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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1902

Page

1

Barcelona Falls to Revolutionists as Castro Flees

News reports from Vienna indicate Barcelona has fallen to insurgents while President Castro contemplates escape to Paris. United States wires warn the need to protect American interests as German ships deploy marines at Puerto Cabello. The Cincinnati is recalled to region. Topeka ready to guard U S assets.

Cincinnati Curacoa Thi Vienna Castro Paris la Guayra Hay von Holleben

Train Wreck at Elisabeth River Draw Kills Two

A Jersey Central freight train plunged into an open Elisabeth River draw this morning. Fireman Webster and airick Manseld died instantly. the engine with eight cars sank in the water.

Elizabeth N. J Lees Jersey Central Elisabeth River Webster Airick Manseld

Enticement Trial for Men Over Liquor Involving 16 Year Old

J C Hark, William Bigger and William Ballaed face trial before Judge George on an afternoon session charged with liquor supplied to a 16 year old girl named Pearl I. The case alleges the girl was persuaded to Brooklyn for the illicit activity and identifies Bigger as the broker, with Ballae the waiter who served the drinks.

J. C. Hark William Bigger William Ballaed George Pearl I Brooklyn

Board raises local tax assessments in chaotic list

The board of equalisation increased several local assessments including Lowman and Hanford from 35000 to 45000 Ker and Richards from 17000 to 0 Alec Le from 1100 to 6000 MF 2% and Co from 47 ho a 5 Chapman Company to 5000 Bonney and Stewart from 4976 to letters the Dunam wh Dairy Company from 1500 to 2000

Board of Equalisation Lowman & Hanford Ker & Richards Alec le Chapman Company Bonney & Stewart Dunam Wh

Missouri Mob Hangs Murderous Chicken Thieves

In Lexington Missouri at 1:00 am a mob of about 200 forced entry into the jail and hanged Carrie Salyers and Harry Gates to a tree after they had murdered George W Johnson during a chicken roost robbery. Gates confessed before execution and Johnson was killed defending his property.

Lexington Carrie Salyers Harry Gates George W. Johnson Johnson Henhouwe Gates

German liner Kaleer tn nein Zwelte reported in Stettin

A large German ship, described as the biggest vessel of its kind, is reported at Stettin this morning. The details note the vessel’s great length and significance, with limited readable specifics available from the OCR fragment.

Stettin Ce Kaleer

Emperor witnesses voyage speed on vessel

The emperor observed the voyage plan noting the ship will travel at speed three knots per hour and reach the Atlantic in five days with a full crew aboard.

Atlantic

Weather forecast for Beattie and Vicinity

Tonight remains cloudy and threatening with light gusts. Wednesday is partly cloudy with fresh to brisk winds shifting south to west.

Beattie

Steffen Is Handed Sentence To Jail

William Steffen proprietor of the Madison Park pavilion was tried in the police court for operating without a license and sentenced to 15 days in jail. Bonds set at 6250 were posted with KR. V. Ankenny J. J. Claussen as sureties. The case featured defense of venue and testimony about beer sales and paid services at the pavilion.

William Steffen Madison Park Pavilion George Steffen V. Ankenny J Pealice Willard Madison Rkee Stuck Will Victoria Band Ictoria Barbers’ Union de Pruler Udge George

Chicago Policemen Killed in Morning Robbery

Two burglars shot and killed Chicago officers Devine and Pennell during a dawn robbery on Ashland Avenue. Both suspects escaped as police swarmed the area, eight men under arrest amid a broad round-up with no solid clue to the assailants.

Chicago de- Wine Charlies Pennell Dr. Shaw Ashland Ddiank Devine Pennell

Delinquent Contractors Delays Plague City Improvements

Complaints rise to board of public works over delays by contractors on city projects. Firms promise completion within a spec time but seek extensions from the council, delaying property owners and hindering progress. Case notes include a grade avenue and Cherry Street contract let to Maine McGuire, with work stalled and no clear start date despite six months passing.

Board of Public Works Board of Pub CC. B. Yandell Maine” & McGuire Grade Avenue Cherry Yandell

City urged to compel contractors to start water main work

Mr. Yandell claims contractor delays forced the city to costly earth removal for a water main. He asks the board to require immediate start of the contracted work to save expenses and avoid further charges.

Yandell Yandel

Prince Obolonski wounded in Kharkov governor attack

Prince Obolonski governor of Kharkov province was slightly wounded by a bullet in Tivoli gardens last night. The would be assassin was arrested.

ST. Petersburg Prince Obolonski Kharkov Tivoli Gardens Yes

Typographical Union Votes Monthly Journal Publication

Cincinnati August meeting of the International Typographical Union approves law committee report and sets up standing committees. Journal to be issued monthly instead of semi monthly. Frederick Driscoll of the American Press Association endorses arbitration as the preferred dispute settlement method.

Cincinnati International Typical Union Lawa Frederick Driscoll American Press Association Driscoll

Public market revival gains city council support

Revival of ex Mayor Wood’s public market plan aims to connect Seattle farmers with city consumers via the Interurban corridor and transfer system. Farmers from White River Kent and Auburn counties urge council aid to bypass commission merchants, noting high freight costs and stagnant prices, and pledge a Seattle market offering fresh produce at fair prices.

W. D. Wood Seattle-Tacoma Seattle Eastern Avenue Mono Tacoma Pioneer Place Beattle Commission California White River Valley Kent Auburn Seattle Commission Western Avenue Cornell Crichton Buffalo N. Y Thinetty

Farmers Profit Gap In City Produce Traffic

The farmer ships produce to the city as dozens of commission houses on Western avenue profit thousands while the farmers and retail grocers make almost nothing from the fruit and vegetable trade.

Western Avenue

Dee Accuses Persecutors Over License Trial Incident

M. M. Dee claims persecution after trouble over a blind pig liquor operation in West Beattie. During a recent trial for illegal sale without a license, Dee says he was distraught as papers relevant to his case were confiscated and then returned after Judge Morgan ordered recovery.

M. M. Dee West Beattie Dee Morgan Mr. Dee

Unusual Assault on Mrs Cox on Third Avenue

A man struck Mrs. A. Cox on Third Avenue in Seattle with a heavy cane as she assisted her son at 110? Avenue. The blow stunned her and she sought help inside her store. Bystanders noted the assailant was well dressed and may have been drunk or insane. The motive remains unknown.

Seattle Third Avenue Wally Mra. Cox Heretore Snhe

Dee delivers papers at Morgan house. theft disrupts case

Dee left papers at Judge Morgan's home but they disappeared after the return. A note and letter claim a suspected thief believed the papers showed liquor case evidence but found none. Dee is told to leave town while efforts to recover the note and papers continue. trial date set for August 16.

Dee Morgan House Judge Morgan Dee Liquor

City permits 16 000 frame building at 662 66 Dearborn

Wm. Chappell, noted Klondike operator, filed a permit with city hall for a three story frame building at 662 to 666 Dearborn Street. The project, estimated at 16000 dollars, will be designed by architect Max Umbrecht.

Wm. Chappell Klondike City Hall Dearborn Street Max Umbrecht

Fred Ernst Still Lives After Saloon Beating

Fred Ernst the Lexington saloon keeper remains in Providence Hospital after a brutal assault last Saturday. Police detectives pursue leads and several suspects including Lane, Chipman, and Stuart, while Ethier, Chaplaw, and Davidson are in custody. No new developments today. Ernst’s condition is critical as investigators seek answers.

Fred Ernst Lexington Beader Providence Hopital Lane Chipman Stuart Ethier Chaplaw Davidson Ernst

Bathing in Ballard reservoir prompts court action

A Covey family from Ballard and others known for bath ing in the Ballard city reservoir were brought before Justice Lucas. The judge refused to hear the case, deeming it out of his jurisdiction and stating the matter belongs in the superior court.

Ballard Ballard City Juati Lucas Dill

Their Parents to Blame Crowds of youths harass residents and vandalize at Japanese mission

Police report multiple disturbances as groups of boys and men terrorize neighborhoods. A mob attacked the Japanese mission on Jackson Street with missiles and damage, while other youths disturb Latona and Lake Union areas. Detective Philbrick investigates.

Police Department Jackson Street Philbrick Net Lake J. D. Beech Gore Latona Lake Union Youn Tie

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