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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1902
Page
4
City council's police license and revenue committee recommends against approving a bill to license concert and variety theatres in the Tenderloin district. Councilman Kistler favors passage, arguing a deadline monopoly benefits a few, while Crichton seeks delay for study amid noisy debate.
Mr. Humphrey Franklin leading a party toured the West and praised Capitol Hill as ideal and beautifully situated. A Moore Investment Co. representative accompanied the group during a carriage ride, noting the unsold portions of Capitol Hill.
Marriage licenses issued as listed show Herbert Jand and Annie Gordenaller of Seattle legally wed. Montana residents Todd and Ida Taylor are also authorized to marry, as are Chadney Hansen of Beattie and Emma Munter of Duckabush.
The city council last night authorized the board of public works to contract with the Hoye and Chief Aid Society of Washington to care for the city’s orphan and destitute charges for 1,500 per year. The agency, based in North Seattle, is led by Major Nowell.
Paris reports Madame Zola remains under physician care with strict isolation and rest advised. The inquest date is unset until she can withstand the hearing. An autopsy later confirmed death from inhalation of gas. The funeral is planned for Friday. Alda Marion known as Aids Shomo faced sanity proceedings but was discharged due to unclear evidence.
Readable items show prices for fruits vegetables and meats including melons watermelons oranges grapes peaches currants pears and prunes with crate and box pricing. Meats listed include veal mutton and beef with per pound rates and some dairy items like butter and cheese noted.
A condensed list of goods with bargain prices including calling cards, steel rod umbrellas, Listerine products, fine soaps, molasses peppermint candies, sateen waists, Marseilles towels, flannelette waists, bowls, nickel plated nut crackers, towel rings, heavy unbleached sheeting, and yardage, with numerous per unit prices and quantity limits.
A list of textiles and clothing items with reduced prices including sheets of bleached material 72 by 90 inches, outing flannel yardage, percale, fancy grounds, silk taffeta, wool cloths, children's jackets with braids, kersey jackets for women, children's leggings, white lawn garments, and assorted sale prices. Includes descriptions and marked discounts across fabrics and ready wear.
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