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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1902
Page
2
The piece discusses awaiting a constitutional amendment before action against trusts and cites American syndicates negotiating for Lancashire colliery purchases while Morgan and Schwab movements influence global markets. It mentions Roosevelt rumors about shooting and doubts about agents’ accuracy amid trust battles.
Weams Heagy, county treasurer of Anderson Indiana, paid back 1900 of a 20000 loss from a failed bank, showing endurance and integrity. He plans to be debt free by Christmas and start the new year as his own man again, a moral giant in the community.
Dr Buckley and A Conerrard plan a Thursday evening at Madrona park with dancing as the main feature. Orotec Club holds its first meeting Friday September 5 led by Mrs J H Jennings. Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs resumes September at the Lincoln. John B Agen and family depart for a month away withuart Agen returning to St Johns College. Minnie Beatrice Peck hosts an informal tea at Mias home with I C Baird as host. Mrs W A Shannon travels to Notre Dame with sons joining the university. Mame Coffman and Harry Coffman wed last evening. both faculty members at the state university. May Carolyn Williams finishes summer visit.
Mrs. L. D. Patrick of Everett visits Seattle as guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Hallard on Highland Drive. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Atine return from Alkit to their city home. St Mark's Guild women meet tomorrow afternoon at the rectory. Mr. Jacob Furth plans a Yellowstone trip with Mrs. Frederick K. Struve, Miss Furth, and Miss Cortina.
Special to the Star Maryville Wash Sept 2 One cow too many on the Stimson Mill Company track north of town derailed a logging locomotive. The engine, moving a string of timber cars, piled up. A sealer named Cook was caught under the wreckage suffering a compound fracture and crushed thigh. He was brought here for treatment. No other injuries reported.
The Thelma at the Third Avenue theater is drawing success this week with a strong company and commendable scenery, especially in act four as the Viking sails away on his ship of fire. A Saturday matinee is listed. Madison Theater features Venita transformation dancer and Wallace untamable lion, plus a solid vaudeville burlesque lineup and a Saturday matinee.
The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will take a 75 to 100 member trade trip to Grays Harbor and along the western state route this fall. The itinerary includes Beattie to Hoquiam and Aberdeen with overnight stops and a Seattle return, fare about 4.50. Secretary Metkie seeks early confirmations. A second excursion to Wenatchee is scheduled for September 18 with details pending.
Frederick W. Holle of Yonkers New York is reported as President Roosevelt's choice for US ambassador to Germany to succeed Andrew D White. Holle, a wealthy veteran diplomat and close friend of the president, was secretary of the American delegation to the 1899 Hague peace conference.
In Butte, Seattle defeated the Butte team 6 to 2 as Butte’s infield miscues helped the visitors. Browall pitched well for Beattie, while Roach of Butte was erratic.
The city school board asks the council to grant free water to schools arguing both institutions are funded by public taxation and water charges would be unnecessary. A separate notice advertises an apprenticeship for a skilled trade, calling for a capable young man to apply at 07 Third Avenue between 9 and 11 am.
A small rear fire at WO Puller's store last night started in a rubbage pile at the back. The flames were extinguished by the town fire brigade. Cecil Brown of the Pacific Coast Co. has been promoted to second officer on the Queen. William Jackson will replace him as third officer aboard the new steamship Ramona operating between San Francisco and San Pedro.
Members of the Seattle Golf and Country Club held a handicap tournament on the grounds across Lake Washington yesterday. Mort on, Ramedel and Pred Wing tied in the men's event with scores of 7. The ladies’ contest was won by Mia I K Btruve, with Rebecca Collina in a close second. J D Lowman won the putting contest.
Two men were found injured in different city locations by police this morning. Albert Joash, a Frenchman with limited English, wandered near Mackehape with a bleeding head and body injuries. John Adame lay on Main Street near Railroad Avenue badly hurt with a crushed leg. both cases lacked clear explanations. Both were taken for treatment.
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