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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1902

Page

2

Stunt as a Popular Word Critics Use Across Society

A long reflection on the rise of the word stunt in English usage its lack of pedigree and its broad adoption by public figures from Alexander to modern mayors and congressmen. It notes notable examples and the public interest in naming bold actions stunts with bluff evasion and public acclaim.

Coxie Washington Alexander Nero Rome Chamber of Commerce Dugdale Hhe Congressman Cushman D. C James Hamilton Lewis Chief Sullivan Lake Washington

Knocker term stirs California hissing matches

A Sacramento-era column rails at so called knockers who allege Southern California shames Northern California claiming fog blanketing San Francisco and prunes fail to grow, while Washington and Seattle accusations surface. The piece urges the Chronicle to critique its own region’s knockers after lambasting others.

California San Francisco Chronicle Chronicle Los Angeles San Francisco Bremerton Navy Yard The Seattle Puget Sound

Chinaman off steamer refuses sick passenger aid

Ching Gee Hee, manager of the Quong Tuek company, pleads with officers of the Kinshu Maru to take a sick Chinaman aboard, offering to pay. The crew declines, fearing the man’s possible death midvoyage, and the steamer sails with the passenger left behind.

Ching Gee

Butte Victorious Over Portland on Gilts Edge Pitching

Gay pitched for Butte and defeated Portland 4 to unknown in a yesterday contest. Portland loaded the bases with one out in the ninth inning, but Gay retired the next two batters to preserve the win.

Portland Gay Butte

City notes and sports results from Weathake event

A lumber wagon blocked Weathake avenue tracks at 7 15 delaying Green Lake traffic twenty minutes while the Tigers rolled the wagon and load aside. Mayor Humes and Assistant Superintendent Alters toured the city as streets struggle to keep up with growth. The city employees baseball team lost to the courthouse nine 11 to. Darlington pitched well and Agnew hit a home run for the courthouse club. Charlie Allen a l year old seeks 10 from Seattle Electric after an injury on a crowded Green Lake steps scene.

Weathake Avenue Green Lake Tigers Humes Alters Court House Nine Darlington Agnew Charlies Allen Superior Court Pomterday Seattle Electric Company Green

Unparalleled Bargains at M. D. Pease Johnson Co.

A week of phenomenal price cutting begins at M. D. Pease Johnson Co. 1109 Second Avenue Mall of the Ladies. Tailor made fits Ready to wear skirts jackets raglans tailor made silk and cotton waists imported pattern hate ready to wear hate offered at nearly half price to reduce stock.

M. D. Pease Johnson Co Second Avenue Mall of the Ladies

Shriners Conclave Round Trip Fare Adverts

The Pacific Coast Steamship Company announces a round trip rate of 25 dollars for Shriners Imperial Council conclave travel from June 3 to a listed return window. Berth and meals included with travel from San Francisco to the event city, good for sixty days. Call city ticket office at 114 James Street for details.

Imperial Council San Francisco Pacific Coast Steamship O James Street

Sear-Paced Mike Found. Ex-Con Charged in Sealskin Theft

John Martin known as Sear-Paced Mike was found in Everett after three weeks sought by police. He is charged with stealing a sealskin lacquer from Mrs. H Kaffburg. Frank Coombs and James L Barrie named Seattle delegates to the National Association of Letter Carriers convention in Denver. They aim to secure Seattle as 1964 convention site and seek raise to 1300 dollars. A surveying party for the Alaska Central railway, led by Arthur M White, will sail on the Excelsior with 19 men, 11 pack horses, and five tons of supplies.

John Martin Mike Everett Denver Seattle Alaska Central Railway Excelsior Arthur M. White Claude M. White

Veteran Dr G F German Dies Near Ellensburg

Special to the Bear Ellensburg Washington May 4 Dr G F German an old pioneer died at his residence 12 miles northwest of town at seven o clock last evening He was born in Chatham county North Carolina on March 70 1819 and was a veteran of the Indian war Fully 660 people are coming from Roslyn to attend the baseball match between the Howlyn team and the local team this evening

Ellensburg Wash G. F. German Chatham County N. C Roslyn Howlyn

Marriage licenses issued in Beattie and nearby regions

The list shows Albert W. Wright and Clara M. Wade of Beattie obtaining licenses. Also noted are J. Doherty, 24, with Alita Harper, 14, of Chicago, along with Theobald Buchinger and Alotse Ulrich of Beattie, and Allen Hallett, 25, with Marie Tanck, 14, of Prien.

Albert W. Wright Clara M. Wade Beattie BE. J. Doherty Alita Harper Chicago Theobald Buchinger Alotse Ulrich Allen Hallett Marie Tanck Prien

Police Notes: Two Suspects Arrested in Fremont Saloon Robbery

Two men named William Gideon and Jack Dorman were arrested on a complaint by H Kielly claiming a $35 robbery at the Geaquah saloon. A break in at J L Berry's Fremont residence yielded about $20 in stolen items.

William Gideon Jack Dorman H. Kielly Geaquah J. L. Berry Fremont

Rival Clothing Co Sells Triumph Surplus in New York Bargain Sale

Rival Clothing Co of New York sells Triumph Tailoring Co surplus stock at drastic discounts. Hoffmann, representing Rival in the city, bought the surplus. high grade suits retailing at 35 and 20 dollars will be offered for twelve and fifteen. Location is Madison and First avenues. the sale is not formally advertised but expected to spread quickly.

Triumph Tailoring Co New York City Hoffman Rival Clothing Co Thin City Triumph Company Ewager Madison and Firat Avenue

Battleships Sailed From Colman Dock Sunday Schedule

Boats depart Colman Dock at 9 10 am 11 am 1 15 pm 9 15 pm 4 30 pm 5 45 pm and 10 30 pm with a Bremerton leg at midnight.

Colman Dock Bremerton

Arbitration talks between Master Builders and Building Trades Council

Matthew Dow and J W Bingham representing the Master Builders Association conferred with a Building Trades Council committee at Dow's home to form a permanent advisory or arbitration committee. The plan calls for three members from each side and a special meeting was set for Monday to draft a formal proposal for the masters.

Matthew Dow J. W. Bingham Master Builders’ Association

Would-be bankrupt kept in jail over unpaid debts and diamonds

P. Ef. Sullivan remains in jail after failing to pay creditors more than 81 000 and diamonds, with the judge ordering imprisonment. Sullivan admits possessing the money but claims a medical fit. Creditors insist the money is still in his possession. A forced sale at Bewall Hood Co. 1412 Second Avenue advertises 10 000 worth of ladies wear below cost. The Newsboys excursion to battleships and Evergreen Park features Prof Leuben's orchestra.

Anford P. EF. Sullivan Sullivan Etlll Bewall Hood Co Second Avenue

Diverse Seattle Classifieds Mix Real Estate and Jobs

A dense 1902 Seattle page features varied notices including rental ads, real estate listings near Green Lake and Eastlake, auction announcements, and agricultural land offers. It also contains probate court orders for the Mary Ann Battle estate, plus job cues for maids, cooks, gardeners, carpenters, and laborers across local firms and addresses in King County.

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