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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1902

Page

3

Attempted assassination shocks Auburn area

Report from Auburn Washington describes an attempted murder of K Ogawa last night near his home. James Hart, a farmer, heard shouting, confronted the assailant, and exchanged gunfire as the attacker fled into darkness. A doctor attended Ogawa and nearby witnesses noted language and race factors in the incident.

Auburn Wash K. Ogawa Ogawa Christopher James Hart Hart

Activity and Ruin as Chilpancingo Reports Volcano Erupts

A Chilpancingo dispatch says no houses are destroyed but the city lies in ruin. The government is making strenuous efforts amid nationwide fear as an active volcano three miles from Chilpancingo unsettles the country.

Mexico Jan Chilpancingo

Affection Returns Revelations at Police Headquarters

A middle aged man identified as Jack Smith told Police Sergeant Ethie at headquarters he had met a winsome Lambe and shared affection. He described a close encounter during a Portland trip and implied a newly found bond between them before he was “turned in.” The tense exchange hints at a longer, unsettled story behind their meeting.

Jack Smith Poertland, Jr Porter

Let There Be Light on Seattle Streetcar Warnings

Seattle Electric Co warns passengers about alighting from streetcars after reports of women attempting to jump off while cars move. A notice cites risks at First Avenue and Cherry and notes conductors struggle to assist. Also listed are exam notices and graduation details for local students.

Seattle Electric Co le Co First Avenue Reon

Building Permits Filed for Flats and Houses

The city clerk’s office taxies building permits for W. D. Day and J. F Acknon to erect flats at 216 309 Blanchard street costing 5600 to Stiles Bros for a two story residence at 410 Tenth Avenue North costing 1000 to J C Caskey to build two story houses at 7 and 726 Twelfth Avenue North costing 9600 each to G Bandera for a one and one half story house at 1608 East Union Street costing 1700.

City Career’s W. D. Day J. Facknon Blanchard Street Stiles Bros T-Atory Tenth Avenue North J. C. Caskey Twelfth Avenue North G. Bandera East Union Street

Braggins Named U S Deputy Collector of Customs in Alaska

W F Braggins, after three years in the Northern Pacific freight offices, is appointed U S deputy collector of customs at Forty Mile Alaska. He departs tonight aboard the Dirigo for his post.

W. F. Braggins Northern Pacific U. S Forty-Mile Alaska Mr. Vraggins Dirigo

Double Tragedy San Francisco Burglary Fatal Shootout

Police Officer Eugene Robinson was shot during a gun battle with three burglars in the act near the city hospital. He died at the hospital at an early hour. Burglars fled. Adolph Albermeyer, a patient, cried out in delirium and leapt from a window, dying instantly.

San Francisco City Hospital Eugene ©. Robinson Robinson Adolph Albermeyer Glen

Dairymen protest late milk train and lighthouse funds

At the weekly chamber meeting the Dairymen's Association will petition grievances about the Northern Pacific milk train often being late. The group seeks railroad service improvements and consideration of a salute on Alaskan fog signal lighthouse funding. Secretary Meikle received Senator Fouter's note on favorable committee action. J W Abbott may address the chamber on agriculture roads programs.

Chamber of Commerce Dairymen's Association Northern Pacific Meikle Senator Fouter Senate Commerce Alaskan J W. Abbott Bureau of Roads Department of Agriculture Chamber

Abbott to visit Seattle on federal road aid plans

Jas W Abbott head of the bureau of road inquiry will visit Seattle to discuss federal assistance for overland highways. Since 1893 federal funds have supported road construction with satisfactory results. Washington offers excellent material and favorable conditions for roads and drainage. Local authorities provide materials and labor while the bureau assigns an expert to supervise the work.

Jas. W. Abbott Bureau of Road Inquiry Department of Agriculture Seattle Bureau Fe Abbotts Northwest Washington Bureau

PUTS FITZ OUT NEW YORK Pugilist Hurt at Orpheum

Hob Fitz Simmons, the pugilist, fell down a long stair flight at the Orpheum theater this morning and was left unconscious at the top of the stairs for about ninety minutes before discovery. He was taken home with severe spine pains.

New York Hob Fitzsimmons Orpheum Theater

Dogs poisoned near Virginia Street in recent days

Authorities probe a series of dog poisonings near Virginia Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues. Five or more animals have been killed, including Dr. Loveberry's Newfoundland, a US meat inspector who paid 300 dollars for the dog after its Philippines trip.

Virginia Street Pitth Sixth Avenues Bie Newfoundland Loveberry United States Philippines

King County Medical Association Mourns Dr. H. D. Kline

Last night the King County Medical Association met in the Chamber of Commerce to pass resolutions on the death of Dr. H. D. Kline who was to be its president at the recent gathering. Members will attend the funeral in a body.

Uperintendent King County Medical Association Chamber of Commerce H. D. Kline

Special Meeting Tomorrow On Promotion Examinations

The civil service commission schedules a special meeting tomorrow night to assess promotion applications across departments. Examinations are planned for February. Humane Officer Ridway seeks a home for 5 year old Ronnie Smith after her mother disappeared and a caregiver could not be found.

Civil Service Commission Humane Officer Ridway Ronnie Smith Thin City

Prophet Sandford Declares Himself Elijah Leader of Shiloh Sect

The Everlasting Gospel publisher from Shiloh Me, I W Sandford, proclaims he is Elijah and a divine messenger. He has drawn followers with large funds, built schools, and conducted coercive evangelism that disrupted Tacoma a few years ago. Authorities report violent incidents at depots, a staged transport to Shiloh, and heavy promises of wealth tied to his ministry.

I. W. Sandford Tacoma Shiloh John Alexander Dowle Zion Chicago Elijah Dowle Sandford Sanford Christ Enrly Union Pacific Avenue Atlantic Pacific Gulf of Mexico Alaska Nrg

Unnamed Preacher Warns Press in Harsh Sermon

A preacher from Shiloh denounces the press and editors claiming falsehoods about him for eight years. He vows swift judgment on reporters and warns followers that the day of judgment is near. He alleges a doomed fate for those who reject his gospel and those who spread his messages.

Handford Randford Shiloh

Sam Wright Detained on Vagrancy Charge in City

Sam Wright remains in custody on a vagrancy charge with a report noting his prior arrests in Sound cities for various offenses and alleged crimes against his own people. Bergt. Mike Powers previously jailed him for sand-bagging on Pike street, then he was bound for trial and discharged. The report mentions ships Rainier and Dirigo schedules and a local goods and services ad for Diamond ice and repairs.

Sam Wright Jalil Weight Ae Beattle Mike Powers Pike Street Superior Court

Mortality Record: Infant Dies at Mallard and George Johnson

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Willie died at Mallard this morning from convulsions. Coroner Hoye to issue the death certificate as no physician was in attendance. George M. Johnson, 63, died at Green Lake this morning of pneumonia and is survived by a widow, four sons, and two daughters. He belonged to G A T and A O U W. Funeral at Butterworth's chapel at 1:20 PM Thursday.

Joe Willie Mallard Hoye George M. Johnson Green Lake Butterworth's Chapel

Republican city committee backs Ninth ward candidate for state official

The Republican city central committee will hold its second meeting this afternoon. At the previous meeting the committee endorsed KB. W. Williams of the Ninth ward for the position of state field commissioner by a unanimous vote.

Republican City Central Committee KB. W. Williams Ninth Ward Wade

Laborer John Heintz suffers severe injuries at Post Street site

John Heintz a laborer for Beattle Electric Co fell four feet from a scaffold on the Post Street building yesterday. He was taken to Beattle General Hospital with serious injuries.

John Heintz Beattle Electric Co Post Street Beattle General Hospital

Sneak Thief Steals Overcoat From Storefront Dummy

A thief on Firet avenue and Cherry street yesterday stole an overcoat from a dummy outside H. Lewin Co. The police have been notified. The notice references Fletcher Carpenter Realty and Seattle Fuel Co. services as part of the local ads.

Firet Avenue Cherry Street H. Lewin and Co

Dining Tables Sale Offers Strong Price Reductions

From over 100 dining tables customers can choose a strong saving during the sale. Prices drop from a range cited as from $2.50 to $7 and $10 per article, highlighting real value in each item.

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