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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1902
Page
3
Local merchants announce a great clearance with low prices and easy terms. A large sale draws customers from the city and even Dawson, urging rapid purchases before the sale ends. Concerns about scarce time frame and shrinking stock are emphasized to spur confidence and urgency.
In Chicago a district court granted a temporary injunction against meat packers for Sherman anti trust violations. The defense will seek to alter the bill on a uniform credit system as a private right while the government argues it enables customer discrimination and restrains trade. The ruling marks a key early step in clarifying the law's reach.
A lone sailor named Ed Erickson navigated the small Astoria to Seattle voyage aboard the schooner Alice from Astoria. He served as captain and crew single handedly, dodging larger ships near the Pacific coast while delivering pig iron to Schwabacher dock.
Marriage licenses show William Welnard and Winnie Cayre both of Beattie aged 24 listed with J I Perry Seattle and Margaret Cant 28 of Vadequier Cat with Chris Hanson and Annie Ornmonson both of Beattie age 28. Also D Vant 40 of Seattle and Maud Norfield 25 of Tacoma appear.
Secretary Bagley of the board of public works says the Independent Telephone Company will install telephones in city departments at no cost. He notes 23 phones are listed for Bagley's department while 26 are available to the city.
Catherine Rochester Shepard, 76, died at 1496 Bellevue Avenue this morning. She was mother to attorneys Charles B. Shepard and Thomas J. Shepard and survived by daughter Mary. A New York native who came to Seattle four years ago, she widow after her husband’s death here. Funeral arrangements are with Honney & Stewart.
The Seattle Chamber considers uniting with Portland to send a regional representative to China. The aim is to assess district resources and identify ways to enhance Pacific Northwest commerce. The topic will be discussed at tomorrow's chamber meeting.
William Powell, janitor of the Pacific block, was badly hurt when an iron door fell on him late yesterday at the Squire building on Occidental Avenue and Main Street. He was taken to Dr. Packers where he received care and is expected to be able to work again in a day or two.
New and excellent service announced for steamers Alhion and Port Orchard sailing daily from Colman Dock. Fure Sec round trip noted.
A sale offers women's wraps raglans and jackets in light and medium tan covert styles with velvet collars and taffeta lining, priced from 17.00 reduced to lower figures. Covert cloth jackets in gray tones with military shoulders and satin lining list at 16.00 reduced price. Black satin lined Venetian and broadcloth jackets shown with fly front or double breasted designs and reduced prices. Also mentions Peau de Soie tonals and various fabrics. note formatting and garbled text but conveys discount apparel items.
A woman’s bustle caught fire at Fifth Avenue and Market Street in Pittsburg as bystanders rushed to help. Two youths on cigarettes watched as flames spread to the skirt, the woman blamed on them. Passersby held her the blaze was extinguished with no insurance coverage noted.
A Master Builders association meeting approved forming a two member committee Matthew Dow and Thomas A Bingham to meet with the Building Trades council and Western Central Labor union. The aim is to gain support for a joint employers and employees arbitration board for Seattle to settle grievances without strikes or public exposure.
Charley Myro representatives seize stock in a Dawson shipment intended for Dawson. The Emporium offers 60 cents on the dollar for the sale of nearly 600 men's suits 1 200 pairs of shoes 60 dozen silk and golf shirts and other goods amid creditor pressure.
A patient at Providence Hospital escaped yesterday by a first floor window, dropped eight feet to the ground, and wandered to Mercer School where pupils grew frightened by her appearance. Detectives later returned her to the hospital as officials identified her. Boats from Colman Dock list 6:50 and 9:00 a m among others. A recent Home Camp W O W meeting adopted condolences for E W Shaw, with a list of resolutions and signatories.
Papers signed in San Francisco transfer the Arctic Oil Company assets including docks tanks and vents to Standard Oil Company. Arctic Oil becomes sole illuminating oil supplier on the coast with a future possession set for tomorrow. Local impact minimal as described by Arctic Oil Company rep.
Architect C A Breitung designs a 16000 dollar stone residence for L F Smith of Capital Brewing Co in Olympia with hardwood finishes and modern details. Interstate Fisheries to bid for a pier and warehouse at Masachusetts street foot, to ship fresh fish east to the states and Europe. A cannery at Ban Juan Island is planned with daily capacity of 1500 cases.
Navy yard attractions spotlight battleship Oregon and torpedo boats Rowan and Goldsborough. Daily double con service from Colman OOM Beach on June 15 adds shore program excitement.
An advertisement warns against counterfeit Lablache Face Powder and urges shoppers to buy only from trusted dealers. It lists renowned stage figures who endorse the genuine powder and claims the authentic product cleanses, beautifies, and preserves facial skin while counterfeit versions harm appearance. The notice advises verifying the box label and dealer, with refunds and prosecution for counterfeit sellers.
The article argues northern rail links will unlock Alaska's agriculture timber and fisheries while comparing Finland Norway and Sweden to illustrate potential growth. It touts Alaska Central Railway stock at 5 50 per share as a strong investment and predicts population and wealth growth for railroad tributaries.
A new English black and white coating is praised as not only stylish but practical. It resists summer dust and can be cut as a tack coat, offering a versatile finish.
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