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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1902
Page
4
A textile ad lists Wash Fabrics and French linens with bold prices and wide selections. French Pique printed Batistes Ginghames Dimities and Grenadine are offered in multiple colors, with yard prices shown and emphasis on fast colors and value for house gowns wrappers and kimonos.
The Diamond saloon at the corner of First Avenue South and Washington Street was robbed this morning. Dan MecNamara runs the joint, already holding a revoked license for disorderly conduct. At 2 20 a.m. W H Grayson of West Seattle was attacked, knocked unconscious, and $80 in gold coins were taken from him after joining Harry Stevens at the bar.
The Seattle Electric Employers’ association, with over 1000 workers, plans a grand ball and concert at Lesch park on Saturday May 24. A public opening of the remodeled pavilion will feature a free afternoon concert and an evening dance. About 500 tickets have already sold. Tangemoenta assigns William Holt as chairman with E R Van Buren Frank Dabney B Slater Henry Riverson J M Wilmot George Crist C J McCain L N Curtis among organizers.
Keen interest in the May 21 election is shown by members of the Typographical Union. They will vote for International Union officers and choose a delegate to the Cincinnati convention. Seattle candidate Charles A. Derry is favored for president. Gordon A. Rice and George W. Ficks, noted editors, seek Seattle delegate seats.
Bremerton notes an upcoming Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders ball at Fraternal hall on May 12. The event supports striking Seattle No. 104 workday protest and labor rights. Navy yard rules remain strict. missteps endanger employment with Uncle Sam. A recent worker fined and dismissed for a small offense, and a boss faced removal after tossing an old door mat over a fence from the Oregon.
The Frank company presented From Sire to Son at the Seattle theater with strong performances by Mr. Cooley and Miss Kingsbury. The plot, set around 1860 California, features a villainous lead, humor, and a venetian backdrop, drawing praise for acting and scenery though some stage extras drew comment.
Mise Shirley shines as the lead in a diverting love affair and healthy comedy. The supporting cast—Thomas Loftus, William R. Abram, Virginia Brisac, and Meta Marsky—enhances the production, though George D. McQuarrie underplays Clarence Douglas. The setting and nine piece orchestra add polish as previews move to Dad's Girl with Mise Burpey and Mr. Gilbert.
At the council meeting tonight a Chamber of Commerce committee led by E. Shorrock J. P. Hoyt and L. M. Wood will present resolutions denouncing gambling. The council may act on liquor sales at Fergus Nerks and discuss pay for disabled firefighters.
Senor Auguste Sevros Brazilian aeronaut and rival of Santos-Dumont was killed when his airship exploded during ascent. An assistant perished as escaping gas ignited from the petroleum motor. Mme Sevros witnessed the tragedy as the balloon rose to 1500 feet before bursting.
A Calico Ball and Necktie Social was hosted last night in Germania hall by Immergruen Sister Lodge No. 1, Sons of Herman. About 250 people attended with committees headed by Mrs. A Drucke, Mrs. Jacob Nist, Mrs. George Nist, Mrs. A. Rosenbaum, Miss Katherina Humynel, and Mrs. Henry Shuck.
Mrs Abigail J Smith was buried yesterday afternoon in Lake View cemetery. Funeral services were from Butterworth & Bons chapel at 2 PM, Rev Clark Davia officiating. Myrtle M Esary to be buried from First Baptist church at 2 30 PM tomorrow afternoon. Miss Faary died at her aunt's residence 522 Fifth Avenue yesterday.
The steamer Cottage City of the Pacific Coast line arrived from the north with 47 passengers. Among them was Lieut. Ss. B. William of the revenue cutter Rush, stationed at Sitka, ordered to the Atlantic and to return via Kansas City, his home.
A dispatch from Caupano reports a May 6 attack on Port of Spain by government forces with heavy shelling. Non-combatants were not warned, foreigners fled the danger zone, and homes were toppled. Protests to the government, France, England, and Germany were logged, and the U.S. state department was asked for help. International tensions may rise over the incident.
A masked man robbed Lake View saloon eight miles from Tacoma yesterday morning and fatally wounded Louis Giometta who tried to flee. The bandit forced the bartender to surrender $13.50 from the register, then disappeared. Giometta was shot through the liver and kidneys. No arrest reported.
Hey W A Spaulding of the United Presbyterian Church preached on Whatsoever Thy Hand Findeth to Do Do It with Thy Might. He urged enthusiasm and diligence as core Christian duties and warned against laziness in all work. He cited examples from Paul Columbus Edison and Whitman to illustrate energetic service through the week.
A sermon exhorts believers to show energy enthusiasm diligence and perseverance in church work. If God calls you to him it will be because you have remained steadfast under current pressures and devoted to spiritual tasks.
Market activity starts briskly with Western avenue trading and strawberries offered at 2 per crate and as low as 1.7 per crate. Hutter shows firmer price trends with a possible rise within a day or two as asparagus arrives in heavy quantities amid weekend shipments. Other market items remain steady with varied quotes on fruit vegetables and provisions reflecting broad trading conditions.
The Republican central committee in Tacoma split delegation strength among the three largest counties King Pierce and Spokane for the state convention apportionment. They endorsed Frink for governor in 1900 as the basis one delegate per 100 votes. The move punishes King Pierce and Spokane for backing Senate candidate Reichert and reflects a broader shift toward smaller counties.
The Expansion Sale in Dress Goods and Silks offers a wide spring assortment. Prices feature 45 inch All Wool French Serge, All Wool Crepe Etamine, and 24 inch All Silk Foulard at deep discounts. Notable finds include Kai Kat Corded Wash Silks and 46 inch All Wool Crepe Etamine, with many fabrics advertised at under regular values. Weekend sale aims to attract hundreds of fashion-minded shoppers.
Clearance sale on spring and summer knitwear including women's lisle garments and union suits. Highlights include bleached lisle pants with lace knee and pearl buttons, colored lisle union suits in pink blue white, and bleached mercerized union suits in jersey rib. Also mentions lisle bleached vents with lace yoke in cream pink blue at same price.
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