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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
3
A dental office claims no charge for painless extraction when teeth are needed, with graduates 12 to 20 years of experience in each department. They offer a free examination to disclose exact costs before starting work and promise to do exactly as advertised.
Attorney J E McGrew accused Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Frank Griffith of offering to fix a case for 80 dollars in a half interest swindle trial involving Turner Whitman and Andrew Brecken. Griffith denied the charge and McGrew promised proof later. the matter was not resolved.
The Irish members pressed for a day to discuss grievances while Liberal leader Campbell Bannerman backed the move. Balfour dismissed the issue as factional, and Irish MP Thomas Conner denounced the prime minister for insult. Roosevelt’s message to the League drew applause and further debate. Secretary Cortelyou sent a letter about the invitation.
The report notes altered rules after special permission granted to Mr. Gore allowing fire ordinance violations. It records councilmen enacting metal lath requirements for hallways in new builds and the ongoing trial of Mr. Pederson for violations, with J A Moore continuing to work under lenient council approval.
A Washington dispatch reports King Oscar of Sweden ruled in favor of Samoa by arbitration. The case involved German German and British actions against U S naval forces during the Samoa partition dispute. Claims by foreign residents mostly Germans were referred to the Swedish king for verdict on justifiability of the naval action.
Adrien Linden and her husband EB J Linden filed in superior court a $10,000 damages claim against the city alleging their car hit a large boulder on the Grant street bridge in April. They say the wheels struck the boulder and the vehicle overturned leaving them badly injured.
Scarcity of sailors delays the Oregon awaiting departure to Panama then Asia. Immigration Inspector Thomas M. Fisher returns from Washington after attending the Grand Army encampment. The Iyo Maru sails for Oriental ports with cargo and seven European passengers. Humboldt arrives from Skagway with $600000 in treasure and 15 passengers including H. D. Sailor. Mila P Webster’s body is shipped to Chicago. Skagway expects three more steamer loads to exit via Danezon. Yukon navigation may end in two weeks as temperatures drop and ice forms. Miner D. P. Cameron arrives to inspect Atlin district for Western Engineering & Construction Co. City of Everett wagon crew fix a broken propeller.
Residents on Queen Anne hill oppose the double transfer system proposed to ease the street car line delays. Councilman Crichton reports mixed sentiment and the plan is dropped after inquiries show support mainly on cost, leaving winter delay and unsafe conveyance to persist as cars remain overcrowded and tracks unfinished.
Harrising Pa October 22 three workers Wil son Pettershof Frank Hirt and Jacob Belak were killed when girders collapsed burying them at the Pennsylvania works this morning.
A letter signed by Beattie residents nominates Prof. J. P. Wilson of Seattle as an independent candidate for Beattie school directors. The petition cites his four years in Seattle public schools and his belief in keeping politics out of school matters.
A crane on the Lehigh bridge in Easton collapses killing Frank Curtis and Patrick Jeremiah as they fell 200 feet into Morris canal. Services planned at Temple de Hisch for Succoth with Rabbi Joseph in charge at 7 30 p m. Ex logic worker H A Wright seeks details at 318 Washington building First avenue.
Seattle to Tacoma route steamer fare set at single fare in cents and round trip fare in cents. New rates take effect October 23 as announced by the service operator.
Superintendent of Streets FF N Little and Mrs Little plan a multi city tour visiting Boston New England towns New York and Philadelphia to study parking systems landscape engineering and beautification for Seattle and nearby cities They may arrange for a shared engineer this year Preliminary steps require city council authorization He will also review pavements street maintenance and garbage disposal by crematory system A help wanted ad seeks a young man to learn the business at 1107 Third Avenue.
The Johnston Company announces a broad surplus sale on pianos organs and small instruments in the Northwest. New instruments at deep discounts, second hand pianos, violins and banjos offered with easy payments, large stock of records, phonographs, Stella music boxes, and sheet music discounted. store open Saturdays only.
A SNAP refers to a splendid 117 acre farm with stock and timber valued at 4600 dollars with down payment and quarterly terms. Also offered is a comparably new 4 room cottage for 1900 dollars, five blocks from car, and several Ballard and Fremont lots with houses, water, fruit, and development potential. Listings note real estate opportunities in Ballard, Rainier Heights, and Fremont areas with terms and contact details.
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