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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1902

Page

4

Fierce Nome Storm Drowns Three Men At Sea

A violent Nome storm capsized a dory as three boatmen George Ren Russell engineer George Robinson and F Kelley attempted to reach a gasoline boat. The lifeboat Bear at sea could not assist and all three drowned. Damages across Nome reached about 15000 with Flooding on River Street. A daring robbery occurred during the same period and a $250000 suit was filed in Judge Moore's court against Hot Air Mining Company.

Nome George Ren George Robinson F. Kelley Lessenon & Lieves Rt. Paul Saccom Bell J. Born Hell and Health Bear Paul Claire Moore S T. Paul Comnass Otesh Bros

City Council weighs purchase of George Meacham property

At a special meeting the council introduced an ordinance to authorize the Mayor and city cemetery to complete the purchase of the George Meacham property for a new library site. A question arose about removing existing buildings on the Meacham property. The measure, including whether to buy the buildings, was sent to the finance committee for report at the next meeting.

George Meacham Brary Meacham

Great Northern opens new line to Shelby Junction

A traveler notes the Great Northern railway extends from the boundary in Montana to Great Falls and runs its first train over the new line to Shelby Junction. Nevins, a stranger, helped a soldier by feeding him during the eventful day.

Nevins Great Northern Great Falls Canada Line Boundary Line Montana Montana Central Nct Shelby Junction

Capitol Hill Residence Scene Described as Scenic Peak

The piece extols Capitol Hill as a rapidly filling area of fine houses and business, noting Seattle and other cities have recognized its beauty. It praises Summit avenue in St Paul and Euclid in Cleveland as surpassed by Capitol Hill in scenic appeal.

Tol Mill Lee Seattle Cap- Hill Summit Avenue St. Paul Euclid Avenue Cleveland

Kimona Jacket Described By Newspaper Enterprise Association

A kimona jacket in black with velvet collar and strap details adds dignity and poise to a figure described by the Newspaper Enterprise Association. The item emphasizes refined fashion styling and graceful presentation in period attire.

Newspaper Enterprise Association

Public road closure sparks complaint to city board

W Gubbard resident on Northeth street protests the closing of four thoroughfares extending south from North Eightieth street. He says the road was built and used by nearby property owners since long ago. Levi Painter plotted land along the road and sold lots, prompting owners to plan fencing as private property. F N Little and Mrs Little, street superintendent and spouse, left for extended trip to Boston and Philadelphia, planning to be away about a week.

W. G. Mubbard Northeth Street Board of Public Works North Eightieth Street Tle Levi ¢. Pinter Painter F. N. Little Etreeta Mra. Little Mra Little Boston New England Philadelphia

Mariner Steanwhip and J Paul Arrive with Cargo

The steamship Steanwhip and J Paul, captains J M Hays, arrived from Nome at 7 30 am with 286 Beat tle 180 Bee Francisco n- Ser and 17 sacks of mail. Cargo valued at 394906, 644690 to Beattle and balance to San Francisco. Passengers include Ley John Erickson Till Price Tremper BF Lindblom and John Kimball. The vessel left Nome Oct 1 and reported Oct 19 at lat 5a n long 152 w.

City council committee nixes Mercer Street elevator bill

At a streets committee meeting yesterday a bill granting Fr Supenizaka the right to construct a sidewalk elevator on Mercer Street was killed. The ordinance was introduced by a request and referred to the committee on streets.

Councl Committee On Fr Supenizaka Mercer Street

City inmate labeled hopeless by arresting officer

A report notes John Montgomery, jailed for drunkenness, likely to be tried under state law. He has spent much of the past year as a city inmate and is described as hopeless. Fr. T Andrews petitions public works over a decorative arch obstructing a barber shop sign. A $500 reward is offered for information leading to arrests in a separate case.

John Montgomery Mayou Fr. T. Andrews Post Street Heard of Public Works Filemarck Globe Building Andrews Columbia Street

Northwestern Shoe Co Sale Pushes Deep Discounts Across Men Women Kids

Local retailer promotes heavy reductions on a wide range of shoes from men’s $5 models to children’s sizes. Store touts Lilly Brackett Packard Field J P Smith Hathaway styles and a Kultur line at $3.00 for ladies while promising fat savings with prices as low as 15c for overgaiters and 1.50 for school shoes.

Northwestern Shoe Co Lilly, Brackett & Co Packard & Field J. P. Smith Shoe Co Hathaway, Souh & Harrington

Extensive Odds and Ends Sale Listing Various Goods

After six penury markdowns, shelves display white cottons and wool cloths. Prices shown include clothing, undergarments, and toiletries with marked reductions. umbrellas and chocolates offered, plus petroleum jelly and toothpaste items. Large quantities of assorted items priced per unit, limited quantities and after six sale terms noted.

Wright

Bargain Show At Muslin Underwear Dept Special Prices

Old fashioned page advertises discounts on women and children's garments and accessories. Dresses, hair bows, ribbons, laces, veils, netting, combs, pins, curling irons, whisk brooms, elastic, belts, pocketbooks and gold plated items offered after 6 oclock with reduced sale pricing. Key items include children dresses in red blue and cream, fancy bows, laces and veils, and stockings.

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