Lum You Life Plea Faces Clemency Bid in South Bend
A petition signed by 100 South Bend residents asks Governor McBride to commute Lum You’s death sentence for the Bloom murder. The document cites extenuating circumstances and unprovoked attack, but lacks signatures of the judge, prosecutor, and jurors and was returned for proper form. Lum You is slated for execution January 41.
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Olympia
South Mead
Bloom
Jali
South
Oriental
Lum You
In Memory of Burns Highland Anniversary Evening
A Burns anniversary event was held with members in Highland dress and a well-run program. H. McKinnon played the bagpipes while local figures and singers paid tribute with verses and reels from Tulloch and related names. Notable attendees included J. J. McCafferty, Gordon, and McKinnon family members.
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Bonnie Scot
Gemania Hall
Beattie
H. McKinnon
J. J. McCafferty Ee
Gordon
Mine McKinnon Feage
Susie McArdle
Mise
Lizzie McDonald
W. J. Cole
Misa C. Cowley
Tulloch
Graham
McAskill
McKinnon
Ree Pulver Brothers
Lillle Marie Ross Gordon
Miss McKinnon
I. McKinnon
Unknown man found near Leary railroad track in Washington
Early morning discovery by section men reports a man killed by a Pacific train near the railroad west of Leary Washington. Station agent H S McIn at Leary forwarded details to the local office and Coroner Hoye at Leary is to take up the case.
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Leary
Wash
Pacific
H. S. McInstation
Hoye
City Committees Discuss Route from Pike Street to Westlake
Morning session hears proposed Westlake route from Pike street to Denny. Sewer and revenue panels lobby against Queen Anne improvements and a saloon protest is noted. Likely report to council favors unfavorably.
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Westlake
Pike Street
Denny
Rinehart
Harrishon Street
Horse Neglect Case Involving Whisky Fined Suspended
W. W. Browning a local grading contractor faced a justice court finding of guilty for neglecting a horse during a storm while consuming alcohol. He was fined 25 dollars with the fine suspended on condition of proper shelter, food, and caretaker duties for the animal. The incident centered on Browning's drinking that day and failing to provide adequate care.
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W. W. Browning
Brown
Ims
Browning Court Suspends Fine to Ease Family Burden
In a cold confession Browning admitted taking a few drinks. The judge suspended the fine noting that the money would worsen the burden on his wife and child.
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Browning
Carpenters Union Adopts Saturday Half Holiday
The Carpenters union will observe a Saturday half day starting Feb 15 with contractors notified and no pay for the half day. Members dispute a local paper editorial claiming wage demands and potential conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Union
TWO FIRES IN TOWN CAUSE TWO CALLS
The fire department rushed to two small blazes today. A chimney fire in a residence at 122 Twenty first avenue caused a run this morning. At 2:28 p m a plumber furnace flame set fire to a Pine street house owned by Scott Benjamin between Third and Fourth avenues. Chief Cook estimates damage at about $10.
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Twentyfirst Avenue
Scott Benjamin
Pine Street
Third
Fourth Avenue
Cook
New Map of Lake Union Displayed at Burke Building
A new Lake Union map is available at the United States office room 602 Burke building. The map shows harbor lines as originally proposed and incorporates all changes proposed by property owners to the present date.
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Lake Union
United States Office
Burke Building
Lake Washington Canal Committee to Meet at Butler Hotel
The Lake Washington canal committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet tomorrow at 12 30 at the Butler hotel. The committee on national affairs will meet at 11 39 o clock on Wednesday. Topics include a submarine canal to Alaska the Isthmian canal and rate regulation for the White Pass and Yukon railway.
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Lake Washington Canal
Chamber of Commerce
Butler Hotel
Alaska
Isthmian Canal
White Pass & Yukon
City considers buying Carstens buffalo exhibit
W F Hanbury proposes the city purchase the buffaloes shown by Carstens Bros. The Pak Ling from Liverpool lies at quarantine in Port Townsend and will reach Port Townsend tomorrow. Interbay reports tobacco boxes found in an empty freight car. M F Shaw jewelry store at Buckley is broken into Saturday night with jewelry and clothing stolen. Police sought for three burglars, leaving their outfits behind.
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W. F. Hanbury
Carstens Bros
China Mutual
Pak Ling
Liverpool
Orient
Port Townsend
Northern Pacific
Interbay
M. F. Shaw
Buckley, Wash
Seattle
Sunday School Week Plans Formed by City Ministers
Ministers of the city convened with Dr W A Spalding presiding and LW Merritt from Tacoma attending. A Philadelphia Sunday schools fund was noted and a Sunday school week proposed. An executive committee will draft a plan and a special denomination committee will open discussions with brief addresses from Presbyterians Congregationalists Baptists Methodists and Christian church reps.
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W. A. Spalding
Merritt
Tacoma
Philadelphia
de Gell
H. W. Gilchriat
Presbyterians
Lambert Woods
Congregationaliata
L. J. Sawyer
Baptists
T. P. Fevelle
Methodists
B. H. Lingenfeiler
Christian Church
Police Notes: Phoenix Stamp Company Losses and Theft
Police notes report Phoenix Stamp Company on Seventh Avenue suffered a theft by a salesman named Parker who disappeared with sample cases. Charles O Garra was fined $100 by Justice for an offense. An arrest followed a Saturday patrol chase of a thief fleeing with an overcoat from a front of a First Avenue residence.
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Phoenix Stamp Company
Seventh Avenur
Parker
Meir
Charles O’ Garra
Justice E
First Avenue
Round-up of town folk noted this morning
A report describes a morning round-up of residents at the lower town area. Names include Patretmer Ryan Freeman McChury Pat Welch W Doyle Lindstrom Frank Haine Nels agen Harris Bareman Ward and others present among the crowd.
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Patretmer
Ryan
Freeman
McChury
Sue
Emithe Pat Welch
W. Doyle
Lindstrom
Frank Haine
Nelsagen
Haris Bareman
Ward
Wiven
Courthouse Notes and Mixed Legal Actions Today
Reports from the superior and federal courts include Peter Dreeland facing retrial for burglary, J J Coyle winning $4500 against Beattie Electric Co, and S A Crisp's suit tied to hardship in Alaska. A Klondike divorce petition, a Northern Pacific verdict for the defense, and cement loss from the White Star dock are recorded.
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Peter Dreeland
Nia
Peter
Derey
J. J. Coyle
Beattie Electric Co
Metis
A. Crisp
Northern Mail Co
Aene
Joseph Selix
Margaret Nx
Yukon Territory
Balfour, Guthrie and Co
Northern Pacific Railway Co
White Star
Henry Leland Laid At Rest
The funeral for Henry Leland was held at 611 Fleet Avenue North this morning with Rev. L J Sawyer officiating. Interment followed at Lakeview Cemetery. The Seattle Typographical Union No. 203 adopted resolutions praising Leland and planned a union turnout at his funeral with their charter draped in mourning for 30 days.
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Henry Leland
Fleet Avenue
L. J. Sawyer
Lakeview Cemetery
U. W. Hall
New York
Seattle Typoaphical Union
No. 202
Harry Leland
Seattle
Cushman Prize Essay Contest Opens for Washington Pupils
State superintendent announces Cushman prize for seventh or eighth graders outside Pierce county. Essays up to 2000 words cover history geography industries shipping resources and trade. One draft only, no aid, ink manuscripts, and a multi-stage judging process with final state board decision in June 1902.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Pressman Cushman
Beast
State of Washington
Pierce County
State Board of Education
Cushman
Building Permits Issued At City Engineer’s Office
Morning permits issued for new structures include CC Faure’s store and residence at 1510 12 Galer Street for 2500 dollars, Mrs A Davier’s 2 story house at 1818 Fourth Avenue for 1400 dollars, L Weldon’s 1 story house at 322 Nineteenth Avenue for 1200 dollars, and J A Hall’s 2 story frame residence at 533 Eighteenth Avenue for 1200 dollars.
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CC. Faure
Galer Street
Burglary Pair Fined After City Store Theft Plea
John Burke and Frank Anderson were fined $100 each by Justice George after pleading guilty to stealing clothing from a southern city store. Patrolman Burkman arrested them this morning. Also noted, the funeral of Agnes M. Duke was held at Bonney and Stewart's chapel with interment in Lake View cemetery under Jon F. Miller Post No. 61, W.B.C.
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John Burke
Frank Anderson
Justice George
Burkman
Agnes M. Duke
Bonney & Stewart's
Jon F. Miller
W. B.C
Lake View Cemetery
Good and Bad Actor Ralph Stuart in Seattle Hold Up Incident
Ralph Stuart of the Manhattan Co. survived a late night after leaving the Seattle Theater when two men emerged from an alley and demanded he raise his hands. He kicked one assailant, knocked another, then fled and did not report the event to police, saying he had nothing to complain of.
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Ralph Stuart
Manhattan Co
Seattle
Mr. Stuart
Stuart
Reverend Thomas Delivers Initial Sermon at Wesley Church
The newly appointed Rev Thomas preached to a full, weathered audience at the Wesley Methodist Episcopal church of South Seattle from 1 Timothy 2 8 urging prayer and humility. He contrasted earthly power with divine strength and cited Ophirs pursuit of power and Christ as ultimate influence. Dr W A Spalding also delivered a strong sermon at United Presbyterian Church nearby.
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Thomas
Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church of
South Seattle
Ophir
Devil
Jesus Christ
Nazarene
Christopher
Christ
Tts
Reat
W. A. Spalding
United Presbyterian Church
Sixth Avenue
Sermons On Prayer Fill Church Attendance And Plans
The sermon on Rijah explored who may pray when and for what, highlighting true prayer. Dr Boulding will speak next on The Failures of Musah. Congregants pledged the entire church debt and a mission site on Renton Hill north of Madison Street is being prepared.
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Killah
Boulding
Renton Hill
Madison Street
Marian Thomas and Galen Carter Wedding Private
The marriage of Miss Marian Thomas daughter of Theodore Thomas to Galen Carter of New York occurred today in a strictly private ceremony due to a recent bereavement in the bride’s family.
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Chicago
Til
Marian ‘Thomas
Theodore Thomas
Galen Carter
New York
Mullin and Gleason Tie In Dramatic Scrape At Sedro
In Sedro Woolley on Saturday night Larry Gleason defeats Bar ney Mullin in a hard fought 18 round bout with Mullin showing improvement under Nick Hurley’s coaching. Referee Arthur W. Crane rules the match a draw. Mullin’s camp included Nick Hurley Mel McGrath and Micky Graham while Gleason’s corner featured Perry Queenan Jack Fredricks and Kid Amundson.
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Sedro-Woolley
Barney Mullin
Larry Gleason
Gleason
Mullin
Nick Hurley
Clearon
Malin
Arthur W. Crane
Beatties— Club
Mel McGrath
Micky Graham
Perry Queenan
Jack Fredricks
Kid Amundson
National Guard Bat Battalion Drill and Ball Set
On Thursday January 30 companies B and D of the National Guard will host a bat talion drill and ball in Armory hall.
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National Guard
Armory Hall
War Revenue Tax Debate and Postal Contract Updates
The Ways and Means Committee debated reducing war revenue taxes starting with the tea tax and brewer interests pushing for a drop from 1.5 to 1.0 per barrel. Senator Dubois denounced Wheaton over the Philippines tariff report as debate widened with no action. The Post Office awarded Red Steamship contracts to expand weekly ocean service from New York to Venezuelan ports to Porto Rico, effective March 1, with routes via Puerto Cabello and Maracaibo and rates of 1.00 and 0.623 cents per mile respectively.
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Washington, BD. C
House Committee On Ways and Means
Dubois
Senate
Dubota
Idaho
Gen. Wheaton
Philippines
Wheaton
Postoffice Department
Red Steamship Line
New York
Venesutian
Porto Rico
Puerto Cabello
Venezuela
Heo Juan
Curaeno
la Guaira
Maracaibo
Curacao
San Juan
Climate Report Describes Mild December 1901 Washington Month
The December climate report from the weather bureau notes fewer rainy days than usual and precipitation below normal. Mean temperature stayed near normal with mild conditions due to uniform warmth and few cold spells, while high readings appeared on varying dates across localities.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Sporting Goods Ad from Horthrup Co. on First Ave
An old advertisement for sporting goods appears from the Horthrup Co. located on First Avenue offering a range of equipment. The brief note highlights the store as a go to place for sports gear.
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Horthrup CO
First Ave
Odd Bed Prices Slashed in Half Sale Hints
Odd bedsteads are offered at three reduced sale prices as the retailer promotes pricing “all along the line.” The message emphasizes that when selling “half” it yields substantial savings, suggesting a strategy around half price reductions.
Port Gamble Wharf Collapse Fatally Injures Worker
H. J. Olany a Port Gamble lumber mill employee was killed when a wharf gave way during a storm. Debris crushed him as he worked on the structure. Funeral plans are set in Pt Gamble with lodge involvement. Local news confirms the tragic accident and funeral coordination.
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H. J. Olany
Port Gamble
Olany
Bonney & Stewart
Washington Weather Summary Shows Mild Spell and Variable Precipitation
The report notes a general warm spell from the 2nd to the 24th and a moderate cool spell from the 1st to the 17th. Western Washington saw above normal precipitation and modest snow, with Ilwaco recording the highest monthly mean and East Bound the highest daily temperature. Overall monthly mean 37.0 F, Western section wetter than the east, and a maximum 66 F at East Bound.
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Perry
Okanogan
Douglas
Pacific County
Great Plain
Columbia
Efiptern
Port ‘Townsend
Whatcom
Beattle
West Hound
Ilwaco
Waterville
Douglas County
East Bound
Northport
Bunnyside
Neah Bay
Wenatchee
Clearwater
Witeville
Buchanan
Eville
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Burns
Cushman Prize
Elijah
Thomas-Carter
Congress
Climate Report
London
San Francisco Bank, Ltd
Cherry Street
Standard Furniture CO
L. Schoenfeld & Sons
China
Kegley
Occidental Ave
Oregon
Naptha
Cooper and Levy
Cinta
Egee
Second Avenue
Bon Marche
Rhodes Bros
Second Ave
Speak of the Star
F. W. Merrick
THE
American Clothier
1St Ave
Derby
City
F.W. Merrick
Lace
Brussels
Nottingham
Seater & Company
Emerson
Steinway
A. B, Chase, Estey, Starr, Richmond and
Gramer Instruments
Sherman, Clay & Co. Fine Pianos
Sear Drug CO
Eeeest
Glass & Dice
Cash Grocers
White River
Cline’s Piano
Union
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