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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1902

Page

3

Humboldt with Gold Brings Half Million to Skagway

A steamship from Skagway arrives with 857000 in gold dust destined for Belby Smelting Co of San Francisco and the Canadian Bank of Commerce of Seattle. Skagway residents protest new mail routing shifting Southeast Alaska service to Pacific Coast steamers and seek action via the Chamber of Commerce.

Humboldt Skagway Belby Smelting Company San Francisco Canadian Bank of Commerce of Seattle Interior United States Post Office Department Puget Sound Pacific Coast Chamber of Commerce Juneau Denglans Wrangel Kechikan Petersburg Lampoon R. A. Whiting City of Seattle City of Topeka Cottage City Spokane Al-Ki Beattie Dolphin Farallon Dirigo Luke McGrath John G. Price John F. Dillon Curtis Ford Marshal Brook Jock T. Willams Williama E. Gallagher John EB. Dunn Taunton

West Seattle gamblers routed by city marshal

City Marshal F F Lemonda disrupted a beach gambling scene in West Seattle yesterday. Four dealers were arrested and the rest fled, as Lemonda stopped the illicit games near the Ocean View area. Dee and Brown, bathhouse operators, were jailed for liquor without a license with £100 bail each. Goldberg, owner of Ocean View, was arrested for selling liquor but reportedly not seen selling since last Wednesday.

West Seattle F. F. Lemonda Marshall Lemonda Felda Dee & Brown LL. W Dee Mra Goldberg Ocean View St. Dee

Newly Appointed Park Commissioners Scout Summer Work

The Beattle park board announces C. W. Saunders C. E. Fowler J. F. Blaine and B. J. Shrevebury to meet tomorrow evening. F. N. Litue secretary supports progress toward beautifying public resorts. Blaine likely to be chairman. Fowler is an educated civil engineer who studied park layouts in the East.

C. W. Saunders C. E. Fowler J. F. Blaine B. J. Shrevebury F. N. Litue Eec Park EF. Blaine Beattle Rks Sauntera Ro Omer Bee

Charges: Pratt Accused of Violating Danish Treaty

Danish consul Jakobsen sought a writ of habeas corpus after three Danish sailors who deserted Cimbria joined the Patterson at Moran's. Capt. Pratt allegedly violated the treaty as the steam schooner Patterson sailed north and escaped service.

Pratt United States Geodetic Survey Patterson Cimbria Moran Hanson Daniah John P. Jakobsen Jakobsen Capt. Pratt Denmark United States

Cudihee Down in Seattle Story Omission

A fragmentary account describes Floyd, Simmons, and a friend plotting in secret. It suggests a fabricated tale accepted by Seattle papers as the true origin of the Sawyer Lake affair, implying minimal collaboration by Cudihee and indirect influence from a Kent friend.

Jewis Pica Kent Floyd Simmons Cudtheee Fitton Seattle Cudthee Sawyer Lake

First of the Oil Burners Olympic Enters Port In Blaze

The steam schooner Olympic captained by J. Hanson arrived at Cenagera port after five days from San Pedro, the first burning vessel to enter. It carries 32 000 gallons of oil enough for a Seattle to San Francisco round trip and 200 tons of merchandise plus 106 tons of asphalt and 100 tons of wooden pipe. She will sail to Whatcom for lumber to San Pedro. The Olympic, 782 gross tons at 10 knots, was built for H K Wood Lumber Co of San Francisco. Hanson formerly commanded the steamer Point Arena and reported towing the schooner Oak­land during Wednesday’s gale.

Olympic J. Hanson San Pedro Seattle San Francisco Whatcom H. K. Wood Lumber Co Hoquiam Iin Mill Whateoom Hanson Point Arena Oakland

City approves sidewalk and sewer contracts in city council vote

City engineers awarded concrete sidewalks on Sixth avenue from James to Madison to J Kaiberg for 3614.10, a sewer on East Spruce street to T S Peterson for 2463.75, and Storffs addition to George Cessna. Grading bids for Summit avenue and Bellevue place were rejected with lowest bid $890 above the city estimate.

Little City Heer George Cessna Summit Avenue Bellevue Place East Thomas Street East Park Drive

Southern Pacific shopmen return to work in Houston

About one thousand Southern Pacific shopmen end their strike and resume duties in Houston as solidarity actions spread to San Antonio El Paso and nearby cities. Mention of related international notices includes a London tax question and a Caracas port blockade report.

Houston Tex Southern Pacific San Antonio el Paso Serre

Paving Ist Ave South Contract Awarded

At a board of public works meeting this morning the contract for grading First Avenue South from Ki Street to Atlantic Street was let Stirrat & Goets won with 22780 dollars while B C McClanahan bid 20405 dollars The board considered re advertising but awarded to the lowest bidder within estimates

Board of Public Works First Avenue Ki Street Atlantic Street Stirrat & Goets B.C. McClanahan Lowent

Admirable India Linen Shirtwaist Styles Notable For Sheer Cool Look

The piece praises India linen shirtwaists as stylish and comfortable with sheer fabric. It notes elbow sleeves exiting regulation norms, a blouse with all over pin tucks, a fine hemetitched finish with a contrasting toque, and pin tucked closets accented by two rows of hem stitching. Embroidered squares appear at the flounce top with matching blouse details.

India

Summer Millinery Embroidered Roses Adorn Straw Hats

Embroidery squares and motifs evoke a delicate rose of muslin with fine pen work petals. White roses are preferred and can be laundered and styled on a white straw hat with foliage at the crown and brim.

John Mitchell A Coal Miners Leader Portrait

A profile of John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers recounts his rise from child miner in the coal fields to national union leader. The piece highlights his wife Mrs. Mitchell and children, his steady marriage, and Father Power’s praise of his cautious, insightful leadership guiding miners through strife.

Spring Valley United Mine Workers of America John Mitchell Mitchell Richard James Robert Marie Mrs. Mitchell Prac The Onion Ike Gee Mitchell Saga John F. Power Church of the Immaculate Conception Bpring Valley Power Rone Trish John Catherine O'Rourke Catlin

Golden Rule preached as law or lie at Presbyterian church

The sermon by Keve M. A. Matthews at the Presbyterian Church urges the Golden Rule as a Christian law. It argues the rule transcends sentiment, applies to all people, and should guide actions from slander to wage disputes, labor relations, and care for the sinner.

Keve M. A. Matthews Christ

Jeffries Fitzsimmons Heavyweight Fight Prep Advances

San Francisco reports promoters nearing completion of the 8000-seat amphitheater for the Jeffries versus Fitzsimmons championship bout. Orders from across the state pour into Corbett's for seats as excursions are arranged with special rail rates.

San Francisco Jim Jeffries Bob Fitzsimmons Corbett's Southern Pacific Santa Fe Jeffries

Fitzsimmons Jeffries Heavyweight Title Bout Draws Massive Bets

Fire Simmons heads to San Francisco for the anticipated match with Jim Jeffries as betting pools swell. Harry Corbett anchors large wagers with 21 to 2 odds, while Henry Harris backs the favorite. Eddie Graney praises Fitzsimmons' stamina and form, noting a 170 pound frame and potential to last a dozen rounds. A party of 30 led by Honest John Kelly travels west to attend. The arena can hold more than 12,000 fans with the poorest seats about seventy feet from the ring.

Harry Corbett Billy Maden London Firesimmons Corbett Henry Harris San Francisco Fire Simmons Jim Jeffries Eddie Graney Fitzsimmons Fitz Jeffries Graney John Kelly Pacific Coast

Tracy and Merrill the Dream Outlaws at Third Avenue Theater

The sensational melodrama Tracy and Merrill the Dream Outlaws plays at the Third Avenue Theater. Tracy the principal outlaw dominates scenes with manhunters reporters and victims portrayed on stage. May Baker and Charley Gerrelis reprise their original roles and the production features several dramatic battles and cinematic effects.

Third Avenue Theater Tracy Merrill Mies May Baker Charley Gerrelis Kenton Salem Sheriff King Cudthee Kinecoin J. Carter William Russell Frank Reedick A. BE

Tragic Tracy Escapades Dominate Meadow Point Play

The plot centers on Tracy's real life escapades after arriving at Meadow Point on July 2. A standout scene features the PI corner and realistic locals. Newsboys hawk Times and Star extras while the crowd cheers the umbrella bat man amid a fourth act concert hall scene. A four round bout between George Ward and Kid Fredericks is staged.

Tracy Meadow Point Yester Way George Ward Kid" Predericks

New Man to Saw Bones New Man to Saw Bones

Mrs H A Smith widow died by suicide by jumping into the river in Portland. The body was recovered.

Portland Mra. H. A. Smith Hewcy

Pacific Coast Clothing Co Reduces Prices

Pacific Coast Clothing Co slashes prices, marking down $10 suits to 6 25 and $12 00 suits to 7 65, $15 vs 16 50 suits to 8 75, with furnishings at half price. The sale continues until surplus stocks are reduced to normal level as a crowded First Avenue store shows heavy demand.

Pacific Coast Clothing Co First Avenue

Pianos and Graphophones Offer Wide Selection and Easy Terms

Our stock presents the largest variety of pianos and Columbia Graphophones from leading makers. New pianos sold at low monthly payments. The Columbia talking machine is promoted as a great home entertainer with recent improvements. Visit us to see the latest in sound devices and affordable pricing.

Columbia Pot Columbia Pho Ph Co

Seaton Divorce and Custody Suit in King County Court

Anna L. Seaton sues Alexander N. Seaton in Superior Court of Washington King County seeking divorce and custody of a minor child. Plaintiff’s attorney Horace Peter 615 New York Block Seattle serves summons with sixty day response period after first publication dated July 1 1902.

State of Washington King County Anna L. Seaton Alexander N. Seaton Horace Peter New York Block Seattle

Fire fiend attacks Am Exposition grounds

Five years ago at the exposition grounds a fire destroyed the main operation building the poultry building and the private buildings of the J. J. Case Plow Co and the Partin on Co The loan was 150000 with 600 insurance Two little girls lost The police have been asked to find Margaret Caughey and Emily Nettleton both three years old They reside with their parents on Thirteenth Avenue and disappeared this morning.

Dallas Tex Exposition Grounds Opettion J. J. Case Plow Co Partin On the Co Margaret Caughey Emily Nettleton Thirteenth Avenue Dise

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