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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1902

Page

4

Bravado Fades as Sheriff Arrives to confront Ryan

Desperado Ryan alias Moore or Scott loses nerve after Sheriff Detwiller from Summit County arrives. He is wanted for numerous crimes including the murder of Sheriff Conrad of Summit County and businessman S Whitney who rode with the sheriff's posse. Detained in city jail, he faces imminent transfer toward the crime scenes.

Ryan Detwiller Summit County Colorado Moore Scott M . Conrad S& Whitney White City Jall

Carpenters and Builders Meet in Washington Block

A conference between a Carpenters Union committee and a Master Builders Association panel convened at Cawsey and Carny in the Washington block to settle a dispute. No progress was made as builders demanded the union men work wherever ordered while carpenters refused to consider the motion.

Carpenters’ Union Master Builders’ Association Cawsey & Carney Washington Block Carpenters

Destructive Train Collision Near Donner Lake

A head on collision between two freight trains at tunnel 1 above Donner Lake in Truckee Missouri destroyed three engines and injured engineers on both sides. The wreckage is in an unlighted, difficult clearing area complicating rescue and cleanup operations.

Truckee Donner Lake

Whittlesey Faces First Term Bond Lawsuit

Ex-Treasurer Whittlesey and his allies are to be sued for a first term deficiency of about $28,000. The law firm Piles Danworth Howe has been appointed to assist Attorney Fulton in the prosecution.

Whittlesey Piles, Danworth & Howe Fulton

Men Bound Over for Smuggling Chinese Into Country

George Ross and John Williams were bound over to appear before a federal grand jury on charges of smuggling Chinese. They were caught last Monday by revenue officers. Commissioner Kiefer ordered deportation of the six Chinamen. Ross and Williams' hearing followed and their joint bond was set at $1,000.

George Ross John Williams United States Commissioner Federal Grand Jury Kiefer Ross Williams Rochester, Carkeek & Childa Uoon Mr. James Mr. Warde Frye Opera House Katie Putnam Peck Missouri River J. Warde Louis James Warde Herman Johnstone Misa Trescott Minas Ashton Mixes Hertelle Mr. O'Conner

Chinese Cannery Laborer Dies By Own Action

Hoo Gan Tuck, a Chinese cannery laborer, was found dead in his cabin on the tide flats south of King street. He hanged himself from a rafter during the night or early morning, after despair followed the loss of his cabin in a prior fire at Fairhaven. Coroner Hoye and Deputy Corner Wiltsie investigated the death.

Hoo Gan Tuck King Street Tuck Fairhaven Hoye Corner Wiltsie

Union Men Walk Off Over Non Union Roofers

Union workmen quit the South Sixth avenue building project after being replaced by non union roofers. J J Crosby, manager of Shasta Water Co, voiced opposition to unions but reportedly shifted after pressure from the Liquor Dealers association. An executive of the Building Trades council failed to locate Crosby by mid afternoon as Atwood and Johnson continued the build without interference.

South Sixth Avenue Shasta Water Co J. J. Crosby Water Company Liquor Dealers’ Association Building Trades Council Crosby Atwood & Johnson

Fire Devastates Clarion Sect, Leaves 600 Homeless

A large fire in Clarion, Pennsylvania, destroyed over 140 houses in the humbler city section. The blaze raged through several blocks before being checked, with many cottages insured yet many worker homes uninsured. About 200000 dollars in losses and no reported casualties.

Clarion

Between Two Fires Over Gas Mains on Third Avenue

Residents along Third avenue and First avenue north of Pike Street debate the 85 Seattle Gas Co mains lying on the streets. Samuel Hill says the company is ready to lay the pipes once permission is granted, noting traffic disruption and pending Third Avenue regrading as delaying factors. He adds the company wishes to serve the public despite unsightly pipes.

Third Avenue Jackson Street Pike Street First Avenue Seattle Gaa Co Board of Public Work Samuel Hill Hill Deciaton

Inquest Opens in Fatal Lake Washington Afghan Shooting

Testimony at the inquest into Merell's death in Lake Washington links Rasoulkhan and Nassirkhan to the shooting. Grocer A Hanson described the pair seen with Merek, while witnesses note deep hatred among the men. The jury ruled Mereli died from gunshot wounds inflicted by Rasoulkhan and Khan, now held at Fort Williams Ontario.

Merell Lake Washington Rasoulkhan Nassirkhan A. Hanson Woodinville Merek Thone Afchan Obabshaon Mereli Seattle Alfred Hadi Naasirkhan Khan Fort Williams Ont

Unchanged Chicago Port Traffic Strands Great Lakes

IS UNCHANGED CHICAGO April 24 The strike on the great lakes remains unchanged today. The traffic of porta affected is badly congested.

Chicago Great Lakes Porta

Proposals Sought for Lease at Neah Bay Reservation

Instructions invite proposals to lease a portion of the U S military reservation at Neah Bay Washington. Full information available from the United States Engineer's Office Burke Building.

United States Neah Bay Wash United States Engineer’s Burke Building

City Comptroller Pays Bills After Delay and Licenses Issued

City expense bills intended for April 17 were paid today after a submission delay. C. W. Snyder appointed to inspect all steam boilers in Seattle for safety. By noon today 304 dog licenses and 70 bicycle licenses were issued at the comptroller's office.

City Comptroller’s Office C. W. Snyder Seattle Comptroller's Office

Fredericks Beats DeCoursey In Cautious Draw

Kid Fredericks of Seattle and Billy DeCoursey fought a ten round draw in Seattle under Marquis of Queensbury rules. Fredericks showed improving form and aggressive spurts but DeCoursey clinched late, with refereeing mixed and a notable presence of women in boxes drawing comment.

Kid Fredericks Seattle Billy DeCoursey Fredericks San Francisco DeCourcey Crane Germania Hall Fisky Barnett A. W. Crane Sam Rubenstein Perry Queenan California FE. Lampman Larry Gleason Fiskey Barnett Hawkins

Ballard Scandal at Superior Court Over Mary Sacher Allegations

A Ballard case in Judge Hells court centers on William Curtin accused of spreading scandalous rumors about Mary Sacher head cutter at a fashionable Ballard dress shop. The suit seeks 20 000 in damages for alleged ruined reputation amid linked divorce actions and related defamation claims involving John Wheatman.

Experior William Curtin Hallard Mary Sacher Mary Curtis John Wheatman Darmagen JL. F. Brown Wheatman Miss Baeher Beattle A. W. Preston Ballard Macher

Courthouse Crowds Seek Barber Exam Results

The courthouses filled with aspiring barber exam candidates since Monday as a basement room served for the tests. About half finished the examination with five still to come. the successful names will be announced tomorrow. Anguish over shave and haircut duties noted as county workers already shaved and shorn. Judge Griffin yesterday sustained a demurrer to Angus McCauley’s adultery charge and dismissed the case.

Courth Mine Ragor Superior Court Angus McCauley Griffin Wee

Woman's World Fashion and Breakfast Menu Digest

A reader's glimpse blends a homey light monster day breakfast menu with evolving fashion trends. It notes dishes like cereal fried beef scrambled eggs and potato chowder alongside embroidered party robes and cool canvas gowns with lace and Indian silk details.

Elliott Bay Camp to Stage Evening at Eagles Hall

Elliott Bay Camp No. 6138 presents an entertainment and dance at Eagles hall in Masonic Temple tonight. Lueben's orchestra will provide music and refreshments will be served. The program features singing by Talialad Frank Coombes dancing and recitations by Miss Jackalade tenor solo by Mr Schwerdfegel violin by Miss Lillie Lueben recitation by Mr D D Elliott and soprano solo by Miss Richards with Fletcher Carpenter realty gains only.

Elliott Bay W. A Eagles’ Hall Masonic Temple Lueben Frank Coombes Mies Jackalade Schwerdfegel Melba Opera Company Aate Mins Lillie Lueben DD. Elliott Mies Richards

Friday Specials at Frederick & Nelson Furniture

The ad promotes values on Velues at Frederick and Nelson fine furniture with Friday specials. It notes no telephone orders are filled on Fridays and mail orders postmarked by Saturday receive the sale prices.

Theaters Anniversary Evening at Beattie and Grand

The article reviews theater anniversaries and upcoming outings at the Grand and Beattie theaters. It covers Frederick Warde and Louis James era contrasts, Warde’s declining reception, new productions like Othello, Faust, and a wartime era shift with actors Frawley and Griffith plus the Royal Japanese Jugglers benefit show and Kathryn Purnell as Marguerite.

Frederick Warde H. M. O'Connor Francie McGinn Gratiano Hamilton Coleman Lodovico John C. Morris Frederick Wardelago Charlies D. Herman Cassio Barry Jonhnetone Roderigo John FE. Hynes Montano Marry C

Grapery Room Friday Special Odd Portieres and Drapery Goods

Friday sale offers 42 to 48 inch tapestry portieres and assorted drapery items. Includes cordons, cretonnes, figored denims, floral and Oriental figures, sash curtains, and window coverings with brass brackets. Prices quoted per pair or per yard, reflecting season sales.

Friday Bargains Across Menswear and Accessories

Local sale highlights deep discounts on working shirts Hose supporters mourning pins and boxes Women and Misses shoes patent calf lace shoes and rope stitch enamel sandals Pierce's pills absorbent cotton and children's parasols offered Friday from 9 to 12. Additional waists wrappers and wool challis fabrics advertised with limited quantities and low prices.

Pierce

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