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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1902

Page

3

Seattle Gas & Electric Hearing Postponed by Public Works Board

The Seattle Gas & Electric Co and the city street department clashed over alleged work on pavement but the hearing was postponed to next week. Samuel Hill and officials plan to present defense and call witnesses, while the company seeks to counter statements by Mr Little.

Board of Public Works Seattle Gas & Electric Co L. Hi. Youngs Samuel Hill Seattle Gas & Eilectric Co Hill Mr. Little Little

Winter No Check to Immigration Through Coast Limited

Announcement from General Passenger Agent Charles S Fee confirms the Northern Pacific will maintain three through train services through winter due to continued passenger traffic. The Through Coast Limited will not be seasonal, and winter schedule revisions are expected November 1. A rumor says a third assistant general superintendent may share duties, but no city confirmation has been received.

Charles S. Fee Northern Pacific Railroad Compoce Through Coast Limited Durteas Geners Gg Gee Ae Om

Arrested as Accomplice in Seattle Burglary Case

N Decker, a clerk, was arrested by Patrolman Griffith under peculiar circumstances this morning. A suit of clothes stolen from Fisher’s room in the Seattle lodging house was found in Decker’s possession. Fisher’s room had been entered last night. While talking to the officer, two men appeared, one carrying the clothes. Fisher identified the suit. The escapee is believed to be the principal burglar, with Decker as an accomplice.

N. Decker Griffith Fisher Seattle Ile Fisher ¢Aye Fis

Changes in department reshuffles after police bill passage

The police chief enacted new shifts and duties after the council approved the police bill. Day patrols are led by Sergeant A J Stuart in the morning and Sergeant Powers in the afternoon. Detective Corning moves to night duty replacing Officer Griffith, now a morning patrolman.

Council A. J. Stuart Powers Asti Corning Griffith

Political rallies in Union hall and South Park meetings

Judge Moore and Bo Sweeney speak at First ward Democratic club gathering in Union hall this evening. Republicans of South Park to hold a meeting with prominent speakers addressing attendees. Capt Barneson and Mrs John De Camp wed at Tacoma on Thursday afternoon and plan a brief trip before returning to Seattle. A $500 reward offered for information leading to arrests of anyone damaging cables or the company property.

Judge Moore Bo Sweeney First Ward Democratic Club Union Hall Pacific South Park Barneson U. S Warren John de Camp Seattle Tacoma Manila Harrison Sunset Telephone &Telegraph Company

Pole Painter Pinched for Plastering Personal Property

Policeman Wilkes urged Knoth down from a telegraph pole at Wiret avenue and Columbia street where green paint smeared passersby. Knoth refused, was trapped on the pole for about an hour, then came down for lunch and was jailed before his $25 bond.

Wilkes O Wiret Avenue Columbia Street Knoth Wiiker Booth First Avenue Perne Wilkes

Mystery at the Morgue Over a Drowned Man Identity

An unidentified man drowned near Washington Iron Works and was taken to Sterworth's morgue. A well dressed woman and a man visited, claiming the dead man was her husband Hans from Pennsylvania. She identified the body by tattoo marks but her companion disputed the claim. The pair left and the woman has not been seen since. the body was buried.

Washington Iron Works Sterworth Gustave Pennnsylvania Spos Hans

Morals Boycott Case Seen Lawful by Judge Bell

Judge Bell ruled that boycotting by moral suasion alone was lawful in Neila Olsen v Mioch. The Cook and WaItere union threatened a boycott last year against the restaurant owner. Olsen and allies claim they proved their point. attorneys were Root Pakner Brown.

Bell Neila Olsen Va Mioch Cook & Waltere’ Union Hioeh Oleen Root, Pakner & Brown

New Directors Elected In First School District

Notices announce a school election set for Saturday November 1 to choose two directors for three year terms. Polling places are in city ward school buildings. Candidates include B E C Hughes and Brock with a petition circulating for ballot placement.

BE. C. Hughes Brock

Court record shows Donohue divorce in Tallman court

Samuel Donohue is divorced from his wife Anis in the Tallman court on a morning session. The testimony centers on the wife Amy and a Mr Elleworth, with witnesses including Mrs. Smith, who testifies about the husband and the wife. The dialogue includes teasing remarks and legal formalities as the case proceeds.

Samuel Donohue Anis J Tallman City of Beattie King County State of Washington A. D Queen Anne Seattle Latona Fihal Syndicate Cy of Rainier Jackson Street City of Seneca Street Eighth Avenue Sixth Ward Denny Fifth Avenue Battery Street Seventh Ward Cascade Howard Avenue Thomas Street Broadway Pine Street Eighth Ward Mercer Ninth Ward Fremont Avenue Green Lake R. W. Jones

Decree Granted On Witness Testimony

On the evidence of several witnesses the decree was granted, with one observer noting a sudden sight of a man with his arm around a woman. The report follows a formal decision reached after testimonies were heard.

Terrorized Tenderloin Sailor Arrested After Saloon Incidents

Harry Johnson, a sailor, terrorized inmates of several Saloon districts aided by a large open knife. Police operator Gilbert apprehended him in the lower city after a long pursuit ending around 6 PM. He believed several men planned to assassinate him.

Harry Johnson Gilbert

Postal car to begin service from Beattie to South Park

Postmaster Stewart announces the new Beat tie Electric Company postal car starts December 1 with a postal clerk in charge. The route runs Beattie Fremont Ballard University Station station A South Beattie Georgetown and South Park delivering three times daily to nearby suburbs.

Stewart The Beattie Electric Company Beattie Fremont Ballard University Station Station A Sooth Beattie Georgetown South Park Thore

Another Galmon Shipment Reaches Alaska Fisheries Union

The Alaska Fisheries Union at the Ohficat river mouth reports another Galmon shipment of 11,000 cases, bringing total sent this season to 17,000 cases.

Alaska Fisheries Union Ohficat River

Evening D and Johnston Co Largest musical sale in Seattle

The Evening D and Johnston Co plans a sweeping sale of pianos and organs at bargain prices. Chickering and Sons Kimball Hobert M Cable Pease D and Johnston Co and Kimball organs featured with values from one third to one half less than actual value. Money is plentiful and buyers urged to act quickly to avoid missing out.

Pacific Northwest Chickering & Sons Kimball Hobert M. Cable Pease, D. 8 Johnston Co Hinge Pianos

End of Sheet Music Department Sale

Announcement of closing the sheet music department with substantial discounts on stock. All remaining items priced per sheet or per book with no reorders. Mail orders require payment by draft money order or stamps and rates listed. excess will be returned.

Prime Ribs of Beef Au Jus Menu Highlights

A colonial style menu lists Prime Ribs of Beef au Jus, Young Duck stuffed vegetables, Cauliflower a la Florentine, baked steamed and mashed potatoes, Dessert Ball Fritters a la Medica, Ice Cream and Cake, Fruit, and Café Noir.

la Florentine

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