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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
3
The Richmond Piano Club, originally limited to one hundred and later extended to two hundred members, currently has twentyfive vacancies remaining. The expansion has left a sizable pool of open spots as the club plans further enrollment.
Seven year old Eugene Mellon was hit by a street car after riding on a Seattle Transfer Co truck on First Avenue. The car crushed his left leg, the right foot was damaged, and he was taken to Seattle General Hospital. Police and city officials assisted at the scene.
Samuel Gompers, famed leader of the American Federation of Labor, arrived in Seattle from Tacoma this afternoon. A large union turnout greeted him at the dock with a bands and cheering crowds. He toured the city by street car, praised Seattle’s growth and labor harmony, and a mass meeting was planned for the Armory that evening. The party planned further city tours before departing for Spokane tomorrow night.
Light comedy draws theatergoers as Captain and Cobb promise laughs. The Tide of Life, a sensation in New York last year, will open the season at the Third Avenue theater next Sunday night. Advance notices barely hint at its merit, yet it has thrived for two seasons in the East.
Jacob Furth announced the Seattle-Tacoma Interurban Railway will begin service next Saturday morning toward the King County race track. Fifty new cars are in the yards, with many slated for immediate use on the new line, though the exact schedule is not yet arranged.
Northbound ships bring large crowds and Klondike gold seekers. A. B. Co aboard Captain Hunter’s vessel from Skagway reported 99 passengers and 10,000 dollars in treasure. Humboldt and Cottage City ferried hundreds more, including Mr and Mrs B R Denny and Edith Denny, with many travelers taking round trips for pleasure.
John Chappell of the California Commission Company was subjected to a disturbing prank or threat. He received abusive calls and was warned to meet at a corner for a deadly confrontation. Police were notified but the caller remains unidentified and the motive unclear.
Johnson was taken into custody by Detective Adame on Seventh Avenue after a man from Salt Ion reported a $90 bunk bunko scam. John Smith, who answered an ad for a business partner, was promised a medallion tyre rights and a $125 sale share with a $30 guarantee. Smith said he would back out and seek return of the $30, but Johnson claimed it was forfeited when the deal failed. The case is with Prosecuting Attorney Patton for warrant consideration.
Chicago August 1 The Catholic Congress debated the Phill friar matter with Father O'Reilly denouncing corruption stories among members of religious orders in the Philippines. The National Abstinence Society petitioned for federation endorsement, which was declined with official regret.
Corporal O'Brien, facing arrest for alleged perjury before a senate committee on the Philippines, declares he will prove his statements were true. He offers no further details and remains unconcerned about the charges as the Aug 7 report notes.
In Stratford on Avon two people, Captain Charlies Miller and Miss Eva Rhodes, were drowned after a boat capsized. Rescue attempts by eight rescuers failed to reach them in time as Metovern's sea quarters reported the accident.
A private telegram from the city reports Mrs. W. M. Meredith wife of Captain Meredith chief of the engraving printing bureau will come to Seattle to manage affairs for her daughter-in-law Mrs Wilton Meredith who died in San Francisco Monday Mrs Meredith left Washington Tuesday Captain Meredith could not depart in time likely to take her life grandchildren back to Washington left as orphans by the widow of the late police chief.
Hundreds of people have taken advantage of bargains by visiting the store or ordering by mail. The offer covers pianos organs talking machines violins guitars mandolins banjos and a large stock of sheet music with careful prompt attention for all patrons including those living outside Seattle.
Still quiet this morning as miners and operators clash over a settlement. Unconditional surrender is demanded by operators while miners foresee victory. A large group plans to march to the state mine in Peters after an inspection shows collieries flooded and unrated until repairs. Losses from the strike reach 1.6 million dollars with about 2,000 workers potentially out of work even if settlement occurs.
A blaze swept the Weprorp pageenger station and Monon line freight house at Titles City in Indiana this morning. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars. Origin undetermined at first, with authorities suspecting a lighted match or cigar stub ignited combustible material.
A cyclone passed over South Wilmington’s Carolina Beach last night driving across the coast. It blew down a pavilion and injured sixteen people, some fatally, as it swept ashore near the city.
The Pacific Coast Company's steamship Senator docked at Port Townsend from Nome at 1 PM and heads to Seattle. She carried $160,000 in gold dust and 70 passengers. Since the riaa began July 22, claims are being worked to good advantage and Nome and surrounding districts are lively.
Nick Tilacas a Greek man declares himself handsome and says 40 Pike Street girls chase him. A judge commits him to a female asylum amid claims of unwelcome attentions and his delusions of global praise and a parade in his honor.
Capt EB Caine, famed steamship and transport man, woke at 2 20 am to a burglar in his room at 710 Boren Avenue. He reached for his revolver but the thief fled, taking a suit of clothes and valuables. a pocketbook dropped at the door and $0 was initially thought missing. Police notified. burglar escaped.
The Pollard Juveniles present La Mascotte at the Grand tomorrow night with strong acting and clever dialogue. An American Millionaire is planned for this week’s bill and a full Imet presentation is tonight. The Gaiety Girl closes the engagement with a Saturday matinee and Sunday night show.
C Diaz, a Mexican, assaulted a woman near Eagle Pass on Tuesday as her two small children screamed and were shot dead before her eyes. A posse pursued Diaz. one man was killed, but Diaz fled as authorities pledge pursuit and warn of vigilante talk.
Notice to all interested parties that the King County Board of County Commissioners will meet in the County Court House on August 28 1902 at an unspecified hour to determine the advisability of selling lots 1 and 2 in block 1 of King County addition. Parties may appear and heard. Dated July 24 1902. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Arthur S. Gibbs traveling agent for the Pacific Coast Company died in Portland yesterday while on vacation his friends here learned of his death today he was prominent in Masonite circles as secretary of the Arcadia Lodge of Masons funeral arrangements were not yet made
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