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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1902
Page
4
Veterans fill Arrington DC as crowds gather for the Grand Army reunion. A grand camp fire at Convention Hall will conclude the observance with an address by President Roosevelt.
The review highlights a bustling season with McKinney’s leadership and strong local talent. The show features a lively mix from a grand opera night to a powerful Convict’s Daughter drama with emotional scenes. Madison Theater showcases vaudeville with Souse’s Soloists and rising stars.
The 35 pesoensers of the Lan ner Charles Nelson Capt. 4 arrived mid afternoon two days late after grounding at Field's landing seven and one half miles from Eureksa. The crew sought water but found none and ran aground in mud while attempting to round a bend. They freed with a tug and fog delayed further.
Fourth ward councilman J A James voices strong displeasure and plans to explain privately to a friend how he will handle future tickets. The exchange hints at political maneuvering as he prepares to address the issue publicly.
Mrs Johan na Saavela of New York writes to President Roosevelt proposing that the government mine coal from her Kentucky lands during the strike without pay. She says she will turn over the property to the government to operate as it sees fit and asks for no favors.
Victoria announces an unsigned lacrosse match as shamrocks of Montreal arrive to face Averesee at the university grounds after noon. Officials confirm a signing with management to finalize the event.
The trial of Roland B. Molineaux for the murder at Adams is scheduled to begin at noon today. Court proceedings in the case were set for a decisive session as observers awaited the outcome in New York.
Norman R Alexander, described as a party leader in northern money interests, bought two lots in Capitol Hill near Lake Washington with views of the Sound and city. He says he will not reside in Seattle permanently and plans no immediate building, expecting the property value to rise over years.
A verbose tale portrays Councilman James amid a brewing scandal as a prank fight rumor spreads by telephone to Morrison’s saloon. His daughter Miss James suspects her father while he denies involvement and hums over the home scene. The piece ends with a boastful nod to Ravenna Park in autumn.
A long list of underpriced dress fabrics from plaids to silks is advertised for tomorrow. Materials include woolen cheviots, serges, tweeds, grenite, crepe de chine silks, velvets, and satins with many shades and widths priced well below regular value. B. Priestley & Co. promotes substantial savings across fabrics for making gowns and skirts.
Customers understand the offer limits threads to five items per buyer as part of a 5c promotion. The policy aims to control inventory while advertising the low price.
A new stock of laces including fine Hambure Embroidery and White Point De Paris laces in widths from 4 to 7 inches with strong scalloped edges. Prices marked low per yard and per case, plus Real English Cotton Torchon laces and washable pillow case laces in assorted widths and patterns.
An itemized fur sale lists French Coney Scarfs in multiple variants. Prices shown include six tail scarves at 1.36, six tail wide scarves at 1.65, extra fine six tail wide scarves regularly 2.00, and other coney and sheared coney scarves priced down to 2.25 or 2.00. Readable details indicate discounted values for various fur pieces.
Local advertisement lists porcelain items for sale including covered sugar bowls tea pots fruit bowls and vegetable dishes in plain white and decorated patterns. Also features imitation cut glass bowls and fruit bowls with nickel tops and glass bowls with various prices and discounts.
Fall millinery opening announced with dates for seasonal stock and new designs. Local shop invites customers to preview hats and accessories as autumn selections arrive.
A delay on finishing the second floor sale area and the millinery has pushed back the annual showing. Items from Paris and New York along with original designers promise appealing displays. Details to be announced in daily papers.
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