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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
3
The readable fragments reference Antwerp spending, copper purity issues, oil and natural gas enthusiasm, taxi fines, a ship launch tally of thirty four vessels by tonage, a resignation of a chief rabbi amid church disagreement, and President Loubet granting pardons or reduced sentences in a recent visit context.
Salt Lake City reports details of the Bally West disaster are scant as rescuers pull bodies and injured miners from the Park City area. A large number recovered and many found unconscious amid collapsed tunnels in the region once famed for silver. Telephone communication has been disrupted and officials expect fuller details by evening.
Myre J Devine faced an assault and battery charge from Thomas Winsor, owner of Occidental Avenue hostelry, but the case was dismissed in Justice Cann's court with prosecuting attorney consent. Winsor alleged Devine attacked him with a water pitcher after a prior disagreement, but police declined action following the attorney's request.
Lawrence "Kid" Parker was tried in the police court this afternoon on vagrancy charges. No specific proof was found, but a general charge of idleness was substantiated. Judge George sentenced him to 30 days, with the case appealed by his attorney T. D. Page.
Reports say several EMI workers in San Francisco will form a new municipal employees union tonight. The proposed body would include inspectors and laborers as well. Officials are stirred by the secretive effort and discussion.
Washington July 16 The president released a public order approving the sentence and directing that Smith be placed on retirement. The court martial found Smith gave Waller oral instructions to kill and burn claiming the more he killed the better his superior would be pleased. It also found Smith set an age limit of 10 for those to be killed. Root transmitted the finding stating the evidence justified the conviction.
A jumble of notes covers an odd mix: a hypothetical man saving $200 daily since year one, two new words commandeering and morganeering, a perfect eye found in wall morta in France, the Honorable Artillery Company at London coronation, the origin of loafer, and a note on cabbage as a cure for drunkenness with Egyptians boiled cabbage story.
In Chicago 9000 workers struck for 12 days then 7000 returned as freight congestion grew heavy. The board of arbitration settled the dispute while freighter teams rushed to unload. A separate San Francisco note: the Fifth Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery Band performs at Madison Street Pavilion on Sunday.
Judge Linn sentenced Charley Jackson to eight years in prison for assault with intent to commit rape on three year old Helen Whit ham daughter of real estate man Mort Whit ham of Seattle. Jackson, about twenty, had prior terms in reform school.
The sultan William Galater sues E R K Davie and J Perry presidents and secretary of the Restaurant Association. Judge Beil hears claims that Davis and Perry pressured others to ostracize Galater by threatening to ruin his business if he did not join. He seeks a court order to stop perceived petty persecutions hindering his Seattle restaurant.
Detective L A Barbee reports Sheriff J G Detwiler of Summit County Colorado says state convict Ryan and helpers of first degree murder. Ryan arrested in Seattle on Colorado description, sent back for trial, escaped jail, now to be hanged.
Madison July 16 The Republican state convention opened with Gov La Follette likely to be renominated and his slate to pass. A major clash looms only if Senator Spooner rejects the La Follette platform, though Spooner supporters expect a compromise to win him in.
July corn slid 2 cents to 63% with early shorts covering pushing the price back to % as buyers entered. The overall market remained weak and featureless amid the Tuesday session in Chicago.
Water will be shut off tomorrow from 9 a m to 6 p m on Yesler way between Eighteenth and Thirtieth avenues and three blocks north of Yesler on Twenty fourth and Twenty ninth avenues. It affects all properties east of Twenty ninth avenue from Yesler Way to East Thomas Street for water main connections.
A burglar pried the rear window of R. C. Gill’s home at 116 Twenty-ninth Avenue and ransacked the house. The thief took $2 and two pairs of trousers, found later in the kitchen. Police notified. Gill is brother of City Councilman from the Third Ward.
Stovall, a favored pitcher for Seattle, quits the local squad after two years and will join the Pendleton, Oregon, team tonight amid dissatisfaction with his current situation.
Six skeletons were found on an island in Havana bay triggering an investigation by authorities. One theory suggests the remains belong to men executed under General Weyler's orders. No official confirmation yet from the Fifth Regiment Royal Canadian?
At the Chamber of Commerce meeting the committee recommended inviting the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress to hold its 1903 session in Beattie. The plan aims to attract state manufacturers and discuss Alaska development and western irrigation. A special invitation will go to the congress. bankers association option is considered with Clearin House.
Orlean M. Doty swore to a complaint in Justice George's court charging Mrs G H Clark with assault and battery. Clark allegedly dumped water on Doty and shut off water to Mrs Way, a bedridden tenant at 22 Ninth Avenue, causing a prolonged soak while neighbors reported her desperate conduct. The case, involving the landlord Mrs Way who was deserted by her husband, is set to be heard in police court tomorrow.
Dick Meyer Jr a noted deep sea diver arrives in the city to work on recovering treasure from a sunken ship near Islander Capt Hope and assistants are searching the site. Meyer recounts divers’ feats including 1844 London museum salvage of Melborne ship with nearly eight million dollars in treasure and convict skeletons found in the hold.
The motion of BG Farrel for a new trial was denied today. Grimfin Farrel was convicted of obtaining money under false pretenses.
The Orpheus Society of Ballard will provide a trolley this evening. Starting from Ballard, a special car will transport guests over the city principal lines, offering a guided tour of notable streets and landmarks.
Henry 1, John Dix, the bank wrecker of Whatcom, plotted a jail break with Stud Cox of Fairhaven. The scheme mirrored a Balem Oregon escape but miscarried when a conspirator’s poaching disrupted the plan. Dix awaited outside funds. a guard found a smuggled letter and saws in his cell, prompting a sheriff’s search.
Brewery employees in Seattle returned to work after union and employers signed an eight hour contract. About 300 bottlers and staff were idle as talks failed, with a settlement reached later at Newell's hall in South Seattle.
Peter Kumpf, a truckman with Seattle fire department, believes Seattle Electric Co or an employee aims to end his life. He recounts a dangerous streetcar incident on Third Avenue and Columbia Street last May and a second near miss at Eighth Avenue and Pine Street, fearing a conspiracy but unsure of motive.
An eight year old named Auvetin Kimball was seriously injured when he dove from a bath house at Alki Point and struck the back of his head on a submerged rock. Dr. Willie arrived by private launch and the boy was taken to his Broadway home in a serious condition.
Rear Admiral Yates Stirling is ordered to take command of Puget Sound navy yard after promotion to admiral. Captain William Burwell shifts from yard duties to command the Battleship Oregon as he moves to three years at sea under Navy Department rules.
Vendors report steady fruit demand on Western avenue with strawberries at 2.50 per crate, raspberries at 1.25 for small and 2.25 for large crates, and cherries at 0.75. Peaches pears plums and apricots ample from the south while cantaloupes command 3.00 and poultry remains plentiful and weak.
The week brought abundant sunshine and warm days with cool nights and no rain. Haying was ideal with yields average to somewhat above, vegetables and potatoes thriving, oats and spring wheat improving, and fall wheat nearing harvest. No burning past two weeks reported. grain damaged earlier recovered.
The funeral of Luther A was held from Butterworth & Son's chapel at 2 pm with interment in Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Funeral services for James E Whitemore were to be held from Stewart's parlors at 4 pm this afternoon.
Six trips from Colman dock offer a chance to view battle ships and avoid crowds.
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