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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1902

Page

3

Elsie Morgan Bobs Up Alive and Well

In Spokane on October 10 Miss Morgan, who vanished from Seattle, appeared at the Spokane Telephone Exchange office and sought a position. She explained she left Seattle for a change of scene, citing a deceased brother in Kentucky and ongoing reminders of the loss. Her application was rejected due to many applicants ahead of her and uncertainty about staying in Spokane.

Spokane Misse Morgan Seattle Miss Morgan Attle Kentucky Miss Morgas

Monkeys Forbid Interference With War Work

Gov Stone directs Gen Gobin to stop interference with workers. Prisoners captured for unlawful conduct at the mines will be tried by military authorities and not handed to civilian courts. A large stockade is being built to hold prisoners.

Wak ES Barre Stone Gobin

Schools Closed as New York Faces Fuel Shortage

Frozen out Schenectady N Y October 10 public schools closed due to coal shortage. Authorities fear schools may remain closed for days as homes lack fuel and city stores struggle to supply.

Schenboctady N. Y Ike

Lost the Pennant Fireworks Rally Stuns Seattle Six to Six

The Tigers staged a dramatic rally in the ninth inning with two outs to snatch a 6 to 6 tie against Seattle. Rockets and red fire lit the park as the late fireworks provided a festive ending.

Seattle Tigers

New Paris house in hands of the sheriff

The New Paris house, a large and notorious cribs operation, is padlocked after a deputy sheriff seized it amid creditors pressure. The Midway brothel on Sixth Avenue South opens soon, with 76 rooms and two blind entrances, while former tenants move out and new rents rise. The district faces renewed clashes over licensing and urban decay.

New Paris Paria Sixth Avenue South Paris Eheriff Pitty New New End Green Lake Queen Anne G. F. Wide & CO HY Marvin Mutual Life Building Lake Avenue 30Th Avenue Kinneer Park District Chas, B. Marvin & Gone CO Mutual Life Sixth Avenue North Sanl Rpmova Second Avenue South

Mysterious hack on Lake Union puzzles Seattle police

Detectives Adams and Lane probe a puzzling incident at a Lake Union boat landing. A two‑horse carriage dropped a large bundle into the water, then sped away. They drag the lake daily with grappling hooks, finding debris but no clear clue to the bundle or its owner.

Adams Lane Lake Union Third Avenue Howard Street Leechs Park Lake Teore

County Commissioners Fasten General Tax Levy Across County

The county commissioners approved the general tax levy this afternoon. The state levy totals 7,664 mills raising 510,163.06 dollars, while the county levy stands at 5,146 mills yielding 256,324.24 dollars. The combined levy is 13 mills and 466,492.19 dollars in cash.

Reporters Form Union In San Francisco

At a meeting in San Francisco on October 10, reporters from multiple daily papers formed two separate unions. The Call men withdrew after name discussion while Examiner reporters organized their own union by themselves. A second group from other dailies also formed a union affiliating with the Typographical Union under its jurisdiction. Eighty members were enrolled.

San Francisco Examiner Typographical

Celebration marks Cuba's 34th independence war start

In Havana on October 10 a great celebration honors the 34th anniversary of Cuba's first war for independence. President Palma granted amnesty to all short term prisoners and reduced sentences for long term prisoners. Dancing classes led by Professor Wilson held Mondays to Fridays with private lessons daily.

Havana Cuba Palma

Casey Told to Decide on Isthmian Rail Transport

Washington report states that modified instructions were sent to Admiral Casey at Panama directing him to use his own judgment to regulate transport over the isthmian railway.

Washington, D.C Casey Panama

Object to the Girls

St Louis October 1 the Pestalozzi messenger boys report a shortage of rye causing them to replace their usual work with iris related tasks and the lads show reluctance toward female peers in their circle.

ST. Louis Pestalee

First Ward Democrats Adopt New Constitution and Leadership

The First Ward Democratic club adopted a new constitution and will operate under strict party rules. The meeting wide attendance, no violence, and McArdie-Navin fight subsided as McArdie ticket won leadership. J B McGrew elected president with John McGuire as VP and Fr Hamilton secretary. The club plans aggressive campaigning to re elect Sheriff Cudthee and push for a Democratic delegation in the Senate and State Assembly.

First Ward New York Olf McArdie-Navin McArdie J. B. McGrew John McGuire Fr. Hamilton Walter McGovern Sheriff Cudthee Nag Senate James Giithootey Bennett M. Summerville W. Regan Moore Piper Flest Royel

Washington Good Roads Form State Association

The Washington Good Roads Association, a permanent body to develop public highways west of the mountains, was formed at the Good Roads convention. Officers include President Sam Hills Seattle and Secretary J B Metkie Beattie, with a slate of vice presidents and a treasurer.

Washington F. I. Kline Whatcom County John F. Binney Snohomish David White Pierce Francia Donahoe Lewis GG. W. Bump Istead John G. Lewin Chehalis Fred Brown Thurston James Oar King BF. F. Barnes Cowlita Mr. HU J. W. Erwin San Francisco Post Office Department Jan. W. Abbott

Shooting of Gid Harrison Mystery Stirs Nome News

Nome dispatches report the mysterious ad opting of Gid Harrison on September 21 and his unclear fate, with uncertainty over whether death was self-inflicted or caused by another. September 30 Mrs Woods, wife of Dr Woods, was assaulted by W J Rowe, a teamster, who kicked and beat her after a buggy encounter, then returned later to apologize.

Oregon Nome Gid Harrison

Private detective to face court for blackmail

J. M. Rogers, a private detective for several local firms, will appear in Justice Cann's court this afternoon on a blackmail charge. He allegedly tried to extort $6.50 from Ollie Ha, a young boy, promising to prevent his job loss. The boy reported the matter to police and Detective Barbee arrested Rogers after an investigation.

J. M. Rogers Justice Cann’s Court Ollie Ha Witt Barbee Rogers

Banning to join the fray in Colombian gunboat clash

Reports from San Francisco note Banrancisco advices that the Colombian gun boat Hogota formerly Dutch for Jessie Banning has sailed with five deserters from the Oregon. Captain Dutton leads, with John Rennale as quartermaster, seeking an adventure against the Padilla off Corinto amid rival speculation on the Bogota’s odds.

Hogota Jessie Banning Oregon Dutton Ohn Rennale Corinto Bogota Beattie San Francisco

Fremont S S Crew Desertion Delays Beattle Voyage

The monster freighter Fremont of the Boston Steamship Co. left San Francisco at 8 oclock for Beattle on a new Beattle line. On arrival in San Francisco the crew charged an officer with cruelty. 18 firemen deserted and the vessel was delayed in leaving for this port.

Fremont Boston Steamship Co New York Beattle Orient Rank Waterhouse & Co San Francisco Beatte

Union Investment Firm Gets Permit for 3-Story Brick Bank

A building permit was issued to Union Investment Company to erect a three story brick building 60 by 120 feet at 1412 to 1416 This avenue. The project is estimated to cost 35000 and will be built by William Noonan Co. contractors.

Union Investment Company William Noonan Co

Voters Urged to Register Before October 14 Deadline

Regular voters not registered by midnight October 14, 1902, will be barred from the upcoming election for congressional state legislative and county offices. Registration is at the segregation office in the comptroller's building with hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Beattle town needs to push registrations above 20,000, up from over 18,600, amid crowded lines and clerks strained to handle demand.

Comptroller's City Bell Beattle

Voter Registration Surge In State Gathers Attention

Analysis shows many registrants have not lived in the state for over 16 months as parties rush to register voters. Campaigns monitor the rolls closely and push turnout ahead of forthcoming elections.

Elly

Makes Bogus Nickels in Tacoma Heist Case

J. J. Buckney was arrested by Deputy U. S. Marshal Crosby on counterfeiting charges in Tacoma. Coins allegedly intended for slot machines. Capt. B. W. Bell led the Treasury secret service investigation. Buckney may have two partners, Madden previously arrested. one other partner unnamed. Wheat prices listed for Chicago markets follow. Navy Yard excursions advertised for the cruiser Philadelphia with boat departures from Colman dock.

Tacoma J. J. Buckney U. S Crosby Stickneye B. W. Bell Heattle Secret Service Treasury Department Buckney Madden Bell Ballard

Trade Fair Draws Shoppers For Saturday Event

The notice invites readers to visit the Saturday trade event promising a satisfactory feeling of goods well bought for those who trade. It emphasizes broad participation and a favorable shopping experience.

Married but cant keep sober arrest of Kitty Bird

Kitty Bird, once a local police standby, was arrested by Policemen McClurg and Humes last night to sober up. She was released this morning and promised to return to her husband, whom she married only a few weeks ago.

Kitty Bird McClurg and Humes

Knocked Down by Street Car in Seattle

John Parsons a woodyard employee was knocked down by a street car at the corner of Eighth avenue and Lenora street in the early morning. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital by ambulance where Dr Coe attended him. His injuries are serious with a possible fracture at the base of the skull.

John Parsons Woodyard Eighth Avenue Lenora Street Seattle General Hospital Coe

Self-inflicted gunshot death reported at Latona navy yard

A man, unnamed in the report, shot himself this afternoon at 251 East Forty third Street Latona inside the navy yard. Police say the incident occurred around half past three with no other persons involved.

Easf

Builders to Erect Bachelor Hall at 1116 Madison Street

Mitten and Brady started work on a bachelor hall at 1116 Madison street. The apartment building will be an elegant structure with a total cost of 18000 dollars.

Mitten & Brady Madison Street

Iron molders strike rumor at Fremont plant

A circulating rumor reports that iron molders at the Pacific Tron Works in Fremont have gone on strike. A conference is said to be in progress this afternoon to settle the dispute.

Pacific Fremont

Man Assault Charge Follows After Beating at O'Brien

John Costello, badly beaten at O'Brien on October 6, is in Providence hospital. He claims the attacker, Andrew Contilan, struck him with a knife or brass knuckles, and swears out a warrant for Contilan. Fietener and Carpenter involved.

O'Brien John Costello Providence Hospital Costello Andrew Contilan

The Gramer Piano Tops Low-Priced Models at Sale

The Gramer piano stands out among many low priced options with superior sound and build. Experts praise its musical qualities and compare favorably to typical sale instruments. Sold on very easy payments.

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