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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1902

Page

3

Licenses Revoked Likely for Old Tendertown Halls

Councilman Kistler says the dive keepers who illicitly secured three concert hall licenses will face a council investigation next meeting. A thoro probe is promised though outcomes remain uncertain amid alleged friendliness of some Police License and Revenue Committee members to the dive operators. The ex council could influence the licenses as it weighs the new ordinance against local interests.

Tendertola Council Investigaon Kistler Police, License and Revenue Committee Tendemain Anait Council Excouncil Gertie Bea Cone Ordinanos

Death of L. L. Scott in Green River precinct

L. L. Scott, longtime Green River precinct resident, died last night in Green River at age 52. The death was attributed to heart failure. Survived by a widow and four children. George Scott is being held at Auburn pending Sunday afternoon proceedings.

L. L. Scott Natce Geen River Green River Judge Scott King County George Scott Auburn

Railroad freight rate hike to take effect January first

Prominent Pennsylvania railroad officials announced this morning that freight rates on every commodity listed will rise with the new year. Classified rates are expected to remain unchanged. The move signals possible similar increases by other American railways.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Ratroad All American Railways

Blackmail Plot Framed by Vineland Suspect in New York

Versed city Nov 21 Bottie Strubel arrested after sending threatening letters to Morgan Sage Vanderbilt and other financiers. Police say the letters were part of a blackmailing scheme.

Versey City Bottie Strubel Morgan Sage Vanderbilt

Cable Line From Manila to Shanghai Planned Within Year

Clarence H. Mackay of the Pacific Cable Company told Attorney General Knox that the firm can construct a cable line from Manila to Shanghai within a year. The remaining hurdle, securing a landing place in China, has been resolved.

Robbed Hostess Accuses Sailor of Theft on Seventh Avenue

William Harris, a sailor, is accused by Mrs. A Doyle of stealing $10 from her at her Seventh Avenue home. Police Detektives Adame and Lance arrested Harris on Pike Street after he initially denied the theft but admitted he had been at the house and taken the money. A charge of larceny will be placed.

William Harris A. Doyle Rae Seventh Avenue Harris Adame Lance Pike Street Role

Death of Mrs Cooper at Seattle area church funeral

Mortality report notes the funeral of ge tr wife of David T J who died at 19% Western avenue Tuesday morning. Service will be held tomorrow at 2 p m from Futterworth chapel. Survived by husband and five children in the city. children include Mrs James Gillespie and Mrs Charles Benson both of Seattle.

Ge Tr David T. J Western Avenue Futterworth Cooper James Gillespie Ban de Fuca Charles Benson Mire Etama Ft. Cooper William G. Cooper David T. Cooper Seattle

Marooned Teenagers On Faral Islands Reported Safe

Nov 20 report notes four teen marooned on the Faral lone islands for three weeks while landings were limited by weather. Mrs Tooley of 709 seventh avenue says a chatelaine bag attached to her belt was cut by a thief on the street or in a dry goods store containing $40. Advertising notices from St Marks Parish urge signed coupons by Mrs H B Dunbar for Twin Baby Clothes Pin Dance at Crown Circle 226 Newell's Hall Seattle on Saturday Nov 22 tickets 50c. ladies free.

Crown Circle No Newell’s Hall South Seattle

Alleged Fugitive Moffitt Arrested at Northern Pacific Depot

Robert Percy Moffitt was arrested on a charge of embezzlement, remanded to Commissioner Kiefer after a bail set at 1000 dollars. He allegedly misappropriated 2076 dollars from Dairy Farm Company of Hongkong where he served as secretary. He reportedly fled China, arrived in San Francisco November 14, then traveled to Seattle where Detective Byrnes arrested him.

Robert Percy Moffit Northern Pacific Kiefer Ute Moffitt Dairy Farm Company of Hongkong China San Francisco Beattle Nis Byrnes Kiefer Consal Bernardy

Portland in uproar over fair remarks and boycott threats

City merchants condemn Northern Pacific president Mellen for likening the Lewis and Clark fair of 1965 to a Fourth of July spectacle with no spectators. A retraction is demanded and a boycott of the railroad is threatened. Also another report notes May Cleoro Newell, head of the Hors & Girls Aid Society, charged with beating a Swede boy, leading to the boy’s bed confinement. Officer Ridgway investigates. Charlies Smith, sought for a deadly assault in Pocatello, Idaho, was captured by detectives Burns and Wappenstein.

Portland Mellen Northern Pacific Railway Newell May Cleoro Newell Industrial School Jacobson Humane Langdon Western Avenue Hors & Girls Aid Society Newell Omcer Ridgway Charlies Smith Pocatello Idaho Burns and Wappenatetin

Liner Tosa Maru Arrives From Yokohama at 7 P M

The Japanese liner Tosa Maru will arrive at this port at 7 o’clock in the evening from Yokohama. The Umatilla reached at 2:30 this afternoon from Puget Sound with a few rough seas reported. The Di came this morning from Lynn Canal with 75 passengers and a cargo of salmon.

Yokohama Umatilla Arene Aery Poannevts Puget Soun Gotate Atraite Lynn Canal

Carpenter 131 Adjourned Meeting on Amendments

An adjourned meeting of the Carpenters 131 will be held at H. 1620 4th Ave Friday evening November 2 at 7 50 p m. A good attendance is needed to vote on amendments to the general constitution including a proposed increase in per capita tax per member. J M Wilkinson, Rec Sec.

Carpenters 131 4Th Ave J. M. Wilkina

Murder Charge In Paris Involving Russian Officer

Captain Dasow aki of the Russian Imperial guard was arrested in Paris on a murder charge after Helen Gore, an American music student and Russian mistress, was found dead in her room with a bullet wound to the breast. Investigators report contradictory statements from the officer who first claimed accidental shooting then said she committed suicide. Gore, who came to Paris from America for music study, is linked to a well known family.

Paris Dasowaki Imperial Guard Helen Gore Mins Gore America

Linemen Strike Hits Seattle Electric Service

About 40 to 60 linemen in Seattle and on the Seattle Tacoma Interurban quit work over wage and hours. Local 77 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers says eight hours for 3.50 a day is refused. Beattie Electric says a 3.25 for eight hours was secure earlier for some firms.

Seattle Electric Co Seattle-Tacoma International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Weglen Hall Seattle Gag & Electric Co Ansiatant Beattie Electric Search Brown Paton International Brotherhood of Electrical Bunnet ‘Ehone Tim

Funeral services for Aaron Mercer set for tomorrow

The funeral will be held from Bonney and Stewart's chapel at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will follow at Mt Pleasant Cemetery. The notice mentions reduced light and power rates and advertises further details on page 8.

Aaron Mercer Bonney & Stewart Chanel Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Page le Electric Co

Dancing Classes Preteen Prien On Monday Evenings

Preteen dance lessons announced for Monday evenings at Prien. Sessions run daily with focus on basic steps and coordinated movement for young students in a community program.

Prien

Licensed to Wed: New Seattle and Oregon Marriages

The following licenses issued today include Edwin Maker and Ketella M. Jackson both of Seattle. Fred J. Crabtree, 26, of Dayton Oregon, and Mrs Namin Kribs, 30, of Salem Oregon. Wm. B. Thurman, 27, and Ida Morrin, 24, both of Seattle. Wm. C. Rickard, 24, and Mamiel L. Risley, 22, both of Heattie Beattie. Jacob H. Lindatrom and Greeta Impala Beattie. Axel Holman Mallard and Carolina M. Harley Beattie. Retchert Bros Pianos 110 Union.

Edwin Maker Ketella M. Jackson Seattle Fred J. Crabtree Dayton, Or Namin Kribs Salem, Or Wm. B. Thurman Ida Morrin Wm. C. Rickard Mamiel L. Risley Heattie Jacob H. Lindatrom

Notice of Receiver's Sale in King County WA Superior Court

The receiver in a King County Washington Superior Court action will sell at public auction on December 1, 1002 all personal property seized in the case. The items include dresses, robes, gowns, trunks, shoes, parasols, and assorted theater wardrobe valued at about $515, with sale held at the main front door of the Hechman area home, First Avenue South.

Rpckiven Superrion Court Pate Washington King County W. BR Cleck P Hechman Ot King County Waanington Leeens sAtledin Damon Company

Notable Real Estate Ads and Services from Seattle Market Page

A collage of real estate offerings and ads. Listings describe farms, waterfronts, lots near Green Lake, acreage near Kent, and several city properties with terms, taxes, and access to electric lines. Also included are advertisements for services, clairvoyants, and assorted goods with contact details.

State University United States Gregory Wheeler

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