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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1902

Page

4

Delegates set for county convention apportionment

The Republican county central committee fixed the date for the county convention and apportioned delegates based on the 1900 Kinsey vote. No proxies allowed, muting absent delegates by their peers, with caucuses in Seattle and nearby towns set for June 20 and primaries on June 4.

Republican County Central Committee Star Kinsey S& G. Colgrove Seattle Auburn Columbia Issaquah Kent Renton West Setle Tore Tacoma F. G. Whitaker Central Committee de Os Hallard Ballard South Seattle Seventh Ward

Statue of McKinley Unveiled in Muskegon Ceremony

A seven foot bronze statue of President McKinley by sculptor Charles H. Niehaus was unveiled in Muskegon with a large parade including Grand Army veterans Knights Templar Elks and other orders from across Michigan. The statue sits on a granite base and features a quotation from McKinley about peace and victory.

Muskegon Mich Mcinley Grand Army Knights Templar Elks Traverse City Grand Rapids Manistee Big Rapids Lansing Chas. H. Nieuhaus Buffalo N. Y Concord

Delinquent Professor Cited Over Alimony Arrears

Mrs. Clara Hooper seeks enforcement of $500 alimony and $56 in fees from James Illson, a dancing teacher and former defendant in the six year old Superior Court order. Illson has been summoned to show cause why he should not be compelled to pay and support the child.

Clara Hooper Superior Court Es Humes James Illson Hooper

Bird in a Gilded Cage Returns to City Jail

A young woman nicknamed Kitty was released after a 30 day sentence but ended up back in the city jail last night for drunkenness. She vowed sobriety but reportedly relapsed, spending her time wandering toward or within the jail.

Kitty Bird Kitty The Ice

House Ways and Means Orders Alaska Seal Bill

In Washington on May 20 the house committee ordered a bill touching Alaska seals. It may extinguish seals or force new preservation laws. It advises stopping seal hunting until pelagic season 1902 and warns that action not taken could permit unrestricted hunting leaving only 16,000 female and 1,000 male seals.

Washington, D. C Ways and Means Committee House Alaska

Bridge at Fremont bid by Goerig and Pope

The board of public works awarded the canal bridge contract at Fremont to Goerig and Pope. The project will cost 610 dollars, and a 300 foot temporary access route is being built around the canal right of way.

Board of Public Works Government Canal Fremont Goerig & Pope

Miss Button Passes Away in Seattle

Miss Frank Harriet Button, once a noted nurse at Seattle General Hospital, died at her step father W. Smith's home at 13 Beacon Place after brain trouble. She graduated from Seattle High School in 1899 and served at the hospital with many friends mourning her loss.

Frank Harriet Button Seattle General Hospital W. Smith Beacon Place Miss Button Seattle High School Seattle

Sweet Lavender to Open at Seattle Theater Next Sunday

Theaters present Pinero play Sweet Lavender at popular prices with Harrington Reynolds and company in a week long Seattle engagement starting next Sunday. Cast includes J Reynolds Howard Johnson Murphy Douglas Barrett Branscombe. Special scenic effects planned to boost success. Two Little Waifs shown tonight and matinee tomorrow then last performance tomorrow night. Also Too Rich to Marry comes to Third Avenue theater next Sunday depicting a Dunkard family tale with American heir and other roles.

Third Avenue Theater Dunkards

Rancher Dominates Buckley Editor in Armed Confrontation

In Buckley Washington yesterday rancher Thomas Dunbar confronted editor B N Kernighan in the Banner office armed with a Colt pistol. The town marshal and a constable attempted arrest but Dunbar kept them at bay while delivering a lengthy tirade and later surrendered to authorities.

Ial Star Buckley Wash Buckley Banner Thomas Dunbar Banner Dunbar B. N. Kernighan

Plumbers Honor Thomas J. McCorry With Gold Badge

The Plumbers Union and friends presented a chased gold deputy sheriff badge to Thomas J. McCorry, constable of Justice Cann court, yesterday afternoon. Sheriff Cudihee pinned the badge on McCorry as speeches by R. M. Simpson Frank K. Wheatling and Justice Cann followed. The inscription reads Presented to Thomas J. McCorry by the Plumbers Union and Other Friends May 29, 1902.

Sherif Thomas J. McCorry Cannacourt Plumbers’ Union R. M. Simpson Plambere Union Cudihee Mr. McCorry Frank K. Wheatling Justice Cann McCorry Mike Kelly Alaska

Building Permits Issued For Several Large Structures

Building permits were issued yesterday for multiple major structures. A brick and frame complex costing 32000 will rise on Twenty first avenue north near Harrison street. Mrs M T Sohne plans a 10000 tenement on John Street. H Engelow to erect a 5000 three story brick store at 314 Pike street. Wa Chong to build a 12000 brick block at Third avenue and Main Street.

Mortality Record Herman Priebe Dies at 65 in Renton

Herman Priebe aged 65 died in Renton yesterday. The remains are in the charge of Bonney and Stewart.

Herman Priebe Renton Bonney & Stewart

Market Quiet on Western Avenue Holiday Limited Trading

Markets on Western Avenue were quiet as holiday closures shortened hours for commission houses. Strawberries traded around a dollar to one twenty five, with Hood River and native berries quoted up to four fifty and nine fifty. Asparagus and cherries showed weak demand with limited supplies and few strong Royal Anne bids. California steamer arrived with little stock for the market.

Western Avenue Hood Rivers California Mar

Grocer’s Market Prices List Fragment

An assorted list of produce and provisions with numerous prices in dollars per crate per ib and per unit. Items include green fruit, tangerines, gooseberries, potatoes, beets, lettuce, cabbage, cucumbers, beans, artichokes, spinach, peppers, and dairy products like butter and cheese, with regional references and supplier notes.

Hood Rivers Neas Walla Sills Puget Sound

Carnival Queen Voting Opens as Votes Counted Next Monday

Citywide liquor boxes used to collect votes for Elka carnival queen will be opened next Monday for tallying. Carnival committee says interest will be keen and candidate names will be revealed at the box openings. Genevieve Relfe has consented to be a candidate but will be out of town during part of the festivities.

Carnival Committee Genevieve Relfe Relfe

Great Event Manufacturers' Surplus Stocks in Seattle

East season downturn floods Seattle with bargains as New York orders push 55 000 dollars worth of high quality merchandise to be sold at about half price. Dealers Stone Pisher Lane expect wide interest Sunday papers will publish full particulars. Yale and Wolff American bicycles touted as time saving money saving and health giving.

Seattle East New York Mesars Stone, Pisher & Lane Tica

Vagrant’s Tale Fails to Hide Habitual Idleness

In City Court Peter Finlay pleads guilty to being habitually idle and lacking visible means of support. He blames his wife for hiding his money and describes a comical array of schemes to conceal funds, including an umbrella gag, before the judge lets him go to work.

Peter Finlay Defruler Piniay Ceteh Mr. Dettruler Tmlinots LaSalle

Contempt Ruling for So-Called Shyster at Sooee Court

A former police shyster known as Agaseiz was found in contempt by Justice of the Cann after disorderly conduct in court. He was fined $6 and a bench warrant will be issued. He rode a gaudy costume and tried to drink with many people before being ejected and reappearing to disrupt proceedings.

Sooee Cann Poe Judge Cann Seasion

Juan Fernandez Cannery Boom Attracts American Capital

The Juan Fernandez island off Chile, famed as Crusoe’s Home, gains cannery output with settlers and a possible provincial government. The Bay City steamer, rebuilt at Ward Daniels yard, may run summer excursions. Nome mining shippers plan trips on the Chico with fares and freight rates listed. Company C infantry arrives at Beattie escorted by a surgeon and hospital corps.

Juan Fernandes Isle of the Mouth Pacific Alexander Belkirk Robinson Crusoe Chill Defoe Saya Crusoe Friday Juan Fernandez Valparaiso Tsland Bay City Bunkers W. J. Ellis KB. FE. Libby Ward @ Daniels Hiallard Bertha Duwamish Hoanoke Nome Corwin B. J. Linden Chico Candle City Ana Gardner Minere’ Association Garonne Miners’ Association Company C Mighty Infantry Beattie Northern Pacific Fort Missoula Mont Fort Edgbert Dawson

Winding Up the Week Suit Sale Ends Soon

The Bankrupt Buffalo stock offers men sults at 45 cents each with over sixty remaining. Sold to Michael Herman & Co. of Buffalo and priced originally from 15 to 20 dollars. Last chance is before 11 p.m. tomorrow. Meanwhile local notices promote battleship tours from Colman dock at multiple daily depart times.

Michael Herman Buffalo He Outlet Company Washington and Occidental Michael Herman & Co The Ocullet Company Cor

Bargain Night Sale Extravaganza with Wagner Overture

The listing advertises a late evening sale featuring a wide assortment of discounted goods from chinaware to fabrics. Items include umbrellas, stockings, dresses, shoes, toiletries, and household goods, all advertised after 6 with reduced prices and quantity limits.

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