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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1902
Page
4
In the Thirty fourth district contest for state senate, Judge Moore and George A. Piper lead a bitter campaign. Lee Hart backs Moore while Republican factions rally against Piper, framing the race as a clash over city governance and business interests.
An adjourned meeting of District 1 school directors at Director I Denny's home last night fixed the tax levy for the coming year estimated at 294000 with state and county apportionment expected to bring almost a half million dollars for school purposes.
Senator Turner addressed a large audience at Carpenters' Hall last night, praising recent federal appropriations including federal buildings in major cities, river and harbor works, and the Washington canal. He discussed national politics, criticized aspects of the Philippines policy, and condemned tariff excesses while predicting Seattle would become the nation’s second city.
The tug Vancouver with a scow aboard ashore on Jones Island near Victoria at night. The deck was flooded but no holes in the hull. J Grover to build on Capitol Hill details ownership of block 28 and street locations described.
Corrected daily prices show vegetables and fruits with per unit costs. Pounds, sacks, and crates listed for potatoes carrots cabbage onions tomatoes cabbage squash oranges grapes peaches plums pears and more. Also notes prices for mutton and chicken feed and a Seattle barter line.
Special correspondence recalls Hubbard County politics with rival candidates Sepe and Zimbrick tied to a long, fraught race. The piece notes the dated history of Park Rapids starting in 1901 with early settlers and a cannon salute, and sketches a strained, nonviolent contest between factions with limited direct clashes.
The notice lists Easter season prices for produce in New York and Washington markets. Fresh ranch items are advertised with prices such as 2g for 25 and corn around 8.12, alongside alfalfa and other staples.
A local gathering at Rainier featured a humorous hat trimming contest with guests amused by the chatter. Dean Bretland announced an event honoring his 71st birthday as part of a sequence of social activities at the home of his parents. The Old Rainier club plans a card party next week with Milburn visiting relatives nearby.
Informal card games at 722 Madison Street mark a quiet evening as Mina Beatrice Trisbergher wins first prize. Mrs J W Augustine hosts guests next week at 634 Sixteenth Avenue. Greek groups at the State University invite for a Lincoln ball. Armory hosts a painterly ball tonight with many guests. Mrs George W Stetson gave a Teacon Mill party with cards and dancing praised as a highlight of the week. Vit Club plans a dancing party at Littles Ball next Tuesday. Mrs Will H Perry sent invitations for a Queen Anne Clubhouse party in honor of Miss Auton visiting from Belleville Ontario. Mariposs Club invites a dance on the 30th at Litt Ye’s Ball, expected to be very pretty. Ballard Portntehtly Club met at Tallman Avenue residence for a pleasant evening of cards. EB Hill elected president. Mrs Phil Dorman vice president. J C Dickson secretary. Leon Lennan Brown of Seattle and Miss Eroma Chamberlain of Tacoma wed Wednesday at bride’s sister’s home in Tacoma. Mr Brown is from the firm of Kinnear & Brown. The ceremony was quiet with relatives present. The couple traveled with Mrs and Herr Cart Sehwert- Thebe under the rt. Wiliam Johnson and Miss Anne Larson of Whatcom to a Southense Martin L L Stewart Street.
Allen & Gilbert Ramaker of 1408 Becond Ave Seattle advertises a large sale of second hand and new organs. Lot listings include multiple Whitney Arbor Mason Hamlin Kimball and Story & Clark models, many with 10 to 12 stops, beveled mirrors, walnut or oak cases, and prices from 35 to 66 dollars, with monthly payment options and delivery within the city.
The King County Washington Board of County Commissioners will meet at the King County courthouse on November 20, 1902 at 2 o clock P M to hear and determine the sale of Lots 1 and 43 Block 2 King County Addition. Parties interested for or against the sale may be present for a hearing. Dated October 14, 1902. Board of County Commissioners of King County by Geo B Clerk of the Board. When buying articles advertised in the paper speak of the Star.
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