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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1902
Page
3
The music department clears nearly all stock with heavy discounts. Seven pieces of new music priced at $1.00 and eight pieces at $1.50. Violins and guitars slashed to low prices, mandolins and banjos offered at deep discounts, plus assorted strings and trimmings.
The second day of the Stanley damage action centered on Ella M. Stanley as she testified about betrayal by John N. Stanley and their later separation and divorce. The defendant is Sarah B. Stanley, the husband's mother, and both sides contend strongly as the case likely extends through much of the week.
Police notes report Bud Jones a colored bootblack arrested by Patrolman Newman on burglary charges after breaking into a Japanese lodging house on Jackson Street. A small fire at 629 Broadway caused 130 in damage from hot ashes. Police court fines for speeding and thefts were noted, while local residents complain of frequent disturbances at 2411 Third Avenue and ongoing nuisance crimes during the cold snap. A Boston Electric Company stockholder representative visiting the city examined holdings and met with managers to discuss proposed arrangements.
Delinquent tax sales have netted over three thousand dollars to the poets treasurer since Saturday. Bidders crowded the auction, with lively bidding and a canvas awning sheltering the crowd from rain at the auctioneer's booth.
W M Campbell aged 65 dies at son M W Campbell 316 Second Avenue North and body to be shipped to Wisconsin. J T Morria aged 86 dies at Wayside Mission of cholera morbun after short hospital stay. body at Put tersworths, family living in Texas. Mrs Harmon aged 68 dies at Holmenda residence of heart failure. mother of Mrs James McGrew of Fremont. May Keller aged 44 dies at 619 Seventh Avenue South. body at Bonney and Stewart's.
A joint session of the city council parks committee and the park commission met to review preliminary plans for a citywide parking system and general beautification. Chairman Morrison said the meeting drew over 100 heavy taxpayers and aims to prepare actionable steps soon.
The Birmingham blast at Pellms after a depot fire killed James Hall a merchant and Thomas Whitfield a contractor and seriously injured State Senator Speare. Cor dell and ten others were hurt as two freight kegs exploded wrecking a hotel ten stores and injuring six crew members. The night operator failed to warn people near the stand by watching freight.
The Great Northern tunnel and terminal franchise ordinance faces likely indefinite postponement due to deadlock between the city and Pacific Coast Cement over land vacation on Ing Street and Railroad Avenue claimed by the coast company.
Repland and Molineux arrive in Sioux Falls to establish residence for six months as a step toward divorce. In Brussels James Keir Hardy is detained then released over Rubino assassination links and seeks satisfaction. Admiral Casey reports 1500 Colombian troops on the Panama railroad with more expected. A Cape Cod area building collapse kills two and injures several. Marconi says he will address his full success history before public statements. Honolulu sees extra legislative session to probe treasury defalcation. ships Oregon and New York arrive en route to Manila. all aboard report no notable incidents.
Chicago November 17 Mayor Schmite of Bank arrived to a great ovation and planned labor protests in his honor. A reception was held with a monster volunteer band of union musicians while letter carriers toasted his defeat of their enemy Congressmen Loud.
A Brussels gathering of anarchists repudiated Rubino after a committee deemed him an anarchist agent. The panel reported he was paid by the Belgian government to attempt an assassination on King Leopold to revive royal favor.
State Labor Commissioner opened an inquiry into the National District Telegraph Co messenger system after complaints by the Seattle Federation of Women’s clubs and the Western Central Labor Union. Testimony included executives, messengers aged sixteen, and buy messengers. the girl described long hours and low pay, along with a house of ill repute at 221 Washington Street. The scene included several witnesses and discussions of working conditions and assignments.
Fragmentary notice mentions private lessons daily and a real estate reference. It also references a dancing class and a professor at Ranke Hall. No clear dated events or full names are readable.
United States Marshal Andrews of Idaho escorted seven federal prisoners today, all convicted of selling liquor. Sentences range from one to seven years at McNeil Island penitentiary. The group includes Loula Edwards, an Indian youth of 19, who received two years for selling firewater to his own people. He was educated at an Indian school and described as a mere boy, who claimed authorities attacked during arrest. a gunfight broke out but no fatalities occurred.
The following licenses were issued today in Beattie: Geo. B. Primrose and Estella Grey both of Beattie of legal age. John Ff. Barneberg age 28 and Maud Pierce age 21 both of Beattie. Alpheus B. Chapman age 64 and Kath er Durgen age 64 of Beattie.
Thomas Seaney Hardy was arrested on suspicion of assaulting Fred McAdam but released after McAdam failed to identify him. Police said the arrest followed mistaken identity as Hardy claimed. A cuff found in McAdam's room was not connected to Hardy due to lack of corroborating testimony.
Superintendent Martranft today received from the state treasurer a quarterly school apportionment of 16 651.74 for the county. The funds will be divided among the school districts by pupil count. The list porter portion exceeded 80 000 due to a larger summer vacation term.
Warrants issued for current October expenses and election costs in precincts outside city limits. City precinct settlement to follow later this month. October current expense fund exceeds 72, with roads and bridges totaling 4,408 and section bills at 6,000.
Steamer Majestic resumed her Victoria voyage this morning following repairs. Steamer Leelanaw arrived from Tacoma to discharge cargo and prepare for coal loading to San Francisco. The Rosalie heads to drydock for overhaul and to take over the Garland run.
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