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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1902

Page

4

Tracy's Moves Fully Known in Sheriff Report

Deputy Otto Springer and Sheriff Zimmerman in Snohomish county report from Ravenna park that they have identified all clothing left by the fugitive at Fisher ranch following yesterday's hold up. The recovered items include a blue three button coat, black pants and shoes, with other discarded pieces and a brown leather pack. Sheriff Springer sent the clothes to his office for identification by Mrs. Van Horn, who is to confirm if they match items taken from her house. The findings support two theories on Tracy's location, near Renton or returning toward the cabin where the Thursday afternoon fight occurred.

Otto Springer Zimmerman Snohomish County Ravenna Park Fisher Ranch Fisher Springer

Gov McGraw to Ask for a Grand Jury

Governor McGraw leads a Republican faction threatening a grand jury inquiry into the city administration over reopened gambling houses in Tenderfold district. The group, including J B Macl and E B Neufelder, seeks court action after Mayor Humes and Police Chief Sullivan allowed gaming venues to resume operations.

Tenderfold Humes Polie Sullivan Court For Gambiers Grand Jury John H. McGraw J. B. Mac

Merchants Protest Against Closure of City Streets

Local merchants petition the Public Works Department protesting closures on Toira Avenue north of Union Street. The board referred the matter to the Superintendent, while approving several street improvements including concrete sidewalks and new grading projects. The Chamber of Commerce urged a stairway around Queen Anne Standpipe for observatory access. The city engineer will report next Friday.

Pike Street Ulece Mereing Pelion Peuition Bike Carnival Ana TnioGavenny Opara of Public Works Wwea Toira Avenue Union Sires Sirect Twenty-First Avenue Grantme Vasey Street Queen Annevenue Lake Union Hieventn Avenue Chamber of Commerce Denny- Tman Migrovecinekio Fontus Avenue Ward Avenue Sodland Park Avenue Ewing Avenue Eagie Street Pirst Avenue Western Enue Bivet Dennyway Mercer Street Westlake Avenue Galer Street Cook Fire Department

Submerged volcano sighting near Akutan Pass reported

Capt. of the Provence reports a submerged volcano about 0 miles southeast of Akutan pass after arriving in Tacoma from Dutch Harbor. He describes sailing through a sea of pumice stones one to three inches in size, suggesting either a submerged volcano beneath their course or pumice carried from Northern volcanoes by wind and tide.

Provence Tacomaesterday Dutch Harbor Akutan Pass Florence

Hutchinson Receives Gold Headed Cane on Retirement

City Directory Co employees in Seattle presented F Hutchinson a gold headed cane on the eve of his retirement as local manager after years of service. He thanked the staff and said he would always remember his time with them. The Humboldt steamship departed Skagway that night with 46 passengers. M Vowel shipped 400 sheep to Siete.

City Directory Co F. Hutchinson Seattle Hutchinson Humboldt Skagway M. Vowel Siete

Labor Parade Sets City Record with Massive Turnout

A historic Beattle labor parade drew the largest crowd yet, with nearly every union present. Four bands led the march from Third Avenue and Union Street to Jackson Street, followed by a bevy of floats including a Waltresser Union display. The evening featured a grand ball at the Armory, with hundreds dancing into the morning.

Beattle Third Avenue Union Street Pike Street Fifth Avenue Waltresser Union Seata

Seattle takes both games from Portland in doubleheader

Portland hosts Seattle as Hoge returns to the mound for Seattle delivering a strong performance with eight strikeouts and only one hit allowed in the 3 to 0 game. Stovall subbed for Dugdale in the second game, Seattle winning 4 to 1 while Engle pitched for Portland. Helena defeated Tacoma 3 to 0 after a ten inning effort led by Wiggs. No game at Butte due to rain.

Portland Seattle Engle Hhe Helena Tacoma

Banquet Honors Governors and Military Officers in Seattle

Governor Savage and staff plus Governor McBride’s party and military officers were hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at the Rainier Grand. The banquet featured decorated hall and social tables as John B. Allen acted as toastmaster. Allen welcomed guests, praising the keel laying of the Nebraska and pledging Seattle’s shipbuilding rise.

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

Pilgrims to Rome Begin Second Contingent Outbound

The second group of Roman Catholic jubilee pilgrims sails from New York aboard the Hohenzollern. Led by Rev Father Ryan and Father Smith of Jersey City, they head to Naples then to Rome. The voyage continues through Italy and northern Europe with homeward departure via Queenstown in September.

New York Rome Hohensollern Father Ryan Pather Smith Jersey City Naples Pilrmeni Italy Witherland Germany Belgium Holland Scotland Ireland Quernstown

Dumas Birthday Celebrations In Villere Cottereta Park

The town of Villere Cottereta prepares to mark the 100th anniversary of Alexandre Dumas the elder with fetes and ceremonies tomorrow. A grand illumination will light the park and forest at night, provided by chocolatier Henri Mefiier.

Paris Villere- Cottereta Alexandre Dumas M. Henri Mefiier

Nebraska celebration honors battleship builders and speakers

Seattle remains in hearts of Nebraskans as the battleship Oregon’s builders are praised. Speakers include Captain Salen, General Colby, Major Millie, and Captain Phoetwick of the Nipsic who sang four songs. The Nebraska governor and party attended and showed interest in yesterday’s celebration.

Seattle Ofebraska Salen Oregon General Colby General Sheridan Major Millie Phoetwick Nipsic Nebraska

Tracy seen near Ravenns park and Pontiac by farmer

A farmer near Ravenns park five miles north of Ravenns reports a man believed to be Tracy the convict and alleged murderer visited his home at 6 o'clock yesterday. He demanded food and clothing, received what he asked, and left north along the railroad with a full change of clothing and supplies for two days. The farmer is a well known local figure. Police were notified this morning.

At Fisher Leaf Ravenns Park Pontiac University Station Tracy Fisher Ward Beattie

Sermons Planned On The Existence Of Hell

Heers states he cannot know if hell exists and criticizes infidels and hypocritical clergy. He plans to deliver several sermons on the subject, arguing the concept is real and matters to believers despite many doubters in society.

Heers

Cloudburst damages Hope Idaho rail line and telegraph

A cloudburst near Hope Idaho at dawn ripped up railway track blocked telegraph lines and halted traffic. Officials expect trains to resume before evening though service remains stalled as repairs begin and lines are restored after the washout.

Strike potential looms with machinists and rail unions

The text notes a possible strike by Thion Pacite machinists and sympathy action by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Firemen and Trainmen. It states they may be called upon to strike but does not confirm a definite walkout or date.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Mystery Restores After Body Found Near Berkeley Campus

A body was found near the Berkeley campus late yesterday prompting an investigation. Authorities believe a university student may have left the remains while cramming for anatomy exams.

Berkeley Erkeley

Pinos May Reject It in July Prisoners of War Detainees

A rough note suggests ex-leaders of the Philippine insurgents held as prisoners of war may reject amnesty proposed for the Fourth of July. It recalls a 4 year old Philippine commission offer and notes key irreconcilables refused allegiance, linking to the question of freedom.

Washington, D. Cy Philpine Commission Ume

Socialists Meet and Battleship Excursion Planned

Socialists hold a meeting in Carpenter's Hall at 8 p.m with Latimer addressing on a dream. A battleship excursion is announced with two ships at the navy yard Sunday. Boats depart Colman dock at 9 and 11 a.m. with return trips at 1:18 2:20 4:20 8:45 and 10:30 p.m. Fare round trip.

Sootaliete Carpenter's Hall Latimer Ery Will Fatlom Navy Yard Colman Dock

Eldorado 13 Sold to Dawbon for 18000 Dollars

Dawson notes Eldorado 13, famed claim of Gwilweter Mil, sold to Wanger for 18000. No. 17 Eldorado sold to Arkensaw Jim of Bulphur Creek for unknown sums. A new dredge for No. 14 Eldorado ordered, costing around 100000, with Professor Lippy assigning foreman Joe Putraw. Farther items include local legal dispute over a city case and a long list of market prices and provisions.

Dawbon Eldorado Nanaby Gwilweter Mil Dunham French Hill James Miggina Lippy Anger W. C. Gates Swiftwater Mill Gates Ates Wanger Arkensaw Jim Fens Er Bulphur Creek Professor Lippy Joe Putraw Leidore McWilliam Bourke Dawson

Market Prices From The Day's Trading

Prices listed for fruits vegetables and staples show varied values across items. Lemons 400684.78 per bow, apples 1.50, raspberries per bar 61.3, strawberries per crate 2 66, apricots 1 per piece, potatoes 10.00 per toe, with other items noted as current costs in the market report.

Valenetas Teneerines Reneette Goapeterries

Three Detectives Dead on New Jersey Rail Line

In New York on July 5 the bodies of three Central Railroad of New Jersey detectives were found mangled on the tracks. Named were Robert Olmes John Cosgrove and William Hansen. Evidence points to a train strike but some colleagues favor a murder theory.

New York Central Pailroad New Jersey Robert Olmes John Cosgrove William Hansen

Sermons on Hell by Rev Beers At Pine and Terry

The Rev Alexander Beers pastor of the Pree Methodist church announces a series of sermons on Is There a Hell The first discourse will be delivered tomorrow night with further talks to follow The agnostic is quick in Geclar (sic)

Alexander Beers Pree Methodiat Pine Street Terry Avenue Geclar

Wolff American Special bicycle features and finish details

Special Wolff American bicycle items list wheel base options 20 21 or 33 inches frame sizes 1 inch torsion eccentric chain adjustment knock-out axles self oiling crank axle Hercules spokes 676 swaged black chain and eyelodial tooth cos. Finish options include superb salamander and translucent ruby over nickel or copper nickel coating with a highly polished coat.

Electric motor power promises personal shop comforts

The text extols power from an electric motor as a means to supply a boat or shop with favorable conditions. It highlights benefits such as good light, pure air, a clean attractive space, and a personal power supply controlled by the user, available whenever desired, both in and out of regular working hours.

Bourg

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