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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
1
The Star reports a Ladies and Babies Day at the Elks Carnival featuring a baby show in the Japanese garden. Prizes honor heaviest twins and lightest babies, plus contests by age brackets and a beauty criterion. Many attendees expect pony races and the King County Fair association events.
The piece condemns rowdy elements at the Seattle street fair and calls for police to curb illegal bunco games and sawdust and confetti throwing. It argues carnival grounds must ban old time bunco, blindfold games, and unlicensed activities to protect public safety and order.
A vehicle ran down and killed one man and two children in the Rhine province today. Police pursued the suspect, who was restrained after a struggle, and the driver was locked up.
Dr Montizambert head of Canada quarantine service tours Canada and states that only the suspension of officers at boundary posts remains and coast city inspections end. He reports travelers from the United States no longer risk smallpox entry, easing travel from San Francisco.
Ballard council members opened bids for furnishing pipes to coin the citys new water system. The contract totals about 6,000 dollars. J D Shoemaker named party officer and will serve daily from noon to midnight. The city marshal ordered removal of buildings on Fourth Avenue to finish street grading.
The Boer generals and prominent Boers traveled to Utrecht for a conference with Kruger. It is believed Kruger intends to abdicate leadership of the Afrikaners.
The body of James McNeil, a Beattie resident with Alaska ties, was found floating in the bay at ileelock. Captain A Mathueen of the Edith hauled it aboard and notified the coroner. No violence noted. McNeil, age about 50, faced financial troubles and had friends starting a subscription for his funeral.
A. W. Might reports two burglars forced open a Preston and Spring street window, stealing about $8 from Mr Hight and Mrs. Hight while the family slept. A freshly baked chocolate cake remained cut and crumbs scattered, suggesting an organized gang may be involved after another Holbrook street burglary last night.
The bodies of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Newton, recovered from Green Snake, are held pending confirmation from Miss Nellie Smiv. Names and details are unclear, with speculation of suicide and mystery over a reported scream. Mrs. Adams recalls despondent behavior prior to the incident. Authorities identify the bodies but bloating hampers immediate recognition.
Mrs J K Hens of Ballard was badly burned in her kitchen after a fit caused her to fall onto a hot range. Children in the room summoned help and saved her life as her hands and arms suffered severe injuries.
A partial list names F L Young 42 and Jensie Collins 40 from Fremont N J Dei saver 87 and Amelia Sandburg 7 from Vremont Harry Bailey 30 and Eva Btrathen 24 from Beattie Joseph Pinson 34 from Beattie Lena Lyman 19 from Oregon N Andersen and Anna Gyendal from Beattie Allison Grawford and Imogen Spriggs from Seattle.
The King County Fair association announces that ladies gain full grounds and grandstand access for 60 cents, with gentlemen unchanged. The track touts 600 purses, 500 racing animals, and a bustling program including six races, bands, and notable finishes near the Pacific coast speed.
Chief of Police Sullivan orders the carnival on Third Avenue and Union Street shut down all sure-thing bunko games. Special Officer Bevan raids tents, smashing multiple booths with an axe after owners fail to close, rescuing the Midway shooting gallery only after management protests.
J Pierpont Morgan arrived back in New York today after a European trip. He was joined by Clement Griscom and P A B Widener. Morgan declined interviews and refused to pose for a photograph. Griscom indicated the rest of the ship group is active and that Moran's attention will likely focus on a Louisville and Nashville deal and the Southern Securities Co. involvement.
The Frye Bruhn Company faces a growing rift with union butchers and meat cutters over recognition. The Western Central Labor Union labeled the firm unfair and plans further action. Cooks and Walters' unions support the strike as cooks refuse Frye Bruhn meat, while union leader Westphal warns defeat weakens all local unions.
Fragmentary line notes reduced numbers and possible inability to hold position without adequate support. The text hints at military strain and uncertain future with limited manpower and needed reinforcement.
Mark Kendall, a 41 percent year old boy who stole a bicycle from his brother, was picked up by Patrolman Wilson last night and turned over to his prones today. He lives at Colum a. Lost four fingers Percy Shields of Ballard had four fingers taken off while working in the falmon Bay Shingle mill, yesterday.
Five suspects, N Nelson, William Lowery, A Hilton, Peter Drayland and Charles Dahlinger, were arrested today on suspicion after police noted their known criminal records. The concert at the Rochelle college features Wagner Overture, Rossini selections, DeKoven The Arkansaw Traveler, Reeves Cornet solo, and Oriental Patrol Hatimar among others.
A 400-strong crowd, mainly women and children, gathered at gates for Ladies and Children's Day as large crowds are expected for the afternoon and evening events. Admission for Stell children under 12 is free. The wedding and baby show are highlights, with turnout surpassing 22,000 attendees.
An unknown man was struck and killed by Great Northern Overland train No. 14 near Meetum a station north of Ballard at 3:35 this morning. The coroner later identified the victim as Bray who lived in a tent with a wife and child. His body was left by the track as the train passed.
Hearing in the Spreckels libel case continued with clerks from the state controller's Sacramento office identifying way bills for furniture shipped from San Quentin to the plaintiff, Spreckels.
Chief Engineer Milner of the Denver and North Western Railway Company visits Portland to arrange an outlet from the proposed Coos Bay line to the Union Pacific and Gould systems. The visit signals strategic site connections for expanding rail access.
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