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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
3
A report from a reliable source states the new company aims to acquire control of the Cincinnati Mehmond and Muncie railroad now under construction. The merger would create the shortest line between Cincinnati and Chicago, extending from Hamilton Ohio to Springfield with a river division to Olney Illinois.
Patrolman G. Carr saved lives by lunging into Madison Street traffic and grabbing the bridle as a runaway team bolted down Second Avenue at 1:90 this afternoon. He was dragged but escaped with minor injuries after arresting driver J. J. Phillips, who had left the team untied.
Fire Chief Cook plans a city purchase of a fire tower for next year and a training school for firefighters. He and L B Youngs will attend the National Firemen’s Association convention in New York September 16 to 19, returning around October 10. The tower aims for long service and a top training facility will be explored during visits to New York.
Mother Jones visited the national headquarters of the United Mine Workers in Indianapolis and warned that miners wives will march on Washington if the strike is not settled by next winter. She claimed to act under orders from Secretary Wilson.
Fred Palme sues Isabella Palme in superior court alleging years of repeated beatings and injuries. He charges that she battered him herself and has had him arrested for assault and battery, claiming 16 desertions during six years of marriage.
Amsterdam August 2 The international expedition of photography and allied industries opened today in Amsterdam and will run for two weeks. The display features pictures by amateurs and journals, half tone and zinc, and astronomical and color photography as notable highlights.
In Pittsburg an altercation between postman Eimer Morrow and Dr. Horace Ritter over a dog led to a fatal clash. Ritter and his wife say Morrow threatened them after delaying mail deliveries tied to mafia activity, while Morrow sues Ritter alleging harassment and obstruction of service.
A Crane Creek report says a battle between strikers and company guards this afternoon left two men dead and several wounded. The incident occurred during the strike activity in Blas Pield area near West Virginia.
Police officer Chipman was seriously injured on an early morning arrest attempt of Iola William, described as a notorious colored woman. In a dispute at a Second Avenue South and Main Street location, she clogged a drainage pipe with rubbish and resisted arrest, pushing his hand through a window during the struggle. She was taken into custody.
A Weg Seattle committee presented to the county commissioners and withdrew their protest against the trestle road project between Clancy Road and Al Ki Point. They agreed to demies the injunction suit now pending against the commissioners.
The American Protective Tariff League plans active involvement in the fall campaign and has begun distributing literature. A large poster titled Uncle Sam's Balance Sheet contrasts Democratic and Republican rule from 1854 to 1903 and cites figures on wealth per capita exports imports and manufacturing during Buchanan's presidency.
A Montgomery report by the Newspaper Enterprise Association notes Gov. William A. Jetke, renominated, backed the new constitution that disenfranchises Black voters and led a Democratic faction arguing the Negro should have no vote. He claims renomination on this basis and as a reward for administration support.
A gathering of forestry leaders from Yale, Wisconsin, Minnesota, New York, and Michigan plans an inspection tour beginning tomorrow. The group includes Prof Toumey and H R Ayres among others. They will visit the Michigan forest preserve in Roscommon and Crawford counties and then traverse the hardwood regions to Mackinac Island.
Seattle retailer Goldstein offers costumes for Carnival night. Located at 149 Seventh Avenue near Pike, the shop proclaims readiness to outfit customers in any style for Fool's Night.
The Oreren Philadelphia Boston and Mohican are at the navy yard. Boats leave Colman opposite depot at 6 26, 9, 10 am, 1 16, 2 30 and 4 39 pm. Don’t miss the chance of seeing them.
Free Tomessen pictures offered to each new Star subscriber at the art booth No 10 on carnival grounds. The promotion runs at the fair with art displays and subscriber signups.
The article notes superstition against opals fading and opals gaining prominence as fine jewels. It explains sapphires come in many colors beyond blue, with white sapphires rivaling diamonds and red sapphires rivaling rubies. A salmon pink sapphire is described as priceless, with a famed deep blue stone showing a six pointed star of light.
In Berlin on a tour of the Athenteh industrial district, Emperor William joked about sending lieutenants to dancing officers. The next day the town's chief burgomaster learned the emperor ordered the town garrisoned and sought bids to house a Hussar regiment.
Skagit county fair scheduled for October 1 2 3 4 at Mt Vernon with a newly graded half mile track and promising racing purses.
Boats depart from Colman dock to Seapoint and depot at 6 30 a m 9 a m and 10 a m with return sets at 30 and 4 30 p m schedules shown for Oregon Philadelphia and Boston routes.
Morris Kiebury was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Tom Evan for attempting to pass a forged $115 check on Attorneys Moyto ry. He was taken to the county jail. The check bore the name Mrx Harris.
President Roosevelt arrives by special train in Concord for a brief stop at the state fair grounds after addressing the State Soldiers' Reunion at The Wiers. Governor Jordan and officials welcome the party and act as escorts before Roosevelt proceeds to Newbury for the night. The itinerary then moves to Vermont with planned receptions in Burlington and Montpelier.
In Sharon Pennsylvania Edward Hoffacker of Hickory township reported a barrel of hard cider spilled near a hog pen. A hog drank from the barrel and the elder ran inside the pen, causing the rest of the herd to become rowdy and noisy, with cacophonous commotion heard from miles away. Also in Rochester New York Harvey Parker and Max Wiley prepare for a catch-as-catch-can bout for 200 dollars a side plus gate percentage. In Janesville Wisconsin a new colored soldiers and monument was dedicated amid a large crowd including Grand Army visitors from Milwaukee and Madison. The dedicatory address was given by Bishop Samuel B. Falls of Chicago.
In Omaha Nebraska on August 2 a western greeting for President Roosevelt includes a 600 mile horse race from Deadwood South Dakota to Omaha. The winner earns first handshake with the president and 60 two dollar gold pieces. Deathwood city marshal Tom Hateell will supervise the start with Capt Seth Bullock overseeing. The race is open to all competitors with many former Rough Riders and notable riders entered.
Tomorrow Washington hosts the conadiation purse race for horses that have not earned money this meet. A second feature is a $900 speedway race for able teams, trotters or pacers. Rain earlier kept many favorites from racing and judges barred several horses for the remainder of the season.
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