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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1902

Page

1

End of Strike Triggers Parades and Tense Stand By Miners

In Maass district crowds celebrate the end of the strike with parades and bonfires while militiamen guard the scene. A tense moment arises as soldiers face hostile miners and a volley is fired in a clash leaving two union men wounded. In Wilkesbarre the mood is hopeful as work is set to resume tomorrow and miners hail Jann Mitchell as a key leader guiding arbitration and settlement.

Bua Tes Waa Landsford Bummit Greenwood Enl John Wilkesbarre Benison Jann Mitchell Ty Mages

Markle Company Notice Sparks Miner Pensions

In Hazleton on October 22, the Markle Company posted notices telling workers to apply individually for work tomorrow. Miners feared it signaled a return to the old pay scale, prompting tensions as men returning from Eddo and Crifton refused to sign new agreements and were sent away.

Hazleton Markle Company Ateddo Crifton

Fairview Hotel Fire in British Columbia Claims Several Lives

A large hotel at Fairview, owned by the Fairview Corporation, burned to the ground at 3 o clock. Several people were killed or fatally injured, including a teacher named Mathias and his wife who were taken to private homes for care. A search for missing remains was begun in the morning.

Foucaud B.C Greenwood B. C Fairview Fairview Corporation Smith Enderby Dulldine Mathias

Beattie Police Appoints Jay Humes Patrol Driver

Jay Humes son of Mayor Humes receives appointment as patrol wagon driver for the Beattie police department. He joins John Weedin and Dad Caswell as three drivers under the new city council bill. Humes, once a notable Seattle athlete, spent years in Alaska as a mat carrier.

Humes Jay Humes Beattie John Weedin Caswell Jay Hurmes Seattle Alaska

Peruvian Revolutionary Leader Seeks U S Recognition

San Francisco October 22 Seonor Mantilla Peru's consul general says General Castillo left a Peruvian ship at Panue and travels overland to the Atlantic side to reach New Orleans by ship. Castillo reportedly has a commission from revolutionists to present their case to Washington authorities seeking recognition.

San Francisco Seonor Mantilla Peru Australia Cantillo Pa.u Mantilla Washington Castillo San Jose Atlantic New Orleans United States

Italian guitar theft shocks town leads to police inquiry

A report from this morning states a guitar was stolen from a van in Italy. The instrument, described as valuable, prompted police involvement and an ongoing investigation into the alleged theft linked to Albert Mancil Narkovitch.

Albert Mancil- Narkovitch

Ghosts In Grave Scare Startled Sailor At Port Costa

George Manafield, a sea faring tech, recounts a near ghost incident at Port Costa. While returning to his ship Santa Clara from a funeral site, he fell into a newly dug grave and frightened a Chinese cook who mistook the scene for a haunting. He suffered nervous prostration for a week.

George Manafield Santa Clara Port Costa Sacramento Vega China

Lynched After Guilty Verdicts In Hempstead Mob Action

In Hempstead Texas on October 12 Jim Wesley and Roddyck Barton two Black men found guilty of criminal assault and murder were seized from officers after their trials. A mob dragged them to the public square and hanged them despite militia calls. Sheriff injuries reported.

Hempstead Tex Jim Wesley Roddyck Barton Susan Triad Hmne Wealey Hertff Weeley Wesley Barton Lipecomb Sparks Lee County

Unconscious Victim Ada Dennis Dies After Long Mystery

Mrs Ada Gilbert Dennis dies at 4 AM in Washington following a December attack at a fashionable boarding house. She was beaten over the head with a piano stool and lingered unconscious for more than ten months while detectives and top investigators sought a motive and culprit without success. Diamonds and money remained undisturbed in the room.

Washington, D. C Ada Gilbert Dennis Crie Dennis

Political Minstrels Set for Election Eve at Grand Opera

A radical new benefit show titled Political Minstrels is planned for Oct. 31 at the Grand Opera House. About 160 performers will parody local politicians with brownface makeup, fresh scenery, new songs, and original jokes to boost a regional Retail Clerks union fundraiser before the vote. Rehearsals progress well, promising one of the best amateur shows at the theater.

Grand Opera House

False alarm from box 44 at Tenth Avenue South

A fire alarm from box number 44 on Tenth Avenue South triggered the apparatus this morning but proved to be a false alarm. No street name provided.

Tenth Avenue South No Street

Weather Outlook for Seattle Vicinity Tonight

Seattle region expected occasional rain tonight into Thursday with fresh to brisk southeast to southwest winds. A San Francisco bulletin notes inconsistent weather data and a Wheat report showing 5 to 7 and 72 degrees at station.

Seattle Winda

Waterfront boom man arrested in copper theft case

Thomas Dawson known as a boom man on the waterfront was arrested by Detective Wappenstein on suspicion of stealing copper strips from Pacific Coast Co. docks. Dawson reportedly admitted taking some pieces and a buyer may be charged with receiving stolen property as the case develops.

Thomas Dawson Wappenstein Roy Ot Pacific Coaat Co Dawson Inex Perry Helena Mont Lane and Adams Florodora Company

Rainier Oil and Fuel Co Elects Officers

The Rainier Oil and Fuel Co held its annual meeting at the company office yesterday afternoon electing Richard Osborn as president Aus tin KE Griffiths as vice president Lyman Fr Knapp as secretary M JD Barnes as treasurer and Lyman FB Knapp as attorney The retiring officers reports show a gratifying business condition and stock prices advanced The annual public announcement will be issued in a few days.

Rainier Oi & Fuel Co Richard Osborn Austin KE. Griffiths Lyman Fr. Knapp M. JD. Barnes Lyman FB. Knapp

Seattle Considers Inlaid Street Names In Walks

City council moves to install countersunk street names in all concrete sidewalks at intersections. Councilman Parry notes eastern cities use the durable system and urges immediate cost assessment and adoption in Seattle.

Seattle Parry Ablio

Chicago glucose refinery fire claims twelve lives

A midnight blast at the Taylor Street glucose refinery in Chicago triggered a seven and fourteen story blaze. Dozens were injured as workers on upper floors leaped to escape. Twelve men died and several others suffered serious injuries. rescue efforts saved some on lower levels while the flood of flames threatened the nearby bridge.

Chicago Immmense Glucose Taylor Street Taylor Treet Otto Trepp Edward Steinke Andrew Wosienka

Room Robber Strikes Terrace House Nightly

NR F. Johnsen reports a break in at Terrace house Inst night. The door lock was pried open and his macintosh was stolen. Local police urge caution and investigation continues.

NR. F. Johnsen Mackintosh

Two More Linemen Quit Sunset Telephone Company

Two more nonunion linemen quit the Sunset Telephone Company this morning, per Linemen's Union Business Agent Brown. He identifies one man from Filensburg and another named Hogan from Portland, both said to be ready to strike upon being informed.

Sunset Telephone Company Brown Filensburg Hogan Portland Popo

Le Count to Appeal Police Commission Ruling

Former Patrolman Ernest Le Count will appeal a police commission decision that expelled him for allegedly accepting money from a prostitute informally charged with larceny. Attorneys plan a superior court writ of review to examine the commission’s quasi judicial proceedings and the irregularity of the charge.

Ernest le Count Superior Court Police Commission John Sullivan le Count V & Page Shipley Commission

Wilson Divorce Timed for Five Year Support Gap

Jensie M. Wilson is granted a divorce from C. D. Wilson after proving no support from the husband for over five years. The defendant is noted to be performing with Primrose and Dockstader's minstrels.

Jensie M. Wilson C. D. Wilson Primrose & Dockstader

Carnegie Installed Rector at St Andrews University

London Oct. 22 Andrew Carnegie was installed as rector of St Andrews University in a ceremony attended by educators writers and public figures. Afterward the degree of LLD was conferred on U S Ambassador Choate and Andrew D. White, the United States ambassador to Great Britain.

London St. Andrews Andrew Carnegie St. Andrews University Mr. Choate United States Great Britain Andrew PD. White Bertin

Misses and children's jackets offered at sale prices

Special Thursday offers include Misses fall jackets in all colors for 1.66, Misses and Children's jackets trimmed with stitching at 4.09, plus a new arrival in French flannel and elegant all wool flannel at 29c for limited stocks.

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