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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1902

Page

4

Quizzing Teachers Begin Quarterly Examinations

The quarterly examinations of Bounty school teachers opened this morning in Biks Ball Colman block. About 28 applicants, 18 women and 10 men from various regions, pay $1 to enter. Exams for certificates of second and third degrees run today and tomorrow with 260-seat seating expected to fill. Passes go to the state superintendent in Olympia after grading.

Bounty Biks Ball Colman Hart‘yantt Adelaide Potleck Queen Anne School Mana Taylor J. D. Curtis Teachers’ Institute Fund Suppa Eumen Martrenst State Superintendent of Schools Olympia

Pierce delegation to meet in Tacoma for session strategy

The Pierce legislative delegation will meet Saturday in Tacoma to decide on a line of action for the coming session. They will likely organize first with Senator Ed Hamilton as chair and Representative York to lead. They will discuss unit rule versus freelance voting on key issues such as the railway commission.

Tacoma Pierce Legislative Fr. York Ed4 Hamilton BE. R. York Steet A and Railway Commission Sotcartion van Peabebay Ptew Seni

Autopsy Finds Pneumonia Fatal for Louise Hoge

In Washington on November 18 Coroner Neville conducted an autopsy on four year old Louise Hoge who died last night without medical aid and with Christian Scientist care. Pneumonia is listed as the cause. The coroner noted the case might have been saved with proper treatment.

Washington, D. C Cononer Neville Louise Hoge Oracme Pere

Perilous voyage on stormy Arctic seas near Nome

Captain F Lupp and crew of the Dawson endured 17 days in a disabled steamer on the Bering Sea. Water ran low, wreck avoidance tests them near Point Clarence and Indian Point before halting at Golovin Bay and Nome. The 800-ton vessel, owned by Gus Brown, sailed from Nome October 9 for Seattle, covering 1100 miles under sail. Captain Lapp and wife provided the account.

Bering Sea F. Lupp Dawson Lapp Neme City Mra. Lapp Nome Seattle Lupp Point Clarence Indian Point Siberian Ileland Cin Lupp Golovin Bay Gus Brown

Dancing Classes Offered Monday and Friday Evenings

Readable notice announces private dance classes available Monday and Friday evenings at a gallery setting. Details unclear due to OCR errors but indicates instruction for dancing education in a small venue.

Perry Now Suspected in Double Murder Case

George L. O. Perry, alleged by Agnes McPhee and Clara Morton deaths, is named as a probable killer. Police linked Perry to a gold chain from Miss McPhee found with a girl he knew. He had pawned watches of both victims and claimed they came from Mason. Perry faces murder charges.

George L. O. Perry Alan G. Mason Agnes McPhee Clara Morton Bomersville Perry Miss McPhee Manon

Production of Metals Report From Washington Mint

George E. Roberts director of the mint reports world and US metal production for 191 as gold valued at 263 million globally and 78.7 million in the US with silver around 105 million worldwide and 24.1 million in the US. World output totals show 12,740,746 ounces of gold and 174,994,573 ounces of silver.

Washington, D. C George Ie Roberts Mint United States

Amur News: Yukon River Freezes Curbing La France

Victoria news reports the Yukon river has frozen solid and the steamer La France is trapped by the ice, forcing its crew to winter in place. The Amur arrives with the update that the vessel was en route downstream on its final trip when ice closed in.

Victoria B. C Amur Ukon la France

Suspect Arrest Follows Jack-the-Slugger Crimes

New York police report the arrest of Thomas Jenkins linked to the Cambridge Mays Jack-the-Slugger crimes. Detectives depart Boston to identify other suspects as part of the investigation.

New York Thomas Jenkins Perry Cambridge Mays Boston

Markets Report High Pumpkin Stock and Stable Turkeys

A large arrival of yellow pumpkins from the White River valley pushes pie stock into premium territory as holiday demand grows. Wholesale buyers seek up to 1 1/2 cents per pound while shortages ease after holidays. Live chicken prices slip to 14 cents as steamer delays flood the market. Turkeys arrive freely with firm prices and prospects of rise.

White River Valley Western Avenue Amekan

Wholesale Prices Spark 90 Percent Rise in Market

A garbled list records wholesale price spikes for vegetables and fruit. Potatoes, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, lemons, apples, bananas, pineapples, oranges, grapes, and pears show notable increases. Meat, dairy, eggs, and provisions are mentioned with scattered prices and vendors.

the Co Green Concord

Bremerton Navy Yard Faces Work Shortage Says Chamber

Bremerton business leaders urge the Navy Department to provide more work for Puget Sound yard workers. A letter to Lee Chamber notes 300 to 400 men laid off as repair work on the ship Philadelphia nears completion. Mare Island keeps 1600 men employed while Puget Sound Yard remains nearly shut down.

Bremerton Seattle Chamber of Commerce Navy Department Washington Puget Bound Navy Yard Chamber Lee Chamber Philadelphia Mare Island Puget Sound Firemerton

Bargain Prices on Welsbach Items and Household Goods

Friday bargain preview lists Welsbach gas mantels No 197 and gas burners No 34, English jet tea pots in small medium and large sizes with pricing, cup and saucer sets, door mats, Austrian china cracker jars, Japanned bread boxes and coal hods, heavy dust pans, and the Enterprise meat grinder size No 1 priced for family use.

Welsbach Tcaeta

Bon Soap Sale At Bargain Price

A reader reports a promotion for Bon Soap at 5 cents a bar with a limit of one customer per purchase. Only five bars remain available.

Friday Bargains Across Lalla Griffin Storefront Inventory

Readied bargains include gold rings with opals at 1.50 and belts from 69 cents. Lalla Griffin advertises coats, dresses, linens, hats, shoes, hosiery, and household items with wide discounts, plus a limited Friday sale on selected drugs and fabrics. Many items feature strong entity mentions like Kirk's Iris soap and Woodbine Derby Hat.

Griffin Ggc Mother Hubbard G&c Attingham Son Kirk Iris

Immense Midday Sale Brings Bargains Across Goods

A crowded clearance listing showcases clothing, textiles, bedding and household items priced to draw shoppers. Highlights include wool fabrics, muslin drawers, children’s wear, thread, laces, ribbons, curtains, mercantile goods, and assorted notions with prices ranging from a few cents to several dollars, valid during 8 to 11 o'clock hours.

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