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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1902

Page

1

Miners Reach Settlement After Unions Debate

The convention finished with a unanimous adoption of the settlement resolutions. Mitchell announced Roosevelt’s word that the report will come within a month. Workmen are allowed to return to mines tomorrow to prepare for Thursday operations, as engineers and other key workers face possible continued disruption for lack of jobs.

Mitchell Roosevelt Mit Tegson Curran America

Roosevelt calls commission to meet in Washington Friday

The commission, including Carroll D. Wright, is summoned to Washington on Friday to consider the trust matter. The arbitration is expected to proceed without delay while Wright fears costs may exceed $10,000 and seeks reimbursement of expenses.

E. C Roosevelt Washington Carroll D. Wright Wright

Burned by Live Wire at Seattle Plant

Two workers, P. H. Knight and Paul Hoffman, were badly burned afternoon at the Seattle General Hospital after contact with a live wire in the gallery under the superintendent’s direction. Both men clung to the wire and were dragged to safety, sustaining deep burns on legs and back and other injuries.

Seattle Hos P. H. Knight Paul Hoffman Hoffman Big Mr. Ji Knight Giao

Storm Warning Impacts Pacific Northwest Coastline

Portland reports a sea storm warning issued at 10 26 indicating a powerful weather system moving inland along Washington coast. Expect brisk southeast winds and shifting conditions, with precipitation totals slightly reduced in the month. Spokane weather notes show elevated readings as tides rise. another item mentions Fred W. Taylor, formerly of Mashon College, associated with local news.

Portland Ore Washington Vancou California

Molineux Trial Continues In New York murder case

The murder trial of Reiland B. Molineux proceeds as Assistant District Attorney Osborne presents the opening. Dr. H Edward Itchecock links mercurial poisoning to Mrs. Katherine J. Adams death and identifies used poison and container. Henry B. Cornish testifies about receiving the poison package at the Knickerbocker Club on December 14, 1699.

New York Reiland B. Molineux Katherine J. Adams Osborne H Edward Itehcock Cornish Knickerbocker Club Adams Henry 8. Cornish

Americans in Havana to Discuss Transit for Starving

Oct 21 Havana reports growing distress among Americans in Cuba. Minister Squires calls a meeting for tomorrow to organize transport of starving Americans to the United States after several starvation deaths recorded this summer.

Robbers Strike Spanish Express Train Car

In Trun Spain on October 21 robbers entered a mall car of a Spanish express train at night and held up clerks who resisted. A gun fight ensued leaving one clerk mortally wounded. The bandits looted checks money orders and cash totaling unknown amount and fled.

Trun Spain

Union Leader James M. Entertained at Boston Luncheon

James M. President of the International Union, who arrived yesterday, was entertained today at a luncheon by Aiden J. Blethen Jr. and Samuel P. Weston, members of the American Newspaper Publishers Association. The gathering included George W. Ficks, A. Derry, and others. Lynch follows the union fight with Los Angeles and reports confidence in victory. The International Union office is in Indianapolis, with a Westward tour noted.

James M International Union Aiden J. Blethen, Jr Samuel P. Weston American Newspaper Publishers* Association George W. Ficks A. Derry A. Reere BK. A Merry P. I. and Tigers Lypeh Los Angeles Cal Ty Union General Otis E Times Union Lynch Unione Internationalical

Diplomatic Agitation Over British Action in Venezuela

In Washington and Caracas a diplomatic stir grows over possible British control of Venezuelan revolters at Trinidad. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Pachano protested to British Minister Haggard, who sought an order to expel revolutionaries. Britain demanded removal in exchange for a 30 percent tariff concession, but Caracas refused and warned Britain would be held responsible for the upheaval.

D C Engnsane Venezuela Aoe Trinidad Pachano Haggard Ben Righ British West Indies Castro Great Britain

Yerkes Wins Fight for London Underground Control

London October 1 Charles T Yerkes American traction magnate appears to win his battle with J P Morgan for control of the London underground railway Morgan withdraws his bill for a franchise at a committee meeting this morning after a reading of the Yerkes bill yesterday The outcome settles a long running dispute over tube railway control

London Charles T. Yerkes J. P. Morgan London Underground Railway House of Commons Committee On Morgan Yerkes

Mrs Stevens Re-elected WCTU Leader in Oatland

OATLAND Oct 21 Mrs Tillian N Stevens head of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was re elected today almost unanimously by the local chapter News notes from the meeting record her continued presidency and strong support from members.

Oatland Tillian N. Stevens Mader Women's Christian Temperance Union

Man Leaves Happy Fireside Over Hair Cutting

A Seventh ward man fled his home after his wife insisted on cutting his hair. Neighbors learned of the disappearance without scandal as the embarrassed husband sought refuge from home made haircuts. The episode sparked sympathy as the man, trying self defense with a prior haircut, vanished while his wife prepared further trimming. He later avoided bread and water punishment by staying away, and male neighbors doubt his return.

Seventh Ward Benedict Yeike Qessenned

Runaway Team Driver Heroically Controls Wagons to Jail Yard

J C Nelson and a teamster exhibited unusual bravery in a morning incident on Third Avenue. A runaway wagon dashed past a street car, injuring no one as the driver clung to the reins with one arm and steered the frightened horses toward a high board fence surrounding the jail yard. The horses remained unhurt.

J. C. Nelson Teameter Third Avenue James Street Yester Jall

Murphy Faces Off Over City Arc Light Petitions

City council debate centers on arc light request at third avenue and Jefferson street. Murphy rebuts committee report, claims some deserving applications were denied, Gill seeks to amend to grant. Murphy hints future petitions may be granted broadly, amid power scrutiny.

Murphy Gill Third Avenue Jefferson

Train Wreck Injures Ten in Cincinnati Route

Ten persons were injured and Miss Blake of Hamilton fatally when a Cincinnati Hamilton Ohio railway passenger flyer derailed after passing an open switch near Elwood. The train smashed into a switch engine and freight cars on the opposite side as engines’ crews jumped to escape.

Cincinnati Miss Blake Hamilton Hamilton , Ohio Elwood

Man maimed by freight train loses both legs in Tacoma

Thomas Clan ce y, a logger, was horribly mutilated by a freight train near Seventeenth and Commerce streets at 10:46 p m. One leg was entirely cut off about nine inches above the knee and the other mangled its entire length, requiring amputation.

Tacoma Thomas Clancey

Demand for Separation and Church Reform Bill

Paris on October 21 a bill was introduced by Ernest Roche in the chamber of deputies calling for church state separation the abolition of public worship and the suppression of the French embassy at the Vatican. The measure aims to advance church reform.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Ernest Roche Vatican

Taken Home for Burial

The body was taken to a burial site with the parents of the deceased buried there and Bob Dewar who died years ago, along with Ian Stillwater and Younger who were killed in a siege with a Pinkerton detective.

S&t. Paul Bob Dewar Ian Stillwater Meat Sieu Pinkerton

Ryan Acquitted in Sign-Over Checks Case

A man named Sweeney testified under duress about forcing a worker to sign checks at gunpoint. Justice Cann ruled there was no probable cause and acquitted Ryan. Sweeney’s story was questioned by Ryan and other witnesses, while the defense argued the signatures were voluntary.

Forner H. Bweeney Sweeney Ryan

Henry J. Casey Funeral Notice

Henry J. Casey died this morning at 2506 Bastant. The remains are with Lee of Collins Sherman Foley. Funeral announcement will be made later.

Henry J. Casey Lee Collins Sherman Foley

Bad Trio Arrested in Spokane Case

Melrose Coffeen Alfred Handley and Charlies Woods three men labeled bad characters were arrested on suspicion after a parking lot incident in Second Avenue fur store. Corfeen son of a Spokane politician has prior troubles and is officially known as booster.

Melrose Coffeen Alfred Handley Charlies Woods Barbee Second Avenue Corfeen Spokane

Corcoran Aids Effort to End Linemen Strike in Seattle

Construction Superintendent Cor coran of Sunset Telephone Company, in charge of work in Washington and Oregon, arrived in Seattle from New Ore. He previously represented Bufiset in a city strike two years ago and may be here to help settle the current linemen dispute. He would not confirm or deny involvement.

Corcoran Sunset Telephone Company Bufiset Company Seattle Finemen

James J Hill Cross-Examined in Merger Hearing

James J Hill was cross-examined in the merger hearing before In gercoll by Solicitor General Richards for the government. Very little new was revealed during the session on October 1.

IT. Paul James J. Hill Ingercoll Richards

Saloon License at Interbay Faces City Council Clash

The Great Northern docks at Interbay drew council opposition as John O Leary sought a liquor license. A report recommended granting renewals, but a motion to amend to rejection failed. The council proceeded with a bill to grant the license amid disagreement.

John O'Leary Great Northern Interbay Police, License and Revenue Committee Murphy Yon Crichton Con Mu . Parry Noel —Stapatrick Jonr Jnnes Kistler Mullen Redward Rinehart Am Rude

Burned at the Stake in Forest City

In Forest City Arkansas on October 1 a mob burned to death Charles Youns, a Black man, after taking him from jail for allegedly murdering Mia Baward Lewis. Sheriff efforts failed as deputies were overrun. mob wielded keys, dragged him outside town, bound him, and set him afire amid bystander vigilance. Authorities pursued a second suspect as night fell with no immediate capture.

Forest City Ark Mia Baward Lewis Charles Youns Murphy Young Eval Eines

Supposed insanity causes self-inflicted train shooting

Granger Wyoming October 21 C. L Lewis a Union Pacific sleeper passenger shot himself while westbound train stood in Granger at three o clock yesterday afternoon. Authorities say he appeared seized by temporary insanity and had been in good spirits with friends before the incident. The shot was fired in a toilet area onboard.

Granger Wyo Lewis Union Pacific

Two Die in Collision Near Fort Worth Train Crossing

A wreck at a Fort Worth crossing left two men dead and eleven seriously injured as a freight engine ran into a crossing. The engineer was unable to stop in time, causing a fatal collision and probable additional casualties.

Fort Worth Freign

Not Dead After All in Knoxville Court

Knoxville, Tenn. Oct 21. Hulin, who was reported dead, stood in the supreme court and declared that Tram Sling Hulin was not killed by Clarence Peake. Peake was sent to the insane asylum after prosecution and a ten year sentence in the penitentiary was imposed. Hulin claims Peake shot an unknown man and he fled to Comomina when learning Peake faced death charges.

Knoxville Tenn

Crime Chief Faces Quick Punishment in Sanctuary Shootout

A suspect fled into sanctuary after killing a missionary named Kile Sam Cooper and hiding near a mosque. The sultan ordered the killer to be removed and he was shot in front of the mosque as punishment.

Ation Kile Sam Cooper

Wagon Team Runs Amok at Idaho Saloon

A Wells Fargo Express Company team ran away this morning and crashed into the Idaho saloon at Fifth Avenue and Jackson Street. The frightened horses fled onto First Avenue South and dashed into the saloon entrance. The wagon was badly damaged and glass broken, but no one was seriously injured.

Wells-Fargo Express Company Idaho Fifth Avenue Jackson Street First Avenue

Runaway Two-Horse Express Crashes Into Fremont Car

A runaway two horse express wagon belonging to John Dawley halted the Madison Street hill run and crashed into a Fremont-Ballard car. One horse fell on the car platform, breaking a gate and injuring a trainee on board. Conductor Sexton led the inbound car, while a newly breaking-in worker was bruised. Police arrested John Edison, a 14-year-old boy, as a runaway. He will return home at Inter-

John Dawley Madison Street Second Third Avenues Fremont-Ballard Sexton Second Avenue John Edison Huff Morning Inter

Women's Flannelette and Flannel Back Waists Sale

Tomorrow’s specials feature several waist styles including $1.00 flannelette waists in fall colors and styles, $1.50 flannel back polka dot waists in red and black, $4.25 French flannel waist with rear buttons, and $2.18 pin tucked fronts in black and colors. All items are presented as tomorrow only offers.

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Weiting U Que Velco Jont Wilson Snoqualmie Power Co N. Salisbury Fred Vv. Taylor Mashon Colleg College Molineux Battling For Life Cuba England MR. Murphy Mortality BAD Trio West Seattle Fine View Ballard Park Ballard Green Lake District Herbert S Scheuerman Fleet Avenue Cherry Street Albert Hansen Far West Jewelry House Sign Clothing House 1St Ave So. Cor Shelion Clothing House W. B. Hutchinson Co Corner R. T. Shannon R. T. Shannon Grocery Co. Wholesale and Retail Outfitters Sherman, Clay & Co Adams & Blanchard Clothiers & Furnishers Hinckley Block Walats the People’s Great Store Stewart & Holmes Drug Co Spring Street First Avenue South Les Geen Cheviots Kerseys Pike St Second Ave Haggerty
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