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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
4
A raft from the wrecked steamer Elingamite was sighted and rescued by the gunboat Penguin off Three Kings Island. Survivors in a pitiable state, suffering thirst and exposure, are among those rescued. Four steamers continue searching for additional rafts and survivors.
Citizens complain as tall chimneys emit dense smoke despite an old city ordinance. The law bans soot emitting from buildings and vessels and allows fines up to 100 dollars. Enforcers, including the health board and police, claim efforts have stalled since initial arrests and convictions years ago.
Boston police arrested Carl Johnson on November 4 for possible connection to George Perry in the Jack the Ling stained handkerchief affair. A handkerchief found in his clothing was linked to the case.
Whitehorse reports the steamer Gleaner reached Caribou with passengers after pushing through four inch ice for ten miles. She departed last night and was bucking ice when last observed.
J C Sloan reported his Crescent house room entered and clothing taken on Main street. Goldie of Queen Anne reported a valuable dog stolen. Kamide lost a black overcoat in Columbia hall area. Two watches reported stolen. Buck robbed at Beattie bar by pickpockets. Smith bound over for burglary. accused of stealing a watch from a room on Wellington street. Gibbens and McHane arrested for suspected coat theft. garments fit poorly. Murphy accused of stealing a glasses case found with him. Conroy and Murray arrested after a disturbance near Grenavere house. Murray released.
The article notes a forthcoming fashion trend on college campuses during late autumn, highlighting a bold sartorial style described as practical and formidable. It contrasts student attire with trendy garments and mentions figures Ed Benson, D. McGregor, and Seana in relation to the scene. Police officers and guards are referenced in association with vagrants.
Ludwig Morton sues Port Blekeley Millee for 4200 dollars claiming leg and seat injuries from a heavy timber tick dropped during loading at Port Hilakeley on October 14. He alleges negligent ship Borrowdale crew misdirected lumber, causing permanent injuries while he directed the work.
Haleey Oregon man Louie R Wilson of Haleey, Oremon writes Beattie police to locate his son Tug Wilson who is said to be stranded in Beattie. The father notes Tug is well known there and lost both feet in a blizzard in the north.
Mme. C. HM Brown faced a sudden demand for money from a stranger on Fifth Avenue and Cherry Street. Frightened, she waited as the man paused then walked off without a threat and Brown reported the incident to police.
The Beattie Indoor Baseball League starts November 23 at Leach Park Pavilion with weekly games through March 1. A silver cup trophy will be awarded to the league winner. Teams from Company B and Company C are included in the roster.
Bids for the complete construction of new quarters at Fort Lawton were opened by Maj. Bing ham in Seattle. An abstract was sent to Washington, with December contract let expected. Lowest bid was J H Ke Tacoma at 106 990, disclosing prior bid rejections and steam heating exclusions.
The local Christian Endeavor Union invites every Christian Endeavorer in the city to an evening social at Pilgrim Church at Broadway and Republican. An interesting program is being arranged.
Judge Brown declined to remove Commissioner G M Trewin amid a malfeasance charge. Local papers diverge. Dispatch finds Irwin incompetent with court irregularities, while Record-Miner finds no evidence against Irwin. W W Lee of Skagway named to replace him.
Red and gold invitations announce the annual Firemen's Ball at the Armory on Wednesday evening November 26. Committees are set to manage details as the department works to make the twelfth annual hop the best yet.
Testimony in the Nome contempt investigation concluded yesterday before examiners Pinto Mountjey and J C Taylor. Marshal Richards was fined $809 for contempt in Judge Wickers court in Nome during the winter session. Examiners left for Washington to report to the Department of Justice.
The basketball season opened Wednesday at the Penny Armory between Y C C A and the University of Washington. Y C C A won by a score of 59 to 6, marking a decisive early victory for the local team.
Mitts Morrison, chairman of the Republican State central committee, presented a gold watch yesterday at the Memoy election to the state ticket nominees. F E Humphrey spoke for all, with three congressmen elect and J Madiey of the supreme court expected but only Humphrey attended.
November 17 fixed for city labor era examinations and November 14 for the water department. Arrangements for other departments to hold tests will be finalized this week.
J. B. Young bound for Australia and Miss Millie Bayers among travelers left Beattie for Vancouver last night and will sail on the steamer Miowers. Cohn and HM Pentius bound for Honals accompany the group, planning passage on the same voyage.
A fragment listing knitwear and hosiery items with lots for a Saturday sale. Mentions women's cashmere hose, fleece lined hose, ribbed cotton pieces, and children's knit shirts in various colors. Includes prices like 69¢ and descriptions of high heels and double soles.
Incoherent list shows various items with scarce prices such as Benna Leaves 0c 4c packages, Borax 1pounds 8c, Epcom Salta 1pounds Tc, Reet Insect Powder ihc sige, Pinkham Sanative Wash 7c lic, Aly in Byrup Se, Chamberlain Cough Syrup ae bottles, Rose and Cucumber Cream Se.
The notice describes an After Six sale with extensive discounting on children’s caps shawls gowns and varied apparel and household goods. It promises prompt service and highlights Wagner's Orchestra as an entertaining feature for shoppers while listing numerous items with after six pricing and regular values across silk cotton wool and wool blends.
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