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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1902
Page
4
The article notes the president’s train resting at Hot Springs overnight and departing at 9 o'clock this morning. In Marshall the president spoke briefly from the car, thanking supporters for their presence and urging their continued support of the state and country.
A large set of local ordinances approving street upgrades was adopted by the city council last night. Projects include concrete sidewalks on First Avenue West from Highland Drive to Garfield Street, Sixth Avenue from University to Union with curbs, East James Street, and more across Thorndyke, Belmen, and Twenty-first Avenue corridors.
A man named Alonso Cook also known as Reibert was dismissed by the afternoon justice after facing charges of taking $25 from the Mesan Bros for an alleged convention of rascals to meet in Seattle. Police found strong evidence as forged letters purporting to come from three brotherhoods were involved in the case.
The excerpt lists wholesale quotable prices for cantaloupes and other produce, along with various boxed and case lot rates. It includes vegetables, fruit, dairy, and poultry terms, with regional price references and commodity figures from Washington and Puget Sound markets.
City council passed a resolution directing the board of public works to award the brick fire headquarters and engine house contract to James Parke at the corner of Third Avenue and Main Street. Work is to begin at once with the necessary steps already outlined.
Susie McDonald and Grace Williams were arrested for loitering around saloons and released on 25 bail each. P Coakley and Dan Shanahan were fighting. J Johnson, a homing vender, drank too much whisky and fell into cold waters. he was rescued by Officer Helms and taken to the station to sober up.
At a board of education meeting last night plans were set for the first term beginning next Monday. The high school course of study was revised to be simpler, replacing the previously used elaborate program. A device worth $10,000 was damaged by tearing away in the incident.
An Everett notice advertises a 7 a.m. race spot with reduced rates and tailored offerings. It mentions Mrs. M. D. Pease of 1107 Second Avenue and a local realty firm Fletcher & Carpenter.
Apt byptomain poisoning from diseased pork pies sickened many in Derby England. Reported cases include severe illness and fatalities with a large number of people feared affected. Authorities investigate the contaminated pies and related product safety concerns.
The Moore Investment Co petition to substitute wooden lath and Adamant plaster for metallic lath and common plaster sparked a council debate. The ordinance allows wooden lath in inner rooms but requires metallic lath in halls and stairs, with insurance and cost considerations cited by both sides. Mrs. St. D. Pease, 1107 Second Avenue, noted in attendance.
Discussion on the use of metal lath highlights a potential 15 to 20 percent rate reduction. Special committees including Redward James Crichton Gill and Rude are appointed to study Moore's petition and the current ordinance.
Otto Gallinger, Fulton market delicatessen proprietor, plans to seek federal court relief to stop striking butchers from harming his business. He says he supports the strikers’ cause but argues their boycott drives customers away from the Fulton market and harms Frye-Bruhn meat sales.
Elegant line of latest fall azytes in waste cloaks and furs showcased by Myre and M D Pease at 1107 Beyond Avenue. Local shop features stylish outerwear with emphasis on warm textures and seasonal fabrics.
An 8I X room house near Green Lake offers bath yard and a flat garden with easy terms. A new modern Queen Anne home sits two blocks from a school and streetcar with an excellent view and title. term options include trade for country property and a 4% acreage nearby.
A local yard listing offers bedford cord waisting in 20 shades plus black, New Silk Velvets in a fine range at $1.25 per yard, 24 inch Moire Silks at 60 cents, 40 inch Armine Granite solid colors, 50 inch All Wool Basselton in grey and oxford at 79 cents to $1.00, and other wool dress fabrics including Silk Corded Velvets, Cheviot, suitings, and Peon Cloth with sale prices noted.
36 inch Silesia linings in colors and black priced at 1 cent per yard. Rosaline lining Jacquard offered at 20 cents per yard. Black Moreen 36 inch fabric on sale for 49 cents per yard.
A wide range of women and Misses clothing and accessories goes on Wednesday sale, including English Kersey jackets at 11.00, walking skirts at 4.50, waistlines from 1.98 to 4.50, and extensive hosiery and lace curtain deals. Men's and children's items like out ing robes and dongola shoes also discounted. numerous everyday fabrics and toiletries featured as part of midweek bargains.
A long sale list from eight to eleven Tuesday features all wool fabrics, coats, dresses, linens, rugs, slippers, shoes, sheets, table linens, toiletries, waists, gowns, laces, stockings, vests, pants, and assorted odds and ends at deep discounts. Names of fabrics and brands appear with sale prices and time window.
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