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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1903

Page

8

King Solomon Marries White Bride in Erie Tale of Mystery

The article reports a man known as King Solomon, described as Black yet claiming Indian heritage, recently married Minnie Stevens, a white woman of good family, during a chaotic saga in Buffalo and Seattle. It notes opposition from white communities, his rumored wealth, stage predictions, and his rumored plans to travel after the wedding tour.

Seattle Buffalo N.Y France Solomon Yaent Minnie Stevens Klong Cite Clue Mbufia Eclet Emall House Third Avenue Pike Street Bolomeon Reh Engitenman India Bolomen

Fire at Kedee Bridge threatens main plant

A blaze broke beneath the Kedee bridge at 2.3 percent welock endangering the great structure. In the city, G. W. Smith, recently appointed by Bishop Clinton as pastor of Zion Colored Methodist Church, arrived late at night.

Kedee Bridge Great Bridge In. G. W. Smith Bisehop Clinton Zion (Colored) Methodist Church City

Unclear 19th Century Goods List

Fragmentary listing shows various goods including hornback combs, tinted pillow tops, leather items, Velveteen, sewing notions like needles, brushes, toothwash, perfume, and buttonhole twist. The text reads as a miscellaneous catalog fragment with undefined quantities and prices.

Mysterious Al Ki Ferry Riles West Seattle Waterfront

The old steam tub Al Ki drew crowds on the Wet Hearth run this morning. Passengers delay and indignation rise as Mayor Nichols and others press West Seattle Land official Dana Brown to add a suitable steamer. Brown warned if ignored, a clash may follow. Al Ki compared to Noah’s Ark by mariners.

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Gas Rates Uncertain as City Board Delays Action

Business manager Collins hints the Star may not oppose rate changes while Seattle Gas & Electric chief executives withhold comment. Pacific Coast Steamship announces Alaskan excursion steamer Spokane sails for San Francisco to transport grain this winter.

Pacific Coast Steamship Company San Francisco San Diego

Market Prices Show Fresh Fruits Vegetables Decline Remains

Wenatchee peaches arrive in quantity quoted 8 percent and contending. Cranberries firm. Concord grapes heavy. Carloads of bananas expected. sweet potatoes at 2 cents per pound. Fresh ranch eggs and dairy products listed with wide ranges. Livestock beef pork and mutton prices noted with per pound figures. Prices to producers cited for delivered goods at railroad depots and docks.

Wenatchee Sailroad

Leatherwork shop offers initials on leather pieces

A storefront at Second and Union advertises eyelet insertion and initial engraving on leather by W. B. Hutchinson Company. The ad notes custom fitting and finishing services for personal items.

Kingsbury WR. Hutchinson Co. Cor W. B. Hutchinson

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