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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
3
A huge crowd in New London watches a windy Thames river regatta unfold with Harvard defeating Yale in the four-oared race. President Roosevelt cheers from the dispatch boat as Blue and Crimson colors fly and crowds line the riverbank.
Oregon State penitentiary Superintendent J D Lee offered a 2090 reward for the capture of escaped convicts Harry Tracy and Dave Merrill. Prosecuting Attorney Walter Fulton questions legality and argues rewards should target capture not killing, noting no statutory authorization for a dead reward and potential issues if the state refuses payment.
The Manette, built at Smith Cove by Capt. T. H. McMillan for 12000 dollars, may begin service next Saturday between here and West Seattle. It carries 250 on deck and 50 in the cabin, with a dining room cabin. the run will be 10 to 12 trips daily, often until midnight, to provide summer service for campers.
Late in the afternoon J. B. Johnson an illegal liquor seller at Leschi Park was tried by Judge George and fined 100. He was warned further violations would bring 30 days imprisonment. G. Lchwitser also charged with selling liquor without a license failed to appear and his bail of 50 was forfeited.
A bench warrant was immediately issued for the individual's arrest. The action directs authorities to apprehend the person named in the warrant without delay. Further details are not provided in the available fragment.
Aliee Fox a young Sika Indian woman near Haines died June 16 by dagger self harm amid health concerns and despondency. Jim Sajee ex-Washington state legislator was arrested at Hootalingua for larceny by embezzlement. Coroner Hoye impaneled a jury which ruled John Yeschick died from a fall and drowning near Stampede Wa, noting he was partially demented after missing his train and wandering away.
The Dolphin arrived from Skagway at 1 45 pm with 572000 in gold and ore. Of this 430000 is shared between the Selby Mining Company of San Francisco and the Canada Bank Commerce. The remaining 144000 is sent to Seattle passengers including A Sloggard 2000 Longfellow and Gitchell 5000 I Friedman 7000 N Zarowsky 1000 W K Shinkle and M E K Olson 19000 J P Graven 8000 D T Bridenstein 5000 and 8 Webster 14000. An unconfirmed report says a rich strike on the Big Salmon reached Dawson as passengers departed. The 16 quarantined Dawson passengers were released. Mrs M B Stanley wife of Eldorado claim owner No 26 was among the passengers.
The state Central committee selected Tacoma as the site for this year’s Democratic state convention to be held on Tuesday, September 6, with delegates apportioned by the 1996 presidential vote. Everett’s support shifted to Tacoma on the second ballot, and the date September 16 was set after discussion. An endorsement for a U.S. Senate candidate will be included in the call. Jefferson Club invites members to Port Madison excursion and barbecue next Sunday.
A major fire at Mercur Utah yesterday wiped out most of the town’s business section, destroying property valued at about a million dollars before it was checked. About 1,000 residents are being provided with food and shelter as the town copes with the disaster.
The employer of the Northern Pacific Railway Co will hold a picnic Saturday at Rodona beach. Boats will leave Columbia dock each hour during the day. Sports of different kinds have been arranged for, and boating and bathing will be the order of the day. Prizes to the value of 400 dollars will be distributed.
A storm over Huron Iowa caused property damage estimated at 500000. Initial reports of heavy loss proved unfounded with only one confirmed fatality and several injuries. Local authorities and rescuers continue to assess wreckage and assist survivors.
Electrical lineman Archie Gordon fell forty feet from a pole at Twentieth and Madison this afternoon and lay unconscious until Dr. McKechie was summoned to the scene. Meanwhile a note announces the Waitresses dance on Friday June 27 at Colline Hall.
The Pike Street Fourth of July committee plans Seattle’s largest celebration with two parades, police, mayor, firefighting units, five bands including the Fifth Regiment band of Victoria, and extensive decorations across Pike Street. Labor parade expected to top 10 000 marchers, bands at Yealer Way and First Avenue, and a later gathering at Pike Street. There will be electric illumination, balloon ascensions, band concerts, and confetti battles over three days, plus a crosstown baseball match at Addison Park with a prize.
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