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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
3
An opportunity of a lifetime to buy music in every form sheet folio and book at less than a cent and almost every kind of instrument at bargain prices. Teachers are buying in large quantities taking enough to last them five to 10 years.
Our entire stock of shoe, music, folios and instruction books of all kinds is offered at less than cost to free four hundred extra square feet for our growing piano organ and small musical instrument business.
Dr. A P Mitten files suit in superior court against Jacob Furth claiming fraud in selling Madison Cable Railway assets. He says Furth misrepresented sale of 2000 Seattle Electric Company shares and $500,000, resulting in Mitten receiving far less than stock value. suit cites stock transfers, bank collateral, and director swaps as part of alleged deception.
Miss Elsie Morgan remains missing with police and a detective assigned to the case. The investigation centers on vague theories, including possible stage involvement and a suspected trip to Portland or Honolulu. Friends note she had about 975 and may have money on her. relatives remain hopeful for her safe return.
A Northern Pacific Eastbound freight engine No 14 derailed near Weston at 6 45 this morning after a broken rail. Engineer Wo ome Mincho was killed instantly and Fireman Emerson injured. Five cars wrecked. Werten near Stampede Poss noted as a brief location.
A 19 year old unidentified woman named Ethel McCauley drank carbolic acid while walking four miles east of Sumner. She was taken to a nearby house then to Sumner for medical care. Doctors expect recovery despite severe pain and deny any motive or background information.
In Wilkes Barre on a October night a dynamite charge on the Lehigh Valley line near Jenkina switch wrecked an extra freight. A seven car cattle train was demolished with many animals killed or wounded. Suspects are believed to be responsible. A separate report from Tamaqua notes the railway bridge to Slattery colliery was dynamited to thwart shipments.
Antique piano sale advertises deep discounts on upright pianos and organs with prices ranging from 131 to 342 for various models. Heavily used and secondhand instruments are advertised as bargain units with easy payment plans and exchange allowances. Store operates Saturday evenings only with full guarantees on all items.
October 9 General Glynn in command of state troops orders street railways to stop running cars until further notice. All troops are under arms and the city remains quiet.
Fred Dennott, a North Seattle butcher, was acquitted of wilful intent in Judge George's court after denying knowledge of spoiled ham sold to Edith Harrison. He offered to make reparation despite the verdict.
Ogden defeated Seattle in a spirited contest over the location of the next irrigation congress held in Colorado Springs on Oct. 6.
A distressed lone man, worn by hardship, was sighted by government telegraph crews moving from Valdes to Fagre near Robe lake. The voyage of the steamship Bertha from Cook's Inlet carried 110 passengers and reports $40,000 in Copper River gold. A gold rush followed with 500 claims staked along Lowe River.
Police Sergeant Stuart arrested George Tanke a Japanese servant at Mrs. Kelly’s residence 609 Ninth Avenue this morning on a charge of assaulting another servant Clara Maibach. A quarrel over a broken dish led to the dispute with both sides claiming injury. The Japanese boy was locked up in jail.
The National Manufacturers committee met in Philadelphia after a Buffalo meeting with John Mitchell and associates to discuss endgame measures. The group plans another session on October 14 with D M Parry and four others signing the statement.
The Good Roads Convention convened at 10:15 this morning in Madison street hall with officials from counties west of the mountains and local business leaders. Col. R. W. Richardson presided, outlining benefits of better highways and citing work in other states to urge action in Washington. James W. Melkissirary was elected secretary, and ex-Governor John H. McGraw spoke for the Seattle Chamber of Commerce welcoming Martin Dodge and visiting delegates.
Mattie Broan accuses W D Fetterly in a divorce dispute of seeking possession of his four year old child. In equity court Judge Tallman authorized habeas corpus actions leading to Fetterly’s detention by the sheriff for filing formal information. The case centers on alleged improper relations with a four year old girl and ongoing custody tensions between the spouses.
The article notes a ve-away game on the Pacific coast with Butte winning yesterday amid Spokane controversy. It criticizes the local Tigers for a lack of effort and Seattle fans’ desire to see the opponent lose. It also mentions four more inspectors to be added to the local U S customs office. appointment by Collector Ide is pending.
The article extols Capitol Hill Seattle as a premier scenic residence area with panoramic views of Puget Sound, lakes, and distant mountains including Rainier Baker St Helens and Mount Hood. It highlights proximity to downtown, waterfront traffic, and the appealing future potential for real estate in the Northwest.
The Hioux Indians of the Rosebud agency threaten to go on the warpath over ration cuts and the denial to sell wood. A farmer Edward Taylor was shot by Ned Hear who had killed Johnnle Shaw earlier. Dispatches say Indians who killed Game Warden Harria move northward toward fall hunting grounds as Rio Grande county asks for troops.
Washington dispatch reports Gen. Thomas J. Stewart of Pennsylvania chosen as commanding chief of the Grand Army at the national encampment. New York says the meeting of U S senators and coal operators adjourned without a decision and will reconvene at 4 30.
In Moscow Italio on Oct 9 a man named Barber, a Black farmhand, was jailed at Georgia authorities request for murder. He admitted to his employer a wanted status in the South, fled after warning wired to the sheriff, and was traced to Spokane where he was arrested amid a $560 reward.
Report from Belgrade describes scandalous scenes in the Servian court as Queen Praga bows to the king's care being cut off. King Alexander accuses the queen of courting a crule life while she retorts by charging the king with a liaison with Peter Helene.
Shenandoah October 9 A miner named John Durham was shot and killed by a picket while wandering inside the lines around the cotteries after being challenged repeatedly by Private Wameworth. Durham died on the scene and his body was kept by troops pending an inquest as strikers claimed the body.
A small business listing notes General Music Dealers located at 903 Second Avenue in the Burke Building. The entry provides location details without additional context or events.
Swift and Bruce Companys steamer Dredger No 1 sits at Smiths Cove loading a locomotive snare rate and paraphernalia for a camping project Mallard Lumber Company will establish at Bay View near Sammish.
A local Butchers and Meat Cutters Union leader disputes Frye Bruhn Co claims amid a strike, accusing the rival packing houses of unfair tactics. He cites newspaper coverage and an ex-unionist Grothjan interview to argue the strike has broad community support and questions government inspection as red tape. Pettit & Son advertises Brooklyn residential investment.
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