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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1902
Page
3
The preceptress found a man in her room at the women’s dormitory only to learn it was a life size scarecrow. Students stirred by a Halloween joke removed the dummy miner from a power house display and hid it near a private residence.
Marconi expresses confidence in establishing the most powerful telegraphy line across the Alberta region within a week. He plans immediate ongoing transmission once the link is completed and tested.
A wealthy Indian named Machell reports his $27,000 stash in gold and bills vanished from a trunk near his home. While he was away on Saturday, three men robbed the house during an affair with Machell's squaw and rode off on horseback. A pursuit formed but the robbers remain at large.
Florence Roberts starred in a Seattle production noted for jealousy and despair among the cast. Bernard and Verance bring new energy, while Lucille, Saree, and Georgie Woodthorpse receive praise for performances. Haverty's Minstrels opened Grand last evening with lively songs, comic interludes, and fresh acts, led by George Wilson and entertainer Frank’s former Sentie. Yon Yonson opened at Avenue Theater for a week with classic dialect charm and a simple, innocent tone amid bustling stagecraft.
A historical snippet presents Hiram Be. Hadley as a candidate on the Republican ticket for the Supreme Court. The note emphasizes party alignment and the judicial election context without additional details.
The record lists candidates Wesley L. Jones Francis W. Cushman William J. Humphrey and James Bradley Ravi as congressional contenders representing both Democratic and Socialist Labor tickets.
The document lists named candidates for sheriff and county offices, including C Martin and W McCormick, with numerous county and state positions such as treasurer Bell clerk McConnaughey superintendent Hartranft surveyor Wright, and many state senators and representatives from multiple districts. It outlines precincts and city positions for Seattle and surrounding areas, detailing names across parties or tickets in a long roster.
A review notes Yon Yonson features Yon the whole souled Swede played by Nelse Erickson who uses authentic dialect. Florence plays Grace Jennings with beauty and skill while Patti Roca shines in the ingenue role as the plot centers on a log jam rescue and a long lost sister.
The Seattle police department undergoes broad changes after a new reorganizaton law. Chief Sullivan controls the plan while several officers shift duties and postings including Kennedy Kennedy moved off day duty and Bryant reassigned to night emergency work. Ed Crandel and KE Jennings join the regular force.
A major horse sale begins in Lexington Kentucky under Trantor Kenney Company. The highlight is the trotting stallion Jay Bird, offspring of the famed George Wilkes, among mares and youngsters offered to bidders.
VA stil Verestchagin works on San Juan Hill battle scenes in the United States. The Russian master studied the fight and uniforms and plans a vivid composition featuring the troops and the landscape. The article notes the painting will highlight President Roosevelt’s era and the American soldiers.
A long list of groceries and wholesale prices appears, naming various produce such as onions cucumbers oranges pineapples grapes and cranberries, with per unit and per crate rates. Also noted are beef veal mutton poultry dairy and butter cheese eggs, plus steamer Flyer fares to Tacoma and dancing classes at Ranke Hall with private lessons offered.
Report of gang activity in Luzon and nearby islands with killings in Caringara where the president and his wife were slain and children abducted. Guerrilla crimes attributed to dissident bands, pursued by native constabulary who have killed several members.
Inez Kentucky November 5 A man identified as Brading killed his four year old son by repeatedly striking him in the head. He fled into the mountains with his elder daughter a witness who later returned and recounted the events. Authorities fear lynching and guard the jail.
The British steamship St Regulus reports a collision off Orangeness on Oct. 22 with the Spanish steamship Enero. Enero sank within minutes after a boiler explosion, with all but three of her crew drowned.
Train times listed for Kent Auburn Tacoma and way points depart at 7:00 a m and 8:30 a m with a 12:01 a m service to Kent. Georgetown and Renton Branch routes show TM and percent symbols indicating routes or notes.
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