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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1902

Page

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Convicts Edward Merrill and Tracy Escape Night Chase

Merrill and Tracy slip from Gordon drawn near Gervais under cover of darkness. Posse and militia pursue through timber and fields. Dogs tire. fugitives head toward Akers farm in nearby bounds. sheriff Durbin relays efforts to Moniter and Monitor vicinity as search widens.

Merrill Tracy Gordon Gervais Ais Ne Ynal Cecly Merritt Hadat Akers’ Farm Mrs. Akers Ore Durbin Lee Jift Durbin Montier Wood of Mas

Elijah Dowie Plans to Buy Jerusalem City

June 12 report from Zionist circles quotes Elijah Dowie outlining his plan to raise funds at Shiloh Tabernacle to buy the city of Jerusalem. He says Zion will await the Christ and asserts the millennium is near, linking volcanic eruptions and seismic warnings to the end times.

Elijah” Dowie Jerusalem City John Dowie Shiloh Tabernacle Zion Jerusalem Dowle Zion City

Weeping Nellie Underwood Hears Word On Bail and Fear

Nellie Underwood, jailed on a murder connection, wept openly as she awaited bail news and reflected on the fate of her husband Paul Underwood. Officers pursue Paul in forests around Bend, with rumors he has escaped or fled toward Gray's Harbor, while others doubt his capture.

Underwood Bend Paul Underwood Miter Westport Tokes Point Underwood Gray's Harbor Addit Fisher

Divorce suit filed against bandmaster Fred Innes

Spicy Gase New York reports Fred Innes the bandmaster filed for divorce before Justice Bischoff. Four respondents including James J. Corbett are named with Mrs Innes alleging co respondent Katherine Wenzel. The attorney Hummel said Corbett would be withdrawn as evidence suffices.

New York Fred Innes Justice Bischoff James J. Corbett Mra Innes Katherine Wenzel Hummel Corbett Pugilier

Royal Commission to Inquire South African War Conduct

In the commons today a royal commission was announced to inquire into the conduct of the South African war.

London Commons

Tale of Vicinity Expands East to South Tonight

The story traces a local narrative moving from east to south as plans unfold for tonight. Community figures and nearby districts are noted as involvement grows with each development.

Tle Tale

All kinds of money involved in Lindblom divorce case

Nome millionaire Erle O Lindblom, claimed worth 4 590 dollars, faces a divorce bid from his wife who seeks 26 000 dollars in fees and 1 000 monthly alimony. He hires multiple lawyers, including Campbell Metson Campbell of Bannersea and Reed Nusbaumer of Oakland, with possible ties to Sweden and Idaho.

Erle O. Lindblom Norway Sweden United States Beattie Campbell, Metson & Campbell Bannersea George W. Reed Emil Nusbaumer Oakland Pocatetta Idaho

Seniors Sail Away On Capitol City Boat Ride

Instead of a banquet the junior class plans a post graduation trip for seniors. Tomorrow afternoon the juniors will take the seniors on a boat ride around the Sound aboard the steamer Capital City. Provisions have been made for those who may become seasick.

Capital City

Desperate criminals Thomas Mannes and Joe O'Neil arrested

Police captured Thomas Mannes and Joe O'Neil yesterday afternoon. They are suspected in several burglaries along the Sound of Mannes area. O'Neil is an ex convict with a notorious record, having served time in Walla Walla for highway robbery under the alias John Yan.

Thomas Mannes Joe O'Neil Burkman and Kelly Mannes O' Nel Walla Walla John Aereeee John Yan

Theft at Bank of France Saddles City With Million Loss

Paris detectives probe a theft of a million francs at the Bank of France. No clues on method, timing, or perpetrators have been secured. Authorities vow full investigation as public concern grows.

Paris France Bank of France

Owners Need Money House and Acre Near Railways

Property in Kent with a house and one acre of ground featuring 64 bearing fruit trees offered for 1900 dollars. Within seven minutes walk of the new Interurban railway.

Kent

Christian Endeavorers Prepare Puget Sound Convention

Members of the Puget Sound district Christian Endeavor gathered at the First Methodist Protestant Church for a mass meeting to launch preparations for the annual convention. Officers elected included E. Brewee as vice president secretary L. Jones as corresponding secretary N. May Little as treasurer and F. H. Campbell.

Christian Endeavor Boeleties Puget Sound Paotestant E. Brewee L. Jones N. May Little Treneurer F. H. Campbell

Liquor License Battle Heads to Superior Court Hearing

The case, J B Clark as defendant for the Retail Liquor Association, challenges mayor and council power to raise the $1000 annual license. Gilliam appeals a ruling after arguments before J Griffin, with the high license amendment raising Haquer license from $800 to $1000 last March.

Oly Wartme Court of State Tomorrow Corporation Dow Mitchell Gillam J. B. Clark J Griffin Superior Court Gilliam

Roosevelt Delivers Diplomas at West Point Centennial

At West Point June 12 the graduation exercises honored the centennial with nearly all states represented among the graduates. Colonel Mills introduced President Roosevelt who gave a brief address and presented diplomas before the class departed for New York to perform in a theater tribute.

West Point N. Y United States Military Academy Union Mills Roosevelt New York

Ladies Kennel Association Open Air Show at Regent's Park

London reports the open air dog show by the Ladies Kennel Association at Botanic Gardens Regent's Park as part of ante coronation events. The queen remains a patron and several notable dogs from Sandringham are exhibited, with international interest from American visitors.

London Ladies’ Kennel Association Botanic Gardens Regent's Park Sandringham England

Northern Cotton Mill Combine Progress Report

New York June 12 F L Underwood reports progress toward a Southern cotton mill combine after touring North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Alabama where the estates are located. If completed the group will consist of about 60 concerns with vital stock exceeding 50 million dollars. Most properties will be acquired by stock exchange rather than cash.

New York F. L. Underwood Southern Cotton Milla North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama Underwood Combine

Concert hall owner vows to quit over license clash

Geo W. Young alias Rick Young announces closure of Second Avenue South venue known as the Jews' Grotto after arrest for liquor sales. He plans to sue the city to recover $1 000 license fees arguing the sale of goods is illegal under state law and seeks a refund, while a council official questions his chances.

Geo W. Young Rick Young Second Avenue South Tate

Judge George Delivers Broadside At Blind Pigs

James Harriott known as Bind Pig faced police court on a warrant for selling liquor at Madison Park without a license. He pled guilty and was fined 100 dollars after a 50 dollar bail forfeiture was considered, with the judge warning of jail on future offenses. A bench warrant was issued for Kiam Steffen of the Madison Park Pavilion for selling liquor without a license after he previously failed to appear. his arrest is planned today. The judge blamed city council for denying licenses and pledged strict action against park liquor sellers.

James Harriott Bind Pig” Fame A& H George Madison Park Harriott Dumphries Geo 4Id of Treasury Lake Washington Kiam Steffen Madison Park Pavilion Steffen

Congress in Washington debating Cuba receipts overhang

In the Senate Culberson seeks an itemized statement of U S government receipts and disbursements in Cuba while proceedings touch on Third Assistant Secretary Piece accepting a Legion of Honor from France. A memorial asks for a Philippines investigation as Des Moines veteran Mark Evans testifies about water cure allegations and village burnings in Bataan.

Washington, D. C Senate Culberson United States Cuba Cullom Pratt Pierce Rochambeau Spooner McCall Picoteser House Philippines Carnegie Charles Francis Adams Carl Schurz Edwin Burritt Smith Mark Evans Des Moines Company F Senate Committee On the Philippines Oran Bataan

Ballard Plans Third School House on New Lot Purchase

Ballard directors approved building a third school house by purchasing lot 33 in Wares Addition for 2000 dollars through W. H. Vernon. The move follows a board meeting last night, with funds allocated to expand facilities. The article closes noting a court ruling in a divorce case favoring Margaret's former wife.

Ballard Wares Addition W. H. Vernon

Property dispute over Ballard share in Wheatman v Ballard

Wheatman John Wheatman resists including certain Ballard property in the community estate. The plaintiff seeks inclusion of the property as part of her share, while John appears unwilling to concede.

Wheatman Vas John Wheatman Ballard John

Howe Returns From Butte Opera House Opening

Manager J. P. Howe of Seattle has returned from his trip to Butte where he attended the Grand Opera house opening. He was accompanied by his wife and daughters. The renovated house opened last Sunday night with the Manhatt e company presenting The Butter jewel.

J. P. Howe Seattle Butte Grand Opera House

Grewsome Find Near Sitka Reveals Skeleton on Island

Dr. Charles Mulroney of the Rush reports two marines found a skeleton on a Sitka area island. The white man was found seated upright in a cave with teeth clenched on Chinese matting. The cause of death appears natural.

Charles Mulroney United States Revenue Cutter Rush Sitka Cottage City

Show Cause In Liquor Inspector Case Against Morrison

Liquor Inspector John A. Meek seeks an alternative writ of mandate against James W. Morrison. Morrison refused liquor inspection, threatening death if it occurred. Although the supreme court favored Meek, Morrison’s refusal may jeopardize the merits again. Morrison must appear Saturday to show cause for the refusal.

John A. Meek Bell James W. Morrison Morrison Meek Supreme Court

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