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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
3
White Mor Ton Lynch Attempt Foiled After Night Rumble
A racial mob in White Mor Ton Georgia attempted a lynching after a man accused of a crime was seized by a sheriff and armed men fired. The suspect was not executed as the plan collapsed and authorities dispersed the crowd. A fresh attempt was reportedly planned by nightfall.
Cyclone Toll Reported in Texas City
A cyclone last night in Johnson County caused deaths and injuries with reports indicating several residents killed and many harmed. Authorities warned of continuing danger as search and rescue teams surveyed damaged areas.
Learning paper mistaken for Christi parade crowds in Barcelona
In Barcelona on June 1 a learning paper was mistaken for a Christi parade by spectators, leading to confusion as 200 people gathered in the crowd. The incident highlights a mix up between a neutral educational document and a public event drawing attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spanic
Grant sails with Party Eighth Regiment June 2
A fragment reports the Grant sailing on June 2 with Party Eighth Regiment. The text mentions a volunteer unit and notes departure context from a New Mexico date. Details are incomplete but indicate naval or transport movement involving volunteers.
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DPD Cc
Waptists End Their Session Report on Revival Work
The meeting described efforts to revive interest with Rev. C. Rogers Tead reporting on home missions. Attendance and church growth were noted with 1199 employed and 4966 churches supported. The Western Washington work showed progress as sessions closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilman
Nev. FH
Port Townsend
C. & Rogers
Home
W. EF. Randal
Gooddome
Wire theft case nets copper haul in city
Brown of the Rainier Tie railway swore a warrant before Judee Cann and others. The defendants met in the city and during the taat 416 pounds of copper wire from the company's has been located in the the defendanta.
Seattle Nome Run Begins First Voyage
The Dollar Steamship Company vessel operated by John and Kimball Seattle agents will start the Seattle to Nome run, marking its first trip under the Beents July schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estern Commercial
Seattle
John & Kimball
Dollar Steamship Co
Seattle Nome
Menes on the Front On the Waterfront Busy
On the waterfront busy with boats advertised to call the Czarina tomorrow. Reports say schooners attached to a fleet sailed away without a catch. Various boats from Cape Francisco and Bragway were present as heavy seas affected cod and halibut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czarina Ita Due Iom
Cape
Dark Highland Light Arrives at San Francisco Harbor
A telegram from the Marine Exchange reports the arrival of the dark Highland Light at San Francisco. The vessel towed its mizzen-topmast and endured heavy buffeting during the voyage. The steamer Farallon departs Schnabacher's dock tonight for Skagway with full cargo and a few passengers under Captain Gus Nerdtein. The Ping Suey will take on cargo tomorrow. Part of its holds include government supplies bound for Manila. The schooner Thomas Bayard, commanded by Captain Torrey, sailed for Nome and will land miners at Good Nowa bay. Steamer Elihu Thomason begins Nome service for the season. J. Mathews leads a group with a 160-ton outfit among Festivities and passengers onboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Exchange
San Francisco
Farallon
Schnabacher's Dock
Skagway
Gus Nerd Te
Manila
Thomas Bayard
Torrey
Nome
Good Nowa Bay
Alaska Letter Says Brother Escaped Frozen Foot
Attorney W. R. Gay received a letter from his brother Charles in Alaska saying he only suffered an inquiry from a frozen foot. Earlier reports claimed he had been killed in a storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B
W. R. Gay
Charles
Alaska
Fourth of July Committee Postpones Meeting
The Fourth of July committee of the chamber of commerce postpones its meeting from this afternoon to Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Chamber of Commerce
Postrae Ita
Delivery Wagon Collides With Northern Cars on Waterfront
A delivery wagon collided with a string of Great Northern cars on the waterfront this morning. The driver, Mark Calligan, was badly stunned but recovered within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Mark Calligan
Judge sentences two men for liquor sales to Indians
Judge Hanford this afternoon sentenced John Smith to nine months in the United States now and Frank Rowley six months and fined each $160 for selling liquor to Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford
John Smith
United States
Frank Rowley
Hungry Hogs Eat Old Man in Bucyrus
June 7 report from Bucyrus notes Barney DeWitt aged 70 went missing yesterday. His bones and clothing were later found in a hog pasture six miles away with teeth marks indicating hogs chewed the remains. Authorities believe he collapsed from exhaustion and was devoured by hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Dee
DeWitt
Warrant Stirs Mixed Courtroom Fracas
A municipal warrant against A OmOmany for embezzlement prompts a clash in Justice Cann’s court. T W McDevitt targets Ommony, claims a misread initial, and a settlement hearing is arranged. Fathers, attorneys, and officers clash. the case centers on a suspected large embezzlement and a fugitive son. Local social notes list visitors at the Butler and Diller hotels with a Pan Am expo mention.
Jury awards damages in Beptile Electric case and Dalton suit
In court, the jury ruled the damage claim by Sarah and Gilmore against Beptile Electric Co. at 2060 dollars and costs. Alfred Dalton Jr. sues A Pontord alleging he obtained 1500 dollars by false pretenses over alleged land mining in Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah & Gilmore
Beptile Electric Co
Alfred Dalton, Jr
A. Pordant
Alaska
Dalton
Ranch Hand Killed by Horse Thief Near Black Creek
Special dispatch reports from Black Croek Idaho that William Williams killed a ranch hand after a horse theft. Williams pursued the thief, the man shot Williams in the groin, Williams returned fire killing the thief. An improvised roadside coroner's jury held a grave for the stranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Black Croek
Idaho
Wiliam Williame
Willams
Williame
City of Beattie Arrives From Alaska. Lake Labarge Not Open
The steamer City of Beattie, capt Connell, arrived from Skagway and Juneau with 6 passengers, two booked for a round trip. Rain fell for two days. no Klendikers or papers. Lake Labarge not yet open. about four thousand men wait to enter Skagway. The ship plans to sail again at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Theaters Schedule Big Shows At Grand Opera and Third Avenue
The Frawley company will present Brother Officers at the Grand Opera house after a New York sensation. Fast Lynne opens at the Third Avenue theater next week, with Sir Francis Levieon awaited by fans. The Girl I Left Behind Me ends tomorrow at the Grand Opera house while Through By Daylight closes at the Third Avenue theater tonight. Davy Crockett will follow East Lynne at Third Avenue. The Only Way western rights sold to T Tantel Frawley for a fall company led by Alice Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frawley Company
Grand Opera House
New York
Empire Theater
Fast Lynne
Third Avenue Theater
Usec
Francis Levieon
Russell
Davy Crockett
RH. BK
East Lynne
T. Tantel Frawley
Alice Johnson
Permits Issued For Various Dwellings And Additions
The city engineer issued building permits to Jena Nelson for a 2 story frame dwelling at 67 King Street costing 1500 dollars. Mra M A Dyer for a 1 story frame dwelling at 626 Belmont Avenue costing 2400. W H Kreyscher for a 1 story frame dwelling at 681 Federal Avenue costing unknown. J B Agen for an addition and repairs at 1171 Hoylaten Avenue costing 1608. BE Blaine for a 2 story frame and stone basement at 18 Fortieth Avenue North costing 7000. Mra B S Munger for a 1 story frame dwelling at 1801 North Fortieth Street costing 400. D L Roger for a 1 and 1 half story frame on Dean Street costing unknown. Occupants of a blacksmith shop at 2 Fourth Avenue South advised that the building was near collapse. Acting Building Inspector Taft to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jena Nelson
King Street
Mra M. A. Dyer
Belmont Avenue
W. H. Kreyscher
Federal Avenue
J. B. Agen
Pera
Fourth Avenue South
Taft
White Knights and Schwabachers Battle At City Park
In a spirited tilt at athletic park on Sunday, the White Knights clashed with the Schwabachers. The game featured close scoring and notable plays from players including Mulcahy and Hambright as fans witnessed a competitive showdown.
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White Knights
Schwaeee Ae
Hambright el
Sawenes
Dedicatory Services Planned for New Swedish Mission Church
Dedicatory services are set for Sunday at the new Swedish Mission church at Dike Street and Bellevue avenue. Pastor Rev. C K Landetrom will lead a prayer service at 9:30, a children’s service and a Sunday school program at 9:90, and Swedish preaching at 10:00. In the afternoon at 3:00, Engslen and Bwedieh will begin the dedicatory ceremony with remarks by Dr. W. T. Gd Temple and Dr. W. Kendall. Additional addresses may be given by Rev. J W Carlson of Portland J J Hauben of Spokane J M Jonephaon of Aberdeen M Anderson of Tacoma and J F Gilberg of Kingsbury Cal. The dedication concludes the North Pacific Swedish Mission conference which began last night in the old church at Eighth and Nive streets and continues tomorrow with delegates from Swedish Mission churches across the Northwest. Regular preaching in the new church is scheduled for Sunday evening at 7:0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Mission Church
Dike Street
Bellevue Avenue
C. KF. Landetrom
Hunday
Engslen
Bwedieh
Eighth
Nive Atreeta
Northwest
George W Cumberland Dies at 65 Founder of Bike Order
New York reports George W Cumberland aged 65, founder of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Bike, died yesterday from blood poisoning. He established the group 11 years ago and led its charitable efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George W Cumberland
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Bike
North Beach residents eye windfall rumor from a gunman
Reports from North Beach spark speculation of sudden wealth from a gunman. Other items note bond issuance defeat in S. & Dayton, seasonal fruit and grain outlook in Curlan, water power contract in Centralia, Ellensburg formal school week, Cheney city election results, Whatcom hosting German singing convention with 060 delegates, and a Mukilteo Point horn proposal in Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aterdeen
North Beach
Yallopa Road Club Formed in North Yakima
North Yakima reports the permanent organization of the Yallopa Road Club is complete. Water races close at the state fair with thirty three entries for two main events each carrying a $1000 purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Yallopa Good Roade Club
Drapery Ring in Connecticut Town Alleged to Be Run by Surnames
Report claims a local drapery enterprise in a Connecticut town is operated by three men named England Ireland and Bootland. They held a meeting in Amerton where Heaothland married England Ireland’s sister and Ireland is engaged to another sister. The son from the first union is named Ireland England Bootland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
England
Ireland
Bootland
Amerton
Heaothland
lMngland
Ireland England
Nome voyage liner Lane arrives with 108 aboard
The Chas. D. Lane, two days overdue from San Francisco, arrived with 108 passengers booked to Nome. Heavy seas slowed speed. 25 horses were protected aboard. Notable passengers include Chas. D. Lane, J. G. Marks and family, Judge Houghton, Barney Searle, and F. N. Myers. The Capital City excursion steamer departs Galbraith dock for Olympia and Tumwater Falls Sunday.
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Chas. D. Lane
San Francisco
Nome
Amenle
Weasel
St. Paul
Golden Gate
Cape Flattery
J. G. Marks
Capt
Mime
Judge Houghton
San Jose
Cal
Barney Searle
F. N. Myers
Assassination in Pensacola Ambush Murky Mystery
Bernhart Rasmusen, a steward aboard the Langfond, was assassinated in Pensacola while with his wife as they passed a lumber pile. A shot is said to have occurred within minutes, and the motive remains unclear as investigators probe the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Bernhart Rasmusen
Bee Langfond
Prom
Ying
Carey’s Fatal Shot Ends Murder Plot Against Mayor
Desperate man J P Carey of Urichsville aimed to murder Mayor Reed and Health Officer McCall in a fancied insult. When his plan failed he shot himself and died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urichsville
J. Pp. Carey
Art
Reed
Carey
Better Dead Than Drunk Tragedy in Grand Rapids
Leroy Winchester, son of wealthy Grand Rapids parents, shot himself after a supper with his sister Mrs. Aldrich. She had warned him she would rather see him dead than drunk. He was found on a couch with a note stating you would rather see me dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
Jane
Leroy Winchester
Winchester
Aldrich
Inchester
Davis Convicted of Simple Burglary in Quincy
William Davis alias Bloomington fed, a notorious criminal, was convicted on a simple burglary charge and faces prison under the indeterminate sentence act. Despite aggravation, influence helped reduce the charge. Davis is regarded as one of the country’s most desperate criminals hunted by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy, M
William Davis
Bloomington Fed
Davis
Navy pay office sought for Beatty area by chamber
The Beatty chamber of commerce urges the secretary of the navy to establish a navy pay office, with broad support from state representatives and Rear Admiral Melville. If approved, the office would likely open within weeks, replacing San Francisco as the Pacific hub for naval payrolls and accelerating Puget Sound yard enhancements. The Great Northern Railway also announces flexible excursion return options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Secretary of the Navy
Beat
Congress
Melville
Beattie
Quartermaster Department
Army
San Francolece
California
Puget Hound Navy Yard
East
Pacific
Three Couples Wed at Firet M E Church Parsonage
Three couples were married this week by Rev. Edwin M Randall of the Firet M E church at the parsonage 1514 Bellevue avenue. Walter L Barnard of Tacoma wed Florence Stafford of St Thomas Ontario on June 6. Arthur Patrie and Emma K Crueger of Snohomish also married, as did Frank Burke and Lulu Cornwell of Sewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin M. Randall
Firet M. E
Bellevue Avenue
Walter Ll. Barnard
Tacoma
Florence Stafford
St. Thomas
Ont
Arthur Patrie
Emma K. Crueger
Snohomish
Frank
Milwaukee Road surveys new line toward Helena Mont
Railroad notes say the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul has engineers in Evarts Kentucky preparing a survey for a line from Evarts to Helena Montana. The move follows a broader Western railway boom with the Milwaukee Road trending toward the North Pacific coast.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Corps of
Evarts
8. C
Helena
Mont. Oither
Milwaukee
North Pacific Coast
Honeymoon Arrest Shocked Newlywed Couple
John McCullagh of Savannah Georgia was arrested on his honeymoon in New York. He is charged with forging the name of Congressman Lester to checks while aboard the steamer City of All. His bride is reported prostrate. A Plumbers Picnic is announced for Pleasant Beach next Sunday with a Lake Washington flyer schedule listing Cyrene from 1 to 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John McCullagh
Savannah
City of All
McCullagh
Lester
Hart heads Nome mining push with hydraulic plant
J Hart of Vermont, owner of much beet placer elasma in Nome district, sailed for Nome with plans to operate a large hydraulic plant. He holds lands on Snake river, Glacier and Hart creeks and predicts extensive mining development this season despite prior litigation and receivership, with partners McKensie Noyes and Wood. San Francisco visitors included Geo Siehe and wife, Geo H Biche and wife, W J Wood, B M Gettigan, BE J Baldwin, Mrs Thompson and Otto Reean. County Commissioner P J Smith guests of Diller, Empire Transportation Co manager Geo H Higble en route from San Francisco. Lord Mayor Dunemuir and Lady Dunemuir also noted.
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J. Hart
Vermont
Elasma
Nome
Snake River
Hart Creeks
Hart
McKensie
Noyes
Wood
Geo. Siehe
Geo. H. Biche
W. J. Wood
B. M. Gettigan
BE. J. Baldwin
Mrs. Thompson
Otto Reean
San Francisco
Rainier Grand
Geo. H. Higble
Empire Transportation Co
Huetews
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