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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1902

Page

4

Preacher Scott Accused by Girl Shocks City Church

Rev. Mack Scott, pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Seattle, is jailed on a charge of criminal assault on Mary Hall the 15 year old daughter of A. H. Hall. The accusation follows questions raised by the girl and reports say she is in a delicate condition. Local detectives moved on the minister after the complaint was filed in Justice R. George's court.

Mack Scott Seattle First Avenue Mary Hall Litfle Church Fourteenth Avenue Rev Scott Mr. Mall Mr. Halls Twenty-first Avenue Jume Ed. Hawkins Colorade Ars Macs Shen Fulton

Pythians Parade In San Francisco Afternoon

Aug 13 San Francisco report notes a parade of Knights in robes and regalia with 25 in line plus many more onlookers. Procession scheduled for 2 p m along main streets as part of the session and celebrations.

San Francisco Fethers R. W. L. White Met

Divorce Suit Alleges Maltreatment By Husband

Mrs Luat files pro against her husband claiming he corrupts morals of their children with indecent language and drunken habits. She notes her money largely funds his saloon life and seeks a restraining order and home exclusion until the divorce is decided.

Luat Chiildren

Highwayman Robs man at avenue and Columbia corner

A highwayman held up Innis at the corner of Avenue and Columbia Street after dusk. A revolver was leveled at him as he surrendered cash from his pockets amounting to five dollars. His watch remained untouched and the thief warned him before fleeing.

Innis Avenue and Columbia Street Avenue Sixth Avenue

Innis Keeps Quiet Then Flees After Incident

The man named Mr. Innis avoided an outcry and fled following the event. The victim promptly reported the affair to the police.

Mortality Notes from Seattle Obituary Listings

Mattle B. died at Seattle General Hospital from heart and kidney failure. Phoebe Conrad, 42, a Seattle resident since 1877, died at her residence on Twenty Fifth avenue and Jackson street. She leaves three children Mixes Deane Conrad and Mrs. Charles Claney. Funeral from the family residence Thursday afternoon with arrangements by Alexander Jones and Mr and Mrs William Jones. Several boy playmates served as pallbearers at the service.

Mattle B Seattle Butterworth’s Phoebe Conrad

Life in Balance and Ongoing Robbery Case

A man near conscious after alleged assault and robbery as police, detectives Lane, Stuart, and Chipman continue working. Frank J. Davidson, a printer, was arrested but released with no evidence linking him to the crime. Further developments awaited.

Erne Frank J. Davidson Lane

July Health Report Details City Births and Deaths

The July health department report shows a total of 79 deaths in the city with 17 violent deaths including pistol shots and suicides. Infectious diseases listed include diphtheria scarlet fever measles and typhoid among several cases.

Department of Health

McKinley Circle Tea Hosted by GAOTA Women

McKinley Circle of GAOTA hosts a tea tomorrow afternoon at the home of department treasurer Mrs Emma Wrager 16 Pitth avenue. A good program and a guessing contest are planned. Allied or sister members invited to attend with proceeds supporting health department costs.

McKinley Circle Gaota Emma Wrager Pitth Avenue Allied

Constabulary Inspector Will Schermerhorn Killed in Mindanao

The Seattle based Constabulary Inspector Will Schermerhorn was mortally wounded in a clash with ladrones at Sitwan Mindanao. His wounds were reported fatal though not yet confirmed dead in the last dispatch. The incident occurred amid ongoing irregular outbreaks on the island.

Manila Constabulary Will Schermerhorn Seattle Sitwan Mindanao

Elks Grand Lodge Parade and Election Highlights

The Grand Lodge gathering in Bast Lake City featured a grand parade with lodges from across the region. Prizes totaling 1750 offered for best costumes, marching band, displays, and line length, followed by officer elections led by Cronk Omaha as Grand Exalted Leader and W B Brock as Grand Leading Knight.

Lakd City Cronk Omaha W. B. Brock Lext Ky A. H. Pickens Denver Joseph K. Henning Anderson Ind George Reynolds Saginaw Mich K. 8 Orrta Meadville Pop Kauffman J. D. O'Shea Bow

United States Cruiser Lands Marines Amid Barcelona Turmoil

The cruiser Cincinnati has left Curaçao for Barcelona to protect American lives as revolutionaries seize the city. Marines are landed aboard the Cincinnati and will follow orders to use force if needed. Reports describe brutal pillage in Barcelona while the gunboat Marietta cannot reach Caracas due to a cut cable on the Orinoco.

Washington Cincinnati Curacon Barcelona Venesacia Joly Ee Leestedl Bercelona Bowen Caracas State Department Marietta Orinces Carecas

Growth in lodges and members across the United States

The report shows a prosperous year with membership rising by about 26 000 to around 126 000. Ilk lodges increased to 805 nationwide, up by 85 during the year.

Opium Den Raided on China Alley Off Washington Street

Detectives Corning Dyrnes Wilson and L A Dewey were arrested for smoking in an opium den on China alley off Washington street. Proprietor Ging Lee was taken into custody. Also listed are several individuals noted as legally aged or of varying ages in the raid.

China Alley Washington Street Corning Dyrnes Wilson L. A. Dewey Ging Lee

Steam Tug Explosion Kills Four Off Staten Island

A steam tug named Kuper exploded near Saint George on Staten Island this morning. Four crew members were killed or drowned as the tug sank within seconds. The cotton lighter towing the tug was beached in a sinking condition, and the dead include Captain Henry Johnson, three deckhands, and the cook.

New York Founs Kuper George Staten Island Henry Johnson Tua Cook

All Wool Fabric Specials In Black Venetians and Etamine

All Wool 62 inch whip cord venetians in black priced at 8 cents after sale. Fifty inch all wool black granite etamine offered at one dollar for quality and one dollar list price.

Joe Young to be examined for insanity in county jail

Joe Young an ex convict and known local figure awaits an insanity examination to be held tomorrow in the county jail. He was once a notorious criminal but now is said to have become obsessed with religion.

Joe Young

Nuisance Dump on First Avenue Citywide Complaint

Beattle police receive complaints about a garbage dump on First Avenue between Virginia and Legora streets. The site is described as filthy and a neighborhood menace and police vow abatement. Also notes Visiting Day for the battleship Oregon with sailings from Colman dock at several morning times.

Battleshi Aoms Colman Dock Beattle First Avenue Virginia and Legora Streets Oregon

Aneal Flannel Waists to Go and White Pique Waists

A sale lists Aneal flannel waists at 3.50 and women’s white pique waists at 1.50, priced about half the usual amount and near double value for shoppers seeking durable apparel.

Bargain Preview Thursday Morning Goods Sale

Strong sales list shows a wide array of discounted apparel and housewares. Includes muslin yardage towels linens soaps cocoa castile mints and assorted children's and women's wear with many items cut to a fraction of regular prices. notable prices include 6c yard for toweling 39c for reefers and 45c for cambric chemises.

Jbottom Kirk

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