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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
4
A heavy open car derailed on the Union railway at midnight on a hill, the train left the track and plunged into a ditch. W. Keyes was instantly killed and many injured, two likely to die.
A Central Railroad of New Jersey special train collided with a Pennsylvania line regular train near Peimar on the Long Area. The rear car telescoped, wrecks reported, at least three killed and several injured with more expected to die. Names given include Richad Test Rev Teal.
Market notes indicate modest gains with Western avenue showing a small uptick. Out of town orders are lighter, Alaska shipments strong, butter up one cent, eggs firm, and grain prices listed for barley and corn among others.
Obituary note for a cashier at Dexter Horton Banking Co identified as Mr. Briggs with Rev A Atwood officiating. The piece mentions naval telegraphy and German influence in Chile, plus a carnival excursion from Colman Wharf to Everett with multiple round trips.
A London report profiles Crown Princess Marie of Roumania known as Princess Marie of Edinburgh. The article notes her English upbringing and royal connections including her mother the Duchess of Saxe-Coburg, and her relation to Tsar Nicholas II. It suggests she could become a prominent European royal figure through marriage to Ferdinand.
Idaho Republicans gathered in Hoisek on August 20 to nominate candidates for Congress and state offices to be decided at the upcoming election. The delegates outlined ticket plans and party priorities for the race.
Washington dispatch alleges Cumana fell to revolutionists at noon yesterday. Government commander Velutint and government forces withdrew to Margarita Island, about 40 miles north, as rebels entered the seaport town.
The Prohibition state convention met in Waterloo with many women delegates and visitors. The gathering plans to nominate a full state ticket plus candidates for Congress and the judiciary, and to address real estate matters at Carpen Realty Park. No band concert at Madison Park tonight.
Vancouver dispatch notes the Lindenhall, chartered to bring 5000 tons of raw sugar from Java to this city, wrecked near the Celebes islands shortly after departing Soura baya. The vessel struck dangerous reefs and near catastrophe occurred within two days at sea.
Clannuel Seeley, once jailed for stealing 560000 from the National & Leather Bank of Brooklyn where he was a cashier, arrives in New York a millionaire after making a fortune in western mining ventures.
Tonight in Seattle and vicinity stays partly cloudy with cool conditions. A vague reference to a free offer for new subscribers appears beside a stray venue note at a carnival grounds and mentions performers or items like pianos at Union 119.
L Stuart Mames, son of Mayor Humes, wed Miss Minnie Bell Vedder on August 3 in Had Washington county Kansas. The bride is the daughter of a wealthy Haddam merchant. The mayor presented the couple with a three day reception at their residence on Twenty third avenue South after their arrival in the city.
The William McKinley Circles of the Ladies of the G A R hold a regular meeting in the third floor hall of the New York block at 3 oclock Thursday afternoon.
Anna Sui Grey, once a deckhand on the steamer City of Denver, filed a suit for damages of 1560 dollars against Ex Conner Trading Co. for injuries received while employed aboard.
The British Seypede-heat destroyer arrived last night from Comex carrying Captain Colin Keppel of the cruiser Grafton. He came to meet his wife who arrived in the city yesterday. The vessel then returned to patrol Columbia water this morning.
Rev. C. R. Jenks of Chicago begins a two month evangelistic tour of the Pacific coast and will preach this evening at the Advent Christian church at Third Avenue and Madison Street. All are invited to hear him. No band tonight. concert at Madison Park.
Exclusive factory representatives showcase Chickering pianos and many famous makes. New pianos offered as low as 84 per month. Largest stock of sheet music, small instruments, and supplies. Also featuring the Interet graphophone for listening.
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