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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1902
Page
4
In the ad 2000 yards of Fast Color Printa and 36 inch Standard Percales are offered with various widths and patterns. Other items include 1000 yards Shirting Madran and Cotton Covert or Bicycle Cloths in assorted colors. Prices listed in odd forms. extra stock available and buyers urged to come early.
London May 26 The cabinet will meet to review dispatches and an Commons announcement is expected showing all Boer delegates except Christian Dewet ready to accept British terms. Authorities regard the struggle as nearing end though Dewet favors extending the war, stating death preferable to relinquishing rights, but likely to bow to the majority if that is the majority view.
Seattle rooms the Tacoma team 5 to 1 before 6000, with Manager Andrews ejected for unruly conduct. Hickey worked well, Schwartz error aids Seattle runs, Letcher and Babitt make key plays, and Seattle remains undefeated in the series as Spokane looms Wednesday.
Memorial Day sermons were well attended across several churches. Sexton post members joined Grace M. B. church for Rev. J. M. Freecomb’s sermon on Our Forefathers. Rev. E K Randall spoke at Pirot M. B. on The Veterans of the Great War. Rev. W H G Temple preached at the Congregational on Home Heroes and Heroines.
An explosion at N. Hamiltons saloon in Georgetown last night burned three men, injuring them as a tank of naphtha ignited during filling. Fire engines arrived quickly, preventing much damage to the building. Hamilton himself was injured but not seriously.
Frank Dickson reports strong outlook for a vigorous chorus to perform at the State Christian Endeavor convention in Seattle on June 2. A large group gathered at United Presbyterian Church on Sixth and Seneca last Monday. organizers expect a larger turnout tonight. Dickson seeks more boy singers and tenor voices. J. P. Mason and Dr. Burkhart start building residences on Capitol Hill. Dunlap, real estate. $4 Union block.
Police efforts fail to close Lake Washington park establishments as revelers fill Leschi Park venues. A Saturday night scene at Kelly's Old Place features crowded rooms, drinks plentiful, and a private parlor adjoined to the main house, with men and women mixing inside the crowded resort.
General Chaffey disapproves the court findings that tried Major Waller and Lieutenant Day. He says the executions were not murder but did not conform to prescribed conduct for warfare in the Philippines.
The Beattle Scotchmen announce their first annual picnic at Madison Park on July 1 under the Caledonian Club. Invitations will go to Caledonian clubs in nearby cities and delegations are expected. organizers aim for a successful premier event.
The Pacific Coast Clothing Co of Marion and First avenue invites Star readers to a two day sale Tuesday and Wednesday offering men s pants stylishly cut at 240 a pair. Officials assert the garments are normally worth 350 to 400. The plan leverages Star advertising to attract buyers. Spinning for bicycle repairs.
Bon Marche advertises a blanket clearance after negotiating with three mills for May delivery. The store highlights unusually low prices to move bulk stock, warning against storage costs and promising white, gray, and wool blankets with bold discounts and limited quantities.
The complete stock of Shoes is moved to a store at 1420 First Avenue with two entrances for buyers from the main shop. Bargains abound as Shoes are sold at wholesale prices for several days, including various styles for men and women and shoe care products at reduced rates.
An OCR style advertisement lists various waist styles priced from 1.00 to 12.75. Items include White Lawn Waists in all sizes with tucked backs and embroidery, White Swiss Waists with bishop sleeves, elaborate embroidered models, White Waistas of fine Swiss, Linen Waists with puff sleeves, and Black or White Foulard Waists with Gibson plait details.
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