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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1902

Page

3

Coroners Inquest Links Cawley Family Tragedy to Mental State

Pittsburg November inquest reports that Charles Cawley killed his mother and three sisters with an axe after leaving his bed in the night. Agnes, a injured sister who recently left the hospital, testified. The jury found Charles unquestionably insane at the time and linked the killings to his patent studies.

Pittsburg Cawley Charles Cawley Sia Agnes Young Cawley

Great Sale at D. B. Johnston Co Delivers Unprecedented Value

Intending purchasers are urged to act quickly as the D B Johnston Co Great Sale closes Saturday night. Officials claim the offers are the most remarkable values ever seen in the Northwest with bargain prices far beyond typical dealer rates. The notice emphasizes limited time and encourages wide public attendance to secure the discounts before the sale ends.

Northwest

Officers Elected at American Bankers Association Meet

Caldwell Mardy of Norfolk Va elected president and Frank Higerow of Milwaukee named vice president at the American Bankers Association convention in New Orleans. Congressman KB Hurton of Ohio spoke on potential financial crisis. Debate noted about next convention site with San Francisco favored by some, Seattle also considered. Retiring president Herrick received a large silver punch bowl at adjournment.

New Orleans American Bankers Association Caldwell Mardy Norfolk Frank Higerow Milwauk KB Hurton Ohio Wonkavees Seattle San New York San Francisco Rine Die Herrick

Olympian Games Finance Committee Shifts 1904 Venue

The Olympian Games finance committee met to relocate the 1904 contests from Chicago to St Louis. The decision was announced this morning, altering plans for the event.

Chicago St. Loule

German tariff law empowers retaliation against discriminating nations

The Reichstag adopts a paragraph in the new tariff bill allowing the government to retaliate against countries restricting German goods. Agrarians say it is necessary to arm the government with means for reprisal against American customs.

Berlin Reichstag Agrarians

Cement cargo arrives from Dunkirk on Lamoriciere

French bark Lamoriciere under Captain Brilindont docked after a 118 day voyage from Dunkirk, France bringing cement. The Horn’s icy air and towering seas marked a treacherous crossing. Schooner Lottie Bennett with Captain Rasmussen also arrived from San Pedro after a 1 ½ day passage carrying 500 tons of crude.

Lamoriciere Brilindont Dunkirk France Lottie Bennett Rasmussen San Pedro Las

Weather Update for Seattle and Vicinity

Tonight and Friday expect occasional rain with brisk and possibly high southeast winds. Near term temperatures may rise modestly with unsettled skies and scattered showers across the Seattle area.

Seattle Vicinity

Fire department to accept two new engines with updated manifolds

Yesterday the council committee on fire and water recommended to the council that two new wire fire engines purchased by the board of public works be accepted. The Fox tubular boilers now feature phosphor bronze manifolds instead of iron, a lighter metal claimed not to rust as quickly.

Council Board of Public Works

Corwin Frozen in Golovin Bay Amid Severe Ice

In October heavy winds and thick snow trapped the steamer Corwin under ice in Golovin Bay. Captain Healy’s vessel had planned to pick up passengers from Nome City and was overdue, with Bear assisting and Nome City continuing toward Nome through rough seas.

Nome City Daniels Pa — Nome Corwin Healy Golovin Bay United States Revenue Cutter Bear Nore City Nome Bering Sea

City Light Plant Progress Reported by City Engineer

City Engineer Thomson, back from Cedar River headwaters, says preliminary work for the municipal lighting plant is advancing as rapidly as possible. He notes much is being done in surveys and dam site preparations, though visible results are limited while digging, bedrock depth, and labor calculations are completed for plans and specifications.

Thomson Cedar River

Beating and Divorce Petition Reported in Local Case

Catherine Padden allegedly abused husband Almiron Padden to end marital monotony and a decree of divorce was granted by Judge Tallman. Mary Preston seeks divorce from John Preston filed in St. Paul Kansas in March 1888 and requests custody of their 11 year old son after years of lack of support.

Catherine Padden Almiron Padden Khim Tallman Mary Preston John Preston St. Paul Kansas

Menton Registration Closes November to December 1904

Notice that poll books for voter registration in Menton King County Washington will close to registration after November 11, 1904 and remain closed through December 2, 1904. Clerk Rop W. Custer of Renton town issues the notice.

Menton King County Washington Rop W. Custer Renton State of Washington

Death from lockjaw linked to old wound in Seattle

Howlett died at Providence hospital after a lockjaw infection from a wound received while working in the car of HMFP, Norton & Co. This marks one of three lockjaw deaths in Seattle over six years.

Howlett Providence Hmfp, Norton & Co Seattle

Fire Dampens at 2018 Third Avenue Residence

A small morning fire at 2018 Third Avenue was spotted by a passerby with no occupants present. The blaze started in the kitchen stove, damaging only a pair of window curtains before firefighters, after waiting half an hour, extinguished the flames.

Third Avenue

Infernal machine found near King County Courthouse

An electrical device described as an infernal machine was brought to the police station by John A. Thompson this morning. A four small box fitted with wires allegedly to be attached to a battery, found by a workman under the sidewalk on Seventh avenue, Thompson suspects a released prisoner may have arranged it.

King County John A. Thompson Seventh Avenue Thompson

Coast strike risk over non union crew on steamship George W Elder

Portland dispatch reports that employing a non union crew to call on the steamship George W Elder on the San Francisco line could trigger a general coast strike among shipyard employees. Workers may demand enforcement of a new wage schedule approved by President Uhier of the Association of Marine Engineers.

Portland George W. Elder San Francisco Ehipy Uhier The Association of Marine Engineers

Great Consolidation Sale of Red Front and Blueport Furniture Co

A prominent sale advertises consolidation of Red Front and Blueport Furniture Co. offering ten thousand dollars in stock including furniture cook stoves tinware and household furnishings. Also listed are several Seattle real estate offerings near Madison Woodland Park and Ballard car lines with prices for cottages, lots, tracts, and foreclosed mortgages from multiple agents.

Seieitien Menta Red Front Ilueprot Furniture Co Woodland Park Madison Street Columbia Ballard Queen Anne Hill Fine View Green Lake Qualheim & Hian New York Block

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