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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1902

Page

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Outlaw Tracy Rumored Crossing North Cascades Route

Buckley Washington July 16 Tracy the outlaw is described as moving along the Goldhill trail near Mount Rainier, attempting to cross via Natches pass. Witnesses place him 12 miles from Buckley, with sightings near Logger Clark's cabin and a footpath close to Collingswood. The pursuit hinges on uncertain sheriff directives and rapid mountain movement.

Buckley Wash Goldhill Mount Rainier Tracy Natches Pass M. E. Garner Logger Clark Clark Gus Calihan Calihan J. W. Collingswood Puyallup Collingswood

Tracy at the Garner House Talks Freely of Plans

Tacoma dispatch reports outlaw Tracy, staying at the Garner house six miles from Buckley, spoke of wintering in Tacoma and said he fears no capture. He praised deputies as harmless, claimed he could have killed many, and noted two revolvers and 200 rounds were seen with him.

Tacoma TV News Tracy Garner Buckley Garners Salem Seattle Garner House

Corn Shorts Net Large Profits Amid Secret Dealings

In Chicago traders claim July corn shorts settled with Harria Gates Co securing about 2,000,000 bushels while 4,000,000 bushels were paid for by Harrie Gates parties leaving 17,000,000 bushels unsettled. Gates and associates reportedly stand to gain up to 1,660,000 dollars to be shared among a group of wealthy investors.

Chicago Shorts Harria, Gates & Co Gates

Stony Point Dedication Commemorates Historic Battle

At Stony Point New York a state park was dedicated today to commemorate the historic engagement where Americans under Mad Anthony Wayne defeated the British. The dedicatory exercises were preceded by an event.

New York Stony Point Anthony”ayne

Parades Unite Grand Army Vets West Point Cadets in Honor

Governor Odell opened the event with remarks followed by Judge Samuel W. Pennypecker Republican candidate for governor who delivered the historical address to a parade of military and civic groups including Grand Army veterans West Point cadets and state militia.

Tnelude Grand Army West Point Cadets Odell Samuel W. Pennypecker Ineylvenia

New Jersey Christian Endeavor Union Opens In Bridgeton

Bridgeton New Jersey hosts the state convention with every local union represented. The two day program includes speeches by noted speakers and music from a trained choir of 2000 voices.

Bridgeton N. J New Jersey Christian Endeavor Union

Democrats of North Carolina Convene in Greensboro

Democrats of North Carolina gathered in Greensboro at the state convention called to order by F. M. Simmons chairing the executive committee. They will name candidates for chief justice and two associate justices of the supreme court, superintendent of public instruction, and one member of the state corporation commission.

Greensboro N. C North Carolina F. M. Simmons Supreme Court Superintendent of Public Instruction State Corporation Commission

Theft Reported by C Thompson From City Block

C Thompson of 1680 Fourth Avenue told police that about $25 worth of tale were stolen from the Virgt Avenue South and Jackson Street area after Saturday night.

Re. C., Thompson Fourth Avenue Virgt Avenue South Jackson Street

Freight Handlers End Strike After Local Vote

In Chicago on July 16 freight handlers’ members voted to return to work and seek terms with managers if the Federation of Labor refused to back the strike. Since the federation did not sanction the strike, support was unlikely and the action is described as a defeat for the handlers. Hundreds had already returned within eight hours before the vote.

Chicago Anim Federation of Labor Federatin Mevera Ff

Great Mine Disaster Rocks Utah Near Park City

A massive powder explosion at Bally West mine near Park City Utah entombed many miners with 27 bodies recovered by 8 am. The blast at the 1200 foot level shattered nearby Ontario mine with three more workers killed and gases spreading. Relatives converged on the scene as physicians rushed to assist and relief teams searched through dangerous conditions.

Salt Lake Bally West Park City Boongs Bend

Untitled Local Real Estate Fragments Near Lake Washington

A fragment lists properties overlooking Lake Washington with prices around 88 and 826 in clearings, including March Avenue area, Mandelladds Central Seattle, and a lot on Mth Avenue and Irving Street with 120 noted.

Lake Washington Seattle Mth Avenue Irving Street Williams & Clark James Snoddy Righternth Avenue Cherry Street Harry Wilson

General Jacob Smith to be Publicly Reprimanded

General Jacob Smith famed for "Kill and Burn" is to receive a public reprimand from the president. The court martial found him guilty of derelictions, and the president will disclose the reprimand via the War Department once issued.

Gen. Smith Washington, D. C Jacob Smith

Fire destroys Roy & Roy site near Centennial mill

A fire yesterday evening gutted the Roy and Roy plant on the tide flats one fourth mile west of the Centennial mill. President Alroy Roy assessed losses at 16 000 with light insurance. nightwatchman Joe Leddy alerted workers as fireboat Snoqualmie, under Captain Spaulding, fought the blaze. The mill, bought three years ago, produced 260 000 shingles a day and employed 28 men. flames were controlled by three water streams from the fireboat by 10 PM.

Roy & Roy Alroy Roy Joe Leddy Piiot George Spaulding M. J. Walsh Snoqualmie Port Blakeley Mill Company

Hoodlums on wornace avenue accused of stone throwing

Several complaints to the police report a group of youths on wornace avenue causing damage. Mrs. Elttett of 418 woreance avenue says stones were thrown through windows and one struck her in the head. Police will investigate.

Wornace Avenue Elttett

Taft presents Vatican note on Philippines affairs

In Rome on July 16 Judge Taft submitted to the Vatican a note claimed as his final word on Philippine matters. The report also recalls Paul Revere’s Boston house, famed for the April 19, 1775 ride, now identified as Banca.

Rome Taft Vatican Philippines Paul Revere Boston Longfellow Banca

Miner killed in coal mine accident near Raven

Telegraph from T Guerin of a farmer near Leary reports a miner crushed by a coal fall in a tunnel at 6 last night. Doctor details are unavailable and the miner’s name is unknown. Coroner Moye left for the scene. an inquest is required by state law and will be held today at Raven.

T. Guerin Trower C Moye Raven

Arrests After Morning Fight Involving Expressman and Bartender

George Green, an expressman, and Charles Tonel, a bartender, were arrested by Policeman John Huff this morning for fighting. Green hails from a family with a history of police trouble.

George Green Charles Tonel John Huff Green

Dairy Commissioners Visit Seattle During Northwest Tour

A group of 17 state food and dairy commissioners attended a Portland convention and spent yesterday in Seattle. Led by Dairy Commissioner B A McDonald they toured the city including Puget Sound navy yard and local parks. The visitors praised Seattle’s business growth and left in the evening for the East.

Portland Seattle City Sound B. A. McDonald Puget Sound Navy Yard East Northwest

Two Robberies on the Highway Reported

Two robberies occurred last night in the lower business district. Police suspect the same two men carried out both attacks. J. C. Rice was overpowered on Jackson Street near a street. Willem Winath was attacked in an alley between Occidental and Seventh Avenues south and robbed of a watch.

J. C. Rice N. P Jackson Street At Avenue William Winath Occidental Avenue Seventh Avenue Yoauler Way Washington Street Watch

New Road to West Seattle Proposed by Commissioners

The commissioners appointed to view and locate the proposed road to West Seattle yesterday made a preliminary report outlining route options and potential impacts on surrounding properties and neighborhoods.

Seattle

County approves route change for proposed road project

County commissioners endorse a revised right of way differ­ing from residents’ plan. Charles McAllister M Kelly and W Waddell are named to form a condemnation commission. The main line runs from block 425 Seattle tide lands to A Street, likely along land rather than tidal water to avoid erosion of the old county road.

Harles McAllister M. Kelly W. Waddell Tide Lands

King Edward Enjoys Saltaire Bulletin From Cowes

The royal bulletin from the royal yacht reports King Edward's condition after the journey from London to Cowes Isle of Wight noting he bore the passage well. The statement, issued this morning, confirms the king’s militia travel went safely with no immediate complications.

Cowes Isle of Wight Lon

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