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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1902

Page

4

Two Lads Die From Poisoned Pies In Camden Case

The bodies of John H. Coffin eleven and Price Jennings fourteen were found near town seven miles away. Police suspect poisoning from pies after a missing money and watch vanished. Pam Woodward an ex-employee with ties to both families has been charged in connection with the deaths.

Interprice Association Camden& Vvt, Ir Spe- Cial John H. Coffin Price Jennings Pam Woodward Ind John Price Woodward Jaue Jennings Bege William Coffin Coffin Uke Woodward

The Markets: Western Potatoes Quiet Trade

The jobbing trade on Western premises is quiet today. Sweet potatoes sell at 2 cents per pound, up half a cent. other prices remain unchanged.

Local Market Prices for Vegetables and Provisions

The list shows varied item prices including tomatoes at 1.25 per box, carrots and onions per bunch, bell peppers per box, apples and pears priced per box or basket, peaches and plums by box, and fruits like tangerines and grapes priced per crate. Meats list beef and veal per pound, butter cheese eggs and poultry, with dairy prices and general goods in mixed units.

Vailencias Tokayo

War expenditure estimates for 1904 military needs

In Washington on October 27 a government official estimates the fiscal year 1904 war requirements. ONeill, head of ordnance, cites a figure of about 19 million dollars for the army and arms.

Ington D. C Hehpharies O'Neill Samy Ordnance

Drowned Sailor Hans Korvell Lost Off Cape Bendel

In a squall off Cape Bendel in Frederick Sound, Hans Korvell, a sailor aboard the fishing schooner Edith, was washed overboard and drowned at 7:30 a.m. October 14. The report came to Nordby from F. B. Bronson, deputy collector of customs at Juneau. Korvell was single and had sailed from this port a month earlier.

Cape Bendel Frederick Sound Hans Korvell Edith Eeen Nordby F. B. Bronson Juneau Korvell

Elegant Residence Planned on Capitol Hill Lot 25

Plans for building an upscale home on Capitol Hill Lot 25 block 2 in Capitol Fourth Division are circulated by The Core Investment Company. The prospect shows an elegant Mount Rainier and Lakes Washington view and markets the Division No 4 lots as valuable for Capital Hill living. A Seattle to Tacoma rail fare is noted at 60 cents for a round trip 76 cents.

Capitol 0. E. Ranquist Mount Mount Rainier Washington Union Jon

Captain Alexander Timothy Welcomes Milestone Aboard Myrtle

The Russian schooner Myrtle’s captain Alexander Timothy is away at sea. His wife awaits his return in about ten days and expects a son born two weeks ago, though he has yet to learn of his fatherhood since the vessel sailed weeks earlier.

Alexander Timothy Myrtle Timothy

Tax Levy Increased At City Council Meeting

The finance committee reports a likely tax levy rise for 1902 with totals higher than 10 mills previous years. Officials expect substantial increases though exact figures are not released. Hearings on street improvements for Galer Street Fifth Avenue North Second Avenue North Twenty second Avenue and Woodland Park Avenue are scheduled tonight.

James Monight Ieee Galer Street Fifth Avenue Second Avenue Twenty-second Avenue Woodland Park Avenue

Arm Injury Lawsuit Seeks 90000 Cash in Superior Court

A plaintiff sues for 90000 in superior court alleging a 10 block machine injury. While repairing the machine it suddenly started, catching his forearm in a cog wheel and causing permanent crippling.

Blanket Sale Sparks Rush Amid Deep Discounts

Crowded aisles as shoppers snap up sheets and blankets shown for a year. The store touts top quality, deep reductions on all wool and non wool blankets, crib sizes, and infant throws, with prices slashed from regular figures and a full line of sheeting included.

Eine

Great One Day Lace Trimmings and Ribbons Sale

One third off all laces veiling ribbons trimmings neckwear and art goods. Sale starts tomorrow morning at six and ends at six tonight. All items new fall stock must be paid in cash with no exchanges or holds. No C O D or telephone orders.

Omar

The New Baby Bazaar Infants Wear Sale in Seattle

A Seattle sale features infants and children's wear with deep discounts. Items include Christening robes in various laces and silks, long dresses, muslin skirts, flannel blankets, and crib sheets. Prices range from a few cents to several dollars, with many fine detailing like Valenciennes lace and feather stitching.

Seattle Price Valenciennes Infante Winnedan Uss Pat Bbs BOEOD Scecsennsess Eel Ae Ae

Sale of Drugs at 17 Cents a Day

A promotional sale offers about twenty five daily drugstore items regularly priced at 25 cents each for 17 cents. The listings include Pickham's Facial Cream, Lambert's Liver and Nerve Pills, Bozodont Tooth Wash, Pure Olive Oil, Castor Oil, Vaseline, Beecham's Pills, Hoods Pills, Ayer's Pills, Kilmer's Parilla Pills, Yale's Complexia, Violet Witch Hazel and other common remedies and toiletries.

Pickham Oodbury Lambert Sheffield

The Political Minstrels Review at Grand Opera House

A brief notice reviews the Political Minstrels show at the Grand Opera House on Friday in October. Local sentiment and entertainment value are highlighted for attendees.

Retail International Protective i

Drapery Bargains At Store Move To Second Floor

After moving to the second floor, the drapery and curtain shop reports roughly double business. Bargain prices include tapestry rugs at 16 dollars each, imported madras and Swiss curtains at discounts, and Irish point options priced to clear.

Four Corset Prices in Star-three Specials

Four corset prices listed in the Star-three specials include Flexibone molded corsets offered at a reduced price of 1.00 from 1.75, Flexibone molded at 1.50 from 2.25, Fancy Flexibone molded at 2.00 from 5.50, and La Grecque Belt Corsets described as revolutionizing fit, with every pair stamped La Grecque at 8.25.

Millinery Changes Across Nations Prompted by Era

Brief notes indicate evolving hat fashions across regions during a transformative era. Trade shifts and social attitudes influence styles as designers respond to new materials and public events shaping headwear trends.

Men S New Goods Prices for Tuesday Bargains

A sales listing offers men’s gray drawers in all sizes up to 60 inches, nearly all wool and priced at 1.25 a garment. Also 70 dozen gray merino underwear at 0.65 each, camel hair undershirts at 1.00, and a high grade deep corn color underwear at 1.50. plus 86 dozen golf shirts with striped cuffs at 0.65, outing flannel robes, and cashmere socks two-cent.

Whiteford

Local Polling Places Listed Across Seattle Area

The county auditor and board announce general election polling sites at numerous streets and landmarks including Main Street, Fifth Avenue, Battery Street, Madison Street, Queen Anne Avenue, and Interbay. Locations cover hotels, stables, halls, schools, and association buildings across Seattle suburbs.

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