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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1902

Page

1

Outlaw Tracy Escapes Cabin Ambush Near Ravensdale

Sheriff Cudihee and six guards assault a cabin near Lake Sawyer but find it empty. Evidence points to Tracy and two companions fleeing in darkness. a missing boat on the lake supports an escape theory. Coroner Hoye received word from Richard Warner, detailing the pursuit and surrounding, with further sightings uncertain.

Tracy Cudihee Lake Sawyer Harry Tracy Sawyer Lake Hoye Richard Warner Seattle Warner Alf Woolery McClellan Nelson Lovejoy Allen Jake Williams Outlaw Tracy Dick Warner Auburn Fae Brisbin Whatcom Leary Pepe

Please Let Me Rob You Special Correspondence

In Berlin on July 6 a traveler describes Caucasus highwaymen who stage polite robberies. They use bank channels and editors to shift valuables, avoid noise, and feign courtesy while demanding purses and watches. Police struggles leave brigands hard to pursue in the mountains.

Berlin Bela Sete Caucasus St. Petersburg Tiflis Batoum Imperial Post Fra Diavolo

Pranks in July Corn Fades on the Board of Trade

July corn began trading in Chicago on the Board of Trade rising from 651/2 to 69 as Harris and Gates brokers joined bidding. Rumor said the Gates deal was not closed and heavy shorts might be forced to cover. Travie, the present champion, was beaten one lap by B. M. Byers of Pittsburgh.

Chicago Corn Board of Trade Harris and Gates Gates Vtravie B. M. Byers Pittsburg

Notice of New Counterfeits Circulated by U S Vet Service

Capt B W Bell overseer reveals a circular on new counterfeit gold certificates and silver notes. It cites plate numbers and act dates with mentions of W Lyons as register and treasurer, and details a portrait labeled One papa. The description notes crude photographs and misaligned numerals and backs making detection difficult.

B. W. Bell United State Vet Service Bureau W. Lyons Register Hrts W. Lyona I Roberts

Mine Workers Debate Sympathetic Strike Tactics

The national convention of mine workers opens in Indianapolis to consider a general strike in support of anthracite miners. President Mitchell opposes a broad sympathetic strike and urges fighting their own battles, while caucuses weigh solidarity and wage levies from 10 to 27 percent amid mixed outlooks for Pennsylvania and other states.

Tomora Theo Byros Mitchell

Murder Mystery Deepens in Yukon Waters and Dawson

Reports from Dawson Yukon detail multiple corpses found along the Yukon river and Twelve Mile river area. Authorities note possible murder linked to a prior death as two more bodies show brutal injuries while James Andrew Clarke dies in a rowboat near Ensley. suspicion falls on sunstroke for another man.

Yukon Skirk Twelve Mile River Dawson James Andrew Clarke Ensley

Counterfeiters Arrested as Notes Taken in Sweep

Chief Whikie reports arrests of counterfeiting suspects and a large number of notes recovered in the operation. The seizure underscores ongoing efforts to curb currency forgery and protect the circulation system.

Whikie

Attitude of US Toward the Friars in the Philippines

Washington reports on Taft’s push for peaceful removal of friars from Philippine parishes. The piece notes the US seeks to buy friar lands and avoid compensation to orders, while Catholic lay opinion favors removal and parish access. The text also mentions an unrelated note about Mrs. Annie Bowsilp and a transport injury claim.

Washington, D. C Taft Philippines United States Wieb Inaide

Heroic Act After Bay Rescue Follows Evasive Stranger

A man plunged into the bay to save a drowning woman then rushed away without giving his name or help. The woman clung to a boat until rescued and brought to the Brighton house by others. The incident occurred after their rowboat tipped over near shore.

Venie Brighton

Ships chartered to load at Chemeinus head to South America

Five Ophilian vessels chartered to load at Chemeinus are en route to Vancouver. The barque Antofagasta and the ship Antofagasta from the same port, the new paraia, the barque Indie from Tal Iquique, and another ship are loaded for South America where lumber demand is strong. Construction work in Chitare is noted amid ongoing activity.

Vancouver B. C Chemeinus Antofagasta Paraia Tal Iquique South America Chitare

Bragg Statement on Cubans Referred to Roosevelt

Washington July 17 The state department announced that a letter by Consul General Bragg of Havana to his wife claiming the United States cannot expect goodwill from Cubans has been forwarded, along with Bragg's explanation, to President Roosevelt to decide if Bragg stays in the consular service.

Washington Dement Bragg Havana United States Cnae Roosevelt Drage

Hibernians Denver Hold Annual Convention Proceedings

In Denver on July 17 the Hibernians held an officers meeting at the executive estate to order the Agent. Reports were read and valuable new business was anticipated for the following day. The Superior Court ruled in a matter involving Orange Jacobs at Pacific Packing and Navigation Company with no costs awarded.

Denver Hiberniany Salt of Orange Jacobs Paific Packing and Avigation Company Costa

End of Tennis Tournament Shakes Local Club Scene

The Seatsle Fenann club tournament concluded with a surprise winner who defeated defending champion George Hurd in straight sets. Hurd and Newton fell in doubles to Myers and Paschall while Hurd and Mrs Fisken claimed a straight-sets win in another pairing. President Pelly distributed prizes as strong local interest marked the event.

Fenann Benteenebip George Hurd Tyler Nera Aid Garetens Hurd Newton Myers and Pasehall Northwest Mre Fisken Rollins Fresidgns Pelly

Florence Walker Close Behind In Carnival Voting

The article notes Florence Walker in a tight race for carnival queen with Lew Newman leading and Slee Steiner third. It lists vote totals: Newman 449, Waiver 2,220, Steiner 1,815, Helms 205, Rice 176, Spray 98, and mentions H Paul recovering to resume duties and plans for carnival structures.

H. Paul Aet Hiness Richard Saxe Jones Paul Yesterlewman Miss Walker Slee Steiner Stan M Newman Waiver Miss Steiner Helms Miss Rice Miss Spray

Arrest warrant reissued for Joseph Genelle in steamer arson case

Victoria B C July 17 Joseph Genelle once released on a warrant for burning a steamer at Dawson is rearrested awaiting a Northwest Mounted Police arrival. Grenelle has large interests in Kootenai and protests his innocence.

Victoria B. C Joseph Genelle Dawson Grenelle Kootenal

Randell Addition real estate listings near Lake Washington

Overlooking Lake Washington the listing shows parcels at $100 each in Randell addition clear lot at $326 in Central Genttle. A 90x120 lot on 24th avenue and Irving street asks $400.

Lake Washington Randell Addition Genttle 24Th Avenue Irving Street

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