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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1902
Page
4
Robert Snyder millionaire promoter and father of a reform bill faced bribery charges after a mayoral veto clash. Text suggests sensational exposes and a high powered legal team as the case proceeds with alleged payoffs to sway a representative.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open examination to establish an eligible register for repairman telegraph lines with the Weather Bureau. Applicants 20 years or older will be rated on age, character, experience, and physical qualifications. Salary noted is 720 per annum with certification to the North Pacific line.
A license to wed was issued to Gay L. C. Johnson and Kate Paulmen, both of Seattle, marking the start of their marriage plans. The record notes their ages 4 and 32 respectively.
In Thurmond West Virginia on September 20 a Black man known as Black Diamond shot and killed Will Washington after a quarrel over a crap game. Washington fled and was fatally shot by Deputy Watts. In the ensuing struggle Diamond shot and killed Watts.
Washington dispatch notes the presidents wounds are satisfactory and temperature normal. He slept well, remains cheerful in an invalid chair, and follows directions scrupulously with no operation since evacution of the sac earlier.
The wrecked Cott City reached port yesterday, aided by the tug Pioneer. Damages are not yet fully known, and she will go to Morane drydock for repairs.
Fall dining room furniture styles arrive and are displayed on the sales floor. A larger and better assortment than ever is shown and each style is priced in an interesting way. These price examples urge customers to inspect the display now.
Well constructed 16 inch seat chair with brace arms and embossed back panel. Woven cane seat measures 17 by 17 inches and the chair suits dining or bedroom use. Week's special price replaces regular pricing for this item.
It is reported that Warren will arrive by Wednesday now that furnaces are installed and 20 tire rolls removed. The Warren will later serve as a freight car though its final destination remains unknown.
Tomorrow only at our showing of silk waists in black white and colors. Worsted Waif in sizes 32 to 44 offered at 68 cents, with silk waists in new colors and silk materials from 3.50 to 6.50 and up to 20 for peau de soie and lace options. Velvet waists in new colors and black priced at 5.50.
A sale listing for women’s wear features Outing Flannel gowns in striped patterns with Mother Hubbard collars and embroidery, priced low at 6 cents. White aprons with straps over shoulders and muslin gowns with lace trim are advertised at four cents to forty nine cents, highlighting necklines, yokes, and hems.
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