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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1902

Page

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Outlaw Tracy Seen Near Auburn and Palmer Ranches

Reports from multiple towns in Pierce county describe Tracy the outlaw near Inglis and Pautot ranches east of Auburn, with sightings at O Neil and Buckley, a freight train chase toward Palmer, and pursuit by deputies and bloodhounds.

Curtis D. Stratton Auburnaly Tracy C. A. Reynolds Muckleshoot Reservation Inglis Auburn Wabash Old Reservation Tacoma Kent Staange Paugot Inglis Ranch Pautot Ranch Pautot’s Inglis Place O’neil Enum Claw Hartman Pierce County O'Neil Alec Buckley Palmer Desperado

Portland and Jeanie Missing After River Steamers Sightings

The steamer Portland arrived at St Michael July 2 and left for Port Townsend the next day. Reports from Magle and Mulato say Portland was in good order and the crew well. Capt Beeley of the Oregon reports no sighting of Portland or Jeanie by June 9, with Thrasher at Dutch Harbor and already departed Cape Prince of Wales.

Portland St. Michael Port Townsend Dawson Magle Barah Mulato Jeanie George Beeley Oregon Dutch Harbor Cape Prince of Wales

Where Will Tracy Be Tried If Captured

King County authorities seek to try Tracy locally for murder if he is captured here. Prosecutor Walter Fulton favors proceeding in this county but Oregon authorities may seek extradition. Public sentiment supports keeping Tracy in King County for trial and ensuring his accountability for crimes committed locally.

Tracy Oregon State King County Orea Merrill Satern Law King Repeo Walter Fulton

Baby born at sea on City of Pueblo voyage to San Francisco

Captain Jepson reports an unusual birth aboard the City of Pueblo as it left Seattle for San Francisco. Mrs A Boylton gave birth 16 minutes after departure. the baby died an hour after arrival in San Francisco. Passengers donated 23.60 for a silver cup. funeral arrangements pending at hospital.

Jepson Pacific Coast Company City of Pueblo Weerel San Francisco A. Boylton Mare Island Navy Yard Seattle Mroylton Pueboio Boulton Senator Tacoma Pueblo Vancouver Nome Whatcom Pearl Spicer Florence Unalaska

Man Dies After Falling From Freight Train at Black River Junction

A rumor claimed Tracy described man killed after falling from a freight car at Black River Junction. Investigation identified Daniel Smith, about 30, as the deceased, who rode underneath a freight car and fell off, dying almost instantly.

Tracy Black River Junction Daniel Smith Smith

Seattle Weather May Bring Showers and Cooler Tuesday

Tonight and Tuesday systems bring showers to Seattle and vicinity. Cooler Tuesday followed by fresh south winds and unsettled conditions across the region.

Seattle and Vicinity Beattle and Vicinity

Drowning Death Likely Suicide Near Novelty

coroner reports a drowning on the Encqualmie River near Novelty 15 miles east of Kirkland. Alexander Dlackman a 40 year old logger missing since Saturday was found dead on the riverbank, with signs pointing to suicide. He was unmarried with two brothers living at Deputy Wittele.

Hoye Encqualmie Novelty Kirkland Alexander Dlackman Satu Atover Wittele

Jeanie at Nome Reported Safe Return From Deck Voyage

Victoria B C July 14 The Melville Dollar arrived from Nome and reports that the Jeanie and the Portland had no safe to Nome before the water The steamer Robert Dollar called at the outer wharf at noon to drop the pilot who states the captain was true that both the Jeanie and Hand were back to Nome before he left

Victoria B. C Melville Dollar Dyemith Nome Jeanie Portland Robert Dollar Pliot Hand

Navy court finds fault with Waller and Chaffee comment

Washington July 24 Major Waller and Lieutenant Day were found not justified in court martial. Seas Chaffee released remarks opposing the acquittal and stating that Waller's orders to execute natives violated humane conduct. He concedes partial defense due to mental strain at the time.

Washington, D. C Waller Chaffee Aller

Yachting Season Opens with a Fleet of White Wings

Yesterday marked the banner day of the yachting season with a harbor and sound filled with white-winged craft. New yachts Linda Pilgrim Comanche Mayflower Thistle and others joined the local fleet as ideal sailing weather drew many boats to points around the sound into late evening yesterday.

Sound

Freight Handlers Strike Nearer Settlement In Chicago

July 14 report says strike talks stalled as representatives fail to move railroad managers toward a settlement. Freight houses remain tied up with only newspaper white paper moving.

Chicago

French celebrate Bastille anniversary with large parade

Paris marks the Bastille fall anniversary with a public celebration. President Loubet reviews about 30,000 troops as part of the day's events.

Paris Bagule Bet Loubet

Illicit Still Busted in New York City

Samuel Steinbruck, David Galles, Max Fine and Hyman Levine were turned over to federal authorities after police uncovered what was described as one of the citys largest illicit stills. The operation involved large shipments of yeast and sugar and a stillhouse with a capacity near 400 barrels daily.

New Y York Samuel Steinbruck David Galles Max Fine Hyman Levine Steinbruck Levine

Burglary Suspect Nabbed After Grand Boulevard Chase

Frank Cookwell alias Farrington shows a bank book with 150 and 187 in his pocket when arrested after a long chase on Grand boulevard. Police call him a skilled room worker. He wore a diamond watch and stylish clothing. Mrs. Hannah Barrett, daughter of a Valley Forge era veteran, is 102 living in Boston.

Chicago Frank Cookwell Farrington Grand Boulevard Brookwell Detroit Hannah Barrett General Washington Valley Forge Doston

Outlaw Harry Tracy Alleged Relatives Denied

In Ravenedale on July 14 editor J. J. Davis responds to reports claiming Whitehouse boys are relatives of the outlaw Harry Tracy. He states none of the Whitehouse family is related and defends their respectability in the community.

Ravenedale the Star Whitehouse Harry Tracy Desperado Renere J. J Davib

Quiet Southern Pacific Strike Sees Calm Start

May fight Houston dispatch reports that Southern Pacific strikers from various Texas areas have shown no violence as they recruit workers. Officials fear potential trouble as new hires arrive and have ordered extra deputies to be added to the regular force.

Houston Tex Southern Pacific Strikern

Sausage Trail Scatters Far Across City Streets

A stray trail of sausages and weiner wursts marked a run of food scraps from Fourth Avenue and Pike Street to Union Street and Third Avenue. The wagon then stopped and scattered contents along the route, creating a messy scene for passersby.

Queen City First Avenue Street Fourth and Pike

Safe robbed at Whatcom two local firms report burglary

In Whatcom at an early hour, unknown burglars blew open safes in the Christopher building housing Great Northern Parniture Company and Cornish Mitchell Paint Company. About $40 in cash in the rooms was taken and the amount of other valuables remains unclear.

Whatcom Great Northern Parniture Company Cornish Mitchell Paint Company Christopher Building

Murderer Stopped by Detective In Noon Arrest

Jim Byrnes, a famed local detective, narrowly escaped death when Al fred Dupee drew a revolver during a Crescent house arrest. Byrnes wrestled the weapon away, subduing the assailant, who faced charges of assault with intent to kill. The Fields woman remains at the Paris house, a notorious Tenderloin dive.

Jim Byrnes Alfred Dupee Byres Lee Barbee Annie Necro Crescent House Dupee Barbee Byrnes Fields Paris House New Tenderloin

Oregon Arrives Disabled After Nome to Dutch Harbor Run

Steamer Oregon of the Northwestern Commercial Company reached Dutch Harbor with a jury rudder after departing Nome on June 22. Captain George Seeley said the ship was never beached and never held more than eight inches of water. The rudder post carried away upon leaving Nome, repairs were made at Dutch Harbor, and the vessel continued safely with assistance from the revenue cutter Manning through Unalga pass.

Oregon Northwestern Commercial Company Nome Dutch Harbor George Seeley Unalga Pass

Lost control at Sheepshead Bay loop ride

Clarence Bronton, a circus acrobat, narrowly escaped serious harm while attempting a bicycle loop at a woods training site known as The Cedare. Prescott, owner of the loop device and patentee, supervised the stunt as Bronton was hurled and injured, with his left eye nearly torn and ribs bruised. Summer camps draw attention from New York furniture makers this season.

New York Clarence Bronton Sheepshead Bay Bronton

Hats on sale at window display in semicannual clearance

Our window shows hats priced at 1.00 straws now 75c and crash hats now. The sale highlights men's summer hats including straws crashes and panamas with regular prices slashed by the clearance event.

Monaco Prince Finds Ancient Skeletons Off Mediterranean Shore

The Prince of Monaco reports discovery of prehistoric skeletons along the Mediterranean coast. He describes long limbs and narrow skulls with broad noses, suggesting resemblance to early humans. French scientists consider it potentially the missing link in Darwin’s theory.

Paris Prince of Monaco Monte Carlo Mediterranean

Imported workers revolt over oranges at Hazleton colliery

At Cole Wwraine colliery Hazleton Pa the imported nonunion men revolted when served with oranges for dessert instead of the desired candy. The dispute reflects tensions over food and expectations among workers in the coal mining community.

Hazleton Cole Wwraine None

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