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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
3
Capt Gerhart was seized by the strikers and soldiers charged with fixed bayonets. Several strikers were wounded and a few feeders were arrested.
London report notes Grand Duchess Helene, heiress to a 5,000,000 rouble fortune, wed Prince George of Greece in a union seen as genuine affection rather than a convenient alliance. The couple exchanges photographs, and Helene plans to learn Greek upon arrival in her husband’s homeland. He is a Greek army officer and a versatile figure attracting admiration across Europe.
A Seattle track event features seven horse races with a $60 club purse hung for prizes. Big entrants from the Derby scene are noted, including a top spectator described as an attractive man. A separate $400 purse race heats at Seattle Star as favorites stumble and long odds victors rise.
J. J. Morgan, a Greseed man, is jailed on a charge of taking 25 dollars from Moran Bros. Co in support of a United Labor convention that never existed. He is accused of deceiving several city residents unaware no such event or organization existed. Charges will be filed by Moran Bros. Co.
Unknown schooner burned last night off Green Bay near Menominee Michigan. A tugboat could not reach within two miles of the blaze before it was too late. The fire occurred about five miles from shore with a crowd watching as a man was seen on deck.
Chicago stockholders oppose John Sabin's leadership and announce his retirement from the presidency. He will return to San Francisco.
Acting Attorney General Hoyt to issue an opinion on whether Chinese laborers transported from Pekin and damaged in Japanese waters may be reshipped on the Gaelic and Coren. He is expected to say such transfer for that purpose does not violate Chinese exclusion or immigration laws.
President Roosevelt travels with Winston Churchill to Corbin Park New Hampshire where he enjoys a day in the open and meets crowds in Newport. A rain shower drenches him during a stop and relief and Lawton warships are reportedly to be sold though Hancock retention is undecided.
Washington reports Secretary Chan suggests national banks hold a large note reserve to issue during tight money conditions. Current circulation stands at 250 million while banks could issue up to 700 million, a plan favored by many bankers.
A visitor, Charles Boullen, from Sedro-Woolley, was beaten and robbed on Union Street near First and Second Avenues shortly after 2 am. He was taken to police headquarters. Dr. Ludiow stitched a head wound. The three assailants fled, leaving Boullen wounded, his $16 loot recovered. Navy-yard boats and a carnival sale note promotional items follow.
The article notes shifting standings among clubs as teams gain or drop positions in the league table. It highlights recent runs by several clubs and hints at the implications for standings and next matches.
The third annual convention of the Retail Grocers and General Merchants' association adjourned yesterday afternoon with over 100 representatives present. Everett was chosen for the next convention after a spirited contest. Officers elected include President J. Gifford and Secretary Treasurer BEM. A Madison Park banquet honored visiting grocers as reports praised growth statewide. A city permit was issued for a three frame house at 7060 yesterday with estimated cost of 10,000.
Fragmentary OCR notes show departure times from Colman dock opposite depot with columns of times such as 6 26, 10 am, 1 95, 2 90 and 90 pm suggesting an inconsistent or corrupted timetable for boat or ferry departures linked to Hoats or Mohicanere at the navy ya.
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