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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1902

Page

3

In Jail On Charge Of Robbery Of Beverleigh Diamonds

Seattle detectives arrest George Duffy Jennie Maret and Red Morris in Victoria after a July diamond burglary from Dr. Alice Beverleigh. Duffy held in city jail for three days. Morr is and Marshall detained awaiting Seattle trial as investigations continue.

George Duffy Jennie Maret Jennie Marshall Seattle Morria Duffy Morris Marais Letoria Adame Acommpenies de Mra Beverleigh Victoria

Escape Bid From San Francisco Courthouse Van

Three convicted burglars Jos Williams Charles Buchanan and Frank Leland escaped from a county courthouse van at noon today by unlocking handcuffs with a key and breaking free. They were recaptured after a short chase and fight. several shots were fired and the escapees were badly beaten.

San Francisco Fred Jos. Williams Charlies Buchanan Frank Leland

Burst Water Main Floods Jackson Street Area

A 12 inch water main on Jackson Street near Seventh Avenue burst last night after gas company excavation disturbed the trench. Water flooded the street, cutting off supply along Jackson from Seventh to Fourth Avenues and flooding intersecting streets until the leak was stopped about an hour later.

Jackson Street Seventh Avenue Runwater Company Seventh Fourth Avenues

Publisher is Shot at Home in San Francisco

Fred Marriott publisher of the San Francisco News Letter was shot three times at his home. Suspects are T. H. Williams Jr. of the California Jockey Club and Truxton Beale ex US minister to Persia and Greece. Marriott seriously hurt. two shots reportedly struck his wife. Both suspects arraigned but case postponed until Marriott recovers. Porter Ashe assigned to aid prosecution.

San Francisco Fred Marriott San Francisco News Letter T. H. Williams California Jockey Club Truxton Beale United States Persia Greece Williame Beale Marriot Williams Cabanian Porter Ashe Aassiet

Democratic Convention Sets Stage for Fall Campaign

Democratic delegates over a hundred strong gather at the Armory to nominate county and legislative tickets for November while state convention delegates are chosen. Sheriff Cudihee seeks unopposed renomination with Fred W. Pike as county clerk. Judge G Meade Emory declines renomination for the superior bench and pushes support to G A I Rochester for justice of the peace as he vows to stay out of politics.

Seattle Cudihee Fred W. Pike G. Meade Emery Rochester Justice of the Peace Emory

Local convention rumor swirls around slate for offices

The text notes hints about a congressional candidate before the state convention and mentions possible nominations for the superior bench, justice, prosecuting attorney, and permanent chairman James Hamilton Lewis. It cites Judge Emory Denning, Mr Rochester, Fred Dale Wood, and local political activity as context.

Emory Nays House of Representatives Rochester J. Henry Denning Justice of the Emory Nde Fred Dale Wood James Hamilton Lewis Teslated

Carmen Arraigned in Pittsfield Trolley Case

Motorman Madden and Conductor Kelley were arraigned in district court after an electric car crash. The case was continued to September 1 for medical examiner reports. Defendants released on bail as the city bills speed regulation of trolley cars for immediate action.

Pittsfield Madden Kelley Cote Craig

Roosevelt Hosts Grand Duke and Cassin at Luncheon

President Roosevelt, despite a swollen discolored face, hosted the Russian Grand Duke Oat Ambassador Cassin at luncheon in Oyster Bay this afternoon.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt Cassin

Collision injures six in San Francisco car train crash

Six people were badly injured when a San Mateo electric car collided with Southern Pacific No. 1 in San Francisco. Passengers named Solomon 8. Shave, Rosenburg, A. Porodi, Thomas Lynch, and Frank Pino were taken to the hospital as the car was demolished.

San Francisco San Mateo Southern Pacific Solomon 8 Shave Rosenburg A. Porodi Thomas Lynch Frank Pino

Judge angered as jury ignores verdict in coal company housing case

In Charleston West Virginia on September 4 the jury in a Winifred Coal Company suit against workers occupying company houses and refusing to work disregarded the judge's instruction to favor the corporations. Contempt questions arise as defense argues possible jury penalties.

Charleston W. Va Winifred Coal Co

Mystery Missioned Banning Readies Panama Voyage

The Colombian cruiser Jessie Ranning commanded by Capt. Ran dall sails with 300 tons of coal for Panama via San Francisco. A crowd watches as officers refuse to reveal the vessel’s true mission, hinting at a Central American warring expedition.

Panama San Francisco Jessie Ranning B. Randall Anile Central America

Miner Extends Lead With Victory Over Tigers

In Hutte Montana, a miner team defeated the Tigers 5 to 1 to widen their lead over Seattle. The contest was well played. Also announced a free clam bake on Sunday September 7 and a concert at Club House West Seattle.

Hutte Mont Tigers Miner Seattle West Seattle Ean West Beattle

Wreck on Milwaukee Avenue Line Causes Fatal and Severe Injuries

An obstruction in a Milwaukee avenue streetcar cable slot toppled two cars. Louis Scure was fatally injured while J Hare Herman Hettoe FF Jesse Theodore Mute Kate Stowall Mabel and Flora Thompson were seriously hurt and nine others less severely. Four ambulances carried the wounded to hospitals.

Chicago Milwaukee Avenue Louis Scure J. Hare Herman Hettoe Jesse Theodore Mute Kate Stowall Mabel Flora Thompson

Mount Baker hotel fire in Oakbay causes heavy damage

A blaze destroyed the Mount Baker hotel at Oakbay in Victoria, B C. The building cost 40000 and was insured for 16000. Furniture valued at 10000 was insured for 4000. Guests included Mrs. Casey and her daughter and Mrs. Ladd of Portland who lost belongings and jewelry. No lives were lost.

Victoria B. C Mount Baker Oakbay Admiral Casey Ladd Portland

Train Collision Routs Fatality and Injuries at Keating

In a wreck on the New York Central at Keating today, brakeman Shipman was killed and engineer M and brakeman Ernest injured as eleven freight cars and the passenger engine were demolished. A station house was leveled and an embankment gave way.

Wilasaamapont PA New York Central Keating Hrakeman Shipman M and Hrakeman Ernest Steep Embankmen

Tracy’s Master Deeds in Trouble

Rev. B G Falk pastor of the Bwedieh M E church charges criminal libel against Alfred Balin editor of the Western Tribune Seattle over an article ridiculing an advertisement Falk published in his church paper The Churchman The ad extolled Falk’s deeds and was said to claim he grew rich by begging The case is expected to feature many sensational details at trial

G. Falk Bwedieh M. BE Alfred Balin Western Tribune Seattle The Tribune Falk Palk

Neely Released From Quarantine in New York

F. W. Neely, a key figure in Cuban postal frauds, freed from quarantine in New York on September 4. He states his trip back to Cuba hinges on Congress action and that he came to consult his attorney.

New York F. W. Neely Cuba Congress

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Discharged Gun Wounds Northwest Railway Official

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. discharged a pistol in the morning, the contents peppering but not seriously wounding a prominent Northwestern Railway official. The incident occurred as the gun was carelessly handled by the elderly Roosevelt, with officials investigating the accident.

Redfield Theodore Hoosevelt, Jr Northwestern Railway

Mimic War Confined to Naval Attack at Mon Tauk Station

Fort Trumbull Conn reports the mimic war narrowed to a naval assault on Mon tauk signal station and a bombardment of field batteries. Notice to stockholders: Oute Cereal Co holds its annual meeting at Beattie Washington office September 5 for director election and business. secretary C A Thorndike issues Seattle notice dated August 20 1902.

Fort Trumbull Conn Montauk Oute Cereal Co Railroad Ave Beattie, Wash C. A. Thorndike Seattle

Train Wreck Near Thompson Falls Kills Several

The west bound Northern Pacific passenger train wrecked near Thompson Falls Montana last night. Engineer Owens, brakeman Geiselman, and a passenger are reported dead. Five coaches and the engine were ditched. three Pullmans remained on the track. Wires are down and details are unavailable.

Spokane Northern Pacific Thompson Falla Montane Jastnight Owens Hrakeman Geiselman Vive

No one blamed for Brooklyn ship accident in report

Admiral Cognan's report to the Navy Department finds no fault assigned to anyone for the Brooklyn sustained damage after striking a rock in Buszard's bay. The vessel will enter drydock for repairs.

Washington, D. C Cognan Navy Department Brooklyn Buszard’s Bay

The Uptown Theatre Presents The Thelma And Upcoming Shows

The Uptown Theater shows Thelma this week at Third Avenue theater and plans Next week for A Thoroughbred Tramp starting Sunday matinee. Tivoli Opera opens with The Toymaker at Grand on Sunday, with The Idol's Eye and The Serenvie also in repertoire.

Boyes Opera CO Ferris Hartman Benday Toy Maker Weda Thelma Third Avenue Theater Third Avenue Uptown New York Tivoli Ferris Hartment Tiveli

Detroit and Toledo spur sale frees Everett-Moore syndicate

The Detroit and Toledo spur line was sold to an English syndicate, the Everett-Moore group, for 1.6 million dollars. The sale ends a financing crisis that had threatened a panic months ago and allows the banking syndicate that supported them to be released.

Cleveland Detroit Toledo Everett-Moore

Iowa Democratic Convention Drops Free Silver Topic

Des Moines Sept 4 The Iowa Democratic convention adopted a platform that makes no mention of free silver or the 1900 national platform. A ticket was nominated for minor state offices to be filled at the coming election.

Des Moines Iowa

Notable Names in Beattle Concert Scene

The report lists Maurice Johnson 42 and Rena Carlson 38 of Beattle along with George W Hees 3% of Kent and Therese Widert 2% of Seattle linked to a Beattle concert at Club House West Beattle.

Maurice Johnson Rena Carlson Beattle George W. Hees Kent Therese Widert Seattle

Grand W O W Excursion To Olympia Carnival

The Grand W O W announces an excursion to Olympia Carnival on Saturday September 6. The steamship Multnomah departs Galbraith dock at 1 p m. Fare is $1.00 for round trip.

Grand W. O Multnomah Galbraith Dock

Prosperity in Building and New Constructions

The Bryant Lumber and shingle mill secured a permit to erect two buildings at a cost of 6000 to replace structures lost to a recent fire. St. Mark's church will be enlarged at a cost of 1000. Contractor Driver started three new buildings including a 16000 brick power house on Weller street built by Wm. Khappel. A 10000 residence for Fraunthal brothers at Seventeenth Avenue is planned.

Bryant Lumber & @hingle St. Mark's Church Wm. Qhappel Kiondike Materis Weller Street

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