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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1902
Page
3
The Music House announces a major sale on pianos and organs including Chickering Hobart M. Cuabie and several others. Prices drop from 75 to 154 with many models one third to less than their value. Sale ends Saturday May 31 with easy payments offered.
Hazleton Pa May 19 The possibility that 902000 bituminous miners may join 137000 anthracite men buoy hopes for a short strike victory President Mitchell says he is satisfied with the situation Foreign miners flock to the East and West as clerks and other workers are suspended The striking miners sign a pledge to abstain from intoxicants to aid order and public sentiment improves as vandalism fears recede
In a Seattle report the revenue cutter Bear departs for the north, plans a vaccination drive to curb Eskimo smallpox, with 6,000 vaccine doses ready. The voyage includes morale measures and mentions a passengerless assumption while detailing various ships and cargo movements along the Pacific coast and Aleutian trade routes.
Rich ard Mansfield announces retirement from the stage after three more seasons due to fatigue and nerves. He plans to devote time to playwriting in collaboration with others, saying the public will permit his rest after a long career touring the country.
A U S marshal issued a warrant for BE Sim of Port Townsend on charges of unlawfully smuggling Chinese into the United States. Deputy Marshal Strinner planned the arrest after evidence tied Sim to transporting three Chinese men from the Wilhelmina to Seattle, with one man identified locally. The case involves a valued fish trap and a docked launch.
A local woman, wife of a saloonkeeper, accuses a newspaper editor of publishing false statements about a family dispute. The claim centers on an article in the local paper she says misrepresented events and harmed her family.
Witnesses describe a water spout about 300 feet high crossing Lake Washington during a Saturday storm. Mrs. Victor Johnson and Leslie Fail reported a towering column whirling over the lake near Mercer Island and Taylor’s, lasting about ten minutes before veering offshore. Workers at Victors mill observed debris and sawdust blown as the spout threatened a sailboat before diverting its path.
Senator Teller in Washington announced a very long debate on the Cuban reciprocity bill after its introduction. He signaled a filibuster to block a vote and keep Congress in session until August, targeting Pratt of Connecticut, chair of the relations with Cuba committee.
The city ministers met with Dr Barrowa leading the session. Rev Parsons delivered the paper on Armenians Their Country Political and Religious History and Their Language. He noted his years among Armenians in Sevan and his travels in their land preaching the gospel in their tongue.
The Capital City brought 250 excursionists from Olympia and Tacoma to Bremerton for a short visit to the Oregon before returning home. Beattie Jesuit schoolboys played Oregon in Bremerton but rain halted the game. Oregon won 6 to 1. Oregon then beat Kitnaps 14 to 1. Port Blakeley defeated the Traceytons 10 to unknown. Bremerton city officials push to organize a fire department. Phyliia Henderson, 1% years old, died at 16383 Fifteenth Ave. Funeral at St. Mark's church tomorrow at 2:50 PM.
The council will not discuss the $1000 saloon license amendment or the revocation of the 600-Geo0 saloon tonight. Fire department improvements and the fire headquarters site location are slated for action. Firat avenue paving from Pike to Wall is to be debated amid protests.
London reports several messages from Lord Milner governor of Cape Colony. They are believed to address the current peace situation in South Africa, but no official statement has been issued.
The federal court of appeals affirmed a judgment for $1400 damages to J. J. Adams of Spokane who died Nov 14 1901 after being thrown from a platform on a moving train near a curve. The case challenged a pass contract and release form tied to the accident with Northern Pacific Railway.
The prosecuting attorney ordered all gambling stopped in Yakima county on May 1. Lot machines were included as part of the crackdown. The effort follows popular sentiment urging strict law enforcement, with the city attorney cooperating with the county prosecutor.
Will pack fish from Alaska waters at Whatcom Washington after the new packing house is completed. The plant will receive all fish taken by the company in Alaska and repack them locally for shipment.
Portland report states Professor Eugene L. Sheffer, former assistant principal at Bishop Scott Academy, killed himself with a pistol this morning amid despondency over his dismissal from the faculty. The death occurred at the academy in Portland, Oregon.
J B Adames of Leavenworth Chelan county returns from Olympia where he took the supreme court examination for admission to the bar and passed with high honors. He is a prominent local business man and will practice law in Leavenworth. Beattle and Vicinity weather forecast notes fair licht to freeh west winda tonight and Tuesday.
In a statement from Washington on May 19 President Moonevelt said an official report on conditions in Martinique and St Vincent would be released once received from army and navy relief officials. He urged suspending receipts for subscriptions until further information is available.
An eight acre parcel near a school house is offered for sale at two hundred dollars per acre. One acre is cleared while the rest is slated for slash and burn. The offer highlights the acreage and basic land condition.
A fragment notes acres of rich bottom land in the White River Valley with cleared, fertile soil and running water. Price indicated as 1, but no currency or seller details are provided.
Buyers may choose among three new cottages on Grade Street with city water. Priced at 756, 1200, and 1500 dollars, all within ten minutes of City One. Strong options for quick sale and good location.
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