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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1902
Page
4
The council adopts an ordinance barring further extensions of time for public works contracts until the merit of each request is reviewed by the board of public works. The board must report within 10 days on whether extensions are merited, else penalties may apply for contractor delay. Introduced by the street committee.
At a night meeting the council adopted a resolution to install lighting on Railroad, Main to Union, and to enhance waterfront access with concrete sidewalks and planking. New ordinances push street work on Jackson, Fifth, East Republican, and East Columbia, plus sewer and sidewalk projects funded from the general fund.
The State university football squad returned home from an eastern road trip with a pair of wins and a tie, then spoke to the student body praising the trip. Dr Kane and others joined in congratulating the team amid morning ceremonies at the depot before plans for a home game against Multnomah and later Pullman were noted.
Pierro Mascagni the composer and conductor was released on 4,000 bond after arrest at the instance of the Mittenthal brothers in a Boston superior court proceeding. He announced plans to resume his U S tour within days.
City council postponed action on Dearborn Street vacation at the request of the chairmen, aligning with Great Terminal plans. The Columbia and Puget Sound road will remove bunkers and tracks from King Street to Dearborn Street foot, with a final report due within two weeks.
Police report Jenny Marshall taken into custody after involvement in a jewelry theft ring. Mrs Alice Beverleigh on Third Avenue identified as victim. detectives Lane and Nes arrest alleged accomplices. Several men linked to the case have been sent for further inquiry.
A meeting of the East Queen Anne Improvement club is set for 8 o clock tonight at the Baptist mission on Garfield and Queen Anne avenue. W H Parry, city council chairman, is to speak on street car service for the suburb.
At a Chicago conference of Illinois delegation leaders Congressman Cannon received endorsement to succeed Henderson as speaker. Congressman Mann was named chairman of the committee to push Cannon's candidacy, with headquarters planned in Chicago to promote the drive.
The article describes A Kennedy and a British vessel in an admiralty court award seen as liberal. Louie, a Troop j crew member, fell from a yardarm near Korea, fracturing badly and needing extensive surgery. He received delayed treatment before Marine Hospital transfer.
City laundries report two years of financial struggle due to customer raids and a 100 percent price increase claim. They say price hikes restore levels from two years ago and assert they have operated at a loss since the last rate cut.
Six United States prisoners in Nome face sentences after thefts and horse thefts. One man received three years for stealing a horse after a clash with Deputy Dwyer, who shot the thief in the leg. others include Nabrone Aneoto one year for a $600 dust sack sale, Harry Chester three years for burglary, Jim Turney and Jacob Olson two years each for highway robbery, and Rabt Kay one year for cigars.
A group described as MARINE thieves were imprisoned on McNeill island after being boarded at Nome the night of October 2 on the steamer Roanoke under Marshal Dwyer and four guards. The journey carried 469 passengers including Jesse R. Grant and a $960,000 treasure. The route crossed the frozen Anake river as snow covered Nome hills, with the voyage described as rough. Steamer Cottage City nears completion of repairs at Morans and is expected to resume the Lynn canal run Thursday. Reichert Bros. Pianos, 146 Union.
Night School opened last night in the Central school building with pupils unable to attend day sessions enrolling. Prof. Traphagen oversees the night session which shows 25 percent higher attendance than any previous year. Evening hours run 7:20 to 9:30, with four nights allowed for day school students.
The city council approved ordinances granting the Arcade Electricity Company steam heating and electric lighting franchises to serve the Arcade building and nearby properties Estabrook Whitcomb Curtin and Sun Exchange. Franchises run 20 years for steam heating and until municipal lighting is installed for electric lighting. The Moore Investment Company loses rights to lay lines between the specified buildings.
Elizabeth Sins Hanks chronicles life as a housemaid picker and American flower girl. The Autphy of 4 Rewspaper Girl draws on her experiences to portray those early working women with vivid, engaging prose.
A Superintendent's Sunday School Union of King County was organized at the First Church. Officers include Osborne vice president, Geo E Morris, Andrew R Black treasurer, and Geo Briggs. A committee will arrange the next meeting and superintendents will be notified by card of time and place.
The first of a new orange crop arrives aboard the steamer City of La, with Jaffas selling at 4. A shipment of fancy budded seedlings from William R. Hearst's grove is featured. Valenciana stock is nearly exhausted, to be replaced by the novel varieties arriving next Monday. Apples sell for 1.25 with the best stock in demand.
Billy Tremble and Tommy Reilly sign articles with a local club in Ben Trembie area. Reilly, a Seattle veteran, boasts a strong record and resilience. The Northwestern Athletic Club backs the match with James W. Morrison supervising. They plan the bout at 0 o clock sharp with a 100 fine for forfeiture and aim to avoid long waits, as the event is set for November at the Armory.
Police say Ed Smith, colored, is a suspect in highway work robberies. John Degneau identified him as one of the men who attacked him near Pike Street and First Avenue. A revolver found in Smith’s room matches the weapon used. Detective M. R. Hubbard advances the case toward conviction. Dancing classes advertised with daily lessons.
Police notes state a break in at 126 Second Avenue North with carpenter tools stolen. Mabel Yancy was arrested for nefarious business and released on $10 bail. Harry Mitchell faces disorderly conduct charges. Nellie Kurms detained as a witness and released on small cash bail.
The council approved second and third readings of ordinances granting street car franchises to Beattie Electric Company for extending the Frink franchise and a new line on Union street, plus a change of the University line route from Union to eighth avenue and Pike Street. The Union line franchise requires double tracks with a wide central park and stipulates double tracks within five years from Twenty third avenue onward. Andy drafted for a single track but the measure was amended to require doubling on the named streets.
Congressman elect from Washington Humphrey announces plans to travel east in January to attend part of the upcoming session of Congress. He says he will be seated when the next debate begins and intends to study national affairs before taking his place.
A fragmented price notice lists vegetables and fruits with per unit and per crate prices. Items include potatoes, turnips, onions, green corn, lemons, apples, bananas, oranges, and various meats, with references to vendors and locations such as Concord and New York.
A list of women's and children's footwear with prices: Vie Lace Shoes at 1.98, Latin Strap Sandals at 3.50, Felt pers at 0.48, House Slippers at 0.25, and Felt Fur Tri ettes for misses and children at 0.69 with noted values. Includes dull, military heel, French heels, felt soles, and spring heels across several styles.
A period sale lists numerous low prices from 8 to 11 every item described. Notable deals include curtains cretonne laces and ribbons, Vaseline tooth brushes perfumes candy umbrellas satin ribb ons pillow shams hosiery underwear and children’s suits. Limited per customer and deep discounts on garments and accessories.
A fragmented page listing multiple business names and contact details. Includes banks, doctors, a transfer company, a Canadian Scandinavian railway note, and various service providers with partial addresses and phone numbers. The legible items indicate a mixed commercial directory section.
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