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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1902

Page

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Paul Underwood’s Trial Opens For Murder Of Daughter

The Ballard case centers on Paul Underwood who took the stand to defend himself in the suspected killing of his infant daughter. He describes chloroform use, disposal of the body in a stone and bay, and a flight to Aberdeen and Seattle before capture.

Paul Underwood Ballard Pear Schneider Tate M. Shipley Underwoods Aberdeen Underwoods Hetzier Beller Geottie Seattle Itell Lea Aber Underwood Nose Mr. Shipley Kellogg's Avi Shipley Mia Tefore Third Avenue Cudthee

Strikers Clash With Train Crew Near Green Ridge

Five hundred strikers block a coal train near Green Ridge Pennsylvania. They press workers not to take a union job, shots and missiles fly, inmates harmed, train retreats to Mount Carmel, 100 extra deputies sworn in, no mines operating.

Ec Pa Green Ridge Mount Carmel Penmann Rhodes Raffert

Conference on strike situation in Philadelphia

President Mitchell Secretary Wilson and district presidents Nichols Duffy and Fahey held an afternoon conference in Philadelphia on the strike imbroglio. They arrived by appointment and refused to state the meeting’s purpose. Developments were anticipated as the conference ended at 2 pm.

Philadelphia Mitchell Wilson Nichols Duffy Fahey Ress Itkesbarre

Littlefield Arrives in San Francisco Open to Republican Ticket

Congressman Littlefield of Maine arrived in San Francisco saying he is not seeking the speakership but would accept if offered. He indicated he would switch the state to support the Republican ticket.

San Francisco Littlefield Maine

Weird Case in Superior Court Sees Mahon to Be Examined

Robert Mahon, accused of assaulting Tom Dutton, director of the dog hospital, is slated for examination by physicians in the superior court tomorrow. The case notes his claimed insanity and mentions a worn out soul.

Robert Mahon Tom Dutton The Dog Hospital Superior Court

Emile Zola Dies in Paris Mystery

Emile Zola died at 9 this morning in Paris reportedly from asphyxiation linked to a gas leak or defective chimney. Police will issue an official finding. his wife survived with artificial respiration, and notes recall his career as a realist writer and defender of Dreyfus, with prior legal woes over the army controversy.

Pari Emile Zola Nourmand Ays Zola Paris Madame Dow Wan Madame Zola Paria Frater France Jalil

Row in the royal family of Spain

Madrid reports a sensational royal scandal as King Alfonso denounces his mother the dowager queen after she secretly wed Count Escosura in Austria. The mother and son quarrel over royal marriage plans while the court splits and the king considers a South American match.

Spain Madrid Alfonso Austria Hase Count Escosura Alonae Nean Europe Tome

Less Than Milkmen in Seattle Water Debate

George voices frustration over civic sparring as he defends a proposed water distribution plan. He cites high sprinkling costs and argues Cedar River water should be priced to reflect delivery and weighing, claiming a penny per pound is fair despite opposition from local officials and the public works board.

George Seattle Lee Cedar River Board of Public Works

Persistent petition to relax building ordinance faces council

At tonight's city council meeting J A Moore seeks to revive his plan to allow wood use in Curtis Arcade and Lumber Exchange halls, bypassing metal lath rules. A special committee reported no recommendation and the issue lay on the table as Moore lobbies for action. Other agenda items include dance hall and venue regulation proposals.

J. A. Moore Curtis, Arcade Lumber Exchange Pireta Moore

City transit line changes spark season plans and wage dispute

The report notes a proposed route change for the Queen Anne car line and promises to enliven the season. A conflicting opinion threatens the finance committee's report on the board’s petition for extra inspectors. The council recently refused wages for two appointees after consulting the council and during a summer period.

Tien Finance Committee

Butchers Stand Firm In Price War Amid Strikes

Manager Charles Frye of the Frye- Fruhn Company has not fulfilled a promised price cut for the Retell Butchers Association to ease market profits. Reports say reductions occurred in Tacoma and Everett mainly for rough or stale meats. Strikers argue price cuts are insufficient and Beattie stock is scarce. Frye-Brohn last week cut beef and mutton by a quarter of a cent per pound. Retailers say the cut is seasonal and not aimed at helping customers, with no further reductions expected.

Charles Frye Frye- Fruhn Company Retell Butchers’ Association Tacoma Everett Beattie Frye-Brohn Murphy Retail Butchers’ Association

Nellie Underwood Grieves Through Husband's Trial

Nellie Underwood mourns during her husband's trial and endures palpitations as she copes with suspense. Her mother stays by, sister Diantha offers small comfort, and Mrs Weatherwax hides worry behind a public smile as Nellie faces a tense period.

Nellie

Sinks Teeth in Officer in City Disturbance

Aida Shoma alias Aline Faber was arrested after a melee in the southern city district. She fought Patrolman Hubbard, sinking her teeth into the officer’s wrist while intoxicated. She is to be examined for insanity this afternoon in the county jail.

Aida Shoma Aline Faber Hubbard

Seattle Weather Tonight and Tuesday Forecast

Occasional rain continues tonight with warmer temperatures. South winds pick up to brisk speeds as the outlook shifts to Tuesday in the Seattle vicinity.

Seattle and Vicinity

Uncanny Death by Own Action in Store Fire

Special to the Mar center Weaeh Sept 24 W Davis a druggist of thin town Was burned to death In his store this morning. While the fire was burning shots heard from inside the store. Body recovered burned beyond recognition. Beside corpse lay a rifle pistol and large life. The man was erratic and known to threaten to burn the town.

Mar LA Center Weaeh W. Davis Weue

Should Be Hanged Signatures Expose Alaska Swindle Claim

A signed statement from 14 miners accuses A B Dickerman, secretary of the Chignic Coal Company, of luring crews to a desolate Alaskan shore and abandoning them. The men describe a faulty voyage, scant provisions, and a worthless mine, with escape and retaliation in Seattle and Beattie.

A. EB. Dickerman Chigsie Con Company Ewindler Almeria Chignic Seattle Milten de Roos J. LD. Peters Ac Eeves Chignic Coal Company Louise Dickerman W. Yey Pellman Beattle

Army Capers Begin at Fort Riley

Fort Riley Kan Sept 2 regular army maneuvers began today with regular troops only. Real estate broker Etta Laughlin sues Candace Van R Brocklin for alleged transfer of property valued at 18000 dollars in a real estate dispute.

Fort Riley Kan Etta Laughlin Candace van R Brocklin

Mayor Humes Encounters Mock Cougar Tale At City Hall

Mayor Humes enjoyed the joke of last week and recounted wandering tales at the city hall office. He described waking in the dark to a supposed cougar, then prepared to fire as he faced the forest night, recalling Roosevelt's hunter instructions and ending the night uninjured.

Humes Himelf Teddy" Roosevelt

All-wool School Bolts Tuesday Sale

All wool School Bolts advertised for Tuesday sale at $1.25. Children’s steel rod Geerans Se values also listed for Tuesday. Patent Leather Bolts and China Mg of Silks in all colors mark Tuesday offerings.

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