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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
3
Sir Thomas Lipton survived a serious automobile accident near London as his car struck an iron railing while attempting to pass a carriage. The impact threw him and the chauffeur from the vehicle, but both escaped with only minor injuries and no serious harm.
Aug 22 authority reports Peter Power against the Northern subject to potential hearing. Testimony from Lawyer B and Power expected as key factors in the case.
Funeral services for General Sigle and his remains will be held next Sunday afternoon in New York. The Grand Army of the Republic will conduct the rites with bearers described as old German veterans who fought under Sigel in the German revolutions.
A jury convicted Frank Woods of first degree murder for the slaying of Policeman Eugene Robinson. Woods, jailed near What com about three days ago, faces execution by hanging with no date set yet.
Numerous small riots erupted today over the messenger boys strike. Men were hired to replace the boys but many quit under pressure from strikers. Girls are being employed to fill positions in big office buildings where the A s Sote company has offices.
Vienna Aug 22 Mittags Zeitung reports Alexander of Berlin cannot have children and plans to adopt a peasant boy as throne successor. The selection method is not stated but may involve a competitive mental and physical exam.
In the Spreckels libel case today Timothy Whalen an ex convict formerly employed in the jute mill at San Quentin prison testified he frequented the carpenter shop and saw furniture of various kinds. He read many articles produced in the last two years and noted them at the time.
A well dressed young woman in a crowd at the Elks car level used a dog whip to subdue a man who insulted a woman during confetti tossing. She said she could handle herself and was joined by two companions as the assailant fled amid jeers and groans from onlookers.
A noon accident on the Grant street car line near Frye Bruhn Packing harmed Mrs Walter Beott who fell about 20 feet from the rear platform into mud and water. She suffered a scalp injury and is at Providence hospital. A bystander named Walter Scott declined to provide further details.
A labor strike among Havana dock workers and cartels threatens paralysis of both national and local business. The note cites grave aspects of the situation with no Ghent solution in sight.
Salt Lake City reports organized gangs swindling a man named George Waters Ridgefield Washington out of 400 during an Elks reunion. He was pressured in a skin game with repeated losses and promises of bigger wins.
San Francisco reports a new bubonic plague death and warns of interior spread. Texas health officials tighten border protections with enhanced inspection at El Paso and other entry points to keep the disease from Texas. In separate action the board of equalization cut several business assessments, including Frederick & Nelson, Standard Furniture, and Holmes Furniture Co.
John Oleson filed a damage suit for $16,000 in superior court today against the Sutherland Mill Company. He alleges a severe injury occurred while employed after leaping from a runaway flat car loaded with lumber, claiming the accident resulted from the defendant's carelessness.
A fragmentary notice describes a famous fighting machine on public display both inside and outside. Boats depart Col lmen dock at the foot of Columbia Street for a Yar Merwe Aad event with times listed as 1:46 2:80 and 4:80.
The Ching Mutual steamship Ping Suey arriving from Liverpool via Yokohama reports five feet of its stern cargo carried away after a mishap during passage. Maxwell & Co, local agents, admit a serious incident occurred but provide limited details.
A noon alarm to headquarters sent a hose crew to Washington Street where a tar barrel in Washington alley caught fire. They extinguished the blaze with no damage reported.
Deantel Ifurd aged 66 a member of the Carpenters union died last night at Providence hospital. The body lies at Bonney and Stewarts awaiting funeral arrangements.
The harbor shows a scene of large vessels including the battleship Wisconsin a white troop transport Warren and freighter Lyra. At Artington dock rests the Shawmut touted as the coast’s largest freighter with many steamers Garonne Valencia Manavense Oregon and Huntted ships Blieve and Carnarvon Hay among dozens more smaller craft.
Lieut Wagner leads a carnival program featuring Fantasia of Beotch and English Aire, Cavalry de Ladera, Descriptive pieces, Cornet Solo by Herr Irchen, Medley of Sweet Old Songs, a Robin Hood selection, Invitation to a Waltz, Symphony No. 9, and Auld Lang Syne.
Hundreds visit the Wisconsin daily as the famed battleship becomes a top city attraction. The daily program features drills, infantry and artillery practice, boat exercises, and Sunday inspection, with tours and demonstrations for visitors from nearby towns.
Police report Charlies Givens and John Organ were arrested by Helms and McClurg after a fight at Hilly the Mug's saloon. Paul Holbrook of 1402 Second Avenue West chased a burglar from his home before 5 AM. the thief escaped. No valuables reported missing.
News items report Nichitt Ruplietl finding a wandering lamb near Pike Street, which died overnight. Also notes tin ore found near Skagway resembling Cornwall ore, fatalities at Treadwell mines including a Slavonian worker, a car driver killed at Mexican mine, and a suspect named Tom Rutherford arrested in the union depot. Civilian and naval concerns include Captain Relter urging clearer City slip for Wisconsin's launch, a funeral for Daniel Hurd, and a Chopers excursion concert with transport details plus employment ad for an apprenticeship at 1107 Third Avenue.
Joe Bush a well dressed railroad man created chaos around police HQ and along Washington street claiming he was a prisefighter. He assaulted a saloon porter, smashed a glass, and fought officers as he attempted escapes between Third avenue Second avenue and the city jail before being confined and charged with malicious destruction of property.
The Pacific Coast steamship Valencia Capt Bonnifield arrived from Nome at 10 30 amid heavy northeasterly gales for two days out from Nome. After bulwarks near the pantry were smashed by seas washing over the sides. Valencia carried 20000 Nome dust to the Scandinavian American Bank and 20000 to Puget Sound National 64 passengers and 10 sacks of mail.
Miss Heartie Wood a former State university standout and Columbia School of Oratory alumna married N A Carle a Seattle based athlete noted for his 1897 Stanford team triumph. The couple's union follows Wood's prominent church work in her hometown.
Detectives Adams and Lane capture Pearl Hill also known as the Black Pearl and Ruth Goldman alias Ruth Altman at the carnival grounds last night. Hill has prior arrests but no theft convictions. Fletcher and Carpenter Realty bargains noted. Easy To See The men selling Battleship Wisconsin tickets near white hatted sellers are seen by the big boats. A 10 minute service from Coleman dock at Columbia street.
Tomorrow features Beattle Derby with a $1,000 purse and top Pacific coast stables including Doreen Royalty Latonius Lowelsea Grace Troburn Gipay Hoy Forrest King and Reciprocvlity in a crowded program. Bookmakers report high betting activity as crowds pack grandstand and interurban cars run from First Avenue South and King Street.
The battleship Oregon is listed for inspection both inside and outside. Boats depart from the man dock at the foot of Columbia Street at several morning times including 6 90 and 9 30, with afternoon sails at 1 36 and 2 30 and 4 80 minutes.
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