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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1902

Page

4

Linemen Strike Continues Amid Wage Dispute

The linemen of the Telephone Co. resume strike with no response to their demands. Sunset Co. reportedly resists union terms, while two former union men remain employed. The union cites safety concerns and calls for uniform pay, noting Sunset uses inexperienced workers and lower wages.

Telephone Co R Phi Sunset Co T Brown Linemen’s Yenhemen Suneet Ae Ss

Brennen Ellery’s Band Opens at Winnipes Theater Tonight

The Brennen Ellery band receives high praise as the Third Avenue management presents a strong program at the Winnipes theater. Barbara Frietchie and Florodora are featured this week with matinee showings and a grand scenic production by W. B. Nankeville slated for the Grand.

Lery Brennen Xress Rllery Channing Ellery Winnipes Theater Miilons Wil Serermaty Barbara Frietchie Sompany Third Avenue Madison Vaudeville Ted the Grand W. BE. Nankeville

Market Prices for Dairy and Grain Decline in Washington

The Markets section lists prices for butter cheese eggs and creamery products in Washington with reported declines. Also shown are prices for wheat corn flax timothy and other commodities with per ton and per unit figures, reflecting a trading day update.

Washington New York York Washington Creamery

Deck crew of the Warren refuse duty over meal time

Eighteen deck crew members aboard the Warren refused to work yesterday citing long hours and only a half hour for meals. They say two tables were needed to feed all, and the last to eat could not finish meals before duty resumed.

Warren

Ship crew mutinies over starving conditions report

Yesterday at 8 00 the crew refused to work on the ship. First Officer W H Har dated ordered the men to the forward deck and discharged those who refused. He blamed the situation on leadership disputes and said the crew acted to test their authority.

W. H. Haretedt Msde Spo Harstedt

Birthday Party for Miss Edythe Hall in Tacoma

A birthday party event for Miss Edythe Hall of Tacoma is noted with covers laid for eight guests.

Edythe Hall Tacoma

Man Eater Falls Dead in Tenderloin Saloon

A notorious figure known as the man eater dies in a saloon in the Tenderloin district. He reportedly bit at police during capture, earning his grisly nickname. Authorities note his death ends a violent reign and describe the scene as grim.

Pete Joh Tenderloin Johnson

Funeral services for Rev B J ors of Stone

Funeral for the late Rev B J ors of Stone Hill was held from the residence on Stainhaven Avenue at 3 oclock. The service began at 2 oclock and proceeded to the church.

B. J. Ors

Supreme court fixes bail for Frank Andrews in bank wreck case

Detroit Oct 16 The supreme court set bail at 100000 for Frank Andrews convicted of wrecking City Savings Bank by misappropriating 1 million dollars. Andrews says he cannot meet the bail and may accept imprisonment as the alternative to which he has been sentenced.

Detroit Supreme ‘Court Frank Andrews City Savings Bank Aee Andrews

Messengers Charged With Fake Collections

Two young boys faced charges in Justice Cann's court for obtaining money under false pretenses through fake collections. J G Cotton of American District Telegraph testified, and the case involved misdirected funds from Western Union employees.

J. G. Cotton American District Telegraph Co Beri Western Union Co

Pioneer Square Bandstand Ordered Demolition

A city meeting concludes with a resolution to remove the bright red Elks Carnival Band Stand in Pioneer Square. The bandstand is deemed a plague on the square and must be dismantled immediately.

Pioneer Square Bright Red Elks’ Carnival Stand Is Parry Fikes’ Carnival Committee

The Chains That Bind the Rent Payer

A housing ad argues rent costs are a heavy load and advocates becoming a landlord by buying Columbia Terrace lots. It highlights affordable terms, $20 cash plus weekly payments, and promises property value growth within 20 minutes of the business center, with schools churches stores nearby and a tram past the door.

Columbia Terrace

Al Jardinieres and Decorated Vases at Time Price 1-2

Sale notes offer Al Jardinieres clocks air water and wine sets and glassware at 1 2 price. Decorated vases brass items and five o clock tea sets listed with 1 2 price.

al Jardinieres

Early morning sale list at Cambria and Hamburg Embroidery

A dense sale listing runs from 8 to 11 with Cambria and Hamburg Embroider y offering fabric by the yard and various novelties. Items include white linen lawn, embroidered turn-overs, towels, drapery fabrics, and women's and children's garments at discounted prices, with many 8 to 11 discount windows and numerous 6 to 11 sale price markers.

Rogers Bros Grand Rapids Cambria Hamburg SheMerd C. Pierce

Patent medicine and cosmetic prices in a midwestern ad list

An OCR style catalog lists various tonics pills syrups ointments and cosmetics with bulk and unit prices. Items include Pinkham and Pink Pills Hind Honey and Almond Cream Listerine Capillaris Beechams and more with prices ranging from a few cents to a few dollars and quantities cited.

Pinkham Williams Hind Holme Malvina C Bromo Seltzer Winslow Traske

Neckwear sale features silk taffeta ties and ribbons

A colored silk taffeta neckwear advertisement offers ties with embroidered ends and collarettes at 95 cents each, a full line of striped figured and plaid mousseline taffeta and heavy corded satin faced ribbons from four to seven inches wide at 89 cents per yard, and black liberty silk neck ruffs priced at 98 cents each.

Seo Eton

Market listing for carpets and rugs with varied designs

A classified sale notes 34 inch Cretons in large assortments at 130 each yard and Burla terns with rich colors at 250 yard. Also offers 30 by 60 Axminster rugs, complete designs, best make at 4.0 each.

Axminster

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