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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1902

Page

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Fragmentary OCR Item From Hall Notice

A fragmented OCR line lists unclear letters and numbers about a hall related notice. The readable portions show letters and a stray 8, with no coherent names dates or actions preserved for full details.

Noon Edition Promises Full Update for Downtown Readers

The Fifth Edition of The Star highlights noon news coverage, urging downtown residents to buy for complete midday updates. It emphasizes timely municipal, business, and sports items available in the current edition.

The Star

Fiery Furnace Tragedy Claims Mill Worker J M Kidney

A mill accident at Stetson-Post Mill Co ends with J M Kidney burned alive inside a large furnace. The nearly 50 year old employee, believed to have epileptic fits, became entangled with a conveyor cable and fell 400 feet into the blaze. Co workers Albert Olson and Tim Tracy helped, but Kidney died from the fiery mechanism. Kidney, a resident near Twenty first East Union, left no known relatives.

J. M. Kidney Stetson-Post Mill Co Kidney Butterworth & Son Hoge Albert Olson Tim Tracy Idney Twenty-first East Union Street

Sacred Hall Summer Festival and Sale

In Washington D C on Aug 11 General Guiger reports peace talks between the governor and General Herrera with three commissioners from each side to discuss terms. A Sacred school benefit will host a summer festival and sale at Sacred Hall corner of Sixteenth Avenue on August 13 14 15 with meals served each night from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission will be charged.

Ington D. C Guiger Panama Herrera Oace Sacred School Sacred Hall Siath Avenue

Maternal grief drives Ballard woman to Insane Asylum

Mrs. Matilda Boyles, mother of Elleworth Boyles the forger, was committed to the Insane asylum by the superior court. Once judged cured, grief over her son's crimes led to renewed illness and wandering, with fears she may never recover.

Matilda Boyles Ballard Superior Court Elleworth Boyles

Store Managers Shocked by Organized Labor spread

Aug 11. Stablemen by Rothechilds depart Store struck this morning revealing a widespread organization of women clerks, boys and other staff across Chicago depart stores. Managers were unaware of any union activity until the strike signaled the result of organized effort dating back to June's teamsters' strike.

Rothechild Teamsters

Merrill's rifle found near Chehalis amid sensational case

In Chehalis Washington last week Fred Runcorn J H Goff retrieved Merrill's rifle near the site where Winger's body was found. The 194 model Winchester carried by Tracy showed no shells and 16 cartridges remained. It implies Merrill did not shoot Tracy and suggests he discarded the weapon after killing his partner. The gun was then displayed publicly and drew many locals.

Chehalis Fred Runcorn J. H. Goff Merrill Winger Ma Fe Rill Tracy

Assessment Dispute Before Board of Equalization

W D Hofius challenged his $10 750 assessment alleging a water pipe was double counted as agent for the manufacturer. The board raised valuations for The Commercial Hotel to 1 000, M A Quenen to 9 000, and Cooper & Levy to 19 000.

W. D. Hofius Board of Equalization Foulton A Commercial M. A. Quenen Cooper & Levy Rey

Half Million More From the Klondike

Steamship Humboldt arrived with 500000 dollars in Klondike treasure and 51 passengers including Congressman D G Wooten and wife. Gold dust valued at 35000 arrived in Skagway from Forty Mile, belonging to the N A T T Co. and to be shipped to Beattie assay. A fire gutted the ferry Lone Fisherman at Juneau. Fishing boats capsized between Skagway and Haines, with at least some danger but no known drownings. Skagway telegraph and cable lines were broken, later repaired, flash floods and a White Pass railroad washout disrupted the area.

Humboldt B. G. Baughman Grey Klondike D. G. Wooten Texas Beattie Assay N. T. Co Juneau Pacific Coast Dawson Rustler Skagway Haines Lynn Canal Skagway River Siareville White Pass Lake Bennett

Drowned man Roscoe G Thomas found in Wenatchee river

Roscoe G Thomas, 20s, drowned in the Wenatchee river while with four companions from the Wenatchee Canal Company. His body was recovered yesterday afternoon and brought to Beattie for embalming before shipping to his parents in North Yakima. The man, a well known Wenatchee Valley figure, reportedly drowned after cramps while clinging to a log and sinking.

Roscoe G. Thomas Wenatchee River Beattie Bonney & Stewart J. H. Thomas North Yakima Wenatchee Valley North Wenatchee Thomas

Uncle Sam Steps In Washington Naval Action Cables Report

A Caracas telegraph reports German plans to land marines at Puerto Cabello to safeguard interests. Minister Howen notes Bowen urges U S government to respond. Navy orders ropeka to Puerto Cabello. In Chicago Wheat opens at 67 7 8.

Washington Howen Caracas Puerto Cabello Bowen United States Navy Department Oeropeka Puerto Cabello

Inquest Opens Into Decomposed Body In Chicago Case

The badly decomposed body identified as re. Hartholin mother of William Bartholin, linked to a murder of Minnie Mitchell. The case continues as Bartholin remains missing. Minnie Mitchell funeral held. Edwards, a Bartholin boarder, confirms fear of being killed and traveled from Omaha to Chicago to Denver.

Chicago Aug Re. Hartholin William Martholin Minnie Mitchell Bartholin Fisiion Edwards Omaha Denver

Strikers Remain Firm as Miners Strike Enters Week

In Bhenandoah Pennsylvania the 1200 soldiers remain to police a stalled miners strike into its seventh week. Officials report about 100000 dollars spent on relief so far while leaders deny worsening conditions. Reports say hungry families beg for scraps as General Godin orders conservation of meals.

Bhenandoah Godin

Wilson Is Headed for Howe

Washington D C Aug 11 United States Consul Gottachalk reported Dr Russell Wilson an Ohio physician imprisoned and sentenced to death in Nicaragua for alleged participation in the rebellion is safe at Bocas Del Toro and will return soon to the United States with his mother who aided him Senator Hanna and President Zelaya were involved with pardoning Wilson after state department representations asserting he joined the expedition in a professional capacity.

Washington D. C United States Gottachalk Thefields Nicaragua Russell Wilson Ohio Bocas, del Toro Hanna Zelaya Wilson State Department

Venezuelan rebels cut cable at Barcelona Caracas reports

Minister Bowen in Caracas says Venezuelan revolutionaries have cut the cable at Barcelona and their troops are entering the town. The dispatch notes the strategic move during the ongoing upheaval and signals control changes on the ground.

Washington, D. C Bowen Caracas Cablce Barcelona

Traveling salesman Starr arrested for drunken behavior

Charles P. Starr, a traveling salesman, was arrested by Police Officer Brown this morning for drunken behavior. The report notes Starr appeared young and well in the preliminary details.

Charles P. Starr Brown

Dressed Man Found Near University Street Thistles

A man dressed in clothes was found among the thistles at the edge of University Street by Policeman Frown at 4 o'clock this morning. He was near unconscious and over $100 was found on his person. He resisted the jailer when the money was taken.

University Street

Thief Escapes After Water Front Robbery Chase

Policeman Flanagan pursued a thief along the water front at 1 AM in a brief chase. The suspect fled toward the docks after snatching a watch and chain from C. J. Johnson of Ballard near First avenue and Washington street, dodging freight cars as he headed north.

Flanagan Water Front C. J. Johnson Ballard First Avenue Washington Street Mr. Johnson

Funeral Held for Wm F Hammill in Seattle

The well known Seattle businessman Wm. F. Hammill who died in California on August 4 was mourned yesterday at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Hugh W. Gilchrist officiating. Burial followed at Mount Pleasant cemetery under the auspices of Home Camp No. 286 Woodmen of the World.

Wm. F. Hammill Seattie California Westminster Presbyterian Church Hugh W. Gilchrist Mount Pleasant Home Camp No Woodmen of the World

Two Men Arrested Over Seduction of 14-Year-Old Ives Girl

Pearl Ives, a 14 year old, was lured into a saloon side entrance on University Street by two men who offered beer. Policeman Cameron followed and arrested all three. J G Hart and M Bigger identified as bartenders. The girl is in the care of the police matron and will testify against them.

Pearl Ives University Street Second Third Avenues Cameron J. G. Hart M. Bigger Goth Strojman Cameron Brooklyn Second Avenue Ives Fulton

Leg Crushed at Western Mill Near Fremont

J. E. Archibald injured when a lumber wagon overturned a log onto his leg at the Western mill near Fremont at 10 o clock. He was rushed to Seattle General Hospital where Dr. Coe attends to the injury. Archibald worked for the Seattle Electric Company.

J. EB. Archibald Western Mill Fremont Archibald Seattle General Hospital Coe Seattle Eiectric Company

Excursion to Monte Cristo Planned by Women’s Society

The Women's Society of the First Baptist church organizes an August excursion to Monte Cristo. The Capital City steamer departs Galbraith dock at Madison Street at 8 a.m. and arrives at secrett by 10:20, where a special train awaits to reach Monte Cristo by 2 p.m. The round trip fare is $2.00.

Women's Society of the First Baptist Church Monte Cristo Capital City Galbraith Dock Madison Street A .m Secrett Parc

Freighter Hawaiian Reaches Port From New York

The big freighter Hawaiian under Capt. C. M. Nichols arrived at port yesterday from New York via Coronel and San Francisco in 57 days. She carried 1500 tons of freight coal for Puget Sound ports and Hawaii and will take on general freight for the islands, loading sugar for New York.

C. M. Nichols New York Coronel San Francisco Puget Sound Hawaii Islands

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Stetson-Post Mill Company Lynn Ganal Uncle Sam Squire’s Court Howe Officer Brown Aug. IL Lake Union Herbert S Geheuerman Cherry Street R. T. Shannon Bedeeber de R. T. Shannon Grocery Co. Wholesale and Retail Outfitters Aesibergry Childs Second Ave Sunset Oil and Refining Asl Wold Ellis Morrisfon Basement Mutual Life Bidg Beattle Wash Albert Hansen Avenue Weat Seattle McCarthy Dry Goods Company McCarthy Dry Goods Co Adams & Blanchard Second Avenue, Hinckley Block Pdennison Coon Bros Firat Ave Union Steinway Pianos Messrs. Steinway Sherman, Clay & Co Nome Yesterda Carstens Bros Topeka A. Jansen Kilisnos
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