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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1902

Page

3

Pro Tem Frye Faces Senate Over Roll Call Refusal

The document describes Pro Tem Frye of the Senate apologizing for removing names from the South Carolina roll and criticizing a senator from Washington for challenging the chair. It notes Lt. Tilman’s withdrawal of an invitation to the president to present a peace to Jenkins and hints Roosevelt might ignore the withdrawal. The piece discusses Tillman’s stature and possible retaliation against the press amid the controversy.

Gqton D. C Frye South Carolina Washington Senate Tilman South Carole Jenkins Roosevelt Wihdrawal Tillman Permias T

Fire at Nanaimo Well coal mines claims lives

After five efforts the Nanaimo Well coal mine fire has subsided. Two of the seventeen killed when the disaster occurred were recovered as crews resumed clearing. The mining operation remains halted as officials assess damages.

Nanaimo

Local Police Capture Suspect in San Francisco Murder Case

Police believe they have the man linked to the San Francisco murder of Robinson. Officers Ribbach and others arrested R. Gerald and E. A. Force near Whatcom after a tip tied to the midnight shooting about six hours earlier. Gerald previously faced rumors as "Kid Goucher" but faced no charges there. he was held on vagrancy charges pending further communication.

San Francisco Robin Ribbacham R. Gerald Sie E. A. Force Whatcom Gerald Goucher Robinson

Record-Breaking Building Permits Boost City Value

The city expects a record month for building permits with valuations near $600,000 at noon and surpassing a half-million after today and tomorrow. February totals were $270,292 last month and $242,663 in February 1901, aided by large projects for buildings and wharves and extensive repairs.

Dirigo Sails for Juneau and Ketchikan with Lumber

The Dirigo of the Alaska steamship line sails at 7 tonight for Juneau and Ketchikan with about 20 passengers. It will call at Wales Island to land 100,000 feet of lumber for a Wales Island Packing Company cannery and carry 150,000 feet of lumber for Treadwell mine shafting reconstruction.

Dirigo Alaska Steamship Line Juneau Ketchikan Wales Island Wales Island Packing Company Treadwell

Water Shutoff Affects Wester Way Area Tomorrow

Water will be shut off tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wester way between Eighteenth avenue and Thirty fifth avenue to make connection with the new main. Local residents should store water and plan accordingly.

Sa. m Wester Way Eighteenth Avenue Thirtieth Avenue

U S Plans Early Action to Reimburse Ransom Victims

From Vienna dispatch United States intends to force Turkey to reimburse Americans who raised 72 000 for the release of Miss Btone and Mme Tatika. The United States holds Turkey responsible as captors acted on Turkish soil while Bulgaria is claimed to bear no responsibility.

Vienna Constantinople United States Ar My Turkey Miss Btone Mme Tatika Bulgaria

Republican meetings announced with speakers listed

The Republicans announce a sequence of meetings: Thursday at Good Templars hall Woodland station Green Lake with R B Albertson and others. Friday at municipal court room city hall. Saturday at 2710 First Avenue for Sixth and Eighth wards. Monday grand rally at Armory chaired by H Piles with Will FE Humphrey and others speaking. Gov McBride and state officers invited.

Good Templars Hall Woodland Station Green Lake R. B. Albertson Epeek Philippine Quartette Municipal Court City Hall First Avenue Armory. & H Piles Will FE Humphrey Gev. McBride

Victoria Wharf Steamship Repairs Delay at Alaska Commercial

A damaged report notes the Alaska Commercial Company will take several weeks to restore a steamer to service after it arrived at the Victoria wharf. Fred and peers oversee the work as the repair progresses.

Ben Red Eg Ly Fred Peat Alaska Commercial Company

Distress at San Francisco as ship suffers damage and shortage

Reports from San Francisco describe a distress situation with a vessel breached by a leak and out of provisions. The article notes a damaged pump and structural failure, with part of the vessel blown away leaving crews and passengers in peril until rescue.

Grand Ball At The Armory Aids Labor Temple Fund

A Western Central Labor gathering at the Armory approves a grand ball to raise funds for the Latwy Temple, with committees appointed to organize social and financial support. Employees and unions pledge to back the event, aiming to publicize the ball and gather contributions for the temple’s upkeep.

Western Central Labor Armory George Harrison G. Rheidon Robert Ewer Labor Temple Association Western Centre Walona Latwy Temple Bricklas

Mysterious Speech at Local Meeting Sparks Curiosity

Fragmentary notes show Blithe P. Brown, founder of Horn, addressing a gathering with unclear topics about a mic and methods, leaving readers puzzled by the cryptic wording and references.

P. Brown Horn

Daniel McNamara Seeks Nullification Of Second Marriage

Daniel McNamara, owner of the Diamond Saloon at the corner of Washington Street and First Avenue, asks a superior court to declare his 1880s second marriage to Mamie void after learning Bridget, his first wife, may still be alive. He said Bridget refused to accompany him from Ireland in 1480 and later did not follow him to America. After years with no word, he married Mamie in good faith, but Bridget’s possible viability led to the separation.

Daniel McNamara Ireland Bridget America Mamie McNamarasa Washington Street First Avenue

Remains Arrive of Mrs H C Topp in Beattie

The body of Mrs H C Topp who died in Los Angeles February 21 arrived at Beattie this morning and was taken in charge by Honney and Stewart's. Mrs Topp was formerly Elizabeth Dorothy Burke of Beattie. Her husband and sister Margaret Burke accompanied the body. sisters Anna and Kate remain in Los Angeles. Mrs Topp was well known in Beattie, having lived there for years.

H. C. Topp Los Angeles Beattie Honney and Stewart Toppy

Buried Sailors Lying Exposed on Beach Report

Deputy Collector J A Hood received a report from Phil lips that four of six dead sailors from the British ship Pinmore are buried so carelessly that they lie uncovered on the Quinsault Indian reservation beach. Authorities open an investigation into the claim.

J. A. Hood Port Townsend Phillips Pinmore Quinsault Indian Reservation

Stolen Coats At Foresters Office Prompt Reward

Two overcoats taken from the Foresters of America secretary’s office at Flat Avenue and Marion Street. In the pockets were papers valuable only to the owner F H Andrew offers a reward for their return. A damage suit by Joseph Kunstle against Pred Lowhee was dismissed today over claims of a public false accusation involving the assassination of President McKinley.

Foresters of America Fliat Avenue Marion Street F. H. Andrew Joseph Kunstle Pred Lowhee Lowhee Kunstle McKinley

Fidelity and Deposit Co Ready to Pay Whitlsey Shortage

The Fidelity and Deposit Co notifies Prosecuting Attorney Fulton it will pay the Whitlsey second term shortage and, within a day or two, seek action to establish legal liability and adjudicate the amount. Messrs Wilehire and Kanaga for the company will confess judgment and pay.

Fidelity and Deposit Co Fulton Whittlesey Ihs Messie Wilehire Kanaga

President nominates officials and royal visit notes

The president sent to the senate the nominations of Clarence He to be collector of customs for the Puget Sound district and Chas Hopkins to be U S marshal for Washington. The prince spent the afternoon at Mount Vernon then visited historic sites in Washington with no congressional business after Secretary Hay’s address. The president said he would ignore Tillman’s withdrawal of invitations and would present Lieut Jenkins with an award. The governor general of Canada invited Prince Henry to visit Canada, but the prince declined.

Washington, D. C Senate Clarence He District of Puget Sound Chas. Hopkins U. S. Marahai District of Washington Washington D. C Mount Vernon Congress Hay House William McKinley Tillman Liu

Smith May Withdraw From Mayoral Canvass

Everett P. Smith, Prohibition candidate for mayor, will likely withdraw in favor of Godwin. A Prohibition city committee meeting is set for tonight to consider the action.

Everett P. Smith Prohibition Godwin Prohibition City Committee

Controversy Over Exposition Ceremony Involving Tillman

Indignation rises in Columbia over a sword presentation and the stance of Lieut. Gov. Tillman. Exposition managers plan to disclaim any state or exposition sympathy with Tillman while asserting support for Lieut. Jenkins.

Columbia 8. C Rooervet Tillman Jenkins Tilman

Dispute Over Property Involving Budiong Family at Court

The Budiong family faces a court hearing with Meliesa M Budiong seeking control of property deeded to Edith J Melissa Budiong. George Budiong argues the property through a 1895 divorce agreement and wishes his son from the first marriage to receive it. The entire family appears in court as tensions remain high. Chas A Green is acquitted of petit larceny after being accused of taking a $20 gold piece to swap for cash.

Budiong Chas. A. Green Griffins Court Green

Revival at North Baptist Church Led by Rev Anthony Jacobse

Revival meetings proceed at North Baptist Church with Rev Anthony Jacobse preaching an evangelist of noted ability. Several conversions have occurred and the outlook is hopeful. Special music each night is led by C L Park.

North Baptist Church Anthony Jacobse C. L. Park

Mortalities and funeral notices from local church and chapels

Funeral services were held for Peter Hetman Clara Heger and Mrs Carolina Horace with interments at Lakeview Mount Pleasant and Calvary cemeteries. Margaret Buchanan aged 19 died at the family residence and arrangements are by Butterworth and Bons. Foresters of America assisted at Hetman funeral. Collins Sherman Foley Co. for Horace service.

Peter Hetman Bonney and Stewart's The Foresters of America Lakeview Cemetery Clara Heger Twenty-third Avenue South Atlantic Street Buria Mount Pleasant Cemetery Carolina Horace Collins Sherman Foley

Auction Notice for Friday Public Sale at 1210 Western

A forthcoming auction by M. J. Walker at 1410 Western Avenue lists 26 head of horses from 1000 to 1600 Ibe along with lumber express wagons harnesses and assorted blacksmith tools. The sale will take place next Friday at 1210 Western Avenue with items including plows scrapers and farm implements.

Western Ave Great Western M. J. Walker Western Avenue

Three More Missing Letters Seek Addresses for In Doubt Persons

Police received three letters asking for the whereabouts of missing individuals. Marcus A. Bonar of Cleveland seeks the address of Harry Morrie last heard in Seattle, a letter from Horse Idaho asks for Judea W. J. Houston, and Mra M K Pendleton of Hope Maine asks for Geo W Prescott.

Marcus A. Bonar Cleveland Hlarry Ry. Morrie Seattle Hox 7 Horse Idaho Judea W. J. Houston Mra. M. KE. Pendleton Hope Geo W. Prescott

Salvation Army Fundraiser At Ranke Hall Nets New Hall

The Salvation Army held an entertainment last night in Ranke hall with songs solos instrumental pieces and stories of Army work by staff officers. A large crowd attended and proceeds funded a new local hall. Mrs McAbee appealed for Mrs Mary Dennis widow in dire need and donations were given.

Salvation Army Ranke Hall Mra McAbee Mary Dennis

Items of the Sea Reported From the Klondike Season

The Northern Commercial Co. plans to ship 6000 tons of hay and feed to the Klondike and Yukon districts this season. Nome reports scurvy with no deaths yet, though many cases are aggravated. The schooner Golden Shore from Sydney arrives at Port Gamble. The Columbian steamer Charmer and the Mainlander raced between Port Gray and Vancouver, with the Mainlander slightly ahead. The weasela Harvester and J. D. Peters of the PBP and N Co cannery supply meet arrive in the bay.

Northern Commercial Co Klondike Yukon Nome Golden Shore Sydney Australia Port Gamble Charmer Mainlander Port Gray Vancouver Weasela Harvester J. D. Peters P. BP N. Co Bay

Judge Winsor Sets Law Enforced Policy If Elected Mayor

Beattie Washington February 27 1902 judge Richard Winsor declares in an open letter that if elected mayor he will enforce the law against gambling with strong police action. He pledges removal of the police chief if needed and vows no compromise with illegality under cover or in the open. He says all businesses with licenses must operate within the law and urges decisive action against corrupt or lenient enforcement. He accepts the People's Party nomination only if his stance is approved.

Peoples Party Richard Winsor People’s Party Central Committee Beattie Weiter Sporting Directory Vic Hell R. Winsor

Floating of the Minnie A. Calne Progress Report

This morning from Ban Mranciaco reports the Wallowa has returned from Rimith's island. Work progresses on the Minnie A. Calne schooner with ongoing floating efforts and related observations.

Ban Mranciaco Rimith's Island Minnie A. Calne

Toterbay Improvement Club Plans Plank Road Clean Up

The Toterbay improvement club held a meeting to urge the street department and city officials to clear the plank road from Mercer street to Interbay which is now mud filled. A resolution favored the municipal lighting plant and plank road on Hand Boulevard. The club schedules a Saturday night meeting at Redmond's hall to adopt a constitution and by laws.

Toterbay

Belligerent Bonifages Over Fire Door Dispute

Quandt of the Palmer House and Winsor of the Richelleau hotel clash over ownership of an iron fire door. A warrant for malicious destruction of property was issued after repeated tearing down of the door. The case, tried before Judge George, centers on hotel line disputes and a fire safety order.

Hermean Quandt Palmer House Thomas Winsor Richelleuw Kellogg Quandt Winsor Quendt W. C. Hubbard George

Clerks Union Urges Citywide Shop Closures and Carded Stores

Since the start of the year the Clerks' union seeks to unionize city stores selling clothing groceries hardware furniture and shoes. Stores agreeing to hire only union clerks will display a union store card. Members declare the movement necessary to enlist holdouts and press for shorter hours and union dues. A large meeting is planned tonight to discuss further actions.

Weather Forecast for Beattle Vicinity Tonight

Beattle and Vicinity expect occasional rain and brisk south to west winds tonight. The forecast calls for unsettled conditions with changing skies and a chance of showers through Friday early.

Beattle

World League for Christian Patriotism gains Seattle clergy interest

Local clergymen discuss a Chicago dispatch about a new organization named The World League for Christian Patriotism aiming to promote Christian patriotism and hallow the flag. Interviews show mixed views from Rev H L Trown and Rev W H G Temple, with opposition from Rev Louisa Bowerman who warns against church state entanglement.

Chicago World League For Christian Patriotism

Patriotism teaching movement praised by church leaders

Rev. W A Spaulding of the United Presbyterian Church cites reading the Chicago dispatch in the Star and supports a movement to keep citizens within the government framework. He believes it would teach Christian citizens that loyalty to government and law should trump party fealty.

Trev. M W. A. Spaulding Star

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