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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1902

Page

1

Murderer of Mrs Pulitser Sought by Police Probe

Chicago dispatch reports a man named Hooper Young connected to the New York murder of Mrs. Pulitser. Investigators describe Young as about 36, 5'9 with dark hair, linked to the Brigham Young circle, and possibly insane. trunk shipments and a body in Morris Canal are among the clues.

Jersey Morris Canal Pulitser Ehlo Fermon 154Th Street John W. Young Misa Mary Young John W. You Young Ous Young Sun Chicago Hooper Young Gage Puliteer A. G. Lane Seattle Garrison Trving New York Lane

Noted Army Scout Buck Harlan in Jail for Whiskey Sale

George W Harlan known as Buck Harlan a veteran of the Washington regiment and famed army scout was sentenced in federal court to three months in jail and a $50 fine for selling liquor to an Indian at Yakima. He pleaded guilty and asked for leniency citing years of service. his bravery with the regiment was cited by others and a photo of Marian was shown at sentencing.

George W. Harlan Soldier Boys Harlan Yakima

Butchers Strike Sees Both Sides Stand Firm Amid Turmoil

The Frye-Brubn Co refuses arbitration while strikers press for unionizing Frye Bruhn Packing. An attempted mediation by John O Shea failed. Strikers report gains as 17 markets join the boycott affected by organized labor, with most journeymen returning to work in fair shops and rising demand for butchers.

Frye-Brubn Co Frye-Bruhn John O'Shea Union Meat Co Portland

Labor unrest halts packing house work in city fairs

Journal reports ongoing strikes and lockouts at Frye Bruhn and Carstens plants. Some workers have returned, but many remain idle while union leaders push for contracts. Rumors claim Frye Bruhn supplied Carstens with live cattle. investigation finds cattle moved but no dressed beef. Labor union activity grows in Tacoma with new Journeymen Butchers joining.

Frye-Hruhn Co Fairy Strr Prye-Bruhn Co Frye- Bruhn Co Carstens Bros Carstens Frye-Bruhn Co Fry Boyestied New Journeymen Butchers Union Tacoma

Stampede at Birmingham Church Kills Dozens

A false fire alarm at a Bhiloh Negro Baptist church in Birmingham on Sept 20 sparked a deadly stampede. At least 19 died, numbers later rising as injured were treated in hospitals and homes. Officials confirmed 87 identified, with many more in critical condition. White worshippers were not harmed. crowd fled toward exits as police and fire crews cleared the scene.

Birmingham Ala Booker Tan Guere Reese Sas Pie

McGovern Set for Sparring Exhibitions in Louisville

McGovern is booked for sparring exhibitions at the Buckingham theater next week in Louisville. The plan includes combat events and ring exhibitions as sporting figures with political clout. Supporters plan to oppose Governor Beckham and Judge Field, aiming to influence state politics.

Louisville McGovern Buckingham Theater Corbett Beckham Judge Field

Building Permit Granted for Capitol Hill Residence

Mason secured a building permit to erect a $6000 residence at 708 Fifteenth Avenue on Capitol Hill. The forecast calls for light east to fresh south winds tonight and Sunday in Seattle and vicinity.

Seattle Capitol Hill Mason Fifteenth Avenue Capitol Hil Beattie Ught

One Woman Missing After Minot Post Office Collapse

In Minot North Dakota on September 20 a post office collapse left fifteen people inside the building. All those present were accounted for except one woman believed dead in the wreckage. Rescue teams searched the room as walls fell without warning.

Minot Rooma Walla

Defective Ordinance Delays Westlake Avenue Work

An ordinance error delays the Westlake Avenue improvement from Fifth Avenue and Pine Street to Lake Union by several weeks. The misdrafted text would levy the whole cost on abutting property owners instead of following the council resolution that splits costs between the general fund and abutting property owners.

Hecate Westlake Avenue Fifth Avenue Pine Street Lake Union Oly Council Teroun An Soohabee

Coroners Jury Names Four Suspects in Booth Murder

A coroner's jury links James Tilton, William Levinson, Willem Milton, and Frank Churchill alias Sailor Brown to the killing of L. A. Booth. Detectives Wappenstein and Phillips gather evidence. inquest details are patchy. The robbery motive is reinforced, and the suspects face arraignment before Justice Cann early next week.

James Tilton William Levinson Willem Milton Frank Churchill Sailor Brown L. A. Booth Wappensteein Phillips Reeth Wil Trac Green Sages Eennon L. B. Thornton Thornton Booth Cann

Tugs Go Ashore Off Washington Coast

Tug J E Hayden ran aground near Point Woeend in thick morning fog. Yellow Jacket struck a cliff at Point Skeokum near Shelton and was towed off by Tug Harry 4. Lorne went ashore yesterday near Victoria.

Harry 4 L. Parker Yellow Jacket Beattie

Rights of Citizens on Private Electric Plants Policy

City Engineer Thomson disputed a published claim that a committee had decided to refuse permits for private electric plants. He argued public policy favors allowing private parties to build and operate own power plants if they can save money and light their buildings.

Omeon Thomson

Corner stone for new Catholic church to be laid

New church at Main and Pine streets will cost about $10,000 with 46 by 120 feet dimensions and a 125 foot tower. Parsonage already built for $2,000. Bishop O'Dea, Father Feveere and Father Hild to lead services. Ballard Candy Co. begins wholesale sweets production.

Ballard Main Pine Streets Bishop O'Dea Father Feveere Father Hild Ballard Candy Co

Corbett McGovern fight halted by appeals court injunction

In Louisville on September 20 the Court of Appeals sustained Sidne Field's circuit court injunction banning the Corbett McGovern bout. Southern Athletic club manager Gray says the fight is off for his club and tickets will be refunded after thirty thousand dollars in tickets had been sold. It remains unclear if any alternate site will be pursued.

Louisville Court of Appeals Sidne Field Circuit Court Gray Southern Athletic Club

Robbers Defeated in West Virginia Bank Attack

Four masked men attempted a bank robbery in Sisterville West Virginia. The bandits rode into town on horseback and blew open the front door with dynamite but fled after a gunfight with townspeople. No loot was taken though a large amount of money was in the bank safe. One assailant was seen wounded and the robbers vanished into the streets, narrowly escaping pursuit.

Sisterville W. Va Friendly

Railroad Fatality Near Choctaw Claims Two Lives

A freight train on the Choctaw Oklahoma & Gulf road collided with a circus train near Choctaw this morning killing two people and injuring twenty five.

Oklahoma, City Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Road Choctaw

Alleged Seducer Shot in Des Moines Case

In Des Moines Iowa authorities report that Harry Clark age 19 is the alleged seducer involved. A mother and her daughter were both arrested after the incident. The case concerns a 13 year old girl and a touring effect claimed to be ruined.

Des Moines Iowa Cewips Harry Clark Clark

President Roosevelt Arrives in Cincinnati for Reception

President Roosevelt arrived by special train at 10 this morning, greeted by reception committee head Senator Foraker and Mayer Fleischmann. Vast crowds lined streets as decorations and banners adorned the city. He held a reception at the St Nicholas hotel and will address the Business Men's Association at Music Hall after lunch.

Cincinnati Roosevelt Senator Foraker Mayer Fleischmann Gage

Knox Returns From Paris After Panama Canal Inquiry

Attorney General Knox arrived in New York aboard the St Paul from Paris where he studied the Panama Canal Company affairs for weeks. He declined to reveal findings or any recommendations to the administration.

New York Knox St. Paul Paris Panama Canal Company

Leader of Tammany elected by executive committee

New York Sept 20 Charles F Murphy was chosen leader of Tammany Hall at a meeting of the executive committee yesterday. Credentials of William S Devery from the Ninth district were referred to the election committee. they were objected on grounds of fraud to the election.

New York Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Devery Committee On

Marriage Licenses Issued in Beattie and Whatcom Areas

The following licenses were issued: John Tofter, 49, with Carrie Leslie, 40, of Beattie. William Wright, 2, with Kate Johann, 42, of Beattie. William Hamilton, 22, with Josie Waters, 21, of Whatcom.

John Tofter Carrie Leslie Beattie William Wright Kate Johann William Hamilton Josie Waters Whatcom

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