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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1902
Page
2
The piece blends a foreign policy critique praising Dewey for bold words while referencing Morgan in India. It condemns crime and vigilante rhetoric, urging swift punishment for outlaws and exposing sensational editorializing that erodes decency and legal process.
Klondike gold shipments flood the city as steamers Hum bert and Dolphin arrive with substantial bullion. Nearly a million dollars in gold dust, consigned to San Francisco and Seattle firms, signals a record output with shipments routed via Skagway and Dawson to U S ports. Cargoes, vessels, and routes are detailed along the Pacific coast trade network.
An excursion plans to draw crowds to an event in Tacoma featuring speakers and travelers including Lied and a Norwegian Swedish Icelandic singing group of about 60. Hon A A Anderson and William T Lau will speak, with chapters on Norway India Russia and Japan. The program includes songs and readings by local singers and clubs from Seattle Everett and Paulsbo.
Charleston Illinois July 12 For years Mrs John Snyder of this city was deaf Yesterday a teaspoon on the table caused a shock that restored her hearing She now talks with her husband by telephone and can converse directly after years of silent courtship conducted by slate writing A Baptist excursion to Snoqualmie is planned for Tuesday July 15 with round trip grounds access at a small fee.
A lengthy list of street improvements and water main projects eyed by the city includes grading, sidewalks, and sewer work on multiple avenues and streets with costs ranging from 1 000 to 12 700 dollars. An estimate for new fire hydrants on First through Third avenues and Occidental avenue runs to 1400 dollars, with old hydrants to be removed and relocated to residence districts.
A Madrid court official says reports that King Alfonso disliked bull fights are false. The king enjoyed the sport at his crowning and plans future attendances. A royal excursion is advertised for July 15 with tickets priced at $1.00 and a return trip in the evening.
July 12 reports from Johnstown say after extended exploration at the Cambria mine officials disclosed that the main headings have been breached. The known dead reach 116 with many bodies still unaccounted in inaccessible areas. Fifteen bodies were brought to the armory this morning, unidentified and covered beneath sheets. Rescue work continues amid collapsed roofs and blocked passages, with officials fearing the death toll could exceed 200 as unexplored rooms may conceal more victims.
The naphtha launch Greata made its maiden voyage to Bremerton this afternoon with a small party including owners the Kreblheimer brothers and Greata Rosen bers named after the vessel. Builders report a successful trial run and describe her as the most elegantly furnished naphtha launch north of Ban Francheen on the Pacific coast. Launched July 1 at Smith's Cove by Leater West, the craft cost about 34009 and features built in gear from high quality materials. Interior fittings are custom and lavish, with an oil burning cook and patent lavatory. She will typically carry two passengers and can hold fuel for a week.
Oliver and Mies Ger Hoskinson were married at And Harbor July 4 by Rev. Joseph Carey. Divorces were granted today to Margaret Williamdorfen from Ralph and Bertha Brand from William Brand.
Special to the Star reports in San Francisco that a corpse found floating near Sausalito has been identified as Captain William Ward of the Rio Janeiro by a watch in his pocket and his uniform. This marks the first body to wash ashore since the wreck.
Ten years after a Newark Minnesota man jokingly deeded Colorado lands to his niece Julia Malcolm of Ventnor Pa a letter offered 25000 for a half interest. The niece believed it a joke but later learned the offer was real.
Guts out marks, Rev George K Macinnis, once a runaway and sailor, graduates from Lawrence University. He was converted in New York and studied in Moody Bible Institute Northfield before priestly call. The item weds a mix of biographical notes and unrelated travel notices about Pleasant Beach entertainments.
In Portland on July 1 a bartender shot and killed his wife A L Belding and her mother in law L Mc Croskey and fatally wounded the father in law L Mc Croskey. He also killed Frank Woodward, an inmate of the Mc Croskey house, before surrendering to a passerby. The couple had been married eight years and separated recently amid alleged infidelity. The husband confronted his wife over custody of their 13 year old son, then shot Woodward in the hall, followed by the two Mc Croskeys. The wife died in the hallway. Mc Croskey died instantly. the elder Mc Croskey and Woodward were taken to care.
Classifieds list land for sale near King County and Renton car line with 2 to 6 acres, orchards, barns, and houses, plus farms with cattle and poultry. Advertises low prices, terms, and contact at 908 44 Second Avenue and 410 New York Brook addresses. Also notes various services and local business ads.
HM Th LePevre sues the Skagway Licht and Water Co alleging Sparrow Smith misused corporate funds and seeking court orders to recover books removed from the state. The suit asks for accounts of business deals and property transfers and for inspection of books by stockholders.
Tonight and Sunday, fair skies prevail with warmer temperatures. Sunday brings light north to east winds across Seattle and surrounding areas.
Officer Giamacahi arrested Karlie Goodson, a sign painter, on a petit larceny charge. The Pacific Clipper Line steamer Charles Nelson reported San Francisco bound with 20 passengers and full freight. Gambling fine J H Hawley jailed this morning by Detective Tennant for operating a gambling house, fined 150 dollars and released at the Union Club, 111 Second Avenue South.
Money for the Sailors' Club room at the Paget Sound navy yard is arriving quickly. About $400 is secured and $1000 more is in sight as Secretary Meikle of the chamber of commerce asks city ministers to mention the project to their congregations tomorrow to spark interest.
The funeral for Wm G Barbour was held yesterday from the family residence in Interbay and interment followed at Mount Pleasant cemetery. He died at Providence hospital from injuries after a horse kick last Bundsy. He leaves a widow and four children. A Snoqualmie weekday excursion is planned with 9 am departure and 1 pm return. The Baptish ladies organize the round trip at $1.00. See ad on page 4 for battleship excursion details.
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