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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
3
Seattle music shop offers eleven pianos and four organs with all sheet music folios and instruction books at less than cost. Teachers are buying in large quantities for five to ten years, as the store closes out to gain four hundred square feet of space. The sale includes a major cut-price expansion of musical instruments and related items.
Pianos and Organs announces deep discounts on upright pianos and organs. Regulars listed from 131 to 242 dollars for varied styles with second-hand selections and easy payments. Store hours include Saturday evenings with instruments taken in exchange and guaranteed to be as represented.
Miss Bisle Morgan, 20, a Sunset Telephone exchange worker, vanished after leaving her MOO Third Avenue home with about $75. Witnesses saw her board the First Avenue car at Battery Street near Dr J B Mott's drugstore. she has not been heard from since. Police informed. friends say she had no bad habits and was punctual.
In Wilkes Barre a strike settlement appears near. Mitchell and three district presidents rushed to New York after a telegram from a coal operator altered plans. They are believed to be asked to name terms for ending the strike, with the Mitchell party expected back tonight.
A. P. Mitten sues Jacob Furth in superior court for 000643.64 plus interest claiming $6,377 Madison street cable stock was sold for $23,734.31, with Mitten unaware Furth acted for Beattie Electric. Also Jeanie F Wilson sues Charles Brison for divorce with $20 monthly alimony. They wed December 15, 1904, and have no children.
John F. Lynch was killed instantly during a life saving demonstration by a Pompler scaling ladder at the Brunswick hotel in Victoria. Hooper, leader of the Spokane fire team, was slightly injured as both men fell while descending one story from the bottom, the crowd of fire chiefs looking on. Lynch’s body was removed to the morgue.
At the Oregon Short Line annual meeting the Harriman board was re elected except for Jonathan who was replaced by Banker W. B. McCornick of Balt lake. Negotiations are pending to operate the Short Line south of the Great Balt Lake and, if successful, a single road would be built through to Los Angeles from this city.
The schooner Annie Marie carrying coal to Alpena Michigan wrecked near Kincardine Ontario. Captain Gordon three crewmen and John Ferguson from a rescue boat drowned in the incident.
In Colorado Springs on a day dedicated to the topic discussion, strong opposition to the proposal to unite the Irrigation Congress with the Train Mine Congress emerged. The session centered on arguments for and against the merger.
At about 19:00 a.m. three masked men robbed the Garfield hotel saloon at 108 Puyallup avenue Tacoma. They assaulted night clerk John Mekisha, took cash around 9 dollars, and seized 6 and 87 dollars from the register. Two loggers waiting for a morning train were robbed of 18 dollars and another amount. The trio moved the victims to the basement and escaped via the front entrance.
Bertha Lerner an 18 year old girl was severely burned at her home at the corner of Earth Avenue and Pike Street around 10 this morning. She was rushed to Providence hospital with extensive burns, the result of attempting to light a fire using kerosene when an explosion set her dress aflame.
Philadelphia report notes a tense coal operators meeting as manufacturers seek information. President Parry of the Manufacturers Association promises a statement tonight, hinting at unresolved issues from today's conference.
In Norfolk federal warrants target meat dealers for government fraud, with authorities alleging Washington clerks involved. Bribery and other illegal means boosted government contracts. A banquet at the Unitarian church drew about 200 guests with notable toasts and gifts for HH.B Huntley, who praised the event.
T McMullen an electrician for Seattle Cataract Company was badly burned about the face and hands by a flash from an arc light at the seventh avenue plant near Jefferson street at 1 30 am. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital with burns not believed to be serious. There was no one near him at the moment of injury.
The Seattle Labor Temple Association will hold a stockholders meeting in Carpenters' Hall, Fourth Avenue between Pike and Pine, Seattle on Monday October 14 1902 at 7 o'clock p.m. F A Rust Bec and Mer serves as officer.
Architect A. W. Bpaulding completed remodeling plans for the Downs block at a cost of 20000 dollars. Two additions will add 25 offices and the building will be modernized throughout.
The regular monthly meeting of the board of health will be held at the office of Dr. Ludiow in the Globe block tonight. Matters of importance include the appointment of a meat inspector. Quietly Married Mr Joseph Frank and Miss Vide Barbara it were quietly married at high noon at the bride's mother's home. The groom, a contractor, and bride will reside at 402 Bellevue avenue north after Nov 1.
W. KR Forest former deputy U S marshal at Nome urged Alaska representation in Congress with two delegates from the southeast and Nome districts. He denounced unequal taxation and urged government action. Also advertised sale notices for $35 garden tracts and waterfront property near Fremantle navy yard by W T Gaffner.
City council corporations committee to review pending franchises for Seattle Electric Co at an oil chamber meeting tonight. Company and residents will argue for and against, including street changes on Queen Anne car line and Union Street reroute to Eighth Avenue. Citizens oppose poles in street center and demand a parking strip. protests will be voiced. The session focuses entirely on Seattle Electric Co. affairs.
A 17 year old girl Gracie McArdie disappeared from her home in the city. her mother and police believe she ran away with a young man. The mother at 20 Maynard Avenue asks both local and Tacoma police to locate her and return her home.
Frank Hennessy presents Harry B Smith musical comedy The Liberty Belles at Madison Square theater New York for three months seen as the era’s greatest since Hazel Kirk. Grand Friday and two nights more mark continued run. The company showcases twenty two leading women, famed as Broadway beauties. Helarco George Juveniles end Seattle engagement tonight. Third Avenue theater continues The Convicts Daughter as the up town attraction. Madison theater offers daily vaudeville from 2 to 11 with continuous shows.
Marine news reports the Steamer Attilon to resume its morning emetion run likely tomorrow after boiler work. Port Lakeley Mill Company extends Sarah M Renton cabin to bulwarks for weather protection. A long smash canoe departed Beattie’s waterfront with one buck four squaws and nearly a dozen papoones as passengers and varied cargo.
Ad seeks mal for Nevada and Outa OO n R Men to operate tramsters mam mersmen and machine men. Wages range from 200 to 360 GMIP daily. Address 118 West Main Street under M Nichols & Hawking.
An unidentified man about 40 years old was found in mud on the tide flats near the Washington Iron Works. He had tattoos and no papers, with froth on the lips suggesting drowning. Deputy state police were notified and an autopsy will confirm the death. dancing classes by Professor Wilson are listed separately.
A $25 cash prize will be awarded to the best written advertisement promoting Brooklyn as a residential district and as a speculative investment. Send submissions before October 15 to Pettit and Son at 623 New York Avenue in Brooklyn, Fletcher and Carpenter Realty co.
A family of J. Sullivan asks Beatie police for information after Sullivan was killed yesterday by a fall from a bridge. He formerly worked for the Pacific Coast Co and is believed to have lived on Virginia Street.
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