08 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1902
Page
1
A clash near Maltby collery leaves two men dead or dying after a fusillade by strikers misidentifies fellow workers. Deputies rush to scene as mobs threaten further violence. Wires cut and the mine surrounded by armed men amid rising unrest in the city.
Roosevelt attended a gathering of railway firemen in Tennessee where he declined a carriage ride to a hall entry, praised organized labor, and addressed the public after a secret session. He commended the workers for their skill and self restraint and called labor the backbone of society.
Strife over arbitration between Frye Bruhn and workers intensifies as unions back strikes and pickets pressure fair shops. Officials report refusal to arbitrate, firms lose business across Tacoma Everett Skagway and Dawson while fair markets gain customer orders.
Gen. Chaffee reports an attack on U S troops at Mataling Falia Mindanao on Sept 1 The general says he will send forces toward Macau to secure a promise of good behavior The Sultan of Maciu has ordered withdrawal of American troops with extermination as alternative Gen Sumner to lead expedition for peace.
The body in a Wheat field is identified as Will iam Barthelin a man known locally as George Edwards and linked to Minnie Mitchell. A confession mentions a crime and links to Chicago witnesses. letters found in his pocket reference a sweetheart and an alias used while harvesting in the area.
The California state fair in Sacramento opens featuring cattle swine and sheep displays. Horticulture shown as among the best in the state with well filled poultry and agricultural departments. Racing starts tomorrow with running trotting and pacing events. Attendance expected to set records as the two week fair unfolds.
A detailed illustrated booklet from the Seattle Wiecra Co describes the entire Beattie street car system. It covers each branch and every car line with full schedules and starting points. The half tone illustrations are interspersed with the text, making the work a notable artistic reference.
A dramatic depot scene last night featured a well dressed woman kissing a traveling man, prompting a scuffle with another woman who accused the man of infidelity. Detective Wappenstein noted the crowd and said the trio left by streetcar after tense moments and glances.
A maritime court investigation into alleged long shifts and single crews for tugboat engineers on Puget Sound unfolds. Witnesses test the practice, noting tugboats rarely run over 12 hours and engineers are kept nearby, while hearings move quickly with adjournment requests denied.
The funeral was held Friday afternoon in the Mackabee? hall at Ballard. Services were in charge of Court Crescent lodge Foresters of America, of which Kjelland was chief ranger and a prominent member of the Fraternal Order of Pogies. The sermon was preached by Rev Obrietensen.
Chiia Nelson, lodging at the Queen City hotel, spent a night on the grass in a vacant Main Street lot. He claims two shadowy men robbed him after claiming his $20, $60 checks, watch, and other valuables, while the clerk charged steep rates and seized most of his ledger.
More than 1000 retail druggists from across the nation attend Philadelphia’s golden jubilee convention of the American Pharmaceutical Association. The event features a major exhibition in Horticultural Hall tracing half a century of progress from leeches to adrenalin, with fraternal delegates from Britain and Ireland. Officers include Henry M. Whelpley of St. Louis as president and Chas Caspart Jr. of New York as secretary.
The follow marr licenses have been issued to Frederick Bellows of Beattie and Mia, Anna Colvig of Whatcom, Theodore Calkins 26 of 1 Mary KW Canture Woodinvi and la of You.
Authorities pursue clues in the disappearance of Judge James L Harn formerly of Florida residing in Tacoma Beattie area He was last seen aboard a boat returning to Tacoma to handle firm matters He is described as eight feet six inches tall with brown hair a clean shaven face and wearing a black suit with a green stripe and a square top derby hat Police appeal for information on his whereabouts and possible foul play
The Star notes Morgan and Carnegie hobnobbing with European elites as a belated sign that true kings today are not on thrones. It argues the Morgan Carnegie furor reveals a social conscience recognizing real power and ends with All hail King Morgan.
In Hornsey north London a parliamentary contest gathers attention as Thomas Keee secures the Labour nomination for the next election. The district faces local issues as voters prepare to weigh the candidate’s platform and party backing.
The Great Council of Red Men began its seventeenth annual session in Norfolk Virginia with prominent members arriving from across the country. The council assembled in Bikes hall at 9 o clock and heard welcome addresses from Mayor Riddick and others. Dr Edwin D Wiley head of the order delivered the response.
Charlies Gallagher, a dope fiend, was arrested yesterday and taken to the police station. Found asleep from the effects of the drug, he is described as an incurable who will do anything for opiates. A recent arrest preceded this one. In his pockets were items linked to the drug including a bent safety pin a bottle of water morphine and a fountain pen bulb for filling dope.
A disputed statement from Attorney Awkine to William Thompson led to a forgery case. Thompson, starting a thirty day city job, faced a vagrant trial. Ompron claimed the attorney’s words aimed at obtaining a week’s board charged to Ed Hawkins.
Globe Navigation Co. freighter Tampico arrives Aug 22 in Honolulu with a 2000 ton coal cargo from Seattle. Aug. Walters, 45, a Tampico fireman, jumped overboard Aug 15 while temporarily unbalanced by illness. Body recovered after boats were lowered but resuscitation failed. man buried at sea.
Tonight and tomorrow fair with light to fresh winds. Expect mild temperatures and clear skies across Beattie area with winds from the west to northwest. No precipitation expected.
A fragment notes a four room brick house on brick piers with a chicken house in the yard and a garden area. The site is partly fenced with wire and mentions a person named Fico in the context of the property.
Councilmen threaten trouble over Chief Sullivan s plan to reinstate Detective Wappenstein and reorganize the police department. Several members call the move an affront after his ouster during a city council investigation.
Bankruptcy sale of the late Mechanics' Clothing Company stock in Seattle Washington to the highest bidder on Sept 9 1902 at 10 p m. The sale includes clothing shoes hats and general outfitting goods with miners lumbermen and prospectors outfits. Sealed bids only cash on delivery or certified check of 1000 in gold required with bid. Receiver B Alexander announces sale. August 1902. Seattle Washington.
Patrol changes stir talk of a moving force tied to local politicians not police. Wappenstein may go to Olympia as a lobbyist under cover, while acting as a Seattle detective. He aided arrests during the Elks carnival and helped police payrolls. The inspector position faces opposition and could be deleted from the ordinance, risking a royal confrontation upon return.
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