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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1902

Page

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Desperado Tracy Appears At Miller Camp Near Kanasket

Desperado Tracy slipped into Miller's camp four miles west of Kanasket at 3 pm. He remained unhurt, rested briefly, and requested flour and coffee while showing two revolvers and ammunition. He stated he would stay hidden until he could confront Merrill's brother and a railroad guard before escaping.

Kanasket Desperado Tacoma Desperado Tracy Tracy Miller Merrill D Guard Pautot House

Insane Wife Taken To Asylum After Distressed Incident

A troubled husband and his wife's collapse unfold in a county jail cell. The woman, described as hopelessly insane due to worry and poverty, was taken to the asylum this morning amid a tense scene involving her husband and another woman.

Morlehole Bird Kitty A Nichols

Coronation Seems A Poorly Attended London Event

July 4 report in London notes crowds for the coronation will be sparse and there is widespread apathy. Officials warn the ceremony may proceed with minimal pageantry as health concerns linger and several nobles are not attending.

London Norfolk Edward Royal Top Wooster

King’s Physicians Report Likely Second Operation This Autumn

The king’s doctors say he may not improve again and that a second operation is needed after a first revealed disease in the intestinal cavity. The second surgery is expected this autumn.

Miss Walker Still Leads In Carnival Queen Contest

Florence Walker remains the leader in the Elke carnival queen contest with 2 690 votes. Elizabeth Newman has 2 531 and Ella Steiner 1 435. Ballots opened at 2 pm show 61 for Walker, 29 for Newman, and 10 for Steiner as only the top three gained votes.

Florence Walker Atll Carnival Committee Miss Walker Elizabeth Newman Ella Steiner Carrie Helms Eva Rice Della Spray Miss Newman Steiner

Allowange Too Small Ends Life Amid Extravagance

New York July 23. Carl Henriel a wealthy restaurant keeper’s son shot himself after his father reduced allowances amid accusations of growing extravagance. Henriel’s spending had made him known as a generous host to many. In a separate case, Hendrickson is on trial for allegedly stealing 450 dollars from Otto Swanson in Judge Griffin's court.

New York Carl Henriel Henriel Monte Cristo Hendrickson Otto Swanson Griffin

Burglar Fire Destroys Osborn Flour Mill in Owensboro

Fire at the Osborn flouring mill in Owensboro started by burglars caused extensive damage and spread to several adjoining structures, with losses estimated at 160000 dollars. The incident is linked to an attempted break in, with involvement of Grand M H and other lodge members planning a future social and invitation for local lodge members.

Owensboro Bur Osborn M. H Grenad M. W. M Washington D. of Hf

Burglars Bold Daylight Theft at Fred Puller Home

Burglars forced a rear door with an old chisel while the house was empty yesterday afternoon. They ransacked drawers and hid items in likely places, stealing silverware, carry items, and trinkets, leaving the home in disarray. Police notified. total loss believed considerable.

Fred Puller

Westlake Avenue Condemnation Case Filed in Seattle

A major condemnation suit was filed in the superior court by Cor nton Counsel Gilliam over extending Westlake avenue from Denny Way to Pike street along Fourth avenue. The city seeks damages to 110 defendants whose property in Heirs of Sarah A First and Second additions and A A Denny’s addition will be taken to build a 9½ foot wide diagonal highway from Lake Union to the business district. Service requires many summons. trial likely in October with hearings lasting several weeks.

Seattle Cornton Gilliam Ivolves Westlake Avenue Dennyway Pike Street Fourth Avenue Lake Union Sarah A. I A. A. Denny Vienna Tagesblatt Kiew Saahenee Enn Paya

Queen departs with record passenger and cargo load

The Pacific Coast Company's steamship Queen sails to San Francisco from this port with the largest passenger list and cargo yet. At Seattle 156 aboard, 260 expected after Victoria. She carries 1,800 tons freight, including 90 tons ore from Koaland mines, and transfers from Iyo Maru. General freight also on board from the East via the Great Northern.

Pacific Coast Company Steamship Queen San Francisco Seattle Victoria Koaaland Great Northern

MUST SERVE IT OUT Elmer Prather Faces New Police Probe

Elmer Prather, a bell boy known for repeated run ins with the law, was brought into custody as authorities intensified a fresh investigation into his activities. Police declined further comment pending formal charges.

Elmer Prather

Police Serve 400 Day Sentence In Knee Suspense Case

Police officer McCle serves a 400 day sentence in a case described as a knee suspense involving Police Judge Georg.

McCle Udge Georg

San Francisco Boxing Foe Jetfries on July Fourth Contenders

Jet rice and animamone completed training as Friday night's bout nears. Jetfries weighs 216 pounds and Fite toured roads and then gym. Betting favors the champion at 16 to 4 amid heavy Jeffries money. The amphitheater is finished with a 10,000 spectator capacity and tickets sell briskly.

San Francisco Jetrice Animamone Fite Jeffries

Latimer Murder Case Hears of Private Detective Testimony

Coroner jury in Brooklyn New Jersey returns a verdict that Walter Latimer died by the hand of an unknown assailant. A private detective testified he shadowed WM Tuthill, Latimer's supposed rival in affection, noting furtive entries to the Latimer home. Latimer had disposed of property valued at $150,000, and a widow, Mong a Ra, claimed a life income and part of the estate.

Brooklyn N. J Walter Latimer T Hat Mearning & Private Wm. Tuthul Mra. Latimer Latimer Tuttil Monga Ra

Murder of Teachers Shocks Washington D C War News

Fragmented wires report killings of educators tied to a broader conflict. Authorities and constabulary battled insurgents. casualties include slain teachers and several party affiliates. The incident followed a violent clash with rebels and a security force crackdown.

Steamers Sink on the Danube Near Orsova

A pair of steamers on the Danube River sank at Orsova at noon due to one becoming unmanageable. Initial reports do not confirm fatalities. Later dispatches state 20 lives were lost in the sinking of the two vessels.

Vien Adiapatch Ian Tievers Danube Orsova

Missing Fragments Describe Vienna Flood After Cyclone

A fragmented report notes a cyclone in Europe causing injuries and deaths near Vienna. It mentions property damage being less extensive than expected and that authorities are preparing aid and official action.

Franz Has Novel Plan To Booze

Mrs. John Frans of Pittsburg asks police to arrest her husband who for 20 years has masqueraded in female attire, spends money on liquor, neglects rent and groceries, and leads a late gay life after work. She claims he frequents drinking resorts and cons lovesick women to pay for his liquor. police investigating.

Pittsburg John Frans Frana

Woman Seeks 20000 Damages From Railway in Fatal Collision

Maud Adams sues British Columbia Railroad for 20000 alleging her husband James Adams was killed after being run over by an engine while walking on the track between Van Wyck and Goshen. The federal case opened today in Chicago with the claim for damages.

Morales Adams Maud Ares Ya British Columbia van Wyck Goshen

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