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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
4
Union Ark July 3 A violent incident leaves Pink Gibson dead when dynamite in his vest explodes after Harvey Sexton fires a shot. Nine other Whitecaps are wounded. Mrs. Guest is tied and whipped before the blast. Lexee assists the injured.
Washington July 1 Senator Bailey plans to return to Washington tonight and is expected to press Solicitor Penfield of the state department after Penfield accused Bailey of falsehood and insult. Beveridge called the Bailey charge unwarranted, prompting Bailey to threaten personal chastisement. Penfield defended his remarks calling Bailey a coward and an ass in strong terms.
Circulating in the Tenderloin, a report says Mayor Humes may permit reopening of all gambling dens closed since the Republican convention. Police chief and grand jury probe are cited, but no firm plans exist and workers were told to report at 5 PM.
Deputy Sheriff Williams. Oliver Mercer leads a Juanita posse under Sheriff Williams in a wide search for Tracy. A suspect near Derby matched Tracy's description but turned out to be Axel Peterson the rancher. An armed posse advances from Seattle as Peterson hides behind a stump barricade.
An inquiry into the July shooting of Gerald Campbell by Officers Alvord and Jeseu began but details remain unclear as witnesses testified and the investigation continued in Whatcom Washington.
A fragmented snippet describes a city council meeting ending in a complete queneanne concerning Dan Cers. The readable text preserves no further clear details about dates places or actions.
Fr Reid superintendent of the De Bote Mining Company survived a self inflicted gun misfire at Wayside hospital at 7 46 this morning. A 38 caliber automatic discharged while in his hip pocket the bullet entering under the right armpit and piercing the neck. He received prompt care from Drs De Soto Kagieson Ford and Crompton and was resting easily later that afternoon with a belief of recovery.
A justice hears that Phillips, under investigation for irregular conduct, was suspended by Chief Sullivan during a larceny case. Detective Hips reported the matter, with Phillips facing civil service commission review over charges he solicited a $20 reward for recovering a stolen watch from Mrs. B McGoogan. Phillips admits aiding the recovery but denies receiving payment.
City Detective Lee A. Narbee was implicated earlier in the reward theft case involving Phillipa but this morning Chief Sullivan exonerated him from any blame. The investigation continued to unfold as authorities reviewed the surrounding actions and context.
Gov. Ravage of Nebraska and his staff arrived in the city this afternoon at 9 15 over the Burlington line. A welcoming committee met them at the depot and escorted them to the Rainier Grand hotel for their stay during the keel laying celebration tomorrow.
Miss Florence Walker leads with 1903 votes while Ella Steiner has 1628 and Elizabeth Newman 1128 in the Carnival Queen race. Other candidates Eva Rice 176 Carrie Heima 121 Delia Spray Th fell short as ballots were counted late this afternoon.
The Navy Department informed Commander Berry of Sak Disie at League Island navy yard to prepare for sea. The ship is expected to sail to Venezuela to protect American interests there and was intended to be put out of commission.
Minister Storer of Spain cabled the state department that the commercial treaty between Spain and the United States was signed this morning.
Washington dispatch reports Acting Gov Wright says constabulary are making all efforts to recapture school teachers abducted inland. Officers have killed and captured several of the gang and claim teachers were alive as late as June 4. Everett D C July 3 A local gas Co lease was blown open with $150 dynamite, blowing the safe door across the room. detonation heard by residents, mistaken for Fourth of July celebration.
Secret Service operators will guard the president at Washington to Pittsburg tonight. A cordon of secret service, regular and irregular troops will surround him in Pittsburg. Authorities fear anarchists in the city and vow no firecrackers or torpedoes near the presidential party. Arrests will follow any demonstration as a pilot engine leads the train.
Temperance organizations led by the W C T U and the Alliance plan a Woodland Park event tomorrow at 11 am. Rev R E Bencae will chair with music and a Declaration of Independence reading. An oratorical contest features Mrs James Morrison followed by multiple sports and prize awards for top finishers.
In the House of Commons today Secretary of War Broderick said Irish American prisoners of war in London would be detained under the enemy order affecting Boer prisoners. He did not know the exact count, but estimated the number as small.
July 3 report from Constantinople states the town of ta in Turkey was destroyed by a major blaze. Government aid has been sought and troops deployed to assist. casualty reports vary with some sources claiming many dead and others reporting no injuries.
Body found Speman Pp Roanoke of the N A T Co leaves Colman dock for Nome at 11 10 this morning with a large passenger list. The ship carried 60 first class and seven second class passengers and 1860 tons of cargo. The article notes the Oregon victory and promotes visiting the battleship at the navy yard. Departures listed at 9 10 11 19 1 16 2 20 and 4 20 p m.
President will not summon an extra session to tackle the Cuban treaty now. A commercial treaty on the same issues will be prepared but only after the next regular session, with time for careful review during his vacation and a brief navalyard window before the Fourth of July.
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