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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1902

Page

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Prince Henry Arrives Amid City Welcome In New York Harbor

Prince Henry of Prussia ships in aboard Kronprinz Wilhelm to visit New York. He tours Fort Wadsworth and Governors Island, meets President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay, attends a luncheon on Hohenzollern, then sails to Jersey City and Washington, with crowds cheering and US and German officials observing.

Washington D. C America Germany Americana Prince Henry Kaiser Wilhelm Maryland Virginia White House Prince Hoonevelt Diplomatic Corps Capitol Executive Mansion New York Roosevelt Misa Roosevelt Shooters Island

Nome judge Arthur H. Nome case reviewed by Attorney General

The Attorney General released findings on the Arthur H. Nome judge matter as discussed with the president. The report questions the validity of the Nome official’s actions and recommends potential removal and appeals proceedings as part of judicial duty and proper process.

Circuit Court of of Supersedeans Novea Noves

Funeral services for Gottlieb Burrian held at local hall

The late Gottlieb Burrian was remembered in services held yesterday at Mat Butterworth & Sons hall. The hall was filled with mourners from the community including members of the Seattle Turnverein and the Sons of Hermann. Rev. spoke briefly delivering the sermon before burrial rites escorted by the societies and band No. 2 from Hermann. Burrian, charter member of the Seattle Turnverein, was known and respected in the community where he lived for many years.

Gott- Wereeid Mat Butterworth & Sons Parat Hall de Turnverein Hermann Seattle Turnverein

Camp No 69 Monthly Entertainment Sets Feb 25

Camp No 69 of the W O W hosts a February 25 evening program at its hall in the building After a meeting the doors open for social time with prospective candidates and friends of the order.

Friends of

McBride Visits Seattle as Governor Heads West

McBride arrives in Seattle for a statewide trip with his wife by his side. The governor, whose administration faces no immediate political trouble, plans to travel to Olympia tomorrow.

Any McBride Botter

Weattie Mail Carriers Rally at Tacoma Convention

Members of the Washington State Letter Carriers Association held their second annual gathering in Tacoma. The meeting elected T. Beattie as president of the convention. The Seattle delegation led by far with the largest attendance, forming a notable presence at the event.

Weattie Washington State Tacoma T. Ot Beattie Seattle

Unscrambled fragment hints at voyage line and travel era

Fragmentary text references a voyage line and traveler names in a historical shipping context. The readable parts mention a voyage by Kinehiu Maru of the Gren Kk Aisha line, with morning timing and travel terms. Specific places, dates, and outcomes are not clear.

Simmer Kinehiu Maru Gren Kk Aisha

Chamber committee to discuss Chinese exclusion plan

The chamber of commerce committee on national affairs will meet tomorrow afternoon to discuss Chinese exclusion. The petition from the Women’s Century Club will be taken up for consideration.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Women’s Century Club

People’s Party to Host Armory Hall Rally

The People’s party holds a grand rally at Armory hall tomorrow evening with Judge Richard Winsor as principal speaker. He plans a lengthy discussion of the municipal lighting proposition and the related moral issues, speaking plainly.

People’s Party Armory Hall Richard Winsor

Change in Stations Relieves Public of Workload

Postmaster Stewart announced a Washington approved change effective March 1. Station 4 at 631 Queen Anne Avenue moves to the drug store at Third Avenue and Columbia Street to ease work at Stations 2 Guy's Drug Store and M at Garrison Brothers Second Avenue and Madison Street, making the office more self sustaining and faster for the public.

Stewart Washington, D. C Queen Anne Avenue Third Avenue Columbia Street Guy's Drug Store Garrison Brothers Second Avenue Madison Street

Struck Oil at Happy Valley Well Near Whatcom

The Pacific Oil Well Company resumed drilling at Happy Valley after a three week stoppage. The drill is down 1000 feet and frequent bailings bring up large quantities of oil. Morning sediment was bailed out and oil appeared in the well. A large body of oil seems close at hand.

Whatcom Pacific OL Wella Company Happy Valley Weil Gadlona

Wright to Become Bank Commissioner in Sacramento

Col. J. B. Wright named as bank commissioner succeeding John Markley after the commission was assured this morning. Wright previously served for years as state librarian.

Mail bag found on beach in Whatcom Washington

A U S mail bag ripped open was found on a beach with about 160 letters addressed to San Juan island post offices. Postmarks dated December 22, 1900 suggest recent losses in island mail. Bags likely stolen from a mail boat and contents sent to the inspector.

Whatcom Wash U. S San Juan Islands

No Mail Yet Delays Steamer Excelator at Nome Post Office

The Steamer Excelator failed to deliver Nome mail as expected, disappointing post office officials. Officials anticipate the next arrival will bring the mail.

Nome

Young Toughs Gang Busted in Tent Venue Shack Raid

Detectives Hubbard and Freeman raided a shack on Tent Venue South near Weller Street and arrested James Fran Non George McCauley Fred Koch and Charlie Hudson after multiple complaints of nighttime depredations. They were later released after a severe reprisal.

Hubbard Freeman Weller Street James Frannon George McCauley Fred Koch Charlie Hudson

Hobos Sentenced in Police Court After Town Probe

A crowd of hoboes appeared before Judge George in the police court. Several were sentenced for vagrancy with varied terms including fines and days in jail. Pollard faced charges of shoplifting involvement but received a $100 bond and thirty days. Farmer Burns, Miller, Mead, Stockman, and Hach were also dealt with for vagrancy or related offenses.

A. Pollard Burkman Lee Kron Yesler Way Kron Pollard John Miller Farmer Burns George William Stockman George Mead Oregon House Mead Stockman Hach

Building Permits Issued At City Engineer Office

City engineer's office issued permits for several projects today including J F Blair one story frame house at 458 Blewett avenue for 400 dollars Trinity Sharch 800 810 James street for 6000 dollars D L Wire one frame house at 920 Twenty fourth avenue south for 450 dollars Jas Weir alterations at 22 First avenue south for 450 dollars Mra A Clone two three story tenements on Fourteenth avenue for 6000 dollars J Wm Cook one lr story residence at 1428 Hoyleston avenue for 8000 dollars Mrs K J Mayes cottage at 141 First avenue north for 450 dollars W J Bantinger residence at 606 Kilbourne Street for 1400 dollars J Bammel one story frame house at 1122 Mont Thomas street for 1400 dollars.

City Engineer's Office J. F. Blair Blewett Avenue Trinity Sharch James Street D. L. Wire Twenty-fourt Avenue Jas. Weir First Avenue Mra. A. Clone Fourteenth Avenue J. WM. Cook Lrstory Hoyleston Avenue Mre K. J. Mayes First Avenue North W. J. Bantinger Kilbourne Street J . Bammel Listory Mont Thomas Street

Destruction of Assay Offices Rocks Victor Colorado

A coordinated dynamiting of assay offices aimed at ending low-price ore purchases struck Victor Colorado and Cripple Creek. Two offices in Victor and one in Cripple Creek were demolished with heavy charges. no injuries occurred as explosions happened in near-deserted streets. Officials see no clear culprits but suspect a preplanned attack on the buying institutions. Miners voiced approval amid the ruins.

Victor Colo Cripple Creek

Miss Merritt In Pesthouse

Ada Merritt of Peducah Ky informs Mayor Humes about her daughter Regine Merritt an actress with Murray and Mack who fell ill with smallpox. Regine was touring with the company on the Pacific coast and is now in the pesthouse for several days awaiting recovery. She plans to rejoin the troupe once released.

Humes Ada Merritt Peducah Regine Merritt Murray and Mack Company Third Avenue Theater Pacific Coast Heatti Murray and Mack

Light for Mukilteo receives treasury backing

A telegram from Senator Foster reports the treasury department recommends Neht and fog signal at Mukilteo point. Everett Chamber of Commerce plans a Wednesday discussion on raising city valuations for higher tax revenue. Snohomish man Joe Malvern, accused of killing his wife, is in the sweat box seeking a confession. The postmaster announces a new postal clerk will be hired July 1 amid ongoing staffing needs.

Everett Foster United States Treasury Department Mukilteo Point Everett Chamber of Commerce Joe Malvern

Bertha Towed Toward Beattie After Shoreing

The steamer Bertha in tow of the Albion was sighted by the City of Seattle several miles north of Vancouver and is expected to arrive in Beattie tomorrow. The vessel has been repaired enough to continue southward and may resume her regular run north after further work here. A Vancouver telegram confirms the plan and crew are likely aboard. A full inquiry into the shoreing will follow the captain and crew’s arrival. A thief stole seven pigeons from a rear-yard in the Phillip Sellers area last night.

Bertha Albion Victoria City of Seattle Briageway Vancouver Beattie Alaska Commercial Coa

Thompson Cargo Reaches From Fairhaven to Cannery Boxes

The bark Ferris 8. Thompson of Pacific Packing and Navigation arrives from Fairhaven to load wood for cannery boxes. Tug Michigan tows the vessel, and the cargo will be reshipped north to the company's canneries.

Ferris Thompson Pacific Packing and Navigation Company Fairhaven Michigan Anacortes

Funeral of Mrs Lucinda Woodson Set for Tomorrow

The funeral for Mrs Lucinda Woodson will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at 271 Lakeview Avenue. Burial details are not provided in the notice.

Woodson Lucinda Woodson Lakeview Avenue

Glasgow and Municipal Policy Facts From Reform Writings

Albert Bhaw cites Glasgow as a model of municipal management in utilities. Water, gas, electricity, and street railways shifted from private to public operation, lowering charges and yielding profits while expanding services in the late 19th century. European cities are cited as benchmarks for public ownership and efficiency.

Europe Richard T. Ely Francis Bellamy Wellamy Glasgowag America Great Britain Germany France Belgium Parsons Oame Nierlin Paris

Desperate Highwaymen Rob Nine at Van Asselt Saloon

Two masked robbers held up nine men at a Maple Fires saloon in Van Asselt at 9:30 last night. They forced the patrons to the wall, searched pockets, and took about $100 plus change. Deputy Sheriff Jack Cook pursued, stopping a suspect on a Grant Street car and recovering a Colt revolver and $29.

van Asselt Calma Ocen Maple Brothers Jack Cook Cook Grant South Beattle South Sgeatte Awlich Georgetown

Strong Alibi Clears Dwyer and Cunningham in Hold-up Case

Dwyer and Cunningham, arrested in Christopher and Orillia on suspicion of taking part in a hold-up of Japanese at that place, were discharged this afternoon by Judge Griffin on motion by Deputy Prosecutor Griffith. They had claimed to be in Everett jail during the times in question. Everett city marshal T. C. Collina, the captain of police, the jailer, and the jail cook testified to confirm the alibi, and the prosecutor dropped the case.

Dwyer Cunningham Christopher Orillia Griffin Griffith Everett T. C. Collina

Mysterious Ballard Shooting Prompts Quiet Inquiry

A shooting in Ballard Saturday night left investigators unsure if it was accidental or an attempted murder. Local interest is high as a brother of a known Ballard grocer is among the implicated, but details remain undisclosed.

Ballard Hallard

Peddler Goodlick Arrested For License Violation

M Goodlick a peddler of old clothing was arrested by Policeman George Deleh this afternoon for peddling without a license. He deposited cash bail and was released.

M, Goodlick George Deleh

Copper thief bound over on grand larceny charge in Seattle

James Farley known as Thompson and Copper Red waived preliminary examination before Justice George today. Bound over to the superior court under 1500 bond on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing 600 pounds of copper wire from the Seattle Electric Co.

James Farley Thompson Copper Red George Superior Court Seattle Electric Co

French Gesture Leads to Court Appearance in Mlackchapel District

Andrea Darty and Jennie Roussette of Woo women faced police court on charges of interfering with an officer and soliciting. Officers Ribbach and Deigh arrested them on February 16. Roussette is said to have used vile language and spat on two pedestrians beneath a Fifth Avenue South window near Jackson Street. Darty allegedly struck Officer Ribbach, though her lawyer argued the act was a French gesture. Roussette fined five dollars. Darty discharged due to ignorance of American customs and language.

Andrea Darty Jennie Roussette Mlackchapel Ribbach Deigh Roussette Fifth Avenue South Jackson Street Darty Rousette

Licenses to Wed Listed for Seattle and Neighboring Areas

The notice records marriage licenses issued for pairs including James Kearney and Annie Madill of Leary, H Cauley and Mamie Dougherty of Seattle, Samuel Polacheck and Helen Friend of Seattle, John Simpson and Rose Gilespie of Vancouver, B C, James Rhodes and Margaret Bogeshaw of Seattle, Amos Masser and Myrtle Johnson of Ashland Kentucky, Harold Wiedemann and Stella Wright of Seattle, and Joseph Strobe and Hilda Handley of Seattle. The steamer City of Seattle of the Pacific Coast Company from Skagway is due to arrive at 10 o'clock tonight.

James Kearney Annie Madill Leary H. Cauley Mamie Violet Dougherty Seattle Samuel Polacheck Helen Friend John Simpson Rose Gilespie Vancouver B. C James Calvin Rhodes Margaret Bogeshaw Amos W. Masser Myrtle Johnson Ashland Harold Wiedemann Stella Wright Joseph Strobe Hilda Handley Pacific Coast Company Skag~ Why

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