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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1902

Page

4

Burglary spree hits several homes in town

Nighttime burglars using skeleton keys targeted multiple residences. Hagen of 803 Pike Street reported losses around $200 after a thief entered a room and stole money and trousers found in the hall. Payton Brown at 116 Warren Avenue and W. H. Gifford at 16 Dennyway also suffered thefts, with money and clothing taken and loot scattered in yards.

beld knights of the @ark lantern Jimmy Hagen Pike Street Payton Brown Warren Avenue Brown W. H. Gifford Dennyway Wsgal

Sympathetic Strike in Behalf of Mules

Workers at the Montgomery mine returned to work after a sympathy strike for mules. The operators agreed in writing that mules would be properly fed and watered before work. Miners had protested cruelty, saying animals were forced to work without noon rations. The mine superintendent issued an order to ensure proper care for the animals.

Washington Ind Montgomery Minera

New East Queen Anne Roadway Route Debated by Council

City council committee on streets debated proposed East Queen Anne roadway route with North Queen Improvement Club representatives protesting. Several alternate routes were discussed and a conference at city hall next Wednesday at 2 PM will decide the route.

Council Committee East Queen North Ue Improvement Club

Candidates Seek Speaker of the House in Next Legislature

King county lists three hopefuls R W J Jones W H Lewis and C R Gleason for speaker. Dr J J Smith of Hawmeclaw may impact local contenders. Additional aspirants from Kitsap county include J G Mogler Wahkiakum Charlie I Roth Whatcom and R B Wilson Kittitas.

King County House of Representatives R. W. J. Jones W. H. Lewis C. &. Gleason J. J. Smith Hawmeclaw Cente House Kitsap County J. G. Mogler Wahkiakum Charlie I. Roth Whatcom R. B. Wilson Kittitas

Chamber Talks Freight Rates At Seattle Meeting

Delays in shipping freight from Seattle and high rates to interior points dominated a Chamber of Commerce session. A letter from American Steel and Wire Company urged action citing 2 to 10 day car shortages and favorable rates for interior shipments. The issue was referred to the manufacturing and mercantile affairs committee.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce Chamber American Steel & Wire Compenny Committee On Manufacturing and Mercantilc Affairs

Seattle Electric completes Post street power plant

On December 1 the Seattle Electric Company will finish its new Post street power house and begin a reduction affecting service.

Seattle Electric Post Street

Ladies of the G. A. R. McKinley Obele Meeting Today

The Ladies of the G. A. R. William McKinley Obele will hold a regular meeting this afternoon in the New York block at 2 o clock. Several new members will be received and much of the current membership is expected.

William McKinley Obele New York

Police Notes Identify Suspect in South Avenue Burglary

Thomas L Lilly was arrested by Policeman Peterson and is believed to be the man who entered Michael Thornton s room on First avenue south weeks ago after Thornton identified him by shoe impressions. Oscar Stone is wanted in Portland on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses for allegedly writing a 200 check from a bank account he did not possess. He was in Beattie yesterday but left before arrest instructions arrived.

Thomas L. Lilly Peterson Michael Thornton First Avenue South Thornton Vetterman Lilly Oscar Stone Portland Beattie

Wreck Remnants Describe Buoy and Ship Debris Found

The report notes a large buoy with red markings and letters U BL H EB in black found miles west of a ship wreck. A white stern boat piece bears Cardiff in black with seven songs inscribed, broken. no marks but rope binds and a rope remains around the items, with topmost verse visible.

Miles Weet Cardiff

Travels of the Kaiser Report on Northern Journey

An article notes the Kaiser leaving Weetmore berry at a country place and planning to travel to Leith to board the Hohensollern, beginning a voyage home. The piece references the German leader and the route toward departure.

Penrith Weetmoreberry Leith Myperias

Bids Opened for Philippines Transport Contract Amid Mixed Results

Bids were opened in Beattie, Portland, and San Francisco for U S transport to the Philippines. Only one bid met specifications in Portland. San Francisco had none. The Beattie bid by the Hosten Breamsahip encene of Heattie appeared acceptable, potentially shaping Beattie as a key meat supply station if awarded. A Washington decision could reject it and keep current government services. A separate note mentions HM. HR. Van losing a violin at Lane bar.

Beattie Portland San Francisco United States Philippines San Franecisco Hosten Breamsahip Encene Heattie Ohio Tremont Shawrout Lyra Fle Washington Boston Beattle

Barbers Organize For Shorter Hours And Uniform Wages

In Seattle barbers plan a reorganization of Local No. 1% of the International Journeymen Barbers Union to secure shorter hours and a uniform price scale. T. M. Leabo of Portland will aid and has issued calls for a meeting at the Western Central Labor Union hall next Tuesday evening at 8.00. Only about 100 journeymen in the city belong to the union, with many large shops outside it. The aim is a uniform scale rather than a general wage increase.

Seattle International Journeymen Barbers’ Union T. M. Leabo Portland International Organization Caf Western Central Labor Union Hall Washington D. C Theodore Roosevelt Henry McBride Alexander Bridge Globe Clothing Co Globe Clothing Company America Globe Northwest Mechanics’ Clothing Co

Women's Outing Flannel Gowns At 89 Cent Market

Advertises women's outing flannel gowns in stripe effects Mother Hubbard style trimmed with braid. Extra large sizes offered for 89 cents each, marked as a value from $1.25.

Mother Hubbard

Music selection listing for sale tomorrow в

A fragmented list of songs and numbers appears for sale tomorrow. Items include The Music Man The Cat's Parade Way Down East Dear Old Soul Dance of the Meteors and Love Will Find a Way among others.

Willie la Susanna Mr. Grundy

Women's Aprons and Accessories Advertisement

Women's Large White Aprons with hemstitched edges and bretelles offered at 35¢ for the edb ewe, Women's Hood Fascinators in white pink and blue with white beads priced at 19¢, Children's Sailor Suits in granite cloth in multiple colors with white Hercules braid, Friday special at 1.75 with regular values of 3.50 and 2.50 for sizes 4 through 14 years.

Friday Bargains at The Bon Marche Shop

Friday bargains at The Bon Marche feature toy books, cookbooks, perfumes, toothbrushes, shoe styles, ladies and men’s wear, and drapery items at reduced prices. The lively listing highlights numerous titles, cookware, fabrics, and fashion items with sale prices and limited quantities.

Nation American Pin Co

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