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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1902

Page

3

Rumor Seeks Col Lewis Move From Beattie to Chicago

Word spreads that Col James Hamilton Lewis, former congressman from the state, has opened offices in Chicago and may pursue Cook County politics. Associates in Beattie dispute the tale while noting his long Seattle presence and legal reputation.

James Hamilton Lewis Beattie Chicago Cook County Lew East Lewin Seattle Col. Lewin Democratic Party

Balliet's Foxiness Balliet's Foxiness Special to the Bar

Des Moines dispatch reports during Balliet's trial that Post Office Inspector Stuart testified Balliet admitted not owning the White Swan mine yet had raised 10000 from stock sales. He claimed the mine had recently sold at sheriff's sale for 593.70 and could be bought cheaply after a month of operation.

Des Moines Balliet Post Office Stuart White Swan Ballet

Health Board to Consider Stock Yards Reform Next Meeting

The board of health will review reforms for the stock yards and slaughter pens south of the city on the tide flats at the next regular meeting. Health Officer Carroll said the meeting would be held next Monday evening amid reports of an urgent need to curb the nauseating stench affecting Teacon Hill residents during hot weather.

Board of Health Carroll Health Board Teacon Hill

Telephone Company Seeks Extension for System Installation

The Independent Telephone company filed with the city clerk for more time to finish installing its system in the city. It was to be in operation by May 1 but cites delays in obtaining necessary equipment and requests an extension from 10 days to 14 days.

Independent Telephone Company Ealling Manage Iia

Will Parry Home Return From East

Councilman Will H. Parry returned home today after a trip to the East.

Will Parry Parry

Two Miners and Robbery Suspects Shot in Car Fight

In Baker City Oregon May 26 a fight broke out in a box car as two white miners battled several black men trying a hold up. Two of the black men were shot and one miner badly wounded. Frank Moore, one of the attackers, is reported to die. the wounded miner is named Charles Nelson.

Baker City Ore Pendleton Frank Moore Charles Nelson

Drowned $9000 trotting colt shocks Northwest fans

A prized three year old trotting colt named Menzie, claimed by owner W. T. Sauls to be worth $9000, drowned in the Duwamish River near the King County Fair track. Trainer J. H. Riley left the colt with a half breed hostler who took the animal toward a jogging cart and the horse backed into the river. Rumors of foul play arise as authorities search for Riley and the hostler.

Duwamish King County Fair Association Prifay W. T. Sauls Menzie Palo Alto California Electronser Abbot Mendocino J. H. Riley van de Vanter Everett Riley

Bremerton Briefs From Sunday Navy Yard Activities

Sun day crowds visited the navy yard with dancing and ball games. Charleston beat Tracyton 2 to 0 in the forenoon, Bremerton defeated Jalla 6 to 0 in the afternoon, and Stewart Holmes beat Oregon 14 to 2. A near drowning occurred at the wharf when a boy fell from an overturned boat. The school election again ended in a draw and residents grow tired of repeated ballots. Peter Pirret takes a week off from Lowman and Hanford in Seattle to visit his family in Decatur.

Seattle Navy Yard Parka Charleston Tracyton Te Bremerton J Alla Stewart & Holmes Oregon Peter Pirret Lowman & Hanford Decatur

Markets Report Strawberries and Cherries Steady to Sought

Strawberries sold fast this morning as Saturday shipments vanished before noon. Prices ranged from 1.00 to 1.50 with quality differences noted. Hood River berries brought 5.60 per box. Cherries are in strong demand at 1.75, asparagus scarce and selling at 1.59 the street.

Hood River W. M. Russell Mgr Seattle Lincoln J. Carter

Fruit and Produce Prices From Mediterrane Sea Market Listing

The document lists assorted produce prices including lemons, oranges, limes, tangerines, cranberries, strawberries, cranberries, cranberries and other items with varied prices per crate or per sack. It includes vegetables like potatoes, beets, carrots, cabbage, celery, onions, peppers, spinach, and greens with per unit or per case pricing across multiple vendors.

Ben Tse S Artic Brussels Walle

Reward Offered for Finding Missing Herbert Tappan

Dr J W Tappan of Brooklyn New York has notified W 8 Caruthers that a $100 reward will be paid for information leading to the discovery of Herbert Tappan nephew who disappeared from this city on April 23 and has not been heard of since.

J. W. Tappan Brooklyn N. Y W. 8. Caruthers Herbert Tappan Ince

Local Couple Weds In Ellensburg Vows At Bradshaw Residence

May 26 Ellensburg Washington special report states T B Lambson added his hardware store to M Christenson of Everett, Martin Hallenbeck of Toppenish, and Miss Laurel Bradshaw who were married at G K Bradshaw residence last evening with Rev J A Woodyard officiating.

Ellenesburg Wash T. B. Lambson M. Christenson Everett Martin Hallenbeck Toppenish Laurel Bradshaw G. RK. Bradshaw J. A. Woodyard

Lost Her Tow on Grace Dollar Drifted Spars and Boom Aticks

The steamer Grace Dollar departed Gray's Harbor for San Francisco with a tow of nine spars each over 100 feet. While crossing the bar heavy seas snapped the tow chain and the spars drifted away. A cargo of boomaticks was washed overboard. the ship continued without recovering the gear.

Gray's Harbor San Francisco

Steamer Elihu Thomason Arrives From Tacoma At Nome

The Elihu Thomason of the Pacific Cold Storage Co. arrives from Tacoma to load cargo for Nome. She sails May 29 with a barge in tow, carrying frozen meat and livestock valued at $150,000.

Elihu Thomason The Pacific Cold Storage Co Tacoma Nome

Appeal for Aid for Fernie Miners Distress Reaches Mayor

An appeal for aid to alleviate the distress in the district of Fernie, J. C., was received this morning by Mayor Humes. The request comes from KBadwin Smith, member of parliament from the Southeast Kootenay district. Contributions may be left with Mayor Humes or forwarded.

Aneist Fernie J. C Humes Kbadwin Smith Kootenay

J H Brown Injured After Fall in Lodging House

J H Brown fell down a flight of stairs in a lodging house early today and sustained a broken arm. Local authorities report he was treated at a nearby hospital and is resting at home.

J. H. Brown

Two Little Waifs thrills at Third Avenue with Carter reform

Lincoln J. Carter reappears with a pared down Two Little Waifs at the Third Avenue, praised for tighter structure and vivid scenery. The cast includes Harry and Grace Fleming with Stanley and Lolita Lamb. the Hudson river setting and moonlit Palisades feature prominently amid dramatic scene changes and a strong leading woman.

Lincoln J. Carter Nat Goodwin Third Avenue Mr. Carter Mary Mclare Hudson River Palisades Fort Lee

Alabama at the Beattie theater wows Seattle audience

The Melloy company presents Augustus Thomas Alabama at Beattie theater with Harrington Heynolds and Ben Johnson praised for their performances. Col Moberly’s southern gentleman portrayal and Ben Howard’s dignified elder man received strong applause as John Daly Murphy and Minnette Barrett delivered notable turns. The audience also enjoyed a Southerner style comedy led by Murphy.

Edley Company Augustus Thomas Alabama Beattie Theater Beattie Melloy Company Harrington Heynolds Daniel Frawley Hite Lile Col. Moberly Bauire Tucker A. ID. McDonald Seattle

Children addressed in public schools by local G A R speakers

Members of the James A. Bexton post G A R spoke to pupils in Green Lake Minor Denny Latena Queen Anne Rainier Walla Walla Pacific Hansell Canscade and other communities yesterday. The G A R hosts meet tomorrow at 9 a.m. at St Mark's church for a sermon by Rev J P Lwyd.

James A. Bexton Point G. A. RR Henry Frye Green Lake Carl Kleinschmidt Minor JM. Carson Denny T. C. Hopkins Denny. Fullerman F. 8Erry Latena Bh. Dudley Queen Anne J. M. Conklin Rainier G. W. Lincoln Walla Walla B.A. Herrman Francia John Taylor Pacific W. H. Penington Hansell C. Parks Canscade G. A. Ft. Poate Bt. Mark's Church Neten Liwyd

Los Angeles Chosen For Presbyterian General Assembly

The Presbyterian church will hold its next general assembly in Los Angeles after commissioners vote 287 to 149 for the Pacific coast city. Denver Colorado Springs San Francisco and East Lake City were other western nominees in a protracted contest. The assembly adjourned in the afternoon.

New York General Assembly The Presbyterian Church Los Angeles Pacific Coast Cleveland Denver Colorado Springs San Francisco East Lake City

Mob Hangs Black Suspect in Paris Missouri

A mob of about 100 men dragged Abe Vimaru from the county jail and lynched him from a bridge in Paris Missouri after he was accused of murdering William Grow, a white boy. Officers attempted to resist but were overpowered.

Paris Abe Vimarup William Grow

Overdue Volante schooner sparks Seattle port concern

The Volante, a five man crew freight schooner, left San Francisco on the 12th en route to Seattle but has not arrived. Owner M. O. reports no cause for fear yet, while Seattle and San Francisco steamers report no sighting and winds along the Frisco Seattle run likely pushed her off course. News also notes northern railway surveys, Alaska Central prospects, and various ships preparing for Nome and Gulf voyages.

Seattle San Francisco M. 0 Golden Gate Peters Noah Hay Excelsior Suseima Alaska Central Railway Jack MeOirr Sitka McOirr Port Simpacn Alaska Fisheries’ Union L. B. Sprague Haines Nome South Portland John 8 Kimball West Seattle Gerome Arlington Plier Plier Frank Waterhouse Company Dove Ia Council City Golovin Bay Colonia Colonias London Victoria Pleiades Panama Company of Puget Round Orient Progresso Washtenaw Atlantic Coast New York Texas U. S Revenue Manning Bering Sea Excelator Pacific Packing and Navigation Co Copper River Cook Inlet Siamna Bay Atnaworth & Dunn Broad Street Arlington Dock Elmer 2. Caine Pacific Clipper Line

Sunday Sermon on Innocence At First Presbyterian

Rev. M. A. Matthews delivered a Sunday night sermon at First Presbyterian urging purity and avoidance of sin. He argued that guilt harms conscience and that true innocence comes from a clean life through Christ, urging young men to uphold purity and resist temptation.

M. A. Matthews First Presbyterian Church Christ

Better Mail Service Here in Seattle

J. W. Irwin, San Francisco head of free delivery on the Pacific coast, says Seattle’s postal system has grown greatly since his last visit. He praises Post Master Stewart’s efforts for a better outside carrier service and predicts improved delivery in two to three months with a larger appropriation.

J. W. Irwin San Francisco Pacific Coast Bealth Seattle Stewart Beattle Washington

Wreck of the Iroquois and Dutch settlement on Salayer Island

Captain Chadwick Thompson, 29, and the crew of the wrecked Troquois survived seven days at sea then raised a Dutch settlement on Salayer Island in the Flores Sea. The Troquois, owned by Bewalla of Ith, Maine, sailed from New York for Tianjin China with a cargo of off when wrecked after striking a sunken reef on March 10.

Chadwick Thompson Salayer Flores Sea Thompson Roanoke Beattle Europe The Bewalla Iath New York Tein-tsin China

Spring and Summer Saltings Offered at Low Prices

Overstocked due to late season, we offer our Spring and Summer Saltings at extraordinary low prices to make room for fall stock. Call to examine all 1902 goods and take advantage of the savings.

DLS Johnston CO Second Ave Burke Winter & Harper Co . Music

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