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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1902

Page

3

Youthful Burglars Arrested in North Avenue Break In

Detective C A Corning arrested two self confessed boys, Henry Hansen aged 4 and Rollin Loring aged 16, for breaking into M Jensen's residence at 310 Twenty fhat avenue north. A diamond ring remains missing. three rings and small savings banks were taken. They returned all recovered property and confessed. the case is under formal charges. They lived nearby and are now in the city jail.

C. A. Corning Henry Hansen Rollin Loring M. Jensen Twentyfhat Avenue Corning

Roosevelt Leaves White House Without Strike Statement

President Roosevelt exited the White House at 5 o clock and provided no information on the strike. A public statement is expected to be issued tonight.

Roosevelt White House

Change Hours For Meeting Chamber of Commerce

The chamber of commerce votes to move its regular meeting from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to accommodate members leaving work. Communications urge government aid to expand trade with Alaska and Canada. The Alaskan affairs committee will review a letter from Eagle City and related concerns. New members added include John T. Frant and others to the society.

Chamber of Commerce Alaska Eagle City Ia 'Hoe Mile Dawson Committee On Te Yury Brombe John T. Frant Hea Hehroeder Feichrosder

Deputy Sheriff Chases Roosters In Odd Levy

In King County a deputy sheriff pursuing a levy on a Swede farmer’s fowls chased misled by village rhyme. He failed to seize any birds except two hens, and laments retirement as hens elude capture after a long day of wandering through tangled thickets and incited by clucking calls.

Cook King County Buch Duwamish Head Mr. Cook Cudihee

Two Wives Meet At Grave Of Deceived Miner

In Scranton Pennsylvania two women converged at the grave of Edward Aplaknap after his explosion death in Mack Diamond WA. The first wife had him as spouse since 1888 and the second claimed marriage after his Philippine War service. An arrest occurred when wife No 1 pressed charges against rival claimant. The second wife had paid funeral expenses believing him truly her husband and was discharged, leaving for her western home.

Scranton Edward Aplak- Pap Mack Diamond Washington Apeknep Philippines Aparkway Pennsylvania Aplaknap No. 1 No Aplaknap

Ryan Arrests Highlight Monday Night Robbery Case

M. F. Ryan, alleged to ambush a former partner on Second Avenue, was arrested by Officer T. Sorry and later released on a $1,000 recognizance bond. The incident involved forcing checks from H. Sweeney. In charity news, the Charity Organization Society outlined its new year expenses and committees and announced Mrs. A. J. Brown as assistant secretary to aid in patient visits and fundraising.

M. F. Ryan Second Avenue T. Sorry H. Sweeney Charity Organization Society Arma L. Kohn James Bothwell J. P. Lavin J. A. Gould A. J. Brown Asssistant Dr. Thwing

Honest Man Expressman Reports Mislaid Delivery Trunk

An express man with a stand at the corner of Fliat avenue and Columbia street reported to the police this morning that he had a trunk he was told to deliver but could not locate the address.

Fliat Avenue Columbia Street

Morning Woodshed Fire Destroys Structure at Broadway

A woodshed at 107 Broadway was destroyed by a fire reported at 2 AM from hot ashes. Firefighters saved adjacent property. estimated loss about 15 dollars.

Broadway

Mistaken Identity: Three Men Cleared in Burglary Case

John Humphries, Jim Wilson, and Frank A. Burnham were detained by Detectives Adama and Lane on suspicion related to the Benjamin burglary. They were released without charges after giving alibis and no evidence was found against them.

John Humphries Jim Wilson Frank A. Burnham Adama Lane Benjamin

Wreckage Indicates Sea Smashup Off Carmanah Point

Light keeper Daykin at Carmanah Point reports wreckage washing ashore in Victoria B C. A badly wrecked boat has drifted in with no identifying marks. The steamship Gaelways passed Neah Bay at 1 30 and is expected in Beatle at midnight.

Victoria B. C Daykin Carmanah Point Gaelways Neah Bay Midnigte

Coal Strike Ends in Alabama After 6000 Miners Return

Settled in Birmingham on October 1 with 6000 miners to resume work the next day. Terms not published but it is reported coal companies will collect the assessment levied for striking anthracite miners. Some miners opposed paying the one dollar assessment. The strike began on October 6 after employers refused to exempt wages.

Birming Ala

Trouble Feared at Fort McDowell Agency

The board of trade probes the Fort McDowell Indian agency troubles and aims to remove causes of danger as four hundred Apaches terrorize ranchers. settlers near breaking point, any clash could spark deadly conflict.

Thoenix Aris Board of Trade Fort McDowell Indian Agency

Burglar Confesses Murder During Break-In at Lexington

In Lexington on October 15 Earl Whitney of Nashville confessed to the murder of A B Chinn during an attempted burglary at Chinn's home. Whitney says another man assisted and he admits to other burglaries. A stenographer is recording the confession.

Lexington F Earl Whitney Nashville A. B. Chinn Chinn Whitney

Lipton's Challenge Arrives For Yacht Cup Race

Thomas Lipton's challenge for another cup race has arrived by Oceanic mail and will be officially read at the New York Yacht Club tonight. The challenge mirrors the two previous contests, calling for races between 60 foot sloops. The American-Hawaiian Company's freighter Oregonian left New York for Seattle at 8:30 this morning and last called at San Francisco.

New York Thomas Lipton Oceanic Mail New York Yacht Club Comny Newhoe Seattle San Francisco

Inquest Finds Fault With Car Conductor and Motorman

Special Justice Hibbard rules William Craig death resulted from an unlawful act by conductor Kelley and motorman Buc Madden. Car was allowed to speed dangerously, making collision unavoidable after the Sept. 3 street car crash near Pittsfield.

Pittsfield Mare Hibbard William Craig Roosevelt Caye Jn Kelley Buc Madden

Mayor Schmitz to Meet UMW District Presidents in New York

In San Francisco on October 15 Mayor Schmitz plans to depart tomorrow at President Mitchells request to meet district presidents of the United Mine Workers in New York on Tuesday.

San Francisco Schmitz Mitchell United Mine Workers At New York Tuesda

Aladdin Spectacular Co. Sued Over Missing Profits and Wardrobe

W K Price sues for 816 claiming he financed the Aladdin Spectacular Co. and received 35 weekly as treasurer. He alleges his name was removed from the Everett Billing and his costumes and cash not returned after a break up. The suit seeks return of funds and assets.

Aladdin Spectacular Co W. KR. Price Mr. Price Sam Pickett Bertha Caylor H. K. Davia Price Everett Aladdin Company

Seattle Missing Child Case Trails Across State Lines

Police report a woman lured a 12 or 13 year old girl from a Bucoda home and took her toward Seattle. Detectives search for the pair, fearing possible trafficking. another 16 year old disappeared with the same woman, Mrs Pearl Cummings, with sightings in Anacortes and Seattle.

Seattle Hacoda Anacortes Nora Samuilson Bucoda Pearl Cummings Heattle Aomnens Cummings Beattle

Geologist Reports Alaska Copper Discoveries by Tanana Nebesna

Government Geologist Schrader reports from Central Alaska after surveying with 17 assistants. Large copper discoveries in the Tanana and Nebesna basins were found with immense river headwaters. The season's work will be mapped for Alaskan prospectors next year.

Tacoma

Court activity and local society notes in Claviam area

Jearge Hatch of Claviam and Island counties operates in the superior court until return from the East. Judge Rudkin resumes duties at North Yakima home after acting for Judge Emory. McKinley Circle Ladies of the G A K meet tomorrow at 2 p m in New York block with an experience circle and a $1 contribution per member. Dancing, cards, refreshments planned. Navy Yard Excursion boats leave Colman dock at 9, 10 a m 1 15, 2 30 and 4 00. Fletcher and Carpenter realty ads and bicycle repair services noted.

Jearge Hatch Claviam Island Counties Superior Court Rudkin Emory North Yakima William D McKinley New York Navy Yard Philadelphia Colman Dock

Train schedule changes for Beattie and area

The Northern Pacific announced new times for Sumas and Vancouver trains to Beattie at 6 10 p m arrival and 9 10 a m departure. Trains will also serve Hel lingham Bay with similar timings. A Whatcom line departs Beattie at 4 p m and reaches 12 30 p m. Additionally Wm B Phillips secured a building permit to build a two story dwelling at Til East Union street costing 7200 dollars.

Northern Pacific Sumas Vancouver Beattie Tako Hellingham Bay Whatcom B. Phillips

Death on the railroad track near Skykomish

Deputy Coroner investigates the death of J. Kelly a laborer found headless on a railroad line, run over by a light engine coming from Leavenworth. Witnesses say Kelly and two companions were drunk in Akkomish the night before. engine saw a form on track but could not stop. Kelly an unmarried man with little known family. Navy cruiser Philadelphia at yard. viewing times listed from Colman dock.

Willeie Ia Skykomish J. Kelly Leavenworth Calder Kelly Akykomish Tim Ity Seattle

D. S. Johnston Co. Expansion and Stock Sale Gains Buzz

The article notes widespread talk of D. S. Johnston Co.’s expansive sale with surplus stock across the Northwest and Alaska. The fourth week opens briskly as the closing out sale of sheet material continues, highlighting a major expansion and discounted stock across regions.

D. S. Johnston Co Northwest Alaska

Pianos and Organs Deeply Discounted in Clearance Sale

Large stock of upright pianos organs offered at substantial discounts with prices from 95 to 400 plus styles. Second hand organs available and easy payments offered. Sheet music department closing out with drastic reductions and ao postage notes. Store hours include Saturday evenings.

Courtroom Revolver Incident Ends Briefly in Dispute

In a mining suit in Justice Cann’s court, Dr. Eugene Jordan grew angry at attorney P. V. Davin and attempted to strike with an umbrella. Davin reached for a ink blotter for defense as Jordan’s hip pocket actions raised concerns. a revolver appeared but was quickly disarmed by the court and the two men quieted.

Eugene Jordan Justice Cann Jordan Justice Court P. V. Davin Nar Davie Dr. Jordan

Seattle Gas & Electric Co reorganizes. focuses on gas

Notice states the company has no electricity generation plant and will distribute gas while gas services expand. It will transfer electrical customer care to Seattle Electric Co during the pending transfer of electric business, continuing gas manufacturing and distribution with an enlarged plant and system.

Seattle Gas & Electric Co Seattle Electric Co

D S Johnston Co General Music Dealers Burke Building

The Johnston Company lists its address as 903 Second Avenue in the Burke Building as a general music dealer.

General Music Dealers Second Avenue Burke Building

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