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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1902

Page

4

Blind Pig Cases Set for Trial and Proceedings

William Steffen, owner of a park pavilion, will be tried Tuesday afternoon on a charge of selling liquor without a license. EK F Albrecht, another Madison park official, faces liquor selling charges and will be heard tomorrow afternoon. Judge George’s absence postponed both hearings. Steffen indicated he will not contest the charge.

William Steffen Oon EK. F. Albrecht Madison Park George Steffen

Committee Delays Mayor Report on Weaver Case

A Chamber of Commerce committee that met with Mayor Humes prepared to present a report tomorrow drafted by Judge Jr. The interview centered on the Weaver's refusal to answer whether the police department was used for private ends by a faction in the game war. The panel likely will refrain from recommendations, leaving action to the chamber.

Chamber of Com@merce Humes Judge Jr Hethes

Reverend Matthews to Speak at King County Jail

Rev M A Matthews praised King County Jail as clean and well managed after visiting inmates with Jatler McLeod. He plans a talk next Thursday at 10 am in the east tank where all inmates will gather between the two tanks to hear him.

United States M. A. Matthews Jatler McLeod King County North Tank

Burglaries Report Theft of Livestock and Garden Vandalism

A valuable black cow was reported stolen from the barn of A L Herren at Fifth Avenue North and Highland Drive. Multiple property thefts include bricks and lumber from J B Ibs’s residence on Queen Anne Hill and extensive garden vandalism at W Terry’s home, with flowers, plants, laundry, and provisions taken.

A L. Herren Fifth Avenue North Highland Drive J. B. Ibs Seventh Avenue West Garfield Street Queen Anne Hill W. Terry Eighth Avenue E. French Thirty-first Avenue

Page lodging-house assault case dismissed by judge

The assault and battery case against W Page was dismissed by Justice Cain after the prosecuting attorney moved. Witness John Burna could not be located despite a bench warrant and sheriff search. Page had been accused of striking Burna at a lodging house on Manhattan Avenue South near Keller Street. May Quinn and Barns were held as witnesses, with Barns stabbed in the head by a hatchet.

W. Page Justice of the Peace Cain John Burna Burna Ron Afath Eller Street Page May Quinn Barns Point Bang Seattle Dawson Catherine Dan Company Central Trust and Safe Pany John Larrabee Isaac Rees Robert Wik McDonald James Willams McGonigal James M. Scott Roe Frank Jensen Robert Mike Willson Tom Cornish Musgrove George Oliver Watson ED Cudinee Wm. Corcoran Ballinger Ronald & Battle Weye Central Trust and Deposit Co Ainst King Counts Washington

Bohemian Art Leaguers Sketch Court House Scenes

The Bohemian Art Leaguers visit the court house this afternoon to sketch court house scenes from real life. The club plans to sketch at the court house on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Bohemian Art Leaguers Court House

Rumors Surround Lake Washington Tragedy Missing Couple

The Star reports ongoing rumors about Miss Roxy White and Herbert D. Tupper after their disappearance and presumed death in Lake Washington. Rumors spread from person to person claim sightings in various places from Alaska to Salem, Oregon, Tacoma, and elsewhere. Families remain distressed as investigators dismiss each tale as baseless.

Lake Washington Roxy White Herbert D. Tupper Opecar Ti Ia Alaska Ming White Parte Tacoma

Beacon Hill Demands Cleaner Slaughter Houses

Beacon Hill residents renewed protests against city licensed slaughtering and packing houses on the tide flats. The health board plans strict enforcement to abate the nuisance, with legal action possible if needed, citing losses in odor and public health concerns amid a large local meat packing industry.

Beacon South End Stockyard Board of Health Beacon Hill Benoee Hit Hill Nuiaanee

Disinfecting Sprinkled Cans Marketed as High End

A vendor promotes large cans with a sprinkled top for disinfecting sick rooms sewers and sinks. The ad highlights a high price and claims about 100 figures for a spray rate, presenting the product as a novelty or luxury cleaning item.

Slaughterhouse Sanitation Probed by Star Reporter

A star reporter yesterday exposed sanitary lapses at local slaughterhouses. Filth accumulates in cattle and hog pens for days with blood grease and offal leaking into the bay due to faulty pen arrangement. The report urges sanitary cement floors and proper sewers where absent.

Star

Ministers' Encomium at Seattle Baptist Meeting

The Seattle Baptist Ministers Association met with Mrs. J. A. McPherson of Beacon Hill as host. Dr. B. Weber opened, Rev. B. D. Ellis spoke on Prayer, and resolutions expressed regret at the departure of Rev. Louis Bowerman from the First Baptist Church, praising his Christian leadership and service amid church difficulties.

Seattle Baptist Ministers’ Association Mra J. A. McPherson Beacon Hill Gevenace Tote B. Weber Market Street BD. C. Ellis Fremont L. 8. Bowerman Reas Louis 8Werman First Baptist Church

Big Piano and Organ Sale Depletes Stock Quickly

The advertisement touts hundreds of pianos and organs in stock across four Northwest stores with many placed in homes. Brand new upright pianos priced from 131 to 206 dollars and organs from 48 to 57 dollars, all fully warranted and guaranteed. Easy terms offered and mail orders welcomed.

Farewell for Pastor Bowerman as Union holds meeting

The State Baptist Young People's Union notes Pastor Bowerman as a true friend and under-shepherd. The First Hapitat church leaves with obligations cleared and improvements made. A farewell banquet at the Lincoln precedes Western Washington Baptists ordaining KB. S. Doyte at the North Hapitat church this evening with sermons and charges.

The State Baptist Young People’s Union Howerman Rayer Bim Lincoln Washington North Hapitat Doyte Port Angeles Tapitat North Church Third Avenue Cedar Street C. Chrum A. H. Hause Puyallup

Outlandish Hosiery and Garment Bargains At Outlet Prices

A long list of women’s undergarments and related sleepwear items is advertised with deep discounts. Jerseys, ribbed bleached cotton vests, lisle blends, and fleece lined pieces claim prices from 0.25 to 1.25 per item. Numerous colors and sizes offered, with notable note that sale is an immense outlet and buying capacity.

Theaent Gealera Jersey

Men’s Summer Underwear Half Price Sale Notices

Tomorrow a sale offers two lines of Men’s Balbriggan Underwear in stripes and plain ecru. Prices include 37 percent per garment from four lines of Tan and ecru Underwear and three stripes. A full assortment will be on sale with items priced at $1.25, $1.75, and $2.00 per garment.

Bon Marche Pacific Northwest Tveat Ecru Gale

Specials From 8 to 11 Wednesday Sales Event

More than a dozen items offered from 8 o clock to 11 tomorrow. Women s Chrome Kid Lace Shoes and Men's Satin Calf Lace Shoes listed with regular values. Curtain Ends marked down from 5 to 11. Various household and personal care items priced for Wednesday only. Includes toothpaste powder, candy, tea gowns and textiles with specific discounts and times.

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