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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1902
Page
4
A bold morning burglary at a saloon on Third and Jefferson streets netted thieves between sixty and seventy dollars in cash and coins, with the safe untouched. The entry involved a torn lock, damaged door, and a broken window in the adjoining shoemaker shop. police are investigating as clients report the silent theft.
Seattle beat Portland 3 to 1 behind strong pitching by Jesse Stow and sharp defense. Umpire Fisher drew criticism for ball strike calls while Gus Klopf led Seattle’s offense with two three baggers and solid fielding highlights. The win tightens Seattle’s lead as the team travels to Portland before four weeks remaining in the season.
The Grand theatre opened its third season with The Toy Maker by Ferris Hartman and the Tivoli Opera Company of San Francisco. The crowd praised the performance for its cleanliness and humor, with smooth stage management and no noticeable crowd disapproval.
Frederick and Nelson advertise bankrupt stock from Seater Co for carpets draperies furniture stoves and related goods at very low prices. They claim genuine bargains with minimal profit and invite customers to visit today or tomorrow to find desired items.
Col Thompson, a Civil War veteran and mining property holder, died in Index after weeks of illness. He had wintered at the Diller hotel and counted Col Thompson as a Southern-born Texan with a widow and several Austin children. News reached lawyer Saxe Jones, who will arrange embalming and transport of the body to Texas per relatives' directions.
French duelists adopt wax bullets to settle disputes without risking life and limb. The wax mark will indicate who was struck and who must apologize, signaling an expected wave of theatre and challenges.
In O. Schrader has been appointed Gerk for the city council committee to attend meetings take notes prepare reports and manage committee papers and records due to rush in business. Ranke gente 25 Dance tonight ladies free with Ca Elie Eke and Carpenter at the bar.
A large stock of new brass pole trimmings and extension rods is offered at heavy discounts. Cash-only sales require measurements for carpets and linoleum, no deposits or COD, no exchanges, delivery at convenience. Numerous rug fringes, window shades, poles, extension rods, lace curtains, and home textiles are listed with price hints in a bulk advertisement.
Cash sale offering furniture of every description including stoves and ranges bedding and related items at one-third off regular prices. Limited floor space prevents future delivery. goods cannot be held for later pickup.
A notice announces price reductions across all stocks and gives department managers positive instructions to cut inventory within six days. Removal of diverse items begins in a week, with lower quotations seen as a signal for merchandising, tied to delays in completing the new building.
Removal sale slashes prices on Bigelow Axminster rugs art squares and dress goods. Notable discounts apply to oak and wool rugs with patterns, draperies and curtains, and fall dress fabrics including bedford cord waistings and taffeta silks. Stock clearout targets next Saturday night with many items heavily reduced across rugs curtains and fabrics.
Advertises a large clearance of women’s undergarments including muslin chemises drawers and nightgowns. Notes department relocation to the second floor and lists special prices on cambric garments, lace trimmed pieces, and long white skirts with savings up to half or more, along with silk and net options.
A removal sale presents large discounts on children and missy garments. Cambric gowns drawers and skirts with embroidery lace and tucks are offered at a fraction of regular values with specials on infant and women's wear including long silk dresses and white cambric skirts.
The shoe store is moving to permanent quarters in the former millinery space on Pike Street. A short time remains before reopening and special price inducements will be offered starting tomorrow.
More than 2000 pairs of women’s shoes from an Eastern auction house went on sale with prices cut sharply. Remaining unsold items reappear in a second sale featuring patent and viel kid lace shoes, Goodyear welted military heels, and sizes 2% to 7.
A Victorian millinery listing offers Scratch Felt Hats in all colors at 1.50, Soft Crush Hats in blue red and tan at 0.98, Outing Hats draped with fancy features at 1.75, Velvet and Felt Hats with quills at 3.75, Blackbirds 180 priced items, and Green Parrot and Quill selections with various prices plus Summer finery at own price.
Removal sale advertises 40 9900 yards dress prints and 6000 yards of dress ginghams and ntings with strong colors, listing brands like jie du Nord Amosk Red Bear and Zenda Cloth. It promotes various fabrics including Ser ge, Shetland Flannel and Fou le de Serge priced per yard with notes on quality and popular wraps.
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