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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
3
Advertises a large citywide sale offering cut prices on a wide array of goods. Warns customers that when the sale closes on Saturday May 1 they must act quickly to avoid missing bargains and that many items have already sold out or shipped from other cities. Emphasizes easy terms and best makes at unusually low prices to attract customers.
Sheriff Cudihee and deputies escort a group of convicts to Walla Walla detailing sentences: Ed Roberts robbery four years, A G Hewell burglary two years, Al McCarrry two years, Samuel Bands burglary one year, William Leford attempt burglary one year, Fong Gee attempt murder eighteen months, J B Hawthorne robbery four years, F O Holls forgery one year, John Haley burglary two years, Albert Smith burglary three years.
C. V. Lawson pleads not guilty to the offense of giving intoxicating liquor to a minor, Meulah Baldus. The court sets the trial for June 11.
Carmen Young faces robbery charges in a Washington Street house of ill repute case. Prosecutors say John Degman was robbed of 3200 dollars. defense argues the theft occurred before entering the house. Trial set for this afternoon.
Northern Pacific Limited and related services show arrivals and departures between Seattle and St Paul, with numerous intermediate stops. Notable routes include Olympia, Beattie, Whatcom, Vancouver, Everett, Snoqualmie, Puget Sound towns, and connections to Great Northern and Canadian Pacific lines.
Sheet metal workers resumed work last Monday but many, especially cornicemakers, oppose the deal hoping to gain 4 per day. A portion remains compliant, while five or six plan to leave town to work elsewhere rather than stay out.
John G Wooley a prominent prohibition advocate will deliver a temperance lecture at the rat Methodist church corner Third avenue and Pine street Friday evening He ran for president on the Prohibition ticket in the last campaign and has won many friends in Seattle during prior visits.
C. Hendrickson a logger was arrested by Policeman Mayou this morning on suspicion of stealing a watch on Washington street.
The following marriage licenses have been issued: William Elliott Farr aged 26 and Maud Harmon aged 25 of Heattie. Claude A Conkin aged 28 and Jessie Mary Cullen aged 22 of St Louis. John F Grist aged 53 and Ellen F Goodman aged 44 of Seattle. Wilfred Ravenwood aged 28 and Alma Anderson aged 21 of Seattle. John J Smith aged 16 and Katie Hogan aged 15 of Seattle. C B Andres aged 32 and Alma Cattore aged 35 of Auburn.
Captain William Meredith of Washington, chief of the government bureau of engraving and printing, arrives for a visit with relatives following the death of his son William L. Meredith killed in this city last June. He will stay several days.
Delia a 16 year old boy was arrested by policeman Glamncock on suspicion of involvement in the theft of a woman's purse at the depot. The purse was dropped by the woman while boarding a train and another boy seized it with accomplices believed to have shared in the spoils.
The city plans to limit merry-go-rounds by month’s end. Denny School license expires May 31 and Tru ant Offer Brooks aims to amend the licensing ordinance to confine rides to public parks. Brookas says he has council support and education board help to abate the North Seattle nuisance.
City Comptroller Kiplinger refuses to pay Seattle Library Board bills without council authorizing funds. The library board says a charter amendment allows debts without council approval, while Kiplinger disputes this and cites an opinion from the corporation counsel. A May 21, 1902 reply notes no appropriation or auditing action has been made for the $245.29 purchase, and no warrant has been issued.
Secretary Hagley of Public Works, on advice of Corporation Counsel Offlam, returned the bid bonds to bidders for the Pike Street regrading from Seventh Avenue to Boylston Avenue. The bids had been opened two weeks earlier but were blocked by a superior court restraining order. The return was conditioned on awaiting word from Mr. Gilliam. The restraining order argument is set before Judge Tallman on May.
Mrs. Jeasse Morell of Seventh avenue near Yesterway faced a police court warrant for dis orderly conduct. Neighbor Mrs. Sarah Gr asg appears as the complaining witness though her name is garbled in the filing. The court asked Attorney De Bruler to provide a key to his hieroglyphics to avoid delays. case set for tomorrow.
WITHOUT HEARING AUSTIN Texas May 21 W Rambolt a Gonzales attorney visits government officials seeking release of a Gonzales citizen jailed at Jimalco for killing a Mexican woman by a train. A brakeman HB WH MeVes from a county is named. The man is said to be married and held without trial. The matter may go to the United States ambassador at Mexico City.
Special to the Mtar reports preparations for summer by four households as leaders plan quiet retreats from Washington. Mrs Roosevelt departs early for Oyster May, Mrs Chauncey Depew travels with the senator, Mrs Corbin and the general head to Virginia mountains, and the Belgian minister with Baroness Moncheur also goes there.
Mina McLelland, a clerk for Howe and Lone a Drapery in Hackney, sued after being fired for refusing vaccination. The court awarded her 16 pounds in damages.
New York May 21. George A Kensler seeks to restrain Emanuel and Chappelle from leaving his firm to join a rival. Kensler claims it costs 40 000 dollars per year to retain Chappelle while he buys wine and occupies premium hotels. He also paid a five thousand dollar annual salary.
In Atlantic City on May 2, five year old William Raymond jealous of the new baby sister attacked the infant with a sharp pen knife. The child was rushed to the home of its parents at 143 Baltic Avenue in precarious condition.
May 1 report from New York describes McCurk's death by own action hall where many young women reportedly swallowed poison. Police refused access to several venues including Heenaes Volk's garden and the Tivoli on the Bogert.
A lifeboat with the first officer and three crew from the British ship Boverie arrived at Free Mantle Western Australia after the vessel lost its propeller 1540 miles from Free Mantle. The Revette had sailed from this port for Natal on March 21 carrying remounts and soldiers.
Report from Captain Stephen O'Brien notes Hetty Green applied for a revolver license citing frequent carrying of money stocks and jewelry. She plans to obtain plates permits in major cities where she conducts business.
Fink brothers sawing two miles from Canton discovered natural gas odor after removing the hollow tree’s saw. A match sparked a flame that singed one man’s hair, prompting excitement and a hunt for the gas source amid clues about a ship battle rumor.
Huron May 21 The annual convention of the South Dakota Bankers Association opens with a dramatic safe-testing display. Manufacturers from various regions present safes to resist dynamite and explosives while a full program of banking topics, insurance and indemnity bonds will be discussed by prominent bankers and financial leaders.
More than thirty states attend the seventh annual convention of the Fraternity of Operative Millers in Indianapolis. The reports of President O. M. Friend and Secretary J. F. Mueller show the organization in good condition with progress in promoting the flour milling industry during the past year.
Reports from the International Typographical Union headquarters indicate a heavy vote across the country in the annual officer elections. Incumbent president James M. Lynch faces Charles A. Derry of Seattle. John W. Dramwood is unopposed for secretary treasurer. First vice president race pits Charles K. Hawken of Chicago against John W. Hays of Minneapolis.
In Los Angeles on May 21, the California Bait Company led by president Thomas K Metcalf positions itself as a serious challenger to the dominant salt combine. The firm controls extensive salt bearing lands in San Diego County and is expanding with solar evaporation plants. Current annual output sits near 6,000 tons and is expected to double with ongoing expansions.
In Washington on May 21 ceremonies at National Cemetery Arlington unveiled a handsome monument to soldiers who fell in the Spanish American War. The gift came from the National Society of Colonial Dames of America which funded the dedicatory exercises during its biennial session in the city.
In Regina Northwest Assembly election advances with thousands of new voters. Premier Maultain likely to win MacLeod seat with safe majority. Also real estate ad notes 14 acres near Renton, wal la wa addition land and three lots priced at $600 through George W. Dunlap and Fletcher Carpenter Realty.
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