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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1902

Page

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Dowager Queen Margarita May Tour America Hinted

Reports from Rome and San Francisco suggest the Dowager Queen Margarita May travel to the United States. Her proposed route includes major states and sites such as Niagara Falls and Yellowstone, with possible California passage. Consul Serra cautions that travel length and age may limit the voyage.

Italy America Margarhita Niagara Falls Park California Washington Carlo F. Serra Puget Sound Yellowstone Park

Tragic Coast Down Hill Ends in Child’s Death

Seven year old Pearles Neumann was killed when a sled wheel crushed his back as he rode down Broadway near East Street. A companion boy, on top of the sled, escaped serious harm after rolling off. The incident occurred shortly before 10 o’clock as neighborhood children coasted from Pine toward Pike Street. The dead boy's father, J. H. Neumann, and the teamster who drove away after aiding the injured child were present. Coroner Hoye and Dr. Heg attended. The family, including two older siblings, mourns the loss in a home already full of grief.

Pearles Henry Neumann Broadway East Street Yerkes Neumann Columbia Eaat Seneca Pike Street Pasew Elmer EB. Heg Hoye J. H. New Mann Boren Avenue

Death of Confederate general's niece tied to fortune teller

In Cleveland on February 1 an 11 year old, niece of a famous Confederate general, allegedly killed herself after a Gypsy fortune teller warned she would be murdered within 10 days. The girl, Bragg, who was popular in society circles, reportedly mocked the teller prompting a curse. Officers seek the Gypsy as an investigation unfolds.

Cleveland Brags Mies South

Examining the Accounts in Maryland Firm Case

Special agent of the 2nd Deposit Co. of Maryland reviews the corporation’s accounts with Treasurer Whittlesey and expert Grant at the courthouse. He indicates a shortage exists but offers no statement on the corporation’s future plans. Reporters are kept waiting during the discussion.

By. Taylor 2Nd Deposit Co Maryland Whittlesey B. Grant

Tragedy Near Arlington After Freezing Incident

A young man named Carl from near Ono, about 12 miles from Arlington, was badly frozen while hunting yesterday and has since died. He was not his younger brother. He fell ill suddenly, and while the boy went for assistance, the frostbite proved fatal.

Arwee Carl “T Ono Arlington

Nome Mail aarchites States mai in expected to reconnoi

The fragment discusses Nome on the first or from Skagway with references to THC and a likely large outcome. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Mai Flrat Skagway

Voter Registrations Surge at City Hall

Registrations are coming in rapidly at city hall as ward workers escort voters to enroll. By 8 PM the total registered stood at 02 with expectations of a large batch between 6 and 6 tonight.

Prosecution Pushes Neely Rathbone Trial Fast Track

In Havana the prosecution aims for a swift verdict within two weeks. Rathbone’s former secretary Wilmot testified this afternoon as Crown examination revealed irregularities in Rathbone’s expense accounts.

Havana Cuba Neely-Rathbone Rathbone Wilmot

Police Recover Four Thousand in Silverware Stolen From Company

Police recovered $4,000 worth of silverware stolen from the Meridan Britania Co. The items were found in a hotel. Robbers were not captured.

New York Meridan Britania Co

Died at Dawson Charles Grant Perkins Dies in Dawson

Charles Grant Perkins, long known in Seattle, died at Dawson. Former Dexter Horton bank employee and later in the city treasurer's office with J. M. F. Atkinson. He leaves a wife an infant daughter and a brother, all in Dawson.

Charles Grant Perkins lLawnon Seattle Dexter Horton Bank J. M. F. Atkinson Dawson

Minor Railroad Merger Ties Beattle to Great Northern

Beattle and Northern railroad from Anacortes to Rockport merged into the Great Northern system. Great Northern officers assume control under an option of sale and will purchase the minor road stock before the option expires. Seattle and Northern, long operated independently, has been policy controlled by Great Northern for some time.

Beattle and Northern Anacortes Rockport Great Northern Great Northern Co Seattle and Northern Ling Tte

Burglary at Seatte Commission Co. store on Main street

Thieves used a one horse wagon to break into the Seatte Commission Co. at 114 and 116 Main street last night. They pried open an alley window, removed six cases of butter three cases of eyes and a cage of soap. Detective Sam Corbett investigated after the alarm. Police vow to track down the wagon thieves.

Seatte Commission Co Main Street Police Powers Sam Corbett

Memorial Service for Mrs Johnson at Norwegian-Danieh Papiiat

A memorial service will be held at the Norwegian-Danieh Papiiat church at Sixth avenue and Virginia street on Sunday at 11 a m in memory of the wife of Rev J A H Johnson late pastor of this city Mrs Johnson died last Friday January 1 at Fargo N D where her husband began a second pastorate last November She will be buried in Fargo Sunday February All friends and acquaintances are invited to attend the service

Sixth Avenue Virginia Street J. A. H. Johnson

Strike Settlements Hinted After Linemen Meeting

The local outside linemen union executive committee met at 10 AM to decide action on the strike. An 11 AM adjournment postpones a decision until 3 PM, with action expected to speed the strike’s end. Independent Telephone Co foremen had a two hour talk with Manager Claypool who says the strike notice came from the men themselves. Claypool notes there is no union rule barring a foreman from performing Bateman’s duties and says a strike requires a grievance to be presented to the national Electrical Workers' Union executive committee.

Independent Telephone Ga Claypool Bateman Clay Star National Executive Committee of Electrical Workers’ Union

Town Destroyed by Fire in Clancy Montana

Helena Montana February 1 Fire nearly burned the mining town of Clancy as the Albany hotel a frame structure burned early this morning forcing guests to flee in their nightwear. The blaze consumed main street buildings including business houses and the post office amid 10 below zero and fresh snow. Insurance adjusters rushed to the scene as officials estimated losses but no totals were available.

Helena Mont Clancy Albany

James N Hogdon Civil War Veteran Dies at %

James N Hogdon a Civil War veteran died last evening at an advanced age. He was a longtime Beattie resident and later lived in the Soldiers home at Orting. He recently stayed with his son George W Hogdon in Brooklyn where he passed away.

James N. Hogdon Mr. Hogdon Atate Beattie Orting Geo. W. Hogdon Brooklyn

Beattie Residents Forecast Snow Tonight and Sunday

For Beattie and Vicinity tonight and Sunday there will be occasional snow with fresh to brisk east to northeast winds. The regular monthly meeting of the Charity association is set for Monday afternoon at 1 40 p.m. at the chamber of commerce. All representatives of charity organizations are invited to attend.

Beattie Chamber of Ecommerce

Plague Death Toll in Philippines Reported

Washington Feb 1 The commissioner of public health in the Philippines reports 778 bubonic plague cases since December 1809 with 618 deaths. It urges destruction of rats as the prime disease spreader and notes improved sanitation will further aid health in the coming year.

Washington, D. C Commissioner of Public Health Philippines Rata

Pine Street to Hear Protests Over Grade Plan Next Friday

The street committee of the council will meet next Friday to hear protests against the proposed grade of Pine Street from Fourth Avenue to First. Residents along Pine Street show considerable feeling about the improvement as a cut of feet is considered. The committee discussed the matter at a late yesterday afternoon meeting.

Pine Street Fourth Avenue First Heo

Abduction Case Involving Japanese Resident Report

A Japanese resident, M Hayato, reports his daughter Chuten abducted. Detective M R Hubbard pursues the case and returns with an arrested suspect, George Kondo, who confesses at headquarters. He says the girl was hidden near the city and abducted to force her into a life of shame.

M. Hayato Thin Ae Chuten M. R. Hubbard George Kondo

Street Car Strike Ties Up Leavenworth Traffic

Leavenworth Kansas sees all street traffic halted as motormen strike over wages and hours. Officials report no violence and a conference is set for this afternoon to seek a settlement. workers demand shorter hours while maintaining pay.

Leavenworth Kan Fen

Fifth Ward Republicans Hear Celebrated Address

The Fifth Ward Republican club met last night in the building. Hon. John E. Humphries delivered an ardent partisan speech praising Republican rule and Seattle's prosperity, contrasting it with Cleveland’s era. He cited police fine totals from 188 to 1901 and argued graft claims were settled by fines paid to the city treasury.

Fifth Ward Republican Club John E. Humphries Judge Humphries Seattle Cleveland Beattie Humes

Captain Harry Dies at 67 in Seattle

Captain William H. Harry, 67, died at 138 Twenty-third Avenue South from Bright s disease. Survived by a widow and two children James W. Harry and Mrs Will H Morris. He came to Seattle from Xenia Ohio last October for health and to visit family. Funeral Monday February 3 at 4 p m at Mr Morris’s residence, then body sent to Ohio. Civil War GI R member. Bid openings for Twentieth Avenue sidewalk contract held. six bids received. Contract to be awarded this afternoon.

William H. Harry Twenty-third Avenue South Bright Captain Harry James W. Harry United States Will H. Morris Seattle Xenia Ohio

Beattie Electric Company pledges better streetcar service

City council hears renewed promises from Beattie Electric Company on faster service. Director C A Stone of Boston outlines plans to add power, cars, and tracks, including Queen Anne hill and 18th and 23rd avenues, with a six minute service goal and Cedar Street double tracking.

Seattle Electric Company Beattie Electricc Company Beattie C. A. Stone Boston Parry Stone Electric Company Murphy Furth Btone Queen Anne Hill James Street James Mr. Stone Bone Cedar Street Firet Avenue Denny Way Rude Kinnear Park North Seattle George W. Dickingon Beattie Electric Co Queen Anne Bill Mercer Lee Street Fiest Fifth Avenues Yakima Avenue Dearborn Rainier Heights

Fremont and Green Lake Water Main Bid Tending

Public works meet opens bids for Melrose avenue water main to supply Cedar river water to Fremont and Green Lake residents. Erickson likely awarded contract as his bid about 70 lower than rivals, with two other bidders noted.

Cedar River Board of Works Board of Public Works Melrose Avenue Fremont Green Lake Lake Union M@trrat Ooets C. J. Erickson Erickson

Labor Commissioner Case Declares 10-Hour Law Unconstitutional

The case brought by Labor Commissioner Blackmann against A. G. Buchanan over the ten hour labor law for women ended in Judge Griffin's court with a ruling that the law is unconstitutional. Pleadings were heard on a demurrer and the decision was issued. Prosecutor Fulton appealed to the supreme court.

Blackmann A. G. Buchanan Griffin Fulton Supreme Court

Organ Fund of Trinity Promotes Persian Garden Song Cycle

The Organ Fund of Trinity Church seeks subscriptions for a dramatic music production of Liga Lehman's In a Persian Garden. The Artiste' Club quartet Grace Helen Bradley Anna Selkirk Norton Arthur Leonard Alexander and G Magnus Shuts join in solos duets and full quartet with Fitzgeralds Rubaiyat verses. Proceeds support church funds.

Liga Lehman Trinity Church Fitzgerald Omar Kaayyam Grace Helen Bradley Anna Selkirk Norton Arthur Leonard Alexander G. Magnus Shuts North Wesat Pacific Slope

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Serra Europe Genoa Humbert Bresci Marta Victor Emanuel II Boy Taylor NOME Independent Telephone Company Philippine Pine Harry Twentieth Avenue City Hall Woodland Park Corporations Committee Council Frr Fremont and Independent Telephone Co Sunset Phone Co Twenty-second Avenue King Norman Street Twenty Second Avenue E. Terrace King Street Aloha Street Eastlake Minor Avenue Minor Aloha Roy Street Howard Avenue Denarway Olive Street H Broadway Seventeenth Avenue Cornel Twenty-third Avenue Union Street Fourth Seventh Crawford Conover Organ Fund OF Trinity Grand Opera House Btanchard Furniture Co Packer Lyon Stuart Carter Jayne Pinkham Scott Paine Kilmer Swift Pierce Golden Medical Seattle and Vicinity Adams & Blanchard Second Ave Hinckley Block Oxford Cheltenham Yeoman Adams& Blanchard Bailey Cloak and Suit Company Ouptny Edward Ridley BONS Lington Apron CO Stewart & Holmes Drug Co First Avenue Alaska RST Dr.mackenzie Morrell Mackenzie Pacific Coast G.O. Guy Ph. G Yester Way and Second Ave. South I. Co. Pike Bt Ava Korthrup CO First Ave Herbert Schewerman Cherry St The Mptming House Steinway Dealers Sherman, Clay & Co Fine Pianos 2D Ave Columbia, Tel. Main Pike Coe Isvents
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