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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1902
Page
3
The Paukhobors press toward Mani- Des amid freezing conditions. Police follow, aiding those unfit to travel. Federal and Manitoba governments refuse to halt the march as exhaustion and cold threaten many deaths.
The university team and Multnomah Athletic Club plan a game in the city a week from next Saturday. Faculty oppose the contest citing concerns about whether a club team should face a collegiate squad.
George White of Lenton United Tramways says after experience with J P Morgan and his firm no reason would lead them to continue business with that company. White cites that Morgan’s explanations fail to justify ongoing relations and asserts the firm would not be engaged again.
A marine board of appraisers was appointed Saturday to determine the value of the Canadian steamer involved in a collision with the City. The suit has been libeled for 40 000 dollars by the City’s owners. The steamer lies in Tacoma awaiting bonds.
The Board inquiry advised the commissioner of immigration that they voted against excluding Cuban children detained at Mrs. Tingley’s farm near Point California. The report notes the farm lay untouched as officials consider the case.
A daytime burglary on 924 James Street left Mrs. Plummer and family shocked as thieves forced entry between the hours of W and 5 o'clock and stole jewels valued at Worth from the Plummer home. Police reported the incident last evening, with Mrs. Plummer’s son-in-law identifying the family.
Police say they have uncovered an organized gang of freight car thieves led by Jack Griffiths alias Schwabacher Jack. Suspects include Joe Carter and George Schmidt with William Boyd and his wife named as accomplices. Mrs Brown released today. Detectives Hubbard and Ryan of the Great Northern railroad led the probe with A G Lane joining in. most others were arrested last night. The gang’s latest depredation involved two barrels of bottled beer stolen from a freight car on a track in the lower part of town.
Dr Lorenz renowned Austrian surgeon will demonstrate bloodless surgery at California Medical College on Wednesday. Several procedures to be performed as local surgeons observe and assess the technique.
The schooner Ralphd Long left the city October 4 and reached Sitka after a southwest gale nearly wrecked the vessel. Captain Graham reports a fierce voyage with 46 hours at the wheel, and the party of 12 now faces uncertain aims beyond a fishing expedition toward gold deposits near Chatham Strait.
Wholesale prices listed for meats vegetables fruits and poultry on Western Avenue with poultry at 20 cents per pound, fryers 16 cents, and chickens around 18 cents. Price ranges cover beef mutton veal pork and butter eggs cheese and canned goods, noting regional variations and per box or per crate listings.
A historical notice lists candidates for the Republican ticket with Judge Hiram Hadley for the Supreme Court and Representatives Wesley L. Jones Francis W. Cushman and William B. P. Aumphrey, plus Sheriff Joan Wooding.
Democratic slate includes James Bradley Reavie for Representatives in Congress George F Cotterill for Co R Holcomb and Frank B Cole for district representatives in county postings and local civic races.
County ticket listing includes Thomas Neill Jensen Martin WM McCormick Hans P Jorgensen for Representatives in Congress with George B Lamping as County Auditor Ane Brearcliff also named. The page shows J C Bourlock dd Burgkss Go W Scott as additional officials.
A dense list of candidates appears under the Prohibition banner, naming sheriff, prosecuting attorney, coroner, assessor, county superintendent, surveyors, commissioners, state senators, and representatives for Seattle and various districts. The roster includes J W McConnaughey, J C Wiererington, A R Sherwood, and many others across precincts such as Ballard, Kirkland, Issaquah, and Bellevue.
A damaged ballot-like OCR shows a slate listing Independent Ticket members for the 42nd and 47th districts. Names include James H. Boyce George N. Hodgdon Burton E. Bennett J. H. Gillaly Maurice Summerfield W. EB. Reagan and others. Precincts listed include Sammamish Southoor Batlard West Seattle and South Park with several patrols and local officials named. The fragmentary text also mentions Justice of Peace and local candidates in Seattle area.
Florence Roberts in Camille leads Seattle theater with strong patrons’ reception. Grand hosts Horace Lewis Sol Smith Burrell’s A Poor Relation next Thursday, while Haverty's Grand presents George Wilson headed Minstrels and You Sonson in week’s bill. Indian Circus and Royal Menagerie arrives by Shinano Maru for first U.S. appearance at Ninth Avenue and Howell Street.
Fragmentary OCR text yields few conveys. The readable items mention names and places without clear event or date. Further context is needed to craft a coherent news item with factual details.
Walter Dirmick, jailed for embezzlement, asks the marshal to permit today’s vote. The marshal forwards the request to the U.S. district attorney, who advises against allowing the vote citing two prior convictions and ongoing convict status until reversal.
Police believe Gene Newman, a Black man held in the city jail for several days, is responsible for many of the recent hold up incidents.
An auctioneer from Seattle offers head of horses from the mountains at public sale to the highest bidder. The catalog includes matched teams and single horses with weights from 1100 to 2700 lbs, plus multiple wagons and saddle stock. Terms state refunds if an animal is not as represented. Sale at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 1? at 1212 Western Avenue.
Puget Sound Electric Railway announces timetable details for the Seattle Tacoma interurban. Depot and City Ticket Office at iat Ave and Jackson St operate trains to Kent on the 12 01 a m departure. Georgetown Renton Branch trains listed with multiple daily times. Superintendent Kent.
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