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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1902
Page
3
An entire stock of watches jewelry cut glass sterling silverware Rogers ver iated ware and cutlery purses field and opera glasses spectacles and eyeglasses all to be sold without reserve to the highest bidder in a first class jewelry business sale.
Nearly 300 pianos and organs have been disposed of since the expansion and sale began. The firm offers upright pianos from 220 to 240, grand cabinets 242 to 409, good squires from 60 to 75, and new organs from 47 to 110 with easy terms. Instruments guaranteed and one price to all.
Private Arthur Wadsworth of the Eighteenth National Guard of Pennsylvania was arrested for the killing of William Durham in Enandoah. He fired on orders from a superior officer while on duty. The case tests civil versus military authority over militia offenses in the field and will go to the United States Supreme Court, attracting nationwide interest.
The Danube, a steamer from the port, carried lumber for Yreka Copper Co to Quateino sound on Vancouver Island. She faced a violent storm off Cape Scott while navigating Queen Charlotte Sound and was tamped about with a badly shifted load. Crew feared for the vessel’s survival as she pressed through to the sound on the night of May.
In New York on November 1 a theft at George Scofield's Madison Avenue residence netted $10,000 in jewelry while the family dined. Police have no clues and remain baffled by the nighttime burglary.
The funeral for Edward F. Dwyer, who died November 4 at his home, 17 Harvard Avenue, was held this morning. The body was taken to Tacoma for interment as services were conducted at Catlin's. A note mentions a local business man in the city and a reference to Sonat Anna.
Henford today amending the 83d rule of the admiralty court of this district to conform with practice in similar courts, chiefly the Southern District of New York, regarded as a model in form.
New York November 1 President Thomas of the Erie railroad denies rumors of a coal shortage for the coming winter. He notes shipments rising daily and that 100 tons are now mined in the Lackawanna Valley alone.
Mr J Db Moughten of Seventeenth Avenue was injured in a mill incident at Monehan. He sustained back injuries and a broken arm and was transported home by ambulance after meeting the Northern Pacific train. He works for Allan Nelson Mill Co Ltd as a member of the mill firm.
The hearing for George Hawking's release and habeas corpus in a Nome case proceeded before Judge Hanford. Hawking, Allen Hawkins, and Thomson Delan were charged with holding up K J Mmbleton on December 1, 1900. The judge denied the writ and set bail at 2000 dollars for a Nome trial next September.
In November telegrams from Washington to Thomas H. Watkins of the strike commission report that Scranton’s He pcorder Wright relayed that independent operators in Wyoming and Lackawannah have reached a mutual agreement to join the general controversy and to accept any awards issued by the commission.
An elderly man named Samuel Caton, aged about 60, arrived in Fremont with his wife from Everett on November 4. The morning after, he left home and has not been seen since, fueling grave fears for his safety as friends report he has no known reason to disappear. He is described as of temperate habits.
The French brig Gabrielle struck rocks off the Isle of Jersey and sank this morning, drowning six crew including the captain. Six sailors were saved.
John Beatt survived a throat cut by Jack McKeever who police say is wanted for murder in Fort Worth Texas. McKeever is also accused of killing a man in New Mexico two years earlier and has fled with no clue to his location. Beatt was the third knife victim on the morning of the attack. McKeever allegedly targeted others over a small debt and then fled city limits.
Southeast Alaska salmon canneries form a preliminary organization at the Beattle Hotel to counter actions by the Alaska Packers Association. A second meeting at the Beattle Hotel plans a report on proposed legislation and a permanent cannery group, citing gravelly tax and hatchery requirements as key grievances.
The coroner's jury convicts James Champes of stabbing Lottie Brace with murderous intent. Witnesses testified Champes admitted threats and said he was hurt after interactions with Brace and her father. Eta Place identified Champes as "Little Joe" amid sensational testimony.
The first American performance of Chatte's New Indian circus arrives from the Orient aboard the Shinano Maru. Tomorrow evening it performs at the old bicycle track on Howell Street with 60 featured performers and a menagerie of 25 animals. The show runs a week in Seattle.
115 acre farm includes 29 large orchards stock, cows, calves, horses, pigs, plows, cart, hay, in one acre tow. Cash price $1,200 with quarterly balance at 6 percent interest. Also a 200-dollar roomed house rent 300. King Solomon claims clairvoyant services with guaranteed satisfaction at 1121 Third Avenue corner Beneca Street. Various ads offer loans and private money with low rates and collateral.
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