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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1902

Page

4

Norse Day in Seattle May 17 Program Planned

The Norse Club of Seattle announces a literary and musical program at Madison Park on Saturday May 17. Free steamer Haas rides on the lake, concerts by Wagner's band Lueben's band and Norse and German societies, Norwegian address by M J Lund, and remarks by Gov McBride Will H Thompson and A J Lee. Arrangements by A J Lee M J Lund A J Thuland N A Christos J A Hendricks.

Norse Club of Seattle Madison Park Wagner Haas Lueben Nort S Mra. Carotta Foss-Coriaty M. J. Lund Governor McBride Will H. Thompson A. J. Lee A. J. Thuland N. A. Chriatos J. A. Hendricks Norways Strother Bunch Portland Mra David Gilmore Bowden Hugh School Lincoln Rome Aristas Club Morris Hall Council of Jewish Women Temple de Hirach Joe Shippen Rabbi Joseph Tne Ra. M. A. Gottstein Miss Grunbaum F. W. Zimmerman

Seattle Tops Dudes 12 to 2 In Spokane Showdown

May 15 report from Spokane says Seattle defeated Spokane by 12 to 2 as Russell started for Spokane and lasted two innings. Hickey for Seattle allowed 11 hits but kept damage down and contributed two singles and a double. Portland game called after four innings due to rain, Helena 7 Portland 0. Tacoma–Butte game postponed by heavy rain.

Spokane Seattle Russell Dugdale Hickey Portland Helena Portland Tacoma Tacoma-Butte

Seattle Electric enforces rear-end smoking rule on Hamro cars

The Seattle Electric Company introduces a regulation requiring smokers to use the rear end of Hamro cars, with a central boxed compartment. The rule aims to prevent smoke from entering the car when doors are open in warm weather. Passengers react as they adjust to the new conduct.

Seattle Electric Company Seattle Tindhep First Ave Presinet Fourth Ave Precinet Estes ‘Sables Ackeon Street Madison Street City Mal Third Avenue Jefferson Street Columbia Street Perrin Comptom Lumber Yard Madison Spring Street Sweeney's Plumbill University Street Bickerton’s Piret Ave Postman’s Ave Pine Street Union Electric Pike Street

Fire at Chinese Laundry Sparsely Damages Building

A Chinese laundry at 611 Jackson Street escaped major loss after a rear blaze last night. Firemen arrived quickly preventing wider damage. estimated clothing loss around 260 dollars and minor damage to the structure remains.

Jackson Street Celentiala

Pocketbook Found at Depot With Rail Ticket

Police officer Glasecock found a pocket book at the depot containing a Canadian Pacific railway ticket. The purse is at police headquarters.

Glasecock Canadian Pacific Railway

Movement to curb merry-go-rounds sparks school action

A petition to a school board to remove nuisance elements near a Benny Denn y school is circulating as parents demand relief. About 1000 children attend the school and activists urge city council intervention if the board cannot secure a solution.

DENNY Merry- Pay Benny Scho Denny School Rome Buling

Old Madrid in festivity as coronation nears

May 15 in Madrid shows busy streets with elaborate buildings as Alfonso’s coronation preparations proceed smoothly. More than 70,000 visitors fill the city while foreign ambassadors are presented to the king at noon. Public interest stays high with arrivals of foreign princes ongoing.

Madrid Alfonso Bigelows Lowelle Whitalle

Defense for Dix to face trial on bank wreck charge

Special to the Star from Whatcom reports Col. R. H. of Seattle retained to defend H. St. John Dix, who goes on trial May 26 for wrecking the Scandinavian bank. Colonel Lindsey previously defended Alfred Hamilton, to be hanged May 28 for the murder of D. M. Woodbury.

Whatcom Col. R. H Seattle H. St. John Dix Lindsey Alfred Hamilton DD. M. Woodbury

Why D S Johnston Pianos and Organs Cheaper Than Others

An advertisement touts D S Johnston selling uprights and organs at deep discounts with low prices and easy terms. It promises brand new upright pianos from $162 to $220 and organs from $53 to $64, with full guarantees and mail order service, highlighting high facilities and up-to-date methods.

Western avenue commission meets on city credits

The Western avenue commission men met in the Baley building to discuss city credits for grocery concerns supported by commission houses. Vice President M C Nason chaired in President Godwin’s absence. They agreed to weekly payments for goods from operators and named a committee to report later comprising C H Militen H B Emmerson and J C racinted. Calico Ball B H Team Th night in Ranke hall.

Commission Western Avenue Manufacturers Association Baley M. C. Nason Godwin

Seattle Council Debates Great Northern Underground Tunnel Plan

City officials hear Great Northern officials explain tunnel route under Seattle and proposed south terminals. Discussion covers street vacations, new company control with Northern Pacific and Pacific Coast, track relocation to Smith Cove, waterfront trackage, and grade adjustments at Matin and Jackson streets.

Seattle Great Northern Railway King Street Great Northern Judge Hurke and & Stuart Ire Avenue Jackson Street Burke Third Avenue Ehoven Judge Burke Northern Pacific Pacific Coast Company Blanchard Street Smith Cove Smith's Cove Great Northern Northern Pacific and Kin Street Cana Waterway Hitt Grant Street Presidents Hill Mellen Farrett Pacifica Coast Company Fourth Avenue Washington Street Matin Street

Kilbourne Found Guilty in Cherry Street Jewelry Case

In Judge Griffin's court Hu Kilbourne was found guilty of breaking the plate glass window of Joseph Mayer's Cherry street jewelry store and stealing about 1900 dollars in diamonds. He faces sentencing next Saturday.

Inland Flyer Fart Steamer to Navy Yard Departures Today

Safety and speed aboard the Inland Flyer steamship leaving the dock at 6 30 and 10 am with return fares listed as 0c. The Home Camp Team hosts a Thursday night event in Renke Hall.

Inland Flyer Mand Navy Yard

Remington Reinstated by University Faculty Panel

Alton D. Remington, previously removed from the U. of W. Daveball team management, was reinstated after yesterday’s faculty rehearing. The board had withdrawn its prior removal after Remington presented corroborating evidence from Northwest colleges challenging the original accusations of scheduling games without approval. Reichert Bros, pianos, 110 Union.

Alton D. Remington U. of W

Local Drug Prices Hit By Welfare of Pacific Coast Wholesalers

Citizens face rising medicine costs as a local drug combine backed by Bartell Drug Co opposes price controls. The piece notes patent medicines like Laxative Bromo Quinine and Hood’s sarsaparilla and claims direct buying reduces jobbers’ profits while warning of broader pharmaceutical leverage. It cites 180 college graduates in pharmacy.

High Drug Pacific Coast Bartell Drug Co Ben Pierce Paine Werens Finsters

Bargain Prices on Boys and Girls Wear and House Goods

A sale offers wash suits sizes 3 to 7 years with serges priced to 11 cents, colored shirts and belts, and women's covert skirts at low prices tomorrow from 8 to 11. Readily available are children’s dresses, men’s handkerchiefs, ink, soaps, and cleaning powders with limited quantities per customer.

Tye Trom Simpson Kirk

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