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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
3
A brief note invites readers to back the Seattle team on a Sunday excursion to Olympia, asking for support to help the boys. The item implies a community event linked to a local squad and a planned trip.
Crosby squandered money and drink ruin his career and marriage. He admits passing counterfeit coins and spent twenty dollars on a Saturday night spree. His wife, now a Chicago servant, begs for money while awaiting his U S commissioner hearing.
The Battle Creek chamber of commerce and Pacific coast groups push to keep the Oregon permanently in the Pacific coast squadron. Capt Burwell at the navy yard orders the Oregon ready for service in Chinese waters by August 24, leaving only the Wisconsin on the coast if the Oregon is moved. The coast squadron would drop to one ship, with possible Atlantic reassignment for the Oregon. A local club visit to the navy yard is planned in three weeks to discuss the matter.
Mary J. Lake shows slight improvement at Providence hospital after being shot by her husband. doctors report a 38 calibre pistol bullet pierced the spinal cord at the sixth dorsal vertebra and she is recovering from a critical injury.
Ea Th and Stearmenhipman were arrested this morning by Policeman McClure on suspicion of a steamboat theft. EB C McClanahan was arrested by Policeman Damm this afternoon for flourishing a revolver. no charges filed yet.
Secretary Bagley filed notices of acceptance for Ninth Avenue West grading Seventeenth Avenue North grading Second Avenue West concrete sidewalks Thomas Street concrete walks Bus John Street sewer and Stirrat and Goetz contractors who will work on First Avenue South from King Street to Atlantic. Today they filed a $24 500 bond with the city comptroller. The bond is vouched for by the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company.
In a Fourth avenue and Main Street room police detained L A Dewey and W Wilson after finding a complete opium smoking outfit. Dewey and Gibson, both colored youths, claim to be porters with Dewey also working as a bartender. The Wagner band was away, cancelling a Madison Park concert.
A large riot in Paris erupts in front of the House of the Sisters of St Vincent de Paul. Deputy Conti’s fiery speech triggers clashes with police using force to quell the crowd. Dozens arrested. brass knuckles and shouting spur unrest spreading to suburbs. French bonds fall as rouble public alarm grows.
The steamer Onio finished its second Nome voyage and tied up at the White Star dock at 3 15 PM. The Ohio reports the Jeanie sn and on her way to Seattle. The voyage was uneventful with a small number of passengers. Wheat prices and a local band note are included in the San Francisco dispatch.
The Chamber of Commerce harbor and harbor improvements committee asked for more time to report progress on the Seattle and Lake Washington Company project after three meetings in a week. The city affairs committee summarized port investigations and secured an assistant for the post warden to monthly statistics.
The flaking schooner Vida under Captain Herbert Churchil and the vessel Denacka led by Captain John Gibson clashed near Southern Peak off Cape Flattery last week. Hoth veerela were at close quarters on.
Visitors must observe yacht yard timetable as Wisconsin and Crepes depart Colman dock at 6 20, 9, 10 a m 1 16, 2 30 and 4 20 p m. Fare is 60e round trip.
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