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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1902

Page

3

Scare on Fish Prices Amid Storms Halting Fleet

Must be scared must be scared Ti to be received Pricea will continue to no higher until the fleet returns in about a week. Then the market will be flooded and the fishermen will be glad to get almost any price for her fish. The present scarcity due to storms at Cape Flattery suspending operations and Alaska trade keeps fish scarce this season. Steamer Garland arrived from Port Townsend with word schooner Alexander grounded near there yesterday morning. It floated at high tide and proceeded to Port Hadlock this morning.

Cape Flattery Alaska Garland Port Townsend Alexander Anderson Port Hadiock

Lots of Fish and Some Men Aboard Spokane Voyage

The elegant excursion steamer Spokane from Skagway arrives with 16,000 cases and 660 barrels minion and 206 passengers. Captain Lloyd says Cottage City will reach here tomorrow morning. Spokane passed at 12 o clock near Hell o Bella on Queen Charlotte Sound and was at anchor waiting for daybreak. She steamed lightly with only one pump working while tug Pioneer assisted.

Spokane Lioyd Skagway Cottage City Hella Bella Queen Charlotte Sound Pioneer

Detective Corning Subdues Armed Madman in Corning

Detective C. A. Corning faced an armed madman at the corner of Raat Newton and Howard streets in the afternoon. A street car crew arrived to help. the suspect, reading anarchistic pamphlets, threatened the officer and threw rocks. The rescue, aided by conductor KR EB Woodin and the motorman, ended with the man restrained and jailed.

C. A. Corning Raat Newton Howard Corning Bodiy Farm Parent Wight Woodin

Bride Emma May Carstensen Weds K. Coles at Port Angeles

Emma May Carstensen and K. Coles head of Sunset Telephone board department married last evening at the brides parents 115 Teth avenue Port Angeles ceremony by Rev. George Frame Bride’s attendants Everett Hickman of Portland and Miss Katherine Goerhringer of Minneapolis Maid of honor Mina Mamie Carstensen. The couple will spend two weeks in Canada.

Emma May Carstensen K. Coles Sunset Telephone Company At & O

Halibut Fleets Bring In Large Catches for Low Prices

Sailors report big chunks of money from halibut catches as ships Mary and Doncaster unload thousands of fish. Mary delivered 20 000 fish sold at low cents per pound totaling 376 dollars. Doncaster brought 28 000 fish selling around four cents per pound for about 8980 dollars. Anticipated arrivals The Crea and Thekia expect heavy cargos at similar rates.

Mary Strong Doncaster Martin Johnson

Judge Jasper N. Turner Dies in Ban Loule Obiapo Cal

A telegram reports Judge Jasper N. Turner died yesterday in Ban Loule Obiapo California. Turner was a renowned Seattle lawyer noted for his ability.

Ban

Old Salt Captains Witness Realistic Tempest on Stage

Capt Filiston Warral of the Ping Luey and Capt G W Jame of the Kintuck traveled from Tacoma to view Shakespeare's The Tempest. Both praised the storm scene saying it felt authentic to life with the ship pitching, rigging wind, and hull sounds, nearly prompting orders to man the lifeboats.

Filiston Warral China Mutual Ping Luey Tacoma G. W. Jame Kintuck Long

Police Notes Report Opium Arrest and Missing Watch

Hattie Stewart, a colored woman, was arrested at a lodging house on Jackson Street by Policeman La Count for opium smoking. Her pipe and layout were confiscated. Alfred Kennesdale reported a missing silver watch from a serious house on Washington Street. Scott, 57, has not been seen since Thursday near Fifth Avenue and Yeaster Way.

Hattie Stewart Jackson Street Alfred Kennesdale Washington Street Scott Fifth Avenue Tyeaster Way

Borrowdale Rescues Distressed Vessel Close

The Borrowdale, Captain Wandtram, arrived at 2 pm from Port Townsend and found the schooner Close in distress after being supplied with provisions for weeks. Close had been on half rations. Captain Wanstrom gave rations tobacco and beer, risking his own crew to help the other vessel. Close drifted leeward 1,200 miles from land under a light NE breeze. Tampico had supplied a month’s provisions. Wheat prices from San Francisco and Chicago are noted.

Borrowdale Wandtram Port Townsend Close Wanstrom

Citizens' Light and Power rush gas plant in Seattle

The Citizens' Light and Power Company accelerates construction of its Smith's Core gas plant to start gas production as soon as possible. Crews fasten street mains in alleys downtown and a second system extends to Beattie, Beattie suburbs, and nearby towns. Existing rates drop to 1.50 per thousand feet for illuminating gas and 1.25 for fuel gas once active.

Light and Power Company Seattle Army of Mechanics Smith's Citizens’ Light and Power Company Maine Beattie Jiard Fremont California Oil Washington Coal Company i

Former Vulcan Works employee involved in altercation at plant

Johnson, once employed at Vulcan Iron Works, clashed with a foreman and police were called. No charges were filed initially, but a warrant was issued for the foreman for assault and battery after Johnson said he was beaten. He left work, then returned to seek wages. Mariners dried sails as the American ship from Alaska passed Neuah bay at 2 o'clock.

J. Johnson Vulcan Iron Works Wan Johnson Alaska Neuah Bay

Mayor Humes Vanishes During Bear Hunt Near Bothell

Mayor Humes accompanied by his son Jay began a bear hunting trip along Bquak slough between Bothell and Lake Washington. The two hunters, seeking a large bear from a steep timbered hill, failed to return as darkness fell. Jay and companions searched through rain and darkness all night, finding no trace. A large rescue effort organized by Sheriff Cudthee and Capt Ward mobilized police, detectives, private citizens, and a Seattle bar group to Kenmore at dawn to continue the search.

Jay Bquak Slough Bothell Lake Washington King County The Law Arry Tracy Barry Humes Jay Humes Bam Humes Indian Joe Dillon Sam Hames James Humes Sam Jay Humer Cudthee Kenmore Capt Ward Lane, Adama Phillipe Farbee Hi. C. Hubbard Wilson Carr Jameson & Williame Seattle

BUNCH OF CARS Delays Hit Seattle Interurban Street Traffic

A trio of Seattle Tacoma Interurban cars delayed traffic on First Avenue for about ninety minutes in the morning. About 20 cars were bunched on First Avenue as wires burned out on a car during a 10 40 trip while pushing a third car south of Pike Street. the third car had already been disabled.

Seattle-Tacoma First Avenue Pike Street

Floaton Sailings From Colman Dock Announced

The Floaton will depart from the navy yard with its last showing today. Boats leave Colman dock at 9 and 10 a.m., 1:16, 2:20, and 4:30 p.m. in a final farewell run.

Navy Yard Colman Dock

Miners Charge Operators Hire Criminals for Guards

President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers accuses coal operators of employing professional criminals as guards in coal regions. He argues Philadelphia criminals are now serving as police in the mines while miners endure hardship and militia presence. He cites earnings figures claimed by Baer and notes long mine suspensions with no workers returning.

Philadelphia Mitchell United Mine Workers Baer Pennsylvania Hie Company Hie

Strike Ordered Hit Rocky Mountain Bell in Several Cities

A strike of Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company workers was ordered at Bozeman Great Falls and other towns, with wage increases and union recognition demanded. In Butte and Anaconda the workers' demands were granted.

Bor Idaho Rocky Mountain Hell Telephone Company Koirea Great Palle Mont Hutte Anaconda

Interest Taken by Young Men at Reinier-Grand Dinner

At a dinner at the Reinier-Grand hotel last night the Beattie Republicans praised the interest of young men in party matters. Guest of honor Jones lauded the achievements of the past and the hopeful future, closing with a God-speed to Seattle’s youth. Attendees included William A. Alliaon president Joe Alexander secretary Ralph Nichola W M Inglis G J Allen Ernest Herald L L Maguire Fred Comstock M Merrifield Elmer Todd William Covington and Howard Darlington ward vice presidents.

Reinier- Grand Hotel Ney Jones Feth Jones Beattie Republicans Republican Party Seattle William A. Alllaon Joe Alexander Ralph Nichola W. M. Inglis G. J. Allen Ernest Herald Ln l

Tremont Freighter Strikes Crew Uprising at San Francisco

The Tremont of the Seattle Oriental line cannot sail from San Francisco as eighteen firemen desert the ship. Company plans to crew Seattle with Chinese workers per prior practice. Accused second assistant engineer John Doe Donnelly, reportedly instigated the unrest and was arrested for assault at San Francisco.

Tremont Seattle-Oriental Line Frank Waterhouse & Co San Francisco Seattle Lyra Union John Doe Donnelly

Mrs Mary Clark Holland Shumway Dies at 81

Mrs Mary Clark Holland Shumway aged 81 died yesterday at the family residence 1304 Madison street. The body is in charge of Bonney and Stewart. She had long been a Seattle resident and was well known here. She is survived by three daughters Carrie H Elizabeth H and Emma A Shumway.

Mary Clark Holland Shumway Madison Street Bonney & Stewart Shumway Seattle Carrie H Elizabeth H Emma A. Shumway

Last Chance to See Boston Vessel Leaves Navy Yard

The Boston is departing the navy yard today. Boat departures from Colman dock are at 9 and 10 a.m. 1:16, 2:30, and 4:30 p.m. Tickets and viewing times are posted for visitors.

Boston Navy Yard Colman Dock Navy Colman

Imposters Seek Funds From Local Businesses

Two men solicited funds from business leaders claiming to be official agents of the railroad workers organization. Ben Williams, president of the Brotherhood of Trainmen, says no authority exists for such solicitations and urges arrest of the impostors to protect the union’s reputation.

Ben Willams Sweald Atrangers

Interurban Schedule And Socialist Meeting Noted

Temporary schedule set for Beattie to Tacoma Interurban until service at 1.5 hours daily is achieved with departures from Beattie at 6:60 am 10:00 am 12:56 pm 2:50 pm 4:30 pm 6:20 pm and 12:01 am extra looped trains to Tacoma Seattle and Renton. Socialists meet at Carpenters hall at 8 pm with John Chase of Haverhill Mass speaking on Socialism and Trades Unionism.

Beattie Tacoma Seattle Renton Carpenters Hall At & P.m John ©. Chase Haverhill, Mass

Gompers Appeals Labor to Support Anthracite Strike

President Samuel Gompers of the Federation of Labor urges organized labor to review the anthracite situation and stand firm. He asks unions to review funds and send aid until the strike ends, suggesting treasury donations and voluntary assessments where possible.

Washington, D.C Samuel Gompers Federation of Labor Gompers Treasury

Coal Prices Climb Amid Strikes in New York

Soft coal rose to eight dollars marking a two dollar jump since Wednesday and up threefold overall since the strike began. Hard coal stays scarce with little on the market while kindling wood prices rise from ten to twelve dollars per cord. A Welsh anthracite shipment from Rwanda capacity seven thousand tons each is chartered and city supply stands at under two percent of demand. Glenn H. Davidson of Seattle Lumber Co. reports the birth of a seven pound baby girl born early Thursday morning.

New York Rwanaea Glenn H. Davidson Seattle Lumber Co

Opportunity on Record for Piano Deals in Washington

Bargain sale at D C Johnsons offers upright pianos and organs at deep discounts. Instruments originally priced up to 475 dollars now as low as 195 and 220 with many models, second-hand items available, easy payments offered, exchanges accepted, and a Saturday evening store hours note.

Major Sheet Music Sale to Discontinue Line

A historical ad announces closing out eight thousand dollars of sheet music folios and music socks at below cost to free space for piano organ and small instruments. Discounted items include all sheet music retiring at 35 cents now 20 cents and 25 cent pieces at 15 cents. 50 000 copies of new music vocal and instrumental offered at 5 cents each. Mall orders require one cent postage per sheet.

Mall

Music study books and methods advertised for sale

A catalog of piano guitar mandolin and vocal method books listed with prices from 1.00 to 3.00. Several named publishers and instructors appear including Becker Merz and the New England Conservatory. Mail orders require cash and postage. excess postage is refunded.

Lil Hunten Bertine J. A. la Barge Eureka White A. Farland London Englans Coserva- Loty PIS Stewart Excelsior Bai Yeseese Scenges Plaidy Setanvesee Boston Conservatory Bellairs Soe Btecseee Lee Sydney Smithe Acdes Seereesbesee Leee Peter

Overstock Sale on Violins Guitars Mandolins and More

We are greatly overstocked on account of purchasing H. and H. Chesbro stock and will thin out by selling violins that retail at 12 dollars for 7.50. Guitars retail 6 dollars now 3.65. Mandolins retail 7.50 now 4.95. Rangos retail 7.50 now 4.65. Accordions cut to pieces and many lines of strings and trimming greatly reduced.

H. & H. Chesbro

D. S. Johnston Co General Music Dealers

Burke Building at 903 Second Avenue houses the D S Johnston Co. general music dealers with storefront services and catalog offerings.

General Music Dealers Second Avenue Burke Building

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