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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1902

Page

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Shenandoah Riot Ties Up Town as Troops Reach

A July 2 Shenandoah disturbance escalated from a clash during escorting strikebreakers to a riot with gunfire and multiple injuries. Deputy Sheriff Beddall and local police faced a hostile crowd. four officers were wounded, two fatally. Troops arrived and martial law was threatened to restore order. Further reports detail ongoing injuries and responses in nearby Scranton and Shamokin.

Ghenandoah Dattie Beddall Philadelphia & Reading Station Troope Urita Beddell Godin

Americans envy titles despite republican surface

Die Tageblatt in Berlin comments on the emperors decorations to Americana and notes Americans profess contempt for medals yet secretly worship royal honors. The paper says Americans claim to favor republican simplicity while being envious of titles and subservient to court bos.

Berlin Die Tageblatt Americana Bos

Protests Rise Over Industrial School Management

Indignant citizens and a local committee protest Major Newell's handling of the school. They condemn alleged cruelties and inadequate reforms, urging commissioners to investigate and consider removing the county's youths from the present superintendent. Major Newell defends his methods while trustees offer cautious remarks and avoid comment.

Newell Benne Meine Chrisvor Mpeg Aare Major Newell W. H. G. Temple

July Oats In Court Rejects Corners in Chicago

The Chicago court grants a temporary restraining order on July oats trading after Waite Thoburn & Co petitions. Judge Chytraus later tightens the injunction, barring Patten and associates from pressuring margin checks or trading margins with the board of trade.

Chicago Waite, Thoburn & Co Chytraua James A. Patten Chytraus Board of Trade Patten

King Ed ward makes rapid progress toward coronation

Bulletin reports King Edward advancing well since Monday with no complications. London papers note the King is progressing toward the August 9 coronation date and should participate in the planned ceremony without mishap.

Cowes Edward London Lancet Ocen British Medical Journal

Delia Ellis In Custody As Coroner Probes Baby's Death

Coroner Hoye will decide by tomorrow if Delia Ellis killed her baby after an autopsy. Ellis sits in the city jail crying most of the time, under matronly care, while Chemist Bogardus reports on stomach contents for digitalis traces to support a murder charge.

Hoye Delia Ellis Chemiat Bogardus Eliie

Queen of Carnival Lead Tightens as Newman Votes Rise

Elizabeth Newman retains the lead in the Queen of Carnival contest with 2,089 votes while Florence Walker trails at 4,021. Voting ends Saturday at 10 p.m. and most boxes will be collected this afternoon with three remaining at Stewart Holmes Cohen's cigar store and Moore's jewelry.

Elizabeth Newman Florence Walker Stewart & Holmes Cohen's Cigar Store Law St. Moore's Jewelry

Elks Committee to Attend Voting Places for Fair Election

Coronation robes for the queen on display at J. J. Doheny's store 1212 Second Avenue attracting attention of local women. Robes described as green elk attire with a silver web and pink roses. train about two inches long with a double row of roses.

Elks’ Committee J. J. Doheny Second Avenue

Cardinal Gotti Calls American Prelates to Discuss US Affairs

Cardinal Gotti, newly head of the propaganda, expresses intent to summon American prelates to assist in settling affairs regarding the United States.

Rome Cardinal Gotti United States

Senator Hanna Seeks Pardon for Doctor Russellson

Senator Hanna said in an interview that he has strong private advice urging a pardon for Dr. Russellson, the American physician sentenced to death in Nicaragua. The remarks come amid renewed calls for clemency from Washington authorities.

Washington Hanna Russellilson Nica

Not Like Other Men Not Like Other Men

John L. Witeon of Spokane or Beattie, candidate for the Washington legislature, complained after a laundry refused to rush his order. He berated the hotel desk and laundry staff in a display of temper, vowing to send a policeman if his laundry was not honored. A small crowd witnessed his tirade as he muttered expletives about the workers.

Wilkesbarre Mitchell Shenandoah John L. Witeon Spokane Beattie Washington Eit Witeon Tts Sir John Tam Benator Wilson Frisco Naughton San Francisco Fitz Ted Fits

Street Sign Request and Pioneer Square Totem Pole Hue

A letter to the city clerk appeals for immediate street signs to guide visitors during the Bike carnival. J. B. Standley urges bright colors on Pioneer Square’s totem pole and a descriptive card, claiming the monument is rare and grotesque.

J. B. Standley Pioneer Square United States

Jim Morrison Denounces Faye as Fake in Jeffries Fight

Jim Morrison defends the Jeffries versus Fitzsimmons bout, saying no fake elements were present. He recalls sitting eight feet from the ring, noting a knockout blow to Fitzsimmons and disputing reports claiming remarks or fakery, praising witnesses and other boxing authorities.

Jeffries Fitesimmons Pits Mr. Naughton Hearst

His Sweet Heart Died

Mohammed Hassan, a dark skinned Bombay native, arrived in Seattle and sought work as a deck hand on a four pound steamer. He had hoped to marry a girl in India but quarreled with an elder, then worked as a fireman or coal passer on ocean liners. He wrote to his betrothed promising money to reunite, but a letter never reached its destination and he learned she and her family were swept away by Asiatic cholera twelve months ago.

Mohammed Hassan Bombay Seattle England Firitied Hernard Pelly Waliet Wahas United States Wee India

City Library Board Plans Public Architectural Contest

The city library board outlines an architectural competition to select an eminent architect for the $200,000 Carnegie library project. Washington State Chapter members and six experienced non residents are invited to compete with $200 honors and cash awards, plus consulting oversight and a designated architect to manage design.

Carnegie Library Mtry Beara U Ned Shropiet Washington State Chapiter American Institute of Architects Washington Pries Ff Hepard Jaix Enid Washington

Senator Pratt Denies Oyster Bay Note About Convention

NOT TRUE NEW YORK July 1 Senator Pratt denies a published claim that the President felt continued support from the New York delegation to the 1904 Republican National Convention and that Pratt had not spoken with the President at Oyster Bay. He says there was not a word on the subject.

New York Pratt Oyster Bay

Republican State Convention Endorses Roosevelt Policy

The Republican state convention nominated its ticket as predicted and largely reaffirmed its old platform while backing President Roosevelt's policy. No new moves emerged on trust or tariff issues.

DHS Moiies Towa Roosevelt

Eight tough thieves receive day sentences in local court

Police Judge George presided over eight men labeled the worst kind of thieves. Each received a day sentence to be served on the chain gang. The group, arrested by Policeman Scanean for selling large quantities of shoes, includes Thomas Doyle an inmate familiar to Seattle officers and Charles Parker a longtime offender. Joe Ryan is new to the city as the trial concludes.

George Scaneman Thomas Doyle Seattle Charles Parker Joe Ryan Beattie W. J. Smith Tennant Smith Flannery Gordon Joe Bryant Burton Edity

For Rent Two Modern 6 Room Houses Near Transit Line

Two new houses available for rent each with six rooms. Modern design, convenient to car line and about a 12 minute ride from Pioneer Square.

Pioneer Square

Herbert S. Upper 12 and 13 Scheurerman block

Property description noting parcels at the 12 and 13 Scheurerman block on First Avenue and Cherry Street.

Scheurerman First Avenue Cherry Street H. Lewis & Co N. E. Cor First and

Suits Reduced to 10.50 in South Show Window

This notice announces leftovers from spring purchases, with men’s suits formerly priced at 15 to 25 dollars now marked to sell at 10.50 each. Samples are displayed in the south showroom for customer evaluation of value.

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