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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1902

Page

4

Tracy's Movements Point to Possible Tracy Near Renton

Deputy Otto Springer and Sheriff Zimmerman of Snohomish county report they recovered clothes matching a Fisher ranch hold up from yesterday. The discarded garments were identified as the items taken from Mrs. Van Horn’s house, suggesting two possible traces: Tracy crossing the lake from Fisher’s place or returning toward the cabin where the Thursday fight occurred.

Otto Springer Zimmerman Snohomish County Ravenna Park Fisher Ranch Fisher

Governor McGraw Requests Grand Jury Action

Governor McGraw calls for a grand jury as political tension rises over gambling houses in the district. Mayor Hames and Chief Sullivan had allowed a reopening, while a Republican faction allied with the Humes machine seeks city corruption probes. Powell, a lawyer, is reportedly involved but declines comment. The mayor and police faced pressure to authorize investigations.

Hames Sullivan Humes Blicen J. B. Macvery George A. Piper Joseph H. Dawes Clancy Seattle Piper McGraw McGraw A Powell Farar

Merchants Protest Pike Street Stand Obstruction

Merchants on Pike Street protest a proposed stand near Union Street and Twenty-first Avenue, arguing it obstructs traffic and business. The matter was referred to the city engineer as street improvements, sidewalks, and grading projects are reviewed by the Board of Public Works.

Pike Street Board of Pubic Werks Bernena Ana Pike Ama Union Neferrea Union Street Board of Public Works Thira Twenty-first Avenue Queen Anne Lake Union Hieventh Denny Addition Pottinsg Avenue Vernue Pask Avenue Ewing North Forty-second Street Pirst Avenue Avenue Street Dennyway Oward Avenue Kiew Mercer Street As & Dew Westlake Avenue Cook

Submerged volcano sighting reported near Akutan Pass

Captain Spicer of the Florence reports a strange sea about 60 miles southeast of Akutan Pass with pumice stones one to three inches across. He sailed roughly 206 miles and wonders if the area lies over a submerged volcano or if pumice drift from northern volcanoes was blown to the site by wind and tide.

Spicer Florence Tacomaco Dutch Harbor Akutan Pass Aize

Remembering Mr Hutchinson at City Rectory Co retirement

The City Rectory Co employee Hutchinson received a headed cane on the eve of retirement from Seattle. He is praised by local management, thanked donors, and expressed enduring memories of his service. The Humboldt steamship sailed with 4 passengers and L Mell shipped 400 sheep to Dawson.

City Rectory Co Priente Hutchinson Seattle Hutchinson Humboldt L. Mell Dawson

Labor Parade Sets Seattle Record with 6009 Marchers

A historic Seattle event drew 6009 workers from various unions in a two mile parade along main streets. Led by a platoon, bands including Warners First Regiment and Lauven’s Military marched past Third Avenue to Pike Street then to Jackson Street before disbanding. An evening ball at the Armory followed with hundreds dancing late into the night.

Seattle Third Avenue Union Street Pike Street Fifth Firat Avenue Arat Avenue Jackson Street Second Avenue Union Warners First Regiment Lauben Worley Eatern Central Labor Union F. A. Rust W. Co. Il Mie Rice T. J. Mi Metonis Seattle Electric Company W Hitch

Seattle takes both games from Portland in Portland series

Seattle pitchers dominated the Portland games with Hogg striking out eight and only one hit allowed. Browall pitched for Dugdale's team in the afternoon game as Seattle won again 4 to 0. Engie started for Portland and Hémina then Tacoma duel is noted with Helena winning 4 to 3 in ten innings. No game played at Butte.

Portland Seattle Hogg Browall Dugdale Engie

Banquet At Rainier Grand Honors Governors And Military

Governor Savage and Governor McBride with staff and army navy officers attended a Rainier Grand banquet hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. John B. Allen served as toastmaster and Josiah Collins introduced the welcome. Allen praised the keel laying of the Nebraska signaling Seattle's shipbuilding rise. Governor Savage replied eloquently, promising to inspire listeners.

Savage McBride Army Navy Rainier Grand Chamber of Commerce John B. Allen Josiah Collins Nebraska Seattle Vage

Pilgrims Leave New York for Rome Jubilee Voyage

The second contingent of the Roman Catholic jubilee pilgrimage to Rome sailed today on the Hohenzollern under spiritual directors Rev. Father Ryan and Father Smith of Jersey City. They head to Naples then Rome and plan to travel through Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Scotland and Ireland. The homeward star departs Queenstown on September 6.

New York Rome Hohengollern Father Ryan Father Smith Jersey City Naples Italy Sitherland Germany Belgium Holland Scotland Ireland Queenstown

Dumas Birthday Celebrations Planned in Villers Cotterets

The town of Villers-Cotterets prepares a centennial tribute to Alexandre Dumas elder tomorrow with a fete program. A grand illumination is planned in the park and forest of M Menil Monier the noted chocolate maker.

Paris Villers Cottereta Alexandre Dumas M. Menil Monier

Beattie Honored at Nebraska Warship Birthday Celebration

Beattie was remembered with warmth in Nebraska at an event marking the battleship’s build site. Speakers included Captain Eaton of the Oregon General Colby from Sheridan’s staff and Major Millie. Captain Bostwick led songs as attendees joined in a chorus with the Nebraska governor and party observing the anniversary.

Beattie Ofebraska Captain Eaton Oregon General Colby General Sheridan Major Millie Bostwick Nipsic Nebraska

Tracy reports convict seen near Ravenna area

May have been Tracy and August Fisher, farmer near Maple Leaf north of Ravenna, report a man with a rifle and clothing visited at 6 oclock yesterday morning. The convict obtained food and a full change of clothes then disappeared north along the railroad. Fisher, a well known farmer, stands by his story. University postmaster relayed the report to Seattle authorities.

August Fisher Maple Leaf Ravenna Park Pontiae University Station Neves Tracy University Ward Seattiec

Sermons on Hell Promised by Free Methodist Pastor

Rev Alexander Beers of the Free Methodist church at Pine street and Terry avenue plans a sermon series on Is There a Hell The opening discourse will be preached tomorrow night with further talks to follow as announced later The agnostic thought is mentioned in passing.

Alexander Beers Free Methodist Church Pine Street Terry Avenue Discource Carine Rainer Beach Freewood Snoqualmie Power First Washington Dexter Horton Bank Rainier Beach K. Sturtevant

Wolff American Special Ruby Over Nickel Finish

A jagged OCR fragment describes Wolff American Special parts with ruby over nickel finishes and nickel over copper tones. Mentions eccentric chain adjustment and oiling crank axle, along with Hercules spokes and a high polish option. Concludes with vague claims of superior appearance and value.

Sermons Planned On Hell By Local Preacher

Mr Beers notes uncertainty about hell while condemning shallow infidels. He criticizes time-serving preachers for avoiding the word and announces a plan to deliver several sermons on the topic to his congregation.

Cloudburst disrupts Hope Idaho line, telegraph wires down

A July cloudburst near Hope Idaho washed away NP railway track and telegraph lines, halting traffic. Trains were expected to resume by evening as repairs began, but service remained at a standstill at noon.

The Star Spokane Hope Idaho Northern Pacific Railway Traina

May join Chicago strike may spread to other branches

The May strike of Union Pacific machinists could widen as the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen says it may join in sympathy. Officials warned they will strike in solidarity if called.

Chicago Pacite Brotherhood of Locomotive Mineers

Mystery head found near Berkeley sparks university tie

A human head was located on a hill near Berkeley last evening. Authorities suspect a university student left it there while cramming for anatomy exams.

Berkeley

Pings May Reject It In July Proclamation Context

In Washington D C it is believed several ex leaders of the Filipino insurgents held as prisoners at Guem will refuse to accept the amnesty. The July petition echoes a prior proclamation where principal beneficiaries declined the oath of allegiance, linking to their freedom condition.

Washington, D. C Guem Hitpine Commission

Socialists Meet in Carpenter's Hall Speaks On Dream

Socialists from Socaliten group gather at Carpenter's Hall for a talk by Latimer the late organizer on the subject Is Bodaltem ss Dream. A separate item reports a battleship excursion with two battleships at sea and passenger movements around noon with fares listed.

Socalieten Carpenter's Hall Spm TT BK Latimer Bodaltem Coleen

Eldorado 13 Sold in Mining Syndicate Deal

Eldorado 13 mine, famous as Swiftwater Bill Gates claim, sold by G. A. Wanger for 14000 to a syndicate of nearby miners including Dunham White Sheets of French Hill and James Higgins. No.17 Eldorado sold to Arkanann Jim for 000, with No.18 to get a new dredge costing at least 106000. Dr Isidore Bourke sues Daveen over aldermen salaries and mineshaft assets.

Dawbhon Eldorado Wiftwater Mill G. A. Wanger Dunham, White and Gates Wanger Isidore McWilliam Bourke Daveen Board of Aldermen

Markets Fragment Tells Of Prices And Quotes

A fragmentary market note lists prices and quotations for commodities. It mentions Beechings and a price of $1.50 and 51.50 for unspecified items. The OCR text is garbled with several proper nouns and figures.

Local Market Prices and Goods Listing

A fragmented list of groceries and farm goods with prices appears. Items include carrots celery peppers tomatoes parsley beans corn beets and meat products with assorted prices and notes on butter cheese and dairy. The garbled text mixes product names with stray numbers and terms from a market ledger.

Ile Dutlee Feehantaf

Three Detectives Die on Track in New York

The bodies of three Central Railroad of New Jersey detectives were found mangled on a track. Names listed are Robert Olmes, John Cosgrove, and William Hensen. Authorities consider accidental death by a train, with some colleagues fearing possible homicide.

New York Central Railroad of New Jersey Robert Olmes John Cosgrove William Hensen

Power-from-motor shop offers flexible self supplied energy

You can select a location favorable for your business with your own power source. Enjoy good light pure air a clean attractive shop and a power supply controlled by you available at any time inside or outside regular hours.

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