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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1902

Page

3

Rumored Railway Strike After Wage Demands

The Boston report says railway trainmen on lines controlled by Northern Securities Co may strike after a 20 percent wage increase demand by Great Northern and Northern Pacific. A secret Seattle meeting is mentioned, with Chicago set January 5 for a response. Union leader Geeor Petes denies involvement and knowledge of such a meeting.

Portland James J. TH Northern Securtties Co Tite Great Northern and Northern Pactic Railways Seattle Crisin Chicago

Fight for the Senatorship in Washington Legislature

As the convention nears for the legislature, three candidates Harold Preston Levi Ankeny and John L Wilson compete for the U S Senate seat. Railroad interests and territorial partisanship shape the contest with caucus pledges binding Republican members to the winner. Preston and Ankeny backers prepare to contest in a likely two horse fight as votes and strategy unfold in Olympia.

Legislacure Unitedtates Feld Olympia Harold Preston Levi Ankeny Walla Walla John L. Wilson Spokane Wilson Ankeny Hisarme House of Representatives United States Latarecen Senate King County Preaton

Realism in Naples Church Sermon Draws Crowd to Fear

In San Carlo alle Mortelle Naples a priest staged a hell themed sermon for a poor quarter crowd. Screams rattling chains and theatrical effects caused panic with many fleeing and injuries at the door. Authorities warned the preacher to stop the dangerous performance.

Krome San Carlo Alle Mortelle Naples Far

Miner in Franklin Faces Alimony Show Cause

John Holes, a Franklin miner, appears before Judge Tallman for the fourth time to explain nonpayment of alimony to his divorced wife Lovie. He pleads illness and other excuses, while the court orders him to assign wages and pay what is owed.

John Holes Franklin Lovie Tallman John Boks Rotoe Rotee

Divorce Granted to Reverend George Gilluly Over Wife’s Gossip

Reverend George Gilluly, former Karwan preacher now in Aberdeen, won a Superior Court divorce after testifying his wife Mia Nannie Giluly caused discord, gossiped about church members and his past life, leading him to leave his pulpit. He was exonerated after investigation. Mrs. Gilluly reportedly refused to live with him.

George Gilluly Aberdeen Mia Nannie Giluly George Gillaly Karwan Griffin Mra Eaid Gilluly

Showing Up The Princess in Dresden Scandal

Dresden king orders full account of Crown Princess Louise actions to dispel anti royal sentiment. Reports deny ill treatment and reveal alleged affair with a French tutor as the princess’s motive.

Dresden Louise Saxony

William Burton Dies After Protracted Drinking Spree

William Burton 47 died in his room at 116 Washington Street after two weeks of heavy drinking. The body was found by a resident. an autopsy will determine if alcohol caused death. Burton recently returned from Point No-Point logging camp with several hundred dollars and had spent it in local saloons. The money Burton deposited, reportedly $250, was said to be consumed in drinks. He was taken to Butterworth's morgue. little is known of his past.

Wileen Preston Ankeny Northwetern Washington Pierce County Claun Walla Walla King County BH. D.ase Internal Revenue Tacoma Unete Fam Recker Mr. Crocker William Burton Washingtom Street Burton Belattle Point'No-Point Edmands Washington Street Wiltsie Feeman Butterworth

Mayor delays appointments amid city reform push

Mayor Humes did not send last night’s appointments for a city engineer, health board member, and civil service commissioner. He postponed, citing heavy business, but observers suspect the delay ties to renewed opposition against RK Thompson’s reappointment.

Humes Cit Board Health Civil Service Thomson Thomson's Reappointment As 2 of Mr. Thomson The Cate

Judge issues writ to return child to mother in custody case

Superior Judge Tallman issued a writ of habeas corpus at 2 this afternoon on petition by Maud Sehwingter to recover her 6 year old son allegedly taken by ex husband Herman Sehwingter from 1906 Second Avenue. The writ targets Sehwingter for restraining the boy's liberty and custody and may be served in Ellensburg. Riojun Maru sails with cargo and passengers to the Orient.

Tallman Habeas Corpua Maud Sehwingter Herman Sehwingter Second Avenue Schwingter Ellensburg

Detectives Nab Suspect Tied to Waterfront Robberies

Detectives Hubbard and Freeman arrested a man identified as Thomas Hogan in connection with a series of highway robberies in the city. Hogan is linked to an associate named McCarthy, who was jailed for a past waterfront hold up. Authorities plan to press charges for the older crime and pursue responsibility for recent robberies.

Hubbard Freeman Thomas Hogan McCarthy Megan

Faithless Husband Arrested on Adultery Charge

Mrs. Lulu Hayden caused the arrest of her alleged faithless husband W. A. Hayden on adultery charges. Detective Freeman served the warrant. she claims he deserted five years ago for a woman in Seattle. They met and talked in the county jail. Mrs. Hayden left determined to prosecute.

Lulu Hayden W. A. Hayden Freeman Hayden Seattle Haydens

Street Sign Report Presented on Public Works Plan

A city council meeting heard a board of public works report on proposed street sign installation. The plan covers dies and frames for counter sinking signs in concrete sidewalks and cost estimates of metal signs ranging from a specified price per ten.

Board of Public Works Wae Reed

Walsh Not Out of Commission Steamer Walsh Readies Service

The steamer Walsh, re taken off the Beattie Olympic banding in the Duwamish tires, will be ready for service again after a week trial. Owner Captain McCormack states two new water tanks are being installed to ensure a 7 gallon supply and the new red light from East is being fitted. He cannot yet announce the route the Walsh will run.

Walsh Beattie Olympic Asifary McCormack Olympia Fun

Steamer Queen from the South Couples on Honeymoon Voyage

Mr and Mrs A Koehme left on the steamer Queen for their honeymoon saga after arriving in San Francisco. The Queen carried 73 passengers on the morning voyage as the City of sailed to San Francisco with similar numbers. Captain Pratt of the Patterson Geodetic Survey spoke on navigation tomorrow at the Marine Lecture event under Harbor Lodge. Divorce records show Sam Corbett granted divorce from Dorothy Corbett on cruelty grounds in Superior Court. Wheat prices plotted in Chicago as J Beu Quinn moves law practice to Arcade Building.

A. Hkoehme San Francieno Queen San Francisco J. F. Pratt United States Geodetic Survey Patterson Emneen Pufee Sam Corbett Dorothy Corbett

Marriage of Mary Harter and Major Halph Martell

In Canton Ohio the marriage of Miss Mary Harter niece of Mrs McKinley to Major Halph Martell United States Army was solemnized at the bride’s home. Owing to mourning the ceremony was intimate with relatives and close friends. Mrs McKinley is believed to be on the Pacific coast and gifts from Washington included silver pieces and a silver net valued at 9600.

Canton Ohio Mian Mary Harter McKinley Halph Martell United States Washington Moosevelt Cortelyou McKinney

Markets News and Holiday Contest at Market Street Chapel

Market listings include green fruit and cranberries with prices not fully readable. A gold medal contest will be held at Market Street Baptist Church on Tuesday evening December 20 under the WCTU auspices with no admission fee. Fletcher and pine advertised as likely vendors.

Market Street Baptis Chaorch W. C. T. U. No Admission O'S An

A Good Resolution For The New Year

A light hearted note urges making a resolution to keep a good beer in the house on New Year’s Day. The aim is to keep the family strong and healthy through simple provisions and steady habits.

Florence Street Household Furniture Auction

G Bickerton & Co will sell the contents of fifty two rooms at 416 Madison Street on Wednesday the seventh at 10 oclock sharp. Items include bed sets springs mattresses chairs rockers extension tables secretaire carpets toilet sets cook stoves heaters and more. Auctioneers K C Mickerton & Co. Also ads list various miscellaneous sales and services in the area.

Auotion Gale Weason G. Bickerton & Co Florence Madioon Street Siet K. C. Mickerton & Co

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