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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
4
Returns from all parts of the state indicate Governor Gage will be renominated after Republican primaries. Nearly half of the state convention delegates support him. He secures a cemented lead in San Francisco and Los Angeles counties.
General Jacob H. Smith is reported seriously ill at Portsmouth Ohio from nervous collapse attributed to worry over the Samar campaign and related troubles. Authorities say tropical climate residence may have weakened his vitality.
The validity of a $2500 reward for Tracy is referred to the attorney general. Washington law allows up to $1000 for felon apprehension. The attorney general's ruling will determine payment action and whether claimants can seek the excess.
Ex Queen Natalie of Servia, famed partner of late King Milan, plans to enter a convent and take the veil. A Russian by birth, she married Milan in 1876 at Belgrade, was divorced and expelled in 1888, reconciled five years later, and is mother to Alexander the present king. News of her nun vow comes from Belgrade.
The Marine Exchange reports the steamer Indiana left Nome at 16 20 this morning bound for Seattle.
News from Omaha dated August 14 reports that nearly the entire stock of the Omaha Street Railway Company has been sold to a New York syndicate. The sale includes stock of the Omaha & Bluffs Bridge Railway, price said to be two cents on the dollar. A few minor holdings are not included but are expected to be acquired.
Tacoma defeated Seattle 9 to 4 as Jesse Stovall hurled for the Seahawks, nine hits scattered. Butte shut out Helena 4 to 0 in a fast contest. Portland beat Spokane 7 to 4 after a six run first inning. a Wagner program included pieces from Verdi Mascagni and Bratton with a novelty “Donkey Laugh” and “Tale of the Kangaroo” march.
Aug 14 report from San Francisco notes Oakland day at the Pythian conclave with a parade followed by lynching. Despite celebrations, many visitors attended the opening drill at the Presidio and Pavilion as officers were elected and the next conclave location discussed. Final adjournment soon after new officers led by Mrs. W. A. Dilworth were installed. Sessions of related orders focused on constitutional changes. Twenty seven sections of late trains arrived. several organizations reported back.
The King County Fair association schedules a 10 day racing program with a published guide for patrons trainers and owners. Vancouver BC judge J A Fullerton praised for fair strict rulings oversees racing with no risk of crooked outcomes. Bookmakers will operate at the grounds and racing begins Monday at Infineha track with trainers preparing daily.
A chaotic OCR list documents numerous hotel purse prizes and stakes with dates in August, naming The Manor The Abbott King County and other hotels along with events like lumbermen’s Derby and juvenile stake. It appears as a crowded schedule of race and gaming purses across Seattle area venues.
Beattie special commissioner Howman opened a hearing in Victoria to take evidence for the Canadian Pacific Navigation Company damages claim over Islander relatives lost. Only Pin Brownlee testified in morning proceedings, mirroring the Dominion government inquiry. An upcoming Port Orchard steamship concert and ice cream festival is planned by the Pirot Christian church, leaving Colman dock at 6 PM on Friday August 16.
A handwork piece by a smith from Seattle and his family will be exhibited on the Monte Cristo ridge near the New Mountsina area, at the Third Avenue corner of University Street, August.
Vienna Aug 14 Prince Obo lensky governor of Kharkow Hun kla was shot and wounded at Kharkow. He had been sentenced to death by the central revolutionary committee and has worn a chain armored watercoat which saved his life Monday night.
The Markets section notes a 2 cent butter advance on Western Avenue due to two weeks of extreme heat reducing milk. Beet butter sells at 26 cents. Fruit is scarce with mostly inferior stock. Watermelons arrive from Utah Highlands and move well. New potatoes weaken and poultry sells slowly on a falling market.
A corrected list offers producer prices on onions potatoes cabbage celery and more for dock and carlot sale at Beattie. Includes meat dairy eggs poultry and grain prices from Washington creameries New York markets and local distributors. Also notes a musical treat and steamer departure from Colman dock at 8 pm.
Bargains run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring tapestry portieres at 3.50, table covers 1.65, lace curtains 7.25, elk umbrellas 3.75, and numerous fabric goods marks down. Including women and children's apparel, hosiery, corsets, shoes, and housewares with limited quantities, urging shoppers to come early Friday.
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