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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
4
In Matthews Georgia on Christmas Eve an unidentified man tricked merchant Gay into returning to his store to open a safe. Gay's charred body was found after a fire. his skull was crushed. Police believe the robber killed him to seize $12,000 and then set the fire to hide the crime.
News from the weather bureau reports the severe storm in the Cascades and eastern Rocky slopes has broken. Snow eases to light rain in many areas while cold remains. Avalanches feared after heavy mountain snow, landslides on the coast disrupt rail and road traffic. Seattle Tacoma Interurban sees washouts but restores tracks by evening.
Austin reports a US government survey redefines the state’s boundaries along the 10th and 11th meridians. Texas loses about 466000 acres across three boundary sections including the Panhandle, with a strip from border counties removed to Oklahoma Territory.
W K R Mullen of Madison street staged a chaotic holiday spree smashing a hotel railing and stair rail, fighting at a boot shop, and assaulting a man with a club before police intervened near the Dolphin saloon. He faces disorderly conduct charges after a brief jail stay.
Catherine Richardson, age 2, involved in poisoning case. bail set at 10,000 with 20,600 in insurance bonds mentioned. Weather and landslide notices report minor city damage from heavy rainfall. Pacific Coast Co vessel Uma tila to be refitted at Moran's dry dock costing about 75,000. Benator to cover routes. Robberies target shoe shop at 206 Columbia Street and a millinery store at Fourth Avenue and the Street with leather and hats stolen respectively.
George Henderson, a trainer in the city, says a theft occurred at the Comique Theater when women in the dance hall drank and a deposit certificate for $100 was taken from him. He claims to recognize the woman if seen again as investigators probe the incident.
Congressman J. J. Jenkins, acting chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, hails from Chippewa Falls and is serving his fourth term. The newspaper touts him as a capable lawyer well suited for the role.
Lincoln Neb. Dee 26 feelle Delussan famous prima donna today announced engagement to Henrico Rodolo an American. The couple plan to reside in New York after marriage ensuring a high profile pairing in opera circles.
A competing transcontinental steamship line is announced to run between New York and Seattle. The J. K. Luckinbeck, a 3,19% ton ship, will be the first arrival, now a month out from New York to this port.
A trunk belonging to Ade Anderson was broken open at Bellevue wharf on the east side of Lake Washington. Valuables including fur, a watch, clothing, and jewelry were stolen. tramps seen in the area are suspected.
A houseboat floated from a shack moored along the harbor and interfered with ships. It dodged tugs and engineers until Cape Plattery. Captain Jensen prepared to tow it away but a young man asked to take the shack as a Christmas present and had it towed to West Beattie.
Cad Johnson, known as a frequent offender, was arrested this morning on larceny from the person charges. Police say she took a 20 gold piece from John Blum, a cook, near the corner of Sixth Avenue and King Street. Officers Griffith and Carr made the arrest after a prior record of petty thefts and disorderly conduct.
Mannering delivers a big hit in New York this season as the Clyde Pitch stage debut of The Stub bornness of Cera unfolds. Details remain sketchy in the fragmented report.
Edward Cor cores and Hennah Callahan the Irish heiress of John Sullivan seek distribution of the Sullivan estate in the superior court. Hearing postponed to Monday due to absence of Olympia and Montana attorneys. Bailiffs and private counsel clash over timing as Cor Coram plans to seal within three weeks. Also reported a loss of an overcoat by J G Shelton at Armory Hall dance with dressing room misplacement.
More than 100 passengers aim to upend New Years travel in California as the liner Pigatino steams toward San Francisco in the morning. The Rigjun Maru hauls coal from milh cove to bunkership morning. Tampico returning to Port Townsend after speed from Tacoma to fix leaking bollere.
Forty convicts leave Beaj in a special car for Walla Walla with Sheriff Cudihee and six guards in charge of ten prisoners. Sheriff Zimmerman and his guards oversee the remaining inmates. Listed are King County convicts with crimes and sentences, including burglary forgery grand larceny and larceny from the person, with various term lengths.
Washington Dec 24 Secretary Shaw said after interviews with many store and representative officials there is no hope currency legislation will be attempted in either house this session. Time will be devoted to necessary appropriations and no items requiring lengthy debate will be addressed.
Hansen was assaulted and robbed of 80 dollars in the Shipyard saloon on Street Avenue South by two unknown men who fled through a rear door. He was knocked unconscious and taken to police headquarters with facial wounds. Police verified his account. he had 206 dollars hidden on him, not found by the robbers. He entered the saloon intoxicated. bartender heard nothing.
Historic notice promises half price on all dress dolls and kid body dolls plus half price on wooden toys cradles beds woolly animals blocks boats games wagons doll buggies iron toys tin toys toy books matting pictures toilet cases manicure sets glove boxes writing tablets and silver toilet sets while stock lasts at the sale venue
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