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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
3
In Portland a heated battle erupts over Councilman Merrill's proposal to tax criminal elements. Mayor and police oppose licensing, while Merrill accuses officials of graft and seeks treasury funds. He forecasts a possible council, district attorney led investigation without a jury.
New York reports Morgan is distributing 16 million dollars among members of the syndicate that financed the steel corporation. This fourth five per cent dividend comes after the state paid 25 million in cash to finalize the deal, completing returns of 46 million in total.
Chicago reports that J Hampden Moore of Philadelphia appears certain to be elected president at the Republican League convention opening tomorrow. The city and allied arrivals push for his selection and the Los Angeles delegation campaigns to make Los Angeles the next meeting place.
Laura Bigger remains at large on October 1 as friends including Puaillat James J. Corbett and others raise funds to bail her out if she surrenders or is arrested.
Judge Tallman ruled that the city civil service commission lacked authority to discharge Walter Easson, who was fired after horsewhipping A Dickinson and two Van Buren boys at the Grand Opera house. Back salary remains unsettled and Chief Sullivan has not received reinstatement order.
Fire destroyed Harold Preston's residence at the corner of Thirty-fifth Avenue and East James Street. Damage estimated at 64 500, largely to the building. furniture and belongings saved by two neighbors. Fire is thought to have started from a defective flue near the roof. no residents were home. Firefighters arrived as flames grew, with the north side and upper floors worst hit. Ground-floor damage from water and firefighting efforts.
Jane Hartlett, a self confessed highwayman, was arrested at Franklin Monday and positively identified as the bartender Martin Johnson killer by witnesses Tom Hyde and Jack Binnop. John Keesler, an accomplice in a recent hold up, was not positively identified. The sheriff vows a thorough investigation.
Hobert Mahon, described as claiming to be a seven year old girl and a professional clown, was committed to an insane asylum after allegedly assaulting Tom Dutton. He spoke of writing poetry for which the government pays a large price.
Huge book racks and file holders ordered for the new county clerk’s Office arrive and fail to fit. Shelves are too short for the large record books. County commissioners and architects Baunders and Lawton dispute the mistake, with a workman claiming the job followed specifications.
Receipts of the police court in September were the largest in city history with $5162.50 collected up to last night. Police Clerk Case noted a rising revenue trend over recent months, citing August as the previous record month at $9035.96. The force arrested 869 persons in September and 56 in August.
Lt Gomerty displays signs of insanity and is examined on a charge in Judge Talimin's court this afternoon. He rants about an impossible feat he says President Hoosevelt ordered him to perform.
Warrants for the arrest of W. G. Norris and O. Brown were issued by Judge Tellman this afternoon for contempt of court. They allegedly took possession of Chicago Furniture & Store Co property on September 1 after it had been placed in the receiver James Grees's hands.
Frank Durand sues Michael Heney as manager of Red Lane Transportation for 106000 claiming a February 1896 freight contract from White Pass summit to Atlin at 12 cents a pound, with Durand spending 6 in equipment. Defendant allegedly failed to honor the deal amid time and money costs. Also note: Seattle theater benefit Saturday for Mystic Jewel Rebekah lodge proceeds to fire sufferers. tickets at Lee's Pharmacy and Bagley’s Drugstore. Wheat and schooner news follow.
Bark Prussia from San Francisco to Port Blakeley with lumber in transit. City of Puebla carries a Victoria carriage and two horses to San Francisco under a merchant crew. The Puebla delayed by loading freight with eight passengers aboard. Queen from Cana arrives with a passenger list and whisky towed from Smith's Cove. 100,000 feet of lumber to be loaded next.
In a small county office a feeble 86 year old man, T. J. Howard, seeks a marriage license to wed KR Holliday, a 40 year old from South Park. Witnesses prove challenging as the clerk notes old customs differ from modern practice.
Activity surrounds the Pacific Coast Clothing Co as huge cases arrive and trucks shuttle goods from its warehouse. The firm reportedly made three major purchases in five years worth over $230,000, prompting a complete store shutdown tomorrow. A sale begins Friday at the metal store on First Avenue near Marion.
Local dealer announces seventeen piano and organ sales over two days. Pianos priced at 195 and 228, expected market values 225 to 250, with higher grade models reduced. Organs offered from 47 to 54 and 84 for typical 57, 9 and 110 styles, promising big-scale savings.
In Tacoma and Portland reports, Helena lost 2 to 1 to Tacoma after a tight pitchers battle. Helena also dropped a 4 to 1 decision to the Hut Miners, while Spokane led standings with a .474 mark.
Closing notice for sheet music and music books with drastic price cuts. All remaining stock reduced. a large selection of vocal and instrumental titles offered at forces, with mail orders requiring postage and cash payment.
Half a dozen Chicago gentlemen toured Pearfence property in Seattle last Saturday and two purchased as a real estate investment. They praise Capitol Hill for scenic appeal with lake, sound, and mountains, and note established streets and city improvements ready for builders. Professor Milton Wilson hosts daily lessons at the halt on Monday and Friday.
Overstock sale cuts prices on guitars mandolins and banjos with regular values from six to twelve dollars. Guitars priced at seven fifty down to four ninety five. Mandolins four ninety five. Violins and other small stringed instruments heavily discounted along with accordions and strings.
General Music Dealers listed at 903 Second Avenue in the Burke Building. The short entry specifies the store address without additional details about products or services.
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