Two Boys Form Prison Break Conspiracy
Two youths allegedly plotted a break from reform school by coordinating a fire setting in a dormitory. Authorities report the plan involved triggering a dormitory blaze to cover an escape attempt.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
1
Escape attempt at Kentucky reform school dormitory
At the State School in II Ky two of 25 inmates led a breakout plan from Bradley dormitory. A fire started around midnight, guards with shotguns intervened, two boys escaped, 287 children were in the building, Bradley dormitory collapsed, losses estimated at 27000, superintendent offers reward for capture, fire protection bills discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
Reform School
Incar
Labor Settlement Prospects in City Building Trades
Persistent efforts by Employers' Association and Building Trades Council aim for a quick settlement of a standstill over wages and work rules. Both sides show cautious optimism while arbitration looms as a possible path to end the lockout affecting plasterers and other trades. Meetings continue with little current work reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assoimng Trades Council
Pias
Building Trades Council
Atrik
Great flock of sheep and land sale noted
Irg March 1 reports a farmer bought 150 acres near Cur Fanch east of town. Sale of cattle and ranch operations start soon with two bands of 60 000 head expected. A buyer paid $5090 for ranch land. A slight neck injury is reported after an incident last night.
Arrest of the Brine-tauer Plc 1000 Fon
Indictment of John Murrel in street railway cases. Bond set at $1,000. Defendant to be sent to Europe to state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PLC
Feward
John Murrel
Europe
Faralion Sails Tonight
The fragmentary item notes Faralion’s sailing tonight for BK with maneuvers toward North and a figure in charge. Further details are unreadable in the OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faralion
al- AY
Change in Seattle Weekly The Standard to Merge with Mall and Herald
The Standard, a short lived but highly readable weekly, is set to merge with the Mail and Herald. Editor A K Yerkes, noted for his forceful writing, will contribute regularly to the Mail and Herald after the merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
Seattle Standard
Mall and Herald
The
Standard
West
A. K. Yerkes
Yerkes
Mail and Herald
Steamer Queen Arrives With Cargo From San Francisco
The Queen of the Pacific Coast Co arrived this morning from San Francisco with about 20 weeks and a general cargo. Weather was fine except for a southeaster encountered last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen
Pacific Coast Co
San Francisco
Fitzsimmons Accepts New York Boxing Challenge
Los Angeles likely host for heavyweight championship bout as Bob Fitzsimmons accepts the Century club offer. He demands May 10 as the date and a $25 000 guarantee for contestants. The club will extend the date and guarantee as originally offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Los Angeles
Bob Fitzsimmons
Century Club
Farmer Merrill Missing Clairvoyant George Penney Report
Merrill Still Missing George D. Penney, the Iowa farmer with financial troubles linked to Prof. Merrill, has not heard from the missing clairvoyant. A portal card from Mrs. Merrill in Tacoma says she has received no word from her husband. Penney suspects Merrill is using the disappearance to imply death by his own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Penney
Iowa
Prof. Merrill
The
Star
Penney
Grant Street Car Steps Fail in Overcrowding Incident
A city bound Grant Street car crowded beyond capacity saw two rear left steps collapse near the Bay View Brewery. Ten men clung on as the car slowed to a stop after a rope was pulled. Passengers显示 anger toward the conductor, and a car inspector calmed the scene before the vehicle, carrying 114 fares, reached the city 20 minutes late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Street
Bayview Brewery
Prof Hicks to Deliver Lecture on Wealth Distribution
Prof F C Hicks renowned economist from University of Cincinnati will address the Economic and Political club of the M C A this evening on The Distribution of Wealth. Hicks, on a Chicago University Association tour, recently became economics chair at Cincinnati after eight years at Missouri. He is an Ann Arbor graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Hicks
University of Cincinnati
Hicks
University Association of Chicago
University of Cincinati
University of Missouri
Ann Arbor
Why He is at Large
Charlies Stanchfield accused of assault and robbery in the Palmer house, allegedly to steal 70 dollars. Reports place him in Tacoma and tie him to Johnny Clancy by marriage. Al McCair, his accomplice, awaits a 13 year prison sentence for the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Stanchfield
Alug Angus Cameron
Palmer House
Tacoma
Seattle
Stanchfield
Johnny Clancy
al McCair
Stanchfield Wes
Al-Ki Arrives Amid Severe North Weather
The steamer Al-Ki of the Pacific Coast line docked at 4 AM from the north with seven passengers and no cargo. It faced very rough weather en route with strong head winds and near continuous snowstorms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Al-Ki
Pacific Coast Line
Hyde plans 4 story brick building at 212 317 Second Ave S
J A Hyde will erect a four story brick building costing 24009 at 212 to 317 Second Avenue South. Plans and specifications are on file with the building inspector, but the permit has not yet been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hyde
Second Avenue
Heaviest Colombian Revolution Battle Reported From Central America News
The steamer George Dumots brought word of a major battle in a mountainous area of Colombia near Boca del Toro. It involved about 1200 government troops and 1100 rebels, lasted three hours, and ended with a government victory according to officials though a refugee claims rebels won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
George Dumots
Colombia
Boca del Toro
Matilda Ward Ends Eighteen Year Gum Chewing Habit
Galesburg Michigan March 20 All gum chew records were broken by Matilda Ward of this city. She had chewed gum for eighteen years and swallowed it, causing acute indigestion. Surgeons found foreign gum pieces inside her and operated successfully. she is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Mich
Matilda Ward
Matilda
Judge Tarvin Attacks Roosevelt as Tin Soldier in Pontiac
Detroit March 20 Judge Jas Tarvin of Covington Kentucky told the Jefferson club in Pontiac last night that President Roosevelt is a Tin Soldier whose war achievements are boys play The crowd feared violence but calm prevailed and he left the hall unharmed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Jas. Tarvin
Covington
Jefferson Club
Pontiac
Roosevelt
Gambling situation unchanged as police close Totem pool room
Chief of Police Sullivan ordered the Totem pool room and the Washington Investment Company lottery closed. The Dawson club room lottery ran briefly, while other lotteries remained idle. Gamblers vow to resist, with Clancys demanding 20 percent. Police warn that gamblers must concede before any restarts. An all summer showdown is predicted by several players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Washington Investment Company
Dawson Club
Nona
Clancys
Ballard Eagles Plan First Annual Ball
The Ballard Aerie of Eagles No. 172 announces its first annual ball to be held at Sanborn's hall Monday night March 41. Invitations go out today as organizers work to ensure a memorable event in Ballard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Ballard Aerie of Eagles No. 172
Sanborn’s Hall
Temporary blackout during play at Seattle theater
The electric system failed briefly during the Seattle theater performance of Played Under the Gaslight. In the third act Captain Lettarblair’s absence prompted audience questions as Sheridan and Morrison argued over forgery. Morrison paused the accusation and invited the orchestra to play while the dispute resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehta
Seattle
Captain Lettarblair
Mr. Sheridan
Mr. Morrison
Morrison
Sheridan
Evon
Soldier Promotions After Armory Examination Noted
An examination to fill Maj. Crane's vacancy in the Nations Guard was held at the Armory. Maj. Gen. Cpl. pnd Se. F. M. board Capt. Case and Lieuts Ingtts and Darlington sat for promotion to major captain and first lieutenant of Co D. Sergeants Webb Winnedge Maxfield and G. Rimmer sworn in as officers and sergeant Hardenbure examined for second lieutenant in the signal corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj
Crane
The
Nations Guard
Cpl
Pnd Se. F. M. Board
Case
Ingtts
Darlington
Co D
D.webb Winnedge
Maxfield
Saw Accident Injures Chinese Mill Worker in Vancouver
Mah Ping, a Chinese employee at a shingle mill near Hastings in Vancouver British Columbia, fell onto a circular saw yesterday and was nearly cut in two. He survived the injuries and received medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B.C
Mah Ping
Hastings
Rhodes Shows Morning Improvement After Nightillness
Celecti Rhodes improved notably by morning with doctors hopeful he will live. The report notes a clearer condition and a better overall state after a difficult night in Capetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caper Town
Ceecti Rhodes
Santos Dumont Accepts Bid for Balloon Tests at Fair
Santos Dumont has accepted an invitation from the exposition company to attend St. Louis and arrange balloon tests during the fair. He will sail from Europe on the Deutschland on April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Santos Dumont
Exposition Company
Europe
Deutschland
Boys Run Rampage Across New House Site
William Chalfel told police a gang of boys harass a new house under construction at Walnut Spruce Street and Tenth Avenue. They commit petty thefts and deface and destroy property at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chalfel
Waet Spruce Street
Tenth Avenue
Rainier Club Seeks New Seattle Home on Prime Lot
The Rainier club moves toward a new clubhouse at the southeast corner of Fourth Avenue and Marton Street, atop part of the Young estate. A special committee has secured an option on the lot, with plans pending fundraising to finance a premier coast building. The club, long housed in the Beattie theater, gathers Seattle’s leading businessmen for events under its auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainier Club
Aaswaa
the Star
Fourth Avenue
Marton Street
Young
Nts
Beattie
Seattle
Willamette Anew Boat After Morana Refits
The steamer Willamette, soon leaving Morana, will be rebuilt with new ribs and longer length, 20-foot plates replacing 14 foot forged, and no former structure. The Pacific Coast Co. plans to have her in commission in about four weeks after the overhaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette
Morana
Pacific Coast Co
Morans
Disorder in Commons as Dillon clashes with Chamberlain
A heated South African war debate in the British House of Commons ends in uproar. John Dillon denounces slanders on Liberal party and clashes with Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain over policy and parliamentary conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Senate
John Dillon
Joseph Chamberlain
Campbell-Bannerman
Cape Town
Campbell- Bannerman
Chamberlain
Dillon
Ramedell
Suffolke
Caustic Exchange in Commons Leads to Split Coventry
Report from Parliament shows John Dillon suspended after a caustic exchange. A minister criticizes alleged display by three American senators during debate. Dillon’s censure includes removal from all business in the house for one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Buggy Collision Injures Mrs Figures Near Pine Street
A buggy driven by Mrs. Theodore Figures collided with a Broadway car near Pine Street last night. Mrs Figures was thrown from the buggy and badly bruised and was removed to her home on Aloha Street near Howard Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Figures
Pine Street
Waitresses Ball Set By Union No 420 At Armory
The third annual ball of the Waitresses Union No. 420 will be held at the Armory on Monday evening March 31. Committees are making great preparations to ensure a successful event in the history of the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Waitress’ Union
Armory
Woman in Crisis at Phoenix Hotel Attempts Poison
Rose Tod, an inmate of the Phoenix hotel, tried to drink acid this morning on Second Avenue to South Washington Street. A chambermaid stopped her. Tod denied the act, claiming she was unharmed though a mouth injury occurred. Police learned of the incident from hotel staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Tod
Phoenix Hotel
Second Aves
Washington Street
Rose Todd
KR. Lawrence
Hose
Nick
St Mark's Baseball Beats Seattle Tigers Again
The St Mark's team fell to the Seattle Tigers in a decisive game yesterday afternoon. The Tigers extended their winning streak to three with a strong victory and will face Squire Park on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s
Seattle Tigers
Tigers
Squire Park
Was This a Murder Skeletal Find Near Auburn
Coroner C Hoye receives a letter about a skeleton found at Applegate Place near Auburn. Locals believe the remains may be those of a missing man named Barker or Hawkins last seen in Bumner about a year ago. Coroner to travel to Auburn to investigate while another skeleton near Eliott Station is thought to be an ancient Indian burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. Carter
Sumner
Applegate Place
Auburn
Carter
Barker
Hawkins
Bumner
Judge Tallman to Rule on West Seattle Election Injunction
Judge Tallman will hear the application for an injunction against tomorrow evening's election to determine whether West Seattle shall incorporate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallman
West Seattle
Laundry Fire at Flrat Avenue Laundry Street
Fire crews responded at 10:25 P M to extinguish a small blaze in a laundry at Flrat Avenue and Battery Street. Loss described as nominal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flrat Avenue
Battery Street
Kaiser Renames Torpedo Boat Alice Roosevelt
The torpedo boat converted into a guardship is rechristened the Alice Roosevelt in a tribute to the role played by the young lady in christening the Meteor. The event is noted in Alice WilhelmsHAVEN on March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmshaven
Alice Roosevelt
Beattle Police Relief Ball Held At Armory Hall
The eighth annual Beattle Police Relief Association ball occurs at Armory Hall tonight with Sergeant Mike Powers as floor manager and about 20 escorts. Chief Sullivan attends in full uniform to lead the grand march as proceeds benefit the association treasury. The program lists 24 dances with police themed titles such as Hot Box No 16 Fall In and Move On.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Beattle Police Relief Association
Armory Hall
Mike Powers
Sullivan
Association
Embezzler Arrested in Indiana Firm Shortage Report
Arthur Simpson, bookkeeper for Warman Black and Chamberlain commission merchants, was arrested in Olasa, Ind. on March 20 charged with embezzlement. Authorities estimate the shortage at 40000 to 60000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Dtan
Olas
Ind
Arthur Simpson
Warman, Black & Chamberlain
Seattle Area Weather Tonight and Friday
Occasional showers expected in Seattle and vicinity with fresh south to southwest winds. Temperatures remain mild as the latest forecast covers tonight into Friday.
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Seattle and Vicinity
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