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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
1
June 21 Forest fires from a spark near Springs Virginia and near Buckley threaten towns as volunteers and trains work to battle flames. Refugees arrive, some missing, with crews and choppers battling to save Cedar River camps and Maywoods Morgans areas. Heavy rain now needed to halt the blaze.
The Denver II, a tile cruiser built for coastal service, was launched from Kensin shipyard in Philadelphia at high water. Miss Kumerta M. Wright christened the vessel amid ceremonies marking its first appearance in the water.
Mayor Humes ordered all gambling houses closed after pressure from John McGraw and his committee. The dispute pits the Piper faction against McGraw supporters ahead of the state convention, with the political clash likely keeping venues shut through the election.
Eugene Debs spoke at the Armory in Seattle during a coast tour promoting labor causes. The Socialist Labor candidate for president in 1900 arrived via boat and was greeted by admirers before his free evening address.
The Bon Marche Employes Benefit Association announces an outing to Pleasant Beach with round trips by steamer Colman at 9 10, 11 16, 2 20, 4 20, and 10 00 pm. A program of sports includes hall games and baseball between Bon Marche and Ballard Juniors with events scheduled at the grounds.
Events include girls under 15 and boys under 15 races at 3:00 p m. A boys and men sprint, a three legged race, and a potato race follow. Presentation of prizes closes the program hosted by ve MacDougall and Southwick.
Springfield Missouri June. Bryan touring en route to Mammoth Springs Arkansas says he will not seek presidency again and notes interest in outside Democratic efforts to reorganize. Also reports J B Wilson released for lack of Bremerton charge, and Mr. and Mrs I Cooper visiting Green River Hot Springs.
J P Cummiskey, who worked with George White Fraser during 1900 Yukon British Columbia boundary work, says he tore down a rock monument near the Alsek river. He claims to have withheld details for now and presents his statements to exonerate Fraser. If true, U S claims to Klondike vanish while Canada gains areas around Atlin and Bennett City.
The steamer Nome City, under Captain W. F. Daniela, escaped heavy ice near the Diomede islands and reached Nome after a perilous voyage from Seattle begun April 24. The ship struggled through an eight foot ice floe, bucking through floes and jams, with damaged rudder head and strained engines, before anchoring at Nome and later sailing to Arlington dock. News of the Portland's possible danger prompted relief ships Thetis and heavy traffic of provisions and passengers.
In Seattle, Paul Underwood and Nellie Underwood were bound over for trial without bail on murder charges related to the death of an infant three weeks earlier. Justice Thomas H. Cann ordered no bail as the couple and their families gathered in the Pioneer Building court, with trial likely set for September.
In Pittsburg on June 21 three Italian non union men accused of fatally wounding Frank James at New Kensington were saved from a 2000 strong mob and moved to Harade jail for protection. In Wilkesbarre the same day the mining strike council meeting with District Presidents and President Mitchell paused further action as non union families face hardship from the boycott.
Passengers from Humboldt report a soldier named Riverman died in a Fort Gibson fire weeks ago. A frame building belonging to Sullivan burned at 10 AM, trapping Riverman. Sullivan attempted rescue but could not reach his comrade before the door could be opened. Sullivan suffered severe burns and bears lifelong scarring.
Supporters of Harold Preston claim victory in a county convention race and expected solid party delegation to boost their Senate bid. Reports cite split wards and rivalries among Jones Booth and Dawes supporters, with cleanups yielding large claims and ownership ties to Snow Gulch and Hot Air.
The War Department releases a list of 32 enlisted men who died of cholera between April and May, showing the disease has reached the army and alarming officials in Washington.
A morning blaze in Weatherford, Texas, swept through ten store cars, causing extensive damage. Dallas reports indicate a loss of about $50,000 in the incident as firefighters battled the flames. No injuries were immediately reported.
News from Nome reports growing prosperity in the Northern mining camp with heavy dust movement into banks and trade channels. Sluicing on Anvil and Dexter creeks continues despite cold nights as Nome City plans to become a permanent year round camp. The Bank of Cape Nome bought 1200 ounces of gold dust with other banks making large dust purchases indicating liquid funds and ongoing hydraulic mining activity.
The request to grant Beattie Electric Co. a streetcar franchise through Woodland Park was deferred again by the board of public works due to Seattle Electric Co. failing to file required maps. A decision is expected by next Saturday as plans and bids for several street improvements and utility works were opened and discussed.
The Hello Girls on strike win seventy more wages of one dollar a day under a uniform scale. They are organized and affiliated with the Federation of Labor. The strike is expected to spread statewide, causing a shutdown of business and phone service as replacements cannot be found.
Mrs William Barrett Ridgely wife of the comptroller of the currency died at Johns Hopkins hospital following an operation on Thursday She was the daughter of Senator Cullom and passed away this morning in Baltimore June 21
Colonel Arthur Leach, Irish member of parliament, under indictment for desecration, was remanded again until Tuesday in the police court today.
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