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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1902
Page
4
An anti re uprising yesterday in Vienna at Crenste Mungéry left several Jews dead and many wounded. The incident sparked continued violence and raised fears of further trouble as authorities rushed to the scene.
Rev J Stitt Wilson of Chicago leader of the socialist party addressed a large audience at Germania hall on The Social Revolution. He argued that private ownership is unlimited and that justice requires a planned system with rational distribution. Tonight he will again speak at Germania hall to explain socialist remedies.
Market activity on Western avenue shows buyers thinning as smoke from nearby forest dampens demand. Fine fruits melons and farm produce arrive slowly led by Yakima grapes at wholesale four cents, with earlier prices unsettled. Concluding notes mention commissions and local clerks as activity lags and prices drift.
Fragmentary market notes show prices for grains and feed items including wheat at 24, corn at 28, rolled barley 28, ace Sound 12 and Washington tothy 15 per ton, with unclear context and entities.
Last night committees on streets and corporations met from 8 until midnight to discuss railroad matters and franchise considerations. Rinehart would disclose what progress had been made, though no definite action was reported yet. meetings will resume next night to continue deliberations.
A local music shop offers pianos and organs for rent with a rent-to-purchase option. It advertises the Angelus piano player and the Steinway as a premier instrument, plus gramophones records and a broad catalog of popular and classical songs.
The article describes Norman Pomeroy and his staff of dogs trained to accompany him, tracking hoboes on village roads at night. The canines are praised for loyalty, stealth, and intelligence, guarding the owner and assisting in protection against venal robbers who attacked an officer last year.
Report from southern valleys notes farming operations seriously interfered by smoke and darkness. Hop picking stalls, camp fires fail to light breakfasts, trains slow, and rural residents fear Rainier eruption as ash drifts over the countryside and Seventh Day Adventist colonists retreat from public life.
A Seattle petition was misplaced due to lax handling by officials, discovered in a meat inspector’s file. City councilman James found the document among finance committee papers, causing concern over the loss of a prime item.
Inland notice lists sailing times from Gelman dock on Sunday with departures at 1 15, 2 30 and 4 38 pm. Mrs Dr Pease advertises property on A very avenue while Dunlap promotes Union blocs real estate listings.
The record notes a council discussion about a pit introduced in the city and references Dr J K Crickten as health committee chair. It cites financial figures and government reports showing monthly costs and a 5 percent rate of condemnation, underscoring a need for inspectors. It also mentions dancing classes and private lessons.
Secretary Shaw announced plans to release four million treasury funds by depositing with national banks allowing free or unproduced bonds. He also expects interest on government bonds to add 4 260 000 to circulation. He says there is no need to alarm over monetary conditions.
Signor Renvella, a palmist, sought a city license but was turned away by Clerk Schrader who doubted transmigration of souls. The encounter occurred as Renvella passed through the office with hopes of payment and license approval while a battleship update and sailing times appeared in the background.
Do You Shop By Mail invites readers to order instruments by letter with descriptions and prices. The ad highlights Kimball Hobart M Pease and BD Johnston Co as sellers and mentions Martin and N B Curtis guitars mandolins banjos and Columbia graphophones. Returns accepted if items do not match representations.
A fragmented account describes meetings with a fortune teller and Behrader, with reactions of hurt and amusement. The text references a clerk’s office, a goodbye, and plans involving boats and schedule times.
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