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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1902
Page
2
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Newport gossip flared as Grand Duke Boris appeared with Miss May Goelet in a church pew. Reported lookalike confusion had onlookers doubting the duke’s presence while speculation centered on wealth and romance. The real duke reportedly sat elsewhere, perhaps recovering from champagne.
A man in a New York hotel ends his life after writing a stern will preaching responsibility to his family. The text condemns self indulgence and urges fathers to avoid ruinous habits, warning that a drunkard's grave harms children and society.
A 225 pound man faces obesity as a mental burden and a possible health risk. The piece cites chef Henry Kraus who weighed 350 pounds and died by poison after futile dieting. Connecticut's Fat Men's Association, with 40 members including three 400-pounders, held a picnic and urged contentment beyond size.
The city council introduced an ordinance to appropriate 2500 from the general fund for immediate relief of destitute forest fire victims. Jacob Furth urged rapid action, noting over 100 families were burned out. Iman Rinehart and others supported swift passage, with plans to finalize tonight and hand funds to Furth and Congressman Jones. Rainier Lodge dance invites and dancing lessons noted.
The body of a woman was found hanging from a tree near Hornbrook in Lyon County. She had been shot and mutilated, identified as a woman seen in town about two weeks earlier with a stranger. The corpse appeared dead for about that period, with severe head wounds and blood covering the remains.
Charles James was detained by neighbors near South Tacoma avenue and South Two third street after luring a girl and taking improper liberties beneath a bridge. He claimed no harm was done, though the child indicated improper conduct occurred. He was intoxicated at the time and taken to the station for inquiry.
Tacoma reports Red Hanson escaped from McNeil's Island for the third time in a year. He previously broke out and was missing days before recapture and was linked to January outbreaks. A posse searches the area as travel is hard and food must be found soon. Hanson had been imprisoned for counterfeiting.
In Scranton region a mob outbreak across Archbold Oliphant Old Forge prompts Sheriff Stadt to request troops. The Thirteenth Regiment arrives after disturbances at the Raymond washery, a deputy shot at, a lynching attempt thwarted, dynamite set off, and martial law proclaimed to restore order with foreign workers largely leaving the area.
Blake and Nelson’s Green Light saloon on Washington street between Second and Occi dental avenues will close today as the city council rejects Booth and Neilson’s license renewal. Police and committees cited unsavory reputation after a fatal beating of Engineer Lewis A. Hoath and prior robbery claims. Council adopted the report. closure to be enforced, with brief talk of temporary reopening by Dave Blake.
At last night's council meeting the streets committee reported on a petition by Beattie Electric and Box Company to use the sidewalk on Pine Street near Pine for loading and unloading wagons part of the day. Councilman Crichton and Councilman Mullen noted complaints and that the Electric Company had blocked the opposite sidewalk, leading to the petition's likely denial.
Mil Hurley and Chariie McIntyre each $26 for their disgraceful mix up on the grounds Sunday. Arthur Somers, Seattle's new raw boned and bed headed pitcher, has arrived. With his other accomplisha mente he also has freckles, but it be watd that he can twirl and will prob ably have a chance this week again at Plefena, A applican for Positions In the city engineering and inspecting de partments, Who took the civil ser vice examinations in Jane last, will know in a few days whether or not they passed, and are to be put on the eligible Hat for appointment. The examination papers, which have been In the hands of the examining board alter the examination, were returned , corrected to Secretary Grout of the civil service commis sion, this morning. He wilh submit them to the commission, after whicch a set of those aligning for appoint ment will be antoun
A terse Seattle forecast notes tonight showers and Wednesday. Expect partly cloudy skies with fresh south to west winds and cooler air moving in across the region.
J Moore petitioned to violate city building rules for Arcade Curtie and Lumber Exchange projects. Committee had no recommendation. Moore spoke but council laid the matter on the table indefinitely amid silence. Spinning advertised bicycle repairs locally.
For sale notice promps a cleared terraced lot with a small new house one block from a car option a down payment of 576 dollars and monthly balance or partial sale. Inquiries directed to Winslow grocery Fremont. Madame A. Smith attention 9 Hinckley.
The Helena team arrives in Seattle to open a series at Athletic Park this afternoon. Manager Dugdale predicts four wins in the five game set and the Beattie squad showed form last week by taking four from Butte. Helena’s Wiges, the enigmatic star pitcher, is expected to dominate the games as a lively series looms. President Lucas fined.
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