Bunko Men Invent New Scheme on Camping Grounds
Report on petty con men posing as land agents to collect tent rent from campers near lakeside sites such as Leech Park and Alki Point. Victims include Lew Rolf and others who refused payment after demand. Several similar incidents noted, with swindlers threatening tent teardown to extract money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citheon
Bunke
Jock
Beb
Motioa
Lake Front
Alki Point
Gore
Still in contempt in Clarksburg miners jailed
Judge Goff issued a lengthy opinion affirming Judge Jackson's injunction and denying the miners' claim of lack of jurisdiction. He ruled on jurisdiction only, rejecting arguments that the injunction lacked a proper forum or that contempt had not occurred, and declined to hear merits of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Age. T
Goff
Jackson
Isa W Se Wrematorns
Burglary Mystery Cleared Up Near Louvre Saloon
Policeman Cameron solved a burglary at the Elgar Stand on Firet Avenue and Madison Street. Three men are under arrest for the crime and receiving stolen property, including about 400 cigars. Suspects Heéery and Janes Con ley charged with committing the burglary. Joe Filecen, an Italian cigar stand owner, charged with receiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgar
Louvre
Firet Avenue
Madison Street
Cameron
Heéery
Janes Conley
Joe Filecen
Woman Arrested on Assault Charge After Public Fight
Mrs. Belle Huseby was arrested on a warrant this morning for assault and battery. Emily McDonald testified as the complainant. The altercation occurred near Till on August 2 over a trivial matter. The prisoner was released on recognizance bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Huseby
Emily McDonald
Con Till
Cut the Japs Out Rumor Affects Juneau Stewards
Advices from Cottage City report Japs are in demand in Juneau this June. Local families hire small brown workers from New and other steamers who call there, creating hardship for ship services. Captain Gore of the Newport laments the practice as it keeps him from staffing dining room duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage City
Juneau
Gore
Newport
Rune
Seattle
Seattle injunction blocks tearing down buildings at 500 to 620 First Ave S
A court restrains Seattle from demolishing structures at 500 to 620 First Avenue South. Judge Emory issued the order on petition by Je and Schroeder Stetson Post Mill Company and Paulson Furniture Company. Plaintiffs argue land commission action to open the street was unlawful and compensation must be paid for any demolition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
First Avenue
Soto
Tery
Emory
Je & Schroeder
Stetson Post Mill Pany
Paulson Furniture Company
Title Land Commissioners
Etty
Laundry owner Lee Fong arrested for fire code violation
Police arrested Lee Fong, a Chinaman running a laundry at 1427 Fir Street, this morning on a fire ordinance violation complaint by Chief Cook of the fire department. Fong, lacking funds, was jailed in default of bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Fong
Chinaman
Fir Street
Stuart
Cook
Fire Department
Fong Ia
Fong
Resignation of Ambassador White Sent From Berlin
Washington reports the resignation of Ambassador White received from Berlin and immediately forwarded to the president. The resignation takes effect on November 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Ambassador White
Berlin
First Day Entries for North Pacific Stakes at Fairgrounds
The field for the North Pacific stakes of 1000 dollars is set with many notable entrants. Horses include Laas Pearl from North Yakima with owner George, Le Roi owned by WW Willems, Whitney of Chester Abbott, FPeandeco owned by C F Sores of Walla Walla, and others from North Yakima, Portland, Pendleton, and Alberta. A marquee race between Pathmark and Dante J. draws heavy interest as a potential North Pacific favorite. The first race each day starts at 2 15 PM, with an aim to minimize delays and keep a brisk program. About 150 horses are at the fair, with more expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Hambletonian
Alta Norte
George
North Yakima
le Roi
Altamont
Lady Ophir
WW. Willems
Whitney
Chester Abbott
Chesterton
Abbotsford
Fred Hrooker
Fpeandeco
Caution
Ante
C. F. Sores
Walla Walla
Sam Bowers
Ham Mambrino
Alt Altamont
A. Douglas
Elae
del Norte
Rockwood
Chris Strapson
Portland, Or
Ster Kay
Chehalis
Jennie Lind
Hubert Starkweather
Pendleton, Or
Harry Huret
Delwin
Almonte
van de Vanter
Thmark
Bymont
Juliet
van Vanter Stock Farm
Marjorie
Texas Jack
Flowers
K. Stewart
Meadow Creek
Alberta
Canada
Direct
Rosy C
Clancy Brothers
Beattie
Chehalia
Nellie W
EB. RR. Clarke
Pathmark
Dante J
Lulu Hamilton Arrested After Disturbance in City
Lulu Hamilton, known to the Jalil city officers, was arrested this morning after a drunken disturbance. Policemen Freeman and Holland subdued her as she raved, and R. F. Vandegrove, a backdriver, was also taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Hamilton
Jalil
Freeman
Holland
R. F. Vandegrove
Warren Brings Soldiers From the Far North
The United States transport Warren, Captain Barneson, arrived from Nome with four companies of the Seventh Infantry under Major A. Booth. They were stationed at St. Michael Fort Gibbon Nome and Fort Robert. Warren left Nome July 2 and will stay in Seattle for boiler repairs before supply runs to Beattie and the Philippines. Captain Parneson praised the swift Seattle Nome voyage despite heavy fogs off Cape Flattery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Warren
Barneson
Nome
Seventh Infantry
A. Booth
St. Michael
Fort Gibbon
Fort Robert
Eighth Infantry
Wessel
Senator
Newsboy
St. Paul
San Francisco
Bingham
Seattle
Morans
Dixit
Beattie
Philippines
Parneson
Cape Flattery
Chamber Plans World Trade Cruise on Oregon Steamer
A Chamber of Commerce proposal details sending American business reps aboard the steamship Oregon for a six month voyage to ports in China Japan the Philippines South Africa Australia and Hawaii to establish agencies and display goods. The plan, endorsed by the chamber and supported by American consuls, includes on board exhibitions electric lighting and visits to major ports with climate aided itineraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Ateamship
Oregon
China
Japan
Philippines
South Africa
Australia
Busines
Merchente
Elities
Robbery claim ends in disorderly conduct arrest
Captain Henderson master of a tug boat says he was robbed of $80 after entering a Washington saloon with vision of a girl and music in his ears. He awoke in a room over the saloon money gone and was jailed for disorderly conduct as others obstructed his search for the missing funds. Not guilty of forgery noted for J H Kinnard on a separate charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Captain Henderson
Garfield Johnson
Henderson
Washington
Laquer
Alaska Chamber Debates Report on Trans Miss Congress Delegation
The Alaska Chamber of Commerce rejected a report from its own committee on topics Seattle delegates would raise at the Trans Mississsippi Commercial Congress. Donald Pletcher opposed a delegation backing such ideas, urging collaboration with existing commercial bodies to seek broader input. The chamber adopted his proposed resolutions to cooperate with other commercial groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Seattle
Eeston
St. Paul
Donald Pletcher
San Francisco
New York
Fletcher
Sailor Rescued After Fall From Meteor At Merrett
John Peterson, a sailor aboard the steamship Meteor, fell overboard at Merrett this morning. He was rescued after great difficulty by his shipmates as fear of drowning loomed in the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peterson
Meteor
Veesel
Mwerett
Renton Hill Improvement Club to Meet Tomorrow Night
The Renton Hill Improvement Club will meet tomorrow night at the rooms at the corner Eat Spring and Eighteenth Street. Important business will come up for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renton Hill
Putting Wires Underground plan presented to city board
Beattle Electric proposes to place lighting wires underground in downtown business blocks between Pike and First avenues and Fourth avenue. Engineer Load outlined duct construction and space needs. conduits would branch from the Post Street power house to Columbia Streets and Yesler Way. Franchise Inspector Wheeler to approve before action. Company has 75,000 feet of ducts ready. 290,000 feet estimated to complete. Work to start once permission is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Beattle Electric Company
Pike Street
King Street
First Avenue
Fourth Avenue
Loud
Post Street
Columbia Streets
Yesler Way
Wheeler
Electric Company
River steamer Sonoma sinks with wheat cargo
A river steamer named Sonoma sank near Woods Island early this morning after striking a snag. The vessel was heavily loaded with wheat and went down before reaching a landing, but the crew escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacramento
Sonoma
Woods Island
Maumelaw Meattl Rail Link Road Project Sought By Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce received requests from the Haum elaw board of trade to improve train service between Maumelaw and Meattl and to back a new road through Natches pass. Resolutions urged contacting the secretary of the navy to assign torpedo boats to the Sound. The Elke carnival committee asked support for Beattie day observance and a temporary business closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade of
Haumelaw
Maumelaw
Meattl
Enumelaw
Tta
Natches Pass
C. J. Smith
Secretary of the Navy
Chamber
Beattie
Cottage City From Alaska Arrives with 100 Passengers
Steamship Cottage City of the Pacific Coast Company reached Lyon canal this morning bringing 100 passengers. A Klondike miner named Ellinger carried $10,000 in dust. Notables aboard included former Montreal mayor M. Prefontaine Rh. Mien of San Francisco with Juneau mining interests Phil Blumauer founder of Blumauterville near Valdes and railroad officers bound for Yukon. In Queen Charlotte Sound last night the Cottage City collided with a jog and damaged her stern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage City
Pacific Coast Company
Lyon Canal
Ellinger
M. Prefontaine
Montreal
Rh. M. Mien
San Francisco
Juneau
Phil Blumauer
Blumauterville
Valdes
Yukon
Queen Charlotte Sound
Bound over in case of buying stolen property
M. Britton was bound over to the superior court yesterday by Justice Cann on a charge of receiving stolen property. His bonds were fixed at 750 dollars. He allegedly received gold and a liver slag from George Hayth, a former Seattle Smelting and Refining Company employee, knowing it had been stolen. The second item notes the arrival and burial plan for Mrs. Nellie Meredith in Seattle, with Butterworth & Son handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. ©. Britton
Superior Court
Jusice Cann
George Hayth
Seattle Smelting and Refining Company
Narrow Escape Aboard Steamer Arrow Near Coal Bunkers
Captain M Reed of Globe Navigation's Tampico aided the steamer Arrow captained by H Motinstrom as it nearly capsized while loading 30 tons of coal at the south coal bunkers. The vessel tipped 45 degrees as the tide ebbed, и water threatened the port side until Tampico’s line and steam winch pulled it free. Arrow is owned by Seattle Scandinavian Fish Co and loaded coal for Sitka cannery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Reed
Globe Navigation Company
Tampico
Arrow
H. Hh. Motinstrom
Carolme
Lupe
Seattle& Scandinavian Fish Co
Bie
Sitka
Doctor Hoye Hurt in Street Collision
A boy on a bicycle collided with Coroner C. B. Hoye at the corner of Second Avenue and Cherry Street last evening. Hoye was knocked to the pavement, became insensible briefly, and recovered shortly after. A wagon obstructed the doctor’s view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BE. Hoye
Second Avenue
Cherry Street
Dr. Hoye
Wheat Shifts Noted in Chicago and San Francisco
San Francisco reports wheat at 1425-8 with 113 shown. Chicago notes wheat at 685-8 on August 6. The brief market items reflect commodity pricing across major grain centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Tug for H. F. C. under construction at Whatcom island
A $40 000 tug is being built on a tu island by Heffernan Engine Works of this city for H. F. C. The craft is to be fitted for marine service and delivered upon completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatcom
Heffernan Engine Works
Jockey Louis Mulligan Arrested as Vagrant
Police notes report jockey Louis Mulligan was arrested by Policeman McClurg in the morning as a vagrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Mulligan
McClurg
Would Not Mop Jail Pot Meth Celestial Prisoner Refuses
Lee Hee a proud aspirated celestial awaiting transport at the county jail refuses to mop the jail Moor after orders from Jatier McLeod. He swears the job is menial for a man of his standing. He is placed in a dark cell, where a Chinaman later demands a mop and water and begins cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hee
Jatier McLeod
Panama government to seize British vessel Quipe
Commander Potter at Panama cables the navy department that Panama plans to seize the British vessel Quipe and that no British warship is present. He was instructed to take no action unless the British consul requests interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Potter
Panama
Navy Department
Steffen Case At Madison Park Continues To August
William Steffen charged with selling liquor without a license at Madison park faced Judge George in police court. The case was continued for trial until August 12 after Steffen pleaded not guilty and vowed to fight the case to a finish. Ivan Baruch, arrested for a blind fit at Leschi park, failed to appear as the hearing neared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steffen
Madison Park
Pip
George
Steffen
Ivan Baruch
Leschi Park
Boy Hurt in Auburn Runaway Ride
Joe Himmelhoch of Ninth Avenue South was severely injured in a runaway near Auburn while driving a carriage with friends during vacation. He was brought to his home city by train and is unconscious with possible internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Himmelhoch
Ninth Avenue South
Auburn
Aoenage
Falls Luncheon Train Trip August 7 1902
Under auspices of THURSDAY, AUGUST 7th, 1902, members meet at NOQUALMI FALLS with grounds, seats, and lunch tables. Train leaves Union Depot Seattle at 9 am, returning from Falle at PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls
Union Depot
Seattle
Stockholders Meeting For Seattle Labor Temple
Notice of a stockholders meeting of the Seattle Labor Temple Association at the Western Central Labor Union hall on Pike Street and cond avenue. The August 18, 1902 meeting will discuss mortgaging the Labor Temple property to fund completion and authorize the board of trustees to proceed with the approved plans. President Robt W Moulton and secretary treasurer F A Rust sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Labor ‘Temple Association
Western Central Labor Union Hall
Pike Street
Cond Avenue
Labor Temple
Board of Trustees
Robt
W. Moulton
F. A. Rust
Bec
Mer
Government schooner launched at Bremerton in large crowd
The 98 foot long government schooner was launched at Bremerton in the evening with many excursions arriving from Beattle. The vessel slid into the water amid whistles as it was refitted and prepared for service. The Will BP. Frye and Captain Joseph Newell guided the event as the largest steel ship afloat neared completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Bremerton
Beattle
Will BP. Frye
Joseph Newell
San Francisco
New York
Chuckanut
Whatcom
Lumber Exchange Bulding
Second Avenue
Keneca Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bartell’s
Ream
Ind Avenue
Ernst Bros
Pike St
Tel. John
Collins, Sherman, Foley Co
SUE Funeral Directors
First Ave
Bet
Pike and
Union Seattle
Wash
Ave. Burke Bidg
Rainier
Second Avenue South
St. James Hotel
Kirk
F. B& Elliott
Optician
Seatte
Tol
Mate
Buck & CO
New Times
James Henry
Jobber, and Packer
Nestauranta
Bedts Seeaing Camas
BUNKO
Lew Rolf
Leeehl Park
Mr. Rolf
Rolf
Olf
Holf
Quick
Quick Drug CO
Bonney
Stewart
Lovee
Embalmera
Columbia St
G. Benninghausen
Firat
Henry Hensel
Hinckley Block
Cohuchard
Tical CO
Seattian
Cline’s Piano House
Second Ave
Union ST
Quaker Drug CO
Corea
Chil
Blaine
Giode
Richmond Piano Club
Sherman, Clay & Co
Wineberg & Keasler
J. Pike
Sunset Oil and Refining Co
Ellis Morrisson
Baserment Mutual Life
Seat‘te
Albert Hansen
Far
S. S. Oregon
Beatle
Puget Bound
Capt. Henderson
Tenderloin
J. Lh Kinnard
Net Gority
Renton Hill Club
Republic
Mrs. Meredith
Nellie Meredith
Char Butterworth & Sone
Com Bunkers
DR. Hove
Chicago
Marine News
Pike
Coon Bros
Firat Ave
Union
Western Avenue
M. J. Walker
Joe Himmelhock
Rainier 30
Noqualmi
Jonh F. Miller
2Nd Ave
Elim
The
Seattle Electric
Coa
Adies
Spokane
John Cort
Mgr
OPERA
Phone
LA Mascotte
Gaiety Girl
Sox
London
B. J. Brown
Union Block
MacDougall & Southwicks
Queen City Laundry
Bell Street
Fourth Ave
Westlake Avenue
Seattle National Bank
W. E B. Byers
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