Avenue Columbia Street Board of Public Works Mega Ypel

Prominent Guests Listed at Hotels Among Leading Visitors

At the leading hotel yesterday a roster of prominent guests included figures from Portland Chicago Tacoma Olympia Magnoketa Iowa Denver Whatcom Spokane Wenatchee Anacortes and Seattle. Names appear for the Rainier Grand Butlet Seattle Northern Stevens and other houses with executives and travelers from across the region.

George A. Brackett Minneapolis D.campbell Fairhaven D. A. Duff Peverett F. A. Bartlett Port Townsend F. W. Foster Everett J. F. Reddy Spokane BE. L J. BE. Connolly Olympia R. McGowan la Conner I. Husby Hadlock G. BE. Wintermiteverett D. M. Sallahury Clinton Scs LE Leg

Building Permits Reported in City Engineer Offices

Building permits were tested today for repairs and new structures in Olympia. Permits include J HM Irvin for a 19 21 Washington Street foundation at 100 dollars, Mra McKinnon for a two story frame at 144 Twenty fifth Ave North at 250, H Carr for a one story frame cottage at 2024 Washington Ave at 450, George Wadenahagen for a one story frame house at 901 Thirty first Ave at 550, L Dowell for an office and scales at 606 Twentieth Ave North at 850, M W Gien for three frame cottages at 1126 36 Tenth Ave South at 1860, Peterson Gile for a one story frame shop at 8716 Eighteenth Ave South at 400. Also J S Christie for a Lat ry cottage at 2633 Stone Street at 900, J L Dana for two two story frame buildings at 4223 27 Fifth Avenue at 2600, Amanda J Wood for a one story frame cottage in the Wallingford addition at 460.

J. HM. Irvin Washington Street Mra. Kt. McKinnon Twenty-fifth Avenue North H. Ht Carry Washington Avenue George Wadenahagen Thirty-first Avenue L. Dowell Witteenth Avenue North M. W. Gien Tenth Avenue South Peterson & Gile Eighteenth Avenue South Huilding City Engineers J. 8. Christie Btone Street J. L Dana Fifth Avenue Amanda J. Wood Wallingford

Vessels and wreckage litter the northern voyage report

On the Neah Bay coast Indians recovered a hull section and a board bearing City of San Diego. The Dauntless is idle with a broken wheel. The Grant and other ships move in Tacoma routes as Farallon sails north with cargo and passengers. C Earina from San Francisco brings merchandise and explosives. Champion from Vancouver Island unloads potatoes. Excelsior delays due to bad weather. C D Mryant to ship coal to Honolulu. W F Jewett and Alvena head to California. Allendale loses canvas in a gale near Hilo. Glenmark progresses north from Chile toward the straits.

Ogette Ville Neah Bay City of San Diego Dauntless Tacoma Grant Farallon Alaska Steamship Line San Francisco Champion Steveson B. C Newport Pacific Packing and Navigation Co Excelsior C. D. Mryant Honolulu W. F. Jewett Alvena California Allendale Everett Hilo Glenmark Royal Roads Charnavel Cape

Pastor Called At Ballard Presbyterian Church

A congregational meeting at Ballard’s Presbyterian church unanimously chose Rev Alfred N Raven as pastor after Rev Owen Jones sermonized on Paul Timothy. Patrolman Hubbard arrested a Chinese fruit peddler for peddling without a license. Real estate ads noted in Saturday’s Star.

Presbyterian Church Ballard Owen Jones Paul Timothy God Alfred N. Raven Ah Ah W. C. Hubbard Celestial

Rocking Chair Priced At 3 25 Shows Fair Home Values

The merchant explains pricing as a fair value approach. Prices reflect low purchasing costs and a steady standard of value for home goods, including this rocking chair at 3.25. The emphasis is on buying right and selling right to benefit buyers.

Bargain Prices on Various Garments and Goods

A long list of discounted items with after six sales closes out past regular values. Apparel such as hats dresses hoses and undergarments plus household goods like soap pills and brushes are offered at deep reductions with specific prices and quantities.

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Katherine Gien Board OF Works A. Hildebrant W. J. Ifan Whatcom W. F. Meyer Frederick Nelcon Frederick & Nelson Second Ave Madison and Spring Streets Wagner Bon Marche Ilkaiinen Applique Bureau Bbc Eix Kirk Colgate Pierce Bec Worth sBon Marché Nordhoff Avake Ete Pike St Monarch Shoe CO First Ave Wash POST Eton Gordon Burt & Packard King Bros
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