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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1902

Page

2

Trolley Car Desperation Sparks City Debate on Transit

A dramatic tale from New York and Seattle sketches describe a woman named Catherine Ralston Fisher who drank paregoric and jumped into the river after claiming a man was in every case. The piece argues transit overcrowding in Green Lake and Fremont drives people to extreme acts and criticizes streetcar service and city hall responses.

Catherine Ralston Fisher New York Catherine Brooklyn Green Lake Sur Fremont Mr. Dickinson Seattle Everett

Seattle Beavers Triumph In Record Crowd at Athletic Park

A massive Seattle crowd witnessed the Butte nine defeated 9 to 2 at Athletic Park. Jesse Stovall’s pitching limited Butte to two hits while McIntyre and Hurley sparked a onfield brawl. The outcome leaves Seattle atop the standings as Helena prepares to visit for a key series.

Drowned in Whirlpool Off Seymour Narrows

Vancouver B C Sept 22 Two men Ed Lavigne and Dan Mc Pherson were drowned late Saturday in Sey mour Narrows tide run up the coast. The whirlpool is the worst of its kind on the west coast. if tipped over they are swept to the lower end and have no chance of escaping. No vestige of boat or sail was found and it is unlikely any further trace will be recovered.

Vancouver B.C Ed. Lavigne Dan McPherson Seymour Narrows Narrows

Roosevelt Speech Threatens Re election Prospects

The Daily Telegraph reports Roosevelt's Cincinnati speech as a constitutional crisis since the Civil War, jeopardizing his bid for a second term as his trial policy is rejected by Democrats and repugnant to many Republicans.

London The Daily Telegraph Roosevelt Cincinnati

Mill Men to Strike for Eight Hour Day in Minneapolis

The union four mill employees in Minneapolis vote to strike for an eight hour day on September 29 if they remain unemployed. About 3000 workers are involved and the action is said to be backed by the American Federation of Labor with likely similar strikes by flour mill workers elsewhere.

Minneapolis American Federation of Labor

Telegraph Operators Union Formed in Chicago

The International Union of Commercial Telegraphers was organized in Chicago with delegates from 40 cities. B D McDonald of Chicago was elected president and A J of Milwaukee secretary and treasurer. A separate item notes a Capitol Hill home permit for an $8000 residence.

Chicago International Union of Commercial Telegraphers International Typographical Union BD. J. McDonald A. J Milwaukee

Tragedy Averted in Nighttime Sound Collision

A near disaster occurred Saturday night as the gasoline launch Mischief and the Inland Flyer collided near Alki Point under bright moonlight. The Flyer crossed the Mischief’s bow, causing a violent bump that nearly lifted the Mischief from the water. Passengers shouted in panic while Captain Seulkie reportedly pressed his crossing maneuver. The incident sparked accusations against the Flyer’s captain and prompted local observers to note ongoing tensions with vessels around Puget Sound.

Inland Flyer Colman Deck Alki Point Seulkie Ogere Saulk

McCarthy’s Mishapes at Grand Opera House

Theaters present McCarthy’s Mishapes featuring Ferguson and John Mack for a three night return engagement at the Grand Opera House. The show drew strong applause last night with clever witticisms, amusing specialties, and impressive acrobatics by Caron and Herbert, while the plot remained thin and largely unneeded. The King of the Opium Ring opened at Beattie theater for a week with familiar faces joining the cast.

McCarthy Ferguson John Mack Grand Opera House Mack Caron Herbert Beattie Theater Seattie Charles Ha A. Cooper Abe Bree B. Sestec

Millinery Ads Highlight Low Prices At Corner Store

Local ads promote MEL LINERY and MADAME A. SMITH offering rail millinery at bottom prices. Listings note shop locations Corner Fourth and Pine and 6 Hinckley with contact details for a funeral dimmer and butterworks shop at 1420-1428 Third Street, Pike 40.

Mel Linery MHS Wanson Madame A Smith Hinckley

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