02 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
1
July 2 report from Beattie says St Paul doubts the safety of the Portland and Jeanie. Belvidere reports sighting the Portland, Jeanie, and Portland on June 17 while Baynes reaches Nome after stopping at the Diomede Islands. Nome shipping men weigh the risk of ice pressure against the Jeanie’s sturdier hull. Incoming Nome vessels’ updates are awaited with anxiety.
The steamship Humboldt from Skagway arrives at 5 am with 490000 dollars in gold from the Kiontike region. Passengers include Dawson settlers and Alaska residents. shipping rates for White Pass and inland routes rise by five dollars. A man drowned in Porcupine River after a fall in the stream. rescue efforts failed. Also reported are a jail suicide by a prisoner and a murder suspect connected to a October assault. The steamship Roanoke sails to Nome tomorrow carrying freight and several passengers including Mrs. Even.
In Pennsylvania coal fields tension rose as miners and mine guards exchanged gunfire. Several shots were fired with no injuries, crowds dispersed, and four miners were wounded as police kept order. Reports from Duryea and surrounding areas indicated ongoing strain and a possible settlement offer discussed in York and Barre later July 2.
City, Mo., July 2. C. C. S, a well known newspaper man long active in mining, returns from Thunder Mountain, reporting most gold finds as fake and the region offers little free milling ore. He warns that railroads and plants are needed to handle even modest ore quantities and grades.
A cyclone era accident at Purhat on July 2nd blew a train from the track. Thirteen people were killed and sixteen injured in the disaster reported from Inila.
Carrie Nation arrived two hours late to the Peoria prohibition convention after a long journey from Minnesota. Her arrival did not affect the ticket already nominated, sparking Nation’s indignation as she condemned any ticket not sanctioned by the leading prohibitionist.
Riotous demonstrations in Lemberg Galicia involve more than 6000 demonstrators led by students opposing the Kaiser attack on Polen. They attempt to storm the German consulate, then attack Polish leaders’ homes as police clash with the mob injuring many.
West Seattle debates a new telephone franchise as the Independent Telephone Company applies for approval while Sunset Telephone and Telegraph fights to maintain its lead. A city official circulated contracts for the Independent line, and the council laid the matter over for a week, with strong local support favoring the newcomer.
London reports at 10 o'clock Buckingham Palace bulletin states King Edward continues to make steady recovery with no interruption. The royal review displayed 1200 troops on parade under Duke of Connaught amid enthusiastic crowds as decorations were awarded. A late bulletin confirms consistent progress and improving condition.
The London police charged Prince Francis Jane of Braganza, Austrian army lieutenant, with a criminal offense against a young clerk. Remanded with another person after a separate alleged act during a tour of the district by royal envoys.
W. W. Gray, a Brooklyn plasterer, was detained by two policemen for an hour while his wife, ill at home, awaited medicine. Gray had gone to obtain the prescription, but officers stopped him near Third Avenue and Jefferson Street before release. He plans to seek an explanation from the police chief.
German Vienna July 2 reports a student duel with Pan German deputy Berger, Berger's car cut off. Steamship John B Kimball sailed for Noweneene with two passengers and a cargo. Passengers include A. 8. Moore, judge, and G. Horchsenius, clerk of the Nemedi vision of the United States court of Alaska.
President Roosevelt plans to stay in Oyster Bay with an office set up in the village three and a half miles from his residence to discourage political callers outside office hours. The capital sees a mass exodus of lawmakers and lobbyists as the Fifty-eighth Congress opens, while the Senate and House reflect on Henderson and patriotic songs. A committee report on Christmas bribery remains under discussion as total appropriations reach 900 million.
The court-m martial for General Jacob Smith ruled he exceeded authority in orders during the campaign. Roosevelt’s reviewing authority found no serious fault and issued a light reprimand, praising his overall efforts. The outcome pleases military leaders and aligns with a generation of wartime conduct.
July 2 report from Minerva describes a partial tunnel collapse of the Lake Erie, Lance & Wheeling Railway. Workers rescued after the roof caved in as shift changed. four men initially believed dead but later found safe with two Italians uninjured and two Swedes returning from Marietta among others uninjured.
Rome July 2 Gov Taft's note to the Vatican outlines a three installment payment plan for friar lands in metalimenta with one third immediately and the balance in three monthly installments. The note suggests speedy approval and ratification of the sale due to the pope's friendly attitude toward American overtures.
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