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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1902
Page
4
A Lille to Chatons passenger train derailed near Doul after a switchman mis operated a turnout. 26 people died and 2 were injured in the crash. The accident is blamed on switchman negligence.
In a closely fought boxing match, Neill earns the decision after a hard title fight went the distance. The bout concluded in the final moments of the twentieth round, with both fighters trading blows until the end.
Young Legeworth, Freshman class leader, laments a fire crop of whiskers spoiled by five Sophomores. His whiskers, carried in pockets, are shown to peers on every campus pole as revenge for the bereavement. A prank escalates with intruding seniors climbing into his room.
A wrecked bridge caused delays to Train No. 3 after a late night incident. The outbound service planned a return to the Preific tracks, with the bride safely passed over by the train, though the bridge failure occurred hours earlier.
scattered figures show fruit boxes at 8 87.60 per box and various produce prices. timber, hay, and feed staples listed include spork items and timothy price markers, with small lots and crate counts noted for Delaware and port consignments.
Mrs J O Charland hosted the Ladies Aid of Cum Presbyterian at 1522 Grant with Kev Thompson and many members in attendance. Cotillion Club plans a bigger opening dance next Wednesday as Jadie Morgan sails to San Francisco for a months visit. Mrs S G Yerkes hosts dinner at 607 East Street with Ida Smith as maid of honor. Mine Thomsen departs soon for an extended Spokane visit.
The excerpt lists numerous afternoon luncheons card parties and dinners hosted by Mrs. F. A Wing Mrs H Henry and others on Boylston Thirtieth and Seventeenth avenues. It notes a wedding planned for Ida Laura Smith and George Gibbs Kellogg at the bride’s parents home and a birthday gathering for a daughter with invitations issued for a sing party next Saturday evening.
The Seattle Electric Company plans a lap around Green Lake in Woodland Park to trim running time by five minutes. The circuit uses a wooden trestle and returns to the city, with service every five minutes from 7 to 9 p.m. and 5 to 6 39 p.m., then every ten minutes for the rest of the day. East Side riders may board earlier by a few minutes.
In Bar Harbor on September 2 Miss Adelaide Whitney, daughter of the late Mrs. W, and Count Giovanni, who arrived from Europe recently, attend a prominent dance hosted by Mr. Kithey. Whitney, a striking debutante, was introduced to society at the event.
A joint council committee session on the proposed railroad tunnel and franchise ordinance was held behind closed doors. Attending were Judge Thomas Burke western counsel for Great Northern, Engineer Reed, H. Piles for Columbian & Co. Railroad, J. F. Methey of Northern Pacific Hathway, City Engineer Themen and Scott, Corporation Counsel Gilliam, and other railroad representatives who discussed and explained requests while ordinances were revised.
Eight property owners were notified by the Building Inspector to replace wooden lathes with metal in hallways and stairs. The action stems from a council petition to allow wooden lathes pending a decision, as owners reportedly began using wood lathes in advance of approval.
A Junior Endeavor rally will be held tomorrow at the First Presbyterian church at Fourth and Spring. A missionary from Japan will give an interesting talk adding local cultural insight.
The Mystic Jewels Rebekah lodge plans a grand benefit entertainment for forest fire sufferers. The event will be held Saturday October 4 at the Seattle theatre to raise funds and aid those affected.
At noon today Major Bingham led open bids in the quartermasters office for large quantities of forage to be shipped to the Philippines.
In King County superior court Lilly E Webber sues for divorce and asks custody of Frederick B Webber and Ethel May Webber. She seeks the household furniture and title to real estate Lot 9 and 10, Block 1, Queen Anne addition Seattle. First publication Sept 27 1902.
The State of Washington summons Donald Angus McCaskill to appear within 60 days of first publication to answer a complaint seeking divorce. If he fails, a judgment by default will dissolve the marriage. First published September 20, 1908 in King County. Attorneys Humphries & Bo represent the plaintiff.
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