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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
3
Seattle pitchers dominated early as Seattle defeated Butte 9 to 7 with decisive late runs. Hogg held Butte to few hits while Seattle’s defense and a sharp late inning surge sealed the win. Hurley made a sensational catching play as Seattle preserved the lead.
Tk MARKETS reports cherries selling from $2.26 to $2.60 a box with recent price dips to $2.25 due to shipments. Lemons show demand rising with weather, asparagus demand steady though receipts vary. Quotes cover green fruit, berries, citrus, tomatoes, and key vegetables with unit prices and per ton or per case figures across regional markets.
Prices for cream, milk and poultry products are listed by origin and grade including New York Erie region and Washington creamery products. Items shown include butter, corn feed, whole chickens, fryers, turkeys, geese, and various poultry products with per pound or per dozen pricing and daily corrected commission margins.
The Seattle Ministerial Association commends Fire Chief Ralph Cook and his crew for risking their lives to prevent a major blaze at the Rainier Crand hotel. A large number of ministers at the Y M C A lauded the department's heroism and self denial in the May ordeal.
Carl Schurz faces a setback as Cornell President Roosevelt Schurman declines to meet his committee. Schurman says Roosevelt is competent to handle the issue and acts in line with American public wishes.
Boats depart Colman dock at 6 30 and 10 am 115 and 430 pm with trips to the battleship Oregon. Excursion steamers available for charter via the Port Orchard Route.
On May 8 the tug Arthur Woods sank the naptha launch Frollo on the Maumee river during a pleasure party outing. Eleven young Sunday school scholars perished, including Edna Lowe and Grace Hagptin, while Grace Lowe and Clara Marks along with Arthur Marks were rescued. The incident occurred near the Treon wood piers as the launch overturned after a mid channel collision.
Mrs J W Godwin hosted a pleasant card party at 120 Highland Drive with prize gifts for top players The Ladies Aid Society of Madison Street M E church met at Mrs Harold s home on Twenty seventh Avenue A soirée hosted by Mise M Piper attracted young people at her Horen Avenue residence Cards and dancing planned for West Seattle residence of the Misses Brown Young Cinch club gathering set for Saturday at Miss Lillian Jones 314 venues A mock parade ball will be given by parties and D of the First Infantry and Company A Signal Corps N G W
The Ladies' Benevolent Society met at 2 00 PM in Mie sonic hall. A Y M F Ranke hall event drew many guests with Warner's Orchestra providing music and punch served. Tomorrow the Coen Opera Company performs at the University Denny hall. Arcana lodge hosts a reception and dance at the Masonic hall tonight. Mrs Myron Smattey hosted the Queen Anne Fortnightly club focusing on education.
The actors welfare project celebrating a home for aged and indigent actors culminated in a formal dedication today. The Staten Island structure at West Hrighton was unveiled with dignitaries present, including Mayor Seth Low, Bishop Potter, and Joseph Jefferson. The Rev Dr Houghton officiated at the ceremony.
Rev. M. A. Mathews of First Presbyterian church and Joseph Shippen will address the Parents Club of the Central school district tomorrow at 3 o'clock in St. Fran cen hall. The discussion will center on kindergarten. Dunlap real estate 84 Union block.
A drunken spree at a Petersburg camp near Aftin ends in tragedy as Thomas Johnson and George Hansen drown with their families. Proctor Johnsen, a prospector, had bought Laurens' daughter and paid 20 with a promise of 80 more before the disaster.
The Ohio State Association of Mexican War Veterans hosts the twenty eighth annual reunion in Marysville Ohio to commemorate the first battle of the Mexican War at Palo Alto. Attendance shows thinning ranks with fewer than 60 veterans, though many families and friends attend.
Funeral services for K. J. Hatley were conducted yesterday afternoon at St Marks Episcopal Church, Rev. Robert Hell presiding. A large crowd from the AW OU W and the Rebekah sisters attended, as Reichert Bros. provided pianos at 110 Union.
Prices run from 9.50 to 10.00 dollars in a note explaining costs if goods arrive directly versus through the regular channel, with potential savings if shipped via the proposed method.
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