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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1902

Page

3

Dental Fillings and Crowns Price List

A local price listing shows costs for dental procedures including gold fillings at five dollars and a gold crown, silver fillings at one dollar, with a low five dollar rate for another service. The note ends with the abbreviation Dc indicating Washington DC.

Queen Anne Streetcar Promise From Seattle Electric

Residents on Queen Anne Hill would gain improved streetcar service within three weeks if Seattle Electric Company's president Jacob Furth is believed. The board granted a permit to place poles on property lines for a second counterbalance track from Roy to Galer streets despite abutting owners’ objections, with a consultative review. Furth defended the company amid criticism and noted extensive East travel for a presidential search with multiple university applications in the mix.

Queen Anne Bill Jacob Furth Seattle Electric Company Board of Public Works Furthromised Queen Anne Hill Roy Galer Streets Lee Street Thompson B. Cline Furth

Kemp Recaps 17th Annual Convention Notes

G Ward Kemp, local attorney, returns from the 17th annual convention of the oper hood of St Andrew as a delegate from St Mark chapel. He calls Boston an ideal meeting place and says the convention was the best yet with Bishops and speakers in attendance. Denver chosen for next convention. Kemp notes Republican support for Roosevelt and Seattle’s growth as a metropolis.

G. Ward Kemp Oper Hood St. Andrew St. Marke Sey Boston Lawrence Massachusettes Phillppe Brooks Fort Seattle Metropolia

Fire in Penntown warehouse causes heavy damage

Fire swept the Lenhardt warehouse in the manufacturing district north of Delaware avenue in Philadelphia. Damage reached $100,000 as four girls on the fourth floor narrowly escaped. Several firemen were overcome by smoke and were hospitalized in critical condition.

Philadelphia Delaware Avenue Lenhardt Smpire

Regents defer action on naming new president

The State university regents held two sessions yesterday. They toured the campus and inspected the institution, dining with Annie Howard, head of the women’s dormitory. After more than an hour of discussion the board postponed any final decision on naming a president to a later meeting. President Blethen offered remarks at the close.

State University Oi Tin Annie Howard Blethen

Council to Probe New Metropol itan Fire Engines

The city tested two new third sized Metropol itan fire engines in Fremont but has not accepted them. The council ordered an investigation into the boiler duration the contract price and the single bid by International Fire Engine Co. Chairman Dr Crichtem says the inquiry will be far reaching and held before acceptance.

Fremont Cook Board of Public Works Alco International Fire Engine Co Committee On Fire and Water Crichtem

Started a Fire

Paul Henry, a florist employee on Second avenue Spin street, was arrested by Patrolman Searing for starting a fire in the business portion of the city without a permit. He was jailed then released on $10 bail.

Paul Henry Second Avenue Spin Street Searing

Suicide Suspected in Chinaman Weng Lane Death at City Corner

Weng Lane, well known Chinaman, died last night at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Washington Street. The attending physician Dr. Richter suggested suicide and notified the coroner. An autopsy will be conducted to determine cause of death.

Weng Lane Fourth Avenue Washington Street Richter

Wants Her Baby Seeks Corpus Writ in Child Custody

Mrs. Carrie Sylvester, divorced wife of W H Dertany, applied for a writ of corpus to regain her little girl Bertha claiming the father allured away the child. The writ was triable October 17 at 8 o'clock in Judge Bell's court.

Bertha Carrie Sylvester Bell's Court Sylvester W. H. Dertany

New Command Planned for Captain Bowman McCalla

A dispatch from Washington reports Captain Bowman McCalla chosen by Secretary Mooney to replace Rear Admiral Miller as commander of the Mare Island Navy Yard in California. The appointment, dated October 2, reflects a high level shift in naval leadership.

D. C Bowman McCalla Secretary Moony Navy Senational Miller Mare Island Navy Yard

Two Marriages Reported Amid City Nuisance Charge

The city issues marriage licenses for Jack McCartner and Olga Jaehins and for Aron Johnson and Wilhelmina Magnusson. A complaint filed with the city attorney charges Walker and Wells, owners of a factory at 1426 Fourth Avenue, with maintaining a nuisance from a smoky chimney harming residents and clothing left outdoors. A warrant against the proprietors is expected.

Jack McCartner Wenatchee Olga Jaehin Seattle Aron Johnson Wilhelmina Magnusson Beattie Walker and Wells Fourth Avenue Martha Hummer

Special Council Meeting Called By Mayor For Library Site Purchase

A special city council meeting is called by Mayor Humes to authorize him and City Comptroller Riplinger to finalize buying the new library site. Bonds to Chicago will arrive and after an ordinance grants final power to close the deal, the $100,000 will be available. Other account matters may be discussed tonight.

Humes Riplinger Brary Site Chicago

Hanna Speaks to Hoosiers in Evansville Campaign

Senator Hanna kicked off his Indiana tour in Evansville drawing about 6000 from a special train. He urged support for the Republican congressional candidate and aligned with GOP campaign aims.

Evansville Ind Hanna Indiana Ageem Congress Polon

Market notes show mixed fruit supplies and varied produce prices

Western avenue markets report blockaded fruit boxes with apples dominating and peaches pears and grapes abundant from Yakima Wenatchee and Oregon California. Quotations include potatoes carrots beets peppers tomatoes onions and diverse produce with beef dairy eggs poultry and cheese prices listed for regional sellers.

Western Avenue Yakima Wenatchee Oregon California

Help Wanted Men and Household Real Estate Ads

Classifieds show varied labor, real estate and services including wages from 2.25 to 5.00 per day for railroad and quarry work, lodgings, and local employment offices. also listings for cottages, farms, lots, and commercial property along with ads from realty firms and professional services. Notable names include FOX EMPLOYMENT SOMNeY and LAWRENCE with addresses and parcel details.

FOX Occidental Avenue

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