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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1902

Page

1

Last Edition Thugs Rob and Beat City Employe in Seattle

Two unknown men assaulted and robbed a city employee on Fourth Street near King Street at dawn. The victim, found on a trestle near Jackson Street, suffered head injuries and minor cash loss. Police and Dr. Shirley Wiltsie treated him. no suspects identified yet.

Seattle Fourthoor King Street L. Alerty Employe City Cat& Meal Jackson Street Grant

Roosevelt appoints Commissioner Wright recorder in full bench

Washington report: President Roosevelt names Commissioner Wright as recorder and assigns a complete arbitration commission role. The action follows a request from Spd Mitchell regarding an expected proceeding.

Roosevelt Wright Eneen Spd Mitchell EPP Geeting

Rioting Cowboys at Buf Bufalo Wild West Show

Three cowboys sparked a riot at the Bufallo Wild West show as they rode through the arena with about a hundred showmen in an attack. Froome and another rider were injured, one fatally.

Tex This A Areta Enother

Philippine revenue totals for seven months near four million

The report from the Philippines shows insular revenues for seven months reaching nearly $4,660,000, with $5,009.00 recorded for the previous period. The overall administration indicates a strong revenue flow, totaling about $1,250,000.

D.C Philippines Igh

BSTERN OYSTERS MAY BE CHEAPER

An American Oyster Company claims eastern oysters can be delivered to states cheaper through new methods. The firm plans to supply seed DU to warm areas, foster canning, and ship canned oysters west. It reports early orders from Seattle and other eastern markets, with tactics including water-filled shells during transport.

Etion la Sowite Kegn Neager Cales Ster Company

McKinley Memorial Trustees Start Fund Drive

Canton Ohio Oct. 35 The McKinley National Memorial trustees opened the meeting with Secretary of State Day presiding. A report shows the memorial fund nearly subscribed as trustees toured the tomb and inspected possible sites. A site selection is expected to be announced soon.

Canton Ohio McKinley National Memorial Treccusie

Dual Life Claim Drives Local Doctor into Flight

A city doctor, Alexander De Soto, accuses Dr Crompton of long running misdeeds and claims Crompton enticed his ward into a city job. De Soto says Crompton fled to Snohomish after being warned. Police seek Crompton and two boys reported runaway from Industrials in North Battle.

Enobomish Gran Sarconmy Alesander de Soto Dr. Crompton de Soto Snohomish Crompton North &Attle M Newell Ia Me Gove Lee Dodson

Found Dead Man in Bed at 113 Main Street

Richard Inn was found dead in his bed at 113 Main Street that evening by Joseph Bonner a Monte Carlo saloon bartender. He had been seen alive a few hours earlier and had complained of illness after days of heavy drinking. Death attributed to heart trouble. Coroner notified body moved to Butterworth's morgue. Relatives not known except a sister in law in Tacoma. He left $130 at the Monte Carlo bar.

Richard Inn Main Street Joseph Bonner Monte Carlo Quinn Butterworth Tacoma

Byways Demo Campaign Moves Through County Meetings

Political rally push labeled go out into the byways for votes invites residents to central eee and county meetings. Milo A. Root Harold Preston speak in Duwamish while H F Graves attends Juanita event with candidates. Leary Ravenadele Skykomish host W T Scott Elmer E Todd address crowd.

Eee Repub- Means Duwamish Milo A. Root Harold Preston Juanita H. F. Graves Leary Ravenadele H. Piles James E. Hoye Skykomish W. T. Scott Elmer E. Todd

Subways Explosion Fatal for Contractor in New York

A premature dynamite blast on Forty second Street near the Grand Union Murray Hill hotel injured many and killed contractor William Temple. Laborer Wm Pierce was seriously hurt and others were struck by flying debris with serious injuries. The report also notes wheat prices from San Francisco.

New York Forty-second Street Grand Union Murray Hill Hotel Wiliam Temple Wm. Pierce

Kleptomaniac Steals Lace at Uptown Second Ave Store

A middle aged well dressed woman snatched a lace collar at a uptown department store on Second Avenue at noon. She resisted capture, was restrained by a store employee, and questioned by Detective Barbee before release. Police withheld her name to protect her husband and 19 year old son, both in the city, pending possible prosecution.

Second Avenue Amat J. H. Norton Union Avenue Npsi

Triumphal Entry of King Edward in London

King Edward's London entry on October 25 drew crowds despite cooler weather and early apathy. Ambassadors and officials attended at Guild Hall as a large procession snaked to Buckingham Palace. A fire at the Guild hall during celebrations caused alarm but was contained. the blaze before departure damaged some decorations while silver remained preserved and the king showed little fatigue.

London Guildhall Choate United States Buckingham Palace Edward Rons Edw Edward

Runaway Team Stopped by Patrolman Near Columbia Street

Patrolman Looker halted a runaway team owned by Cascade yesterday afternoon on Columbia street after it crossed Second avenue. The driver remained in the seat but animals were unmanageable. The officer grabbed a horse by the bridle and, after several feet, stopped the team. Leslie McCuin found a ladies gold watch near the Northern Pacific roundhouse and turned it in at the police station.

Looker Cascade Wane Columbia Street Second Avenue Leslie McCuin

Dog Stolen From Residence Reported in Peculiar Theft

G Smart of 612 Marion Street reported a valuable setter dog stolen from his residence yesterday. A man selling patent medicines called at the house and, when invited inside, coaxed the dog away in a peculiar manner.

Poddier G. Smart Marion Street Dier

Two French Women to Influence La Belle-Fournier Case

Two handsome French women Mme Denis and Mme Joseph Gilbert are headed to Dawson to affect the La Belle-Fournier triple murder trial. Reported by Seattle passengers they travel with Detective A. Macause of the mounted police to Ottawa where letters from La Belle to the women are said to exist and could shock testimony.

Mmle Denis Mme Joseph Gilbert la Belle-Fournier Dawson Skagway Ity Seattle A. Macause Mounted Police Ottawa la Belle

More Lights Proposed for Waterfront District

The Pacific Clipper Company filed communication with the city council urging immediate action to install more lights along the waterfront between the coal bunkers and the Oriental dock. Officials say current illumination is inadequate and traffic delays occur late each evening.

Pacific Clipper Company Coucil Oriental Dock

James Hamilton Lewis Loses Ninth District Nomination Bid

James Hamilton Lewis once of Seattle failed to win the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Ninth district as Lockwood Honore, Potter Palmer’s brother, chose the candidate to replace Ames Darden who withdrew after embezzlement rumors from Portland.

Chicago James Hamilton Lewis Seattle Lockwood Honore Mra Potter Palmer Ames Darden Eest Portland Ore

Promise to Be Very Good In Court Over Nuisance

W A and M K Wells faced a nuisance charge for a low chimney at their dye works on Fourth Avenue near Union Street. They agreed to repair the chimney, the case was continued for a week, and if the nuisance is abated the charge will be dismissed.

W. A. Ane A M. K Wells Fourth Avenue Union Street Columbia Terrace Renton Col

Policeman Holt Shoots Mad Dog at City Corner

Policeman Holt shot a mad dog at the corner of Third Avenue and Columbia Street this morning. The animal belonged to a man named Hall.

Holt Third Avenue Columbia Street Hall

Supposed anarchist arrested near St George’s church in London

An unknown Russian alleged anarchist was seized near St George’s church during the king’s ceremonial route from Buckingham Palace to the Guildhall. A large package with gunpowder was found nearby and the man, who could not explain himself, was held for inquiry. Later, George Martin, an unemployed clergyman, was named as the suspect and deemed insane after examination.

London St. George Buckingham Palace Guildhall George Martin Church of England

Knox finds title valid for Panama canal purchase

Attorney General Knox reported on Panama canal researches to the President this morning. He said the volume is large and that the title is valid with guarantees sufficient to prevent future complications in case of purchase.

Washington, D. C Bee Knox Panama Canal

Tom Horn Convicted in Cheyenne Murder Case

Cheyenne Wyoming reports Tom Horn, famed scout, found guilty of murder in the July killing of 16 year old Willie Nickell, son of stockman Knox Nickell. Prosecution contends the act was to terrorize Nickel and force him from the country. Horn had served in the Spanish American War and in Cuba.

Cheyenne Wyo Tom Horn Willie Nil Kels Nickell Horn Cuba

Peculiar Oversight Delays Republican Ballot Filing

Walla Oct.5 discovery shows the county Republican committee did not file nominations within the legal window. Nominations must be 3 to 30 days before the election, and the 103 day filing cannot be placed on the official ballot, says County Auditor McLean.

Meek

Doctor dies from shotgun wound in Butte case

Dr. H. A. Cayley died from a wound inflicted October 11 in Butte. He named J. W. Kelley editor of the Inter-Mountain as his alleged assailant in a statement. Mme. Le Bonte, the woman tied to the case, has not been located and is said to have confessed.

Butte Mont H. A. Cayley J. W. Kelley Inter-Mountain Cayley Kelley Mme. le Bonte

Molineux Case Evidence Points to Identity Dispute

In New York on October 25 Emma Miller testified the woman who sold the silver bottle with poison did not identify Molineux as the man. An expert linked the poison package handwriting the Cornish letter and multiple samples to the same author, suggesting a single writer.

New York Molineux Emma Miller Molineaux

Frank Norris Dead from Appendicitis Surgery

Frank Norris, the noted author of Octopus and The Pit, died this morning in San Francisco after an operation for appendicitis. His major works include Mexican Story Moron of Lady Letty Blix and Woman Man's.

Ban Francisco Frank Norris Blix A Lady Letty

New Northern Pacific Time Card Details Nov Schedule

The Northern Pacific announces a new schedule effective November 1 with Tacoma and Seattle departures and arrivals adjusted. Eastbound Seattle departures shift to early morning and afternoon slots, Portland and Olympia routes see multiple daily departures, and the Buckley connection changes to a late afternoon timing.

Northern Pacific Tacoma Seattle Therlington St. Louis Portland Olympia Grays Harbor South Bend Buckley

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