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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1902

Page

3

Lum You Escapes From Bend Jail After Hangings Planned

Lum You the Chinese prisoner who was to be hanged for the murder of Oscar Bloom, a white center, escaped from Bend jail early this morning. The lock was damaged and the door opened with tools, and Lum You vanished into darkness and secrecy. Authorities are at a loss to explain the escape while Bloom’s alleged killer remains at large. In a separate incident a guest, Russell, was robbed of $5 and later $85, with two men seen in the street earlier. The crime details and dates reflect a chaotic night of crime and escape in the county.

Bend Lum You Eich Oecar Bloom Lum Hatter Bloom Russell Sewas Efl Tim

President Eliot's Western Tour Itinerary Released

Harvard President Charlies W. Eliot plans a Western and Pacific tour with stops from New York to New Orleans. The schedule includes lectures and dinners at major universities and clubs in cities such as Cleveland Chicago St Louis Helena Tacoma Portland Eugene San Francisco Austin Chapel Hill and Athens. Mrs Eliot accompanies him and works to have his books sold in every city visited.

Charlies W. Eliot Harvard University West Pacific Coast Harvard Club of New York Cleveland Chicago Associated American Universities Harvard Club S&st. Lowe Contemporary Club of St Columbia University of Missouri Lincoln

Robbery at Toyotaro Oku Bear Ori villa Home

Two men broke into Toyotaro Oku Bear Orvillia’s house on Sunday night at around 9. They overpowered him and beat him. the motive was robbery. They escaped with $3 in cash, $5 in silver, a revolver and a gold watch, plus about 200 in gold in a trunk. A description of one suspect was later given to police.

Toyotaro Oku- Bear Nelson Calorse

Selina and Martin Selina Me to Divorce Suit

Selina Me sues Martin D for divorce alleging assault and abuse. She claims ownership of a delicatessen at 168 First Avenue which he and she run. Martin counters that the business is community property and accuses her of violent temper. A sworn affidavit from Mary Killeen cites work history and improper conduct during their marriage.

Selina Me Martin D Rey First Avenue Jeoward Mary Killeen

Banana Market Report on Western Avenue Carload Prices

The Western Avenue banana market reports top quality fruit in good drying condition with carloads arriving. Bananas fetch about 2.75 dollars per bunch while Rose brand navels and two potato varieties command higher prices around 1.25 dollars, as cabbage supplies tighten and costs rise.

Western Avenue

Green Fruit Prices and Vague Theft Report

A listing shows corrected daily quotes for green fruit and vegetables with prices per box or per cwt including bananas cranberries pineapples and citrus. A stray note mentions a woman held in custody over a theft at a store as of Saturday night with an unnamed arman suspect.

Thief Loots Benjamin Apartments on Third Avenue

A thief entered the residences of Mr and Mrs H N Benjamin at 1923 Third Avenue last evening and stole nearly all light belongings including dresses jackets coats trousers and other clothing. Police have been notified about the theft.

H. N. Benjamin Third Avenue

Concert by Ladies' Musical Club Delights Seattle Audience

The Ladies' Musical Club concert at Grand Opera House drew large crowds with Miss Genevieve Relfe earning multiple encores. Arthur Alexander and Boyd Wells praised in a well received duet as the program featured pieces by Chaminade Lalo Meyer Helmund and Shubert among others.

Ladies’ Musical Club Grand Opera House Seattle Genevieve Relfe Mesers Arthur Alexander Boyd Wells Ailee Bazzine Grace Clark Chamertin Mary Knight-Wood Dachte Det Meyer-Helmund Genevieve Bohereod Francota Shubert Grace Ark Chambertin Sehote Menars Arthur “Alexander and

In Memory of Governor Rogers

The James A Sexton post and James A Sexton Relief Corps passed resolutions after their meeting praising Governor Rogers for his steadfast service to the commonwealth and his patriotic efforts on behalf of the state. The resolutions honor his memory and note he was a faithful friend to the people.

James A. Sexton

Resolutions of sympathy for Governor Rogers death

Comrades of James A. Sexton and the James A. Sexton Woman's Relief Corps express deep sympathy for the governor's wife and family in the sudden demise. They resolve to send a copy of these resolutions to the widow and publish them in daily papers.

James A. Sexton

Mustering In Set for Camp George H. Fortson Event

Tomorrow evening a muster-in for Camp George H. Fortson of the National Association of Spanish-American War Veterans is scheduled at the G A R hall at one o'clock. All honorably discharged soldiers and sailors who served in the United States forces during the Spanish American War or Philippine insurrection are eligible to be charter members. Lieut. Lamping will act as muster-in officer.

George H. Fortson National Association of United States Spain Philippines G. A. R. Hall Lamping

Man Rescued After Jump From Greyhound Steamer

A man about 46 with a Nordic dialect leaped from the Greyhound near the Columbia dock. He claimed the name Carl Anderson and said he lived at the Pacific house after declaring he did not want to live due to his girl. He resisted rescue efforts but was landed on shore and later set adrift at Second Avenue.

Greyhound Columbia Bane Mooch Second Avenue Carl Anderson Pacific House McGinty

Mrs Meredith Named To Head City Sub Post Office

Mrs W L Meredith widow of the late police chief is eyed to lead one of two new city sub post offices. Washington action shifts a station from Lee's drug store and places an extra unit at Guy's drug store or at Garrison Bros on Second Avenue and Madison Street. If approved, Stewart will appoint her to Garrison Bros station.

W. L. Meredith Postoffice Department Washington Lee's Drug Store Guy's Drug Store Second Avenue Yealerway Garrison Bros Madison

Electrician severely injured after planking fall in Seattle

Walter Mills, a day electrician for the Seattle Electric company, was seriously injured when a plank failed on Peat Street at morning. He was removed unconscious to Seattle General Hospital by patrol wagon with Dr. Coe attending. Mills lives in Edmonds but rooms on upper First Avenue in Seattle.

Walter Mills Emee Seattle Electric Conpeny Peat Street Seattle

Prof Allen Smith Lectures Tonight on Constitutional Law

Prof J Allen Smith will lecture tonight on Constitutional Law before the Economic League and the Political Club of the Y M C A in the Y M C A auditorium. The Economic League Cc A plans non partisan meetings to foster discussion on sociology and politics with Q A participation encouraged.

J. Allen Smith Economic League Political Club Puble Herbert H. Gowen Marty Christianity Frank Parsons Boston

Hotel Men's Convention Opens At Stevens Hotel

The hotel men of the state hold their first convention this afternoon at the Stevens hotel to organize a state renovation. A committee met at the Potter hotel to finalize preparations and escort guests to their hotels. A banquet at the Palmer Grand hotel concludes the event with H B Dunbar in charge. Officers will be elected this afternoon.

Stevens Hotel Potter Hotel Vieitl Hotel J. C. Donnelly Jacob Haas A. A. Waddell W. E B. Stevens George Ritter Falmer-Grand Hotel H. B. Dunbar

Supt Youngs Hosts City Officials At Butler Supper

Supt Youngs, newly appointed lighting and waterworks head, hosted city council and officials at the Butler last night after adjournment. The banquet featured an elaborate menu and decor, with toasts praising Youngs and anticipated cordial relations with the administration during his tenure. Guests included Poundmen Crichton Parry Rinehart Rode Benjamin Blake Mulloon James Byers Murphy and others along with officials Little Thomason Paul Riplinger Coryell and Winchell.

BP. Youngs Youngs Mr. Youngs Poundmen Crichton Parry Rinehart Rode Benjamin Blake Muldoon James Byers Murphy Thomason

Athlon Steams to Her Dock After Rocked Voyage

The steamer Athion, which wrecked on rocks at Port Orchard in the fall, arrived at the Columbia deck under her own steam. Officials believe she sustained limited damage and may resume service in ten days to two weeks.

Athion Port Orchard Columbia

Steamer Transport Floated From Whitney Slough

The steamer Transport, which ran aground in Whitney slough, has been floated and towed to the mouth of the Swinomish by the steamer La Conner. Rh. KE. Jones has been appointed parcer of the Lynn canal steamer City of Beattle, iu of William J. Harria, resigned. The steamer Umatilla of the Pacific Coast Company's line sailed this morning for San Francisco with a large passenger net and general cargo.

Transport Whitney Slough Swinomish la Conner KE. Jones Lynn Canal City of Beattle Ieu William J. Harria Umatilla Pacific Coast Company San Francisnco

Narrow Escape For Longshoreman In Bay Near Columbia Street

Sam Simpson, a longshoreman, nearly drowned after falling into the bay at the foot of Columbia street before midnight. He struggled for 16 minutes before help arrived, was pulled from the water with a line, and taken to police headquarters by Patrolman Stewart where his clothing was dried.

Sam Simpson Columbia Street Ailine Stewart Police

Prisoner exchange set between Colombian government and Liberals

The Colombian government and the Liberal party agreed to swap prisoners with 58 men from each side to be transferred. The exchange will take place on the island of Tabogwa located 10 miles south of Panama.

Colon Tabogwa Panama

Montenegro Prince Visits St Petersburg In Russo Italian Accord

The Neues Wiener Journal reports Prince Nicholas of Montenegro as envoy for King Victor Emmanuel of Italy has secured a Russo Italian understanding on Albania and Tripoli. The paper says Victor Emmanuel may visit the czar in April and the czar will visit Rome in October. La Roche, Sterling Pianos, Reicherte 110 Union.

Vienna Neues Wierner Journal Nicholas Montenegro St. Petersburg Victor Emmanuel Italy Albania Tripoli Enys Caar Rome

Pacific Northwest associations meet in Seattle session

The Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association the Washington Red Cedar Shingle Manufacturers Association and the Kee Hoos are in annual session in Seattle today. Officers will be heard this afternoon and new officers elected for the ensuing year. The Kee Hoos will hold its initiation tonight and next Wednesday the shingle manufacturers hold sessions in the city.

Pacific Northwest Seattle Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Washington Red Cedar Shingle Manufacturers’ Association Kee- Hoos

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