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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
3
Kerschner of 16 North Fifty-fifth Street reported to police he was robbed on a Green Lake streetcar. The thief took $78 from his trousers pocket while the car traveled, and the victim noticed the loss before reaching his home.
Arrangements are complete for a Friday evening moonlight excursion to aid the Good Shepherd orphans. The boat departs pier A at 7 44 with good music promised for attendees.
George W. Royce administrator of the estate of Dante Hurd deceased publishes notice of the probate matters at 16520 Fourth Avenue Beattie Washington offering due legal actions and public filing dates with a publication date of September 18.
New York Sept 11 The Suffolk county grand jury began hearing cases including Louis A Disbrow accused of murder while Clarence Foster the pair involved last June Disbrow has spent three months in Riverhead jail as his family seeks bail futile efforts. A grand jury indictment would delay trial unless a special term is ordered.
At a special city council meeting, an ordinance accepted W. W. Harris & Co for 100000 city library bonds and real passage was given. The comptroller proceeds to finalize the contract with the successful bidder who offered a premium of 1840. The meeting also aimed to pass ordinances funding the city’s monthly expenses, previously delayed due to audit of claims.
W R Walte and Norman McLeod, longshoremen for Pacific Coast Company, were assaulted by George K Kennedy after quitting work on the waterfront. They were arrested and brought to the police station. Kennedy faced assault and battery charges, bail set at seven dollars, with both men claiming kicks to the face. Sept. 18 wheat 72½ reported.
Sensational developments are expected as Coroner Hoye holds the inquest into L A Booths death tomorrow afternoon. City detectives Wappenstein Phillips and Hrynes have worked the case since the mysterious death and may show evidence tying suspects to strong suspicion.
The Middle of the Road Populists plan to leverage countywide support after a small showing in the last municipal election. They aim to build momentum and broaden their appeal beyond their prior voter base.
A political rally and convention are planned in the Minckley block under the banner No Function. The event is organized by King County populists led by H Richard Winsor Edward Clayson Howard Watts M F Terry John H Barnes and Arthur Donelaun.
Chas Pullard was fined $15 by Justice Lucas of Mallard after an incident outside a saloon. He allegedly became boisterous, refused to go inside when offered by officer McDonald, and struck the policeman.
The Puget Bound Methodist Episcopal conference begins with 6 20 devotional led by W H Leech. At 2 pm the Women's Home Missionary Society anniversary is celebrated, Mrs Ella Bulliger presiding. Tonight features praise and Pentecostal services with many ministers in attendance.
City council committees on streets and corporations discuss proposed rail tunnel and terminal franchise ordinances. Hints from committee members suggest substantial changes before final action.
The measures have been revised and blocked behind closed doors. Railroads are accused of seeking valuable concessions with little exchange offered. Officials expect changes to the right of way and concessions, with a partial report due at the next city council meeting.
Substantial improvements were approved yesterday and today, including Mary L. Holcomb obtaining a permit to erect a double flat at 916 and 17 East John Street for 3600 dollars, and A. Behrenfeldt a frame dwelling at 632 Harvard Avenue for 4000 dollars.
A $2,000 residence at 1428 Thirty-second Avenue is noted along with a $4,000 permit for a two story residence at 1126 Sixteenth Avenue North to Hattie Hi Gardner.
Danger signals will be erected at street corners to warn street men and drivers of approaching fire equipment. The Beattie Electric Company and the city will pay for construction.
J Harry Swift aged 27 died at his home on Thirty-ninth Avenue in the morning of typhoid. Mrs A H W Goold aged 34 died at 414 Spring Street today of pneumonia. Butterworth undertakers have charge of the bodies.
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