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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
1
In Whatcom, Washington, early morning a highway robber fired at a woman near the railway tracks but the shot missed. Officer Alvord then wounded the man mortally. A pistol, revolvers, and a knife were taken from the suspect. The robber is believed by some to be the convicted Tracy, though officials have not confirmed the identity.
The Roanoke arrived Nome June 18 with no news of Portland or other vessels believed missing. Captain Weaver reports the trip took nine days from Seattle, with clear weather most of the way and $100,000 in dust aboard. Passengers and crew listed include Mra. Tent and Mra. Wallace among others.
Washington reports Dewey questions Aguinaldo motives in Manila campaign and asserts actions aimed at loot and gain. He details its dealings with governors for access and describes Fort Malate engagement and surrender signals from Spaniards. Dewey says no battle was fought as trust with Spaniards failed and plans were adjusted.
Erick Luma a miner was killed at Diamond last night by an extra freight train from Columbia and Puget Sound rails. He was a Finn with a wife and one child living near Osceola. He appeared to be drunk and slept on the track when the yard freight train backed onto him, crushing him instantly. Coroner Hoye was notified to investigate today.
Matthew Dow signed a contract to construct a four story building at the northwest corner of Avenue and University with a cost of 126000 dollars or more. The modern structure will include 12 rooms and cover 120 by 120 feet.
The contract specifies work to begin at once and complete by January 1. Details mention rapid initiation and a firm deadline for delivery.
June 27 report from Dallas says Galveston faces grave danger as a powerful Gulf storm drives southeast winds up to 50 mph. Communications to the city are cut, waves wash over waterfront streets, and authorities plan urgent special trains to reach the area.
Raware Sime and Louis Hansen were convicted in federal court for unlawfully bringing three Chinamen into the United States aboard the steamship Wilhelmina. The defense claim failed as Chinamen testified, and the jury reached its verdict in about 20 minutes. Everett June 27. Meanwhile Mrs A Betts, while refilling a lamp, suffered severe injuries from an explosion, and her 15-year-old daughter died four hours later. Mrs Betts had married only a week before.
The King County Republican Convention opened in the Armory with heavy out of town delegates arriving and intense lobbying for trades and coalitions. John H. Powell nominated A. Piles as temporary chairman amid cheers. committees were formed by district and ward, shaping the rules, credentials, and platform for the afternoon session as rival camps jostled for influence.
Delegates caucus for convention chair S H Piles is named permanent chairman as politics turn heated with Wooding and Dr Hoye vying for offices. Platform endorses Roosevelt Meiride and labor rights. Alaska representation and canal project urged. Legislative nominations announced including Brith Brown Valde Vanter and Palmer. primary reform debated.
In a novel case the jury found for Margaret Rauch acting as guardian for the late Frederick Craft’s daughter. Craft died by ingesting aconite while intoxicated. The suit seeks $19,000 on grounds of his intoxication and the circumstances surrounding his death.
A Jone MA ship reaches New York from Span ports amid reports of intensified conflict in Venezuela. Tech reports note recurring clashes with Castro forces, with his overthrow forecast. Tiwaa stated the government could not reset 14 days.
Yale varsity crew defeated Harvard in New London last evening with a time of 2 minutes 20 seconds, 83 seconds faster than the Crima on. The race started at six after delays caused by rough water. President Roosevelt witnessed the event and returned to Washington afterward.
Police report Edward Saunders jailed after stealing a large piece of pix and resisting. A. B. Loomis reports the loss of a telescope valise with a revolver and clothing from the Globe building hall. G Schweitzer is in custody on a bench warrant. trial set for Monday. Frank Richards injured from a fall at 1917 Post Street but not seriously. A color man Mike Houston arrested for indecent exposure near May View brewery. Funeral of Charley Case, 22, buried at Oak Harbor Cemetery. The Queen City Roads Club plans a run to Richmond Sunday at 9 am from bicycle stores.
London dispatch reports fluctuating hope as bulletins indicate the king's condition improves after surgery for a malignant larynx issue. Officials and doctors weigh risks as coronation plans adapt and foreign visitors depart from the city.
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