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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1903

Page

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Shamrock I Disaster Destroys Lipton Challenger on Trial Spin

Lipton’s new challenger Shamrock I was wrecked during a trial, one man drowned and several injured. Sir Thomas Lipton was knocked down a hatchway, with crew and divers inspecting the hull for damage as Weymouth and London reports note the fate of the vessel.

Sir Thos Ghamrock Hl King Edward Sir Thomas Lipton Nho Bers Erin Fite Weymouth London the Press Association Central Thomas Lipton Collins Ratehy Eng Sir Thomas Io

Taylor Planned Murder Prank in Fractured Testimony

Witness Youtsey described a setekee trade and murder plot tied to Hewkerwast and Goebel. Governor Taylor refused to strike a deal over trust concerns but later hinted at pardons for killings, while letters urged Hewerd to attend a memo of 408m ont Som.

Youtsey Jane Ghovernor Taylor Meceorsenith Taylor Goebel Taylor Hewerd

City Scavenger System Debate Spurs Crematory Plan

A discussion of city garbage management questions whether a municipal scavenger system should replace private collection. Leaders debate costs, logistics, and a proposed crematory plant to handle refuse with estimates for a compact district and suburban facilities.

Turkish troubles threaten Albanian peace mission

Official dispatch from Constantinople reports the sultan’s special commission to pacify Albania surrounded by hundreds of Albanians at Spek. The commissioners are prisoners in effect as Albanians reject reforms and seek an Albanian governor. The Porte accuses a Bulgarian commercial agent and bishop of fomenting unrest and plans to curb influence. A large cache of ammunition and stores was found in a monastery in Albania.

Spek Albania

Damages Sought in Train Fatality Suit at Cedar Mountain

Ren Hamlin sues Columbia & Peget for 90,070 damages after his wife was killed by a train near Cedar Mountain. Plaintiffs claim the train sped 60 to 66 miles per hour and gave no warning as the track, a public highway, had washed areas nearby.

Ren. F. Hamtin Cedar Mountain Columb4a & Peget Rathewray Company Hamlin

Official Smuggler Case Ties to Manila Officers

Captain Chamberlain, quartermaster aboard the transport Seward at Manila, has been suspended pending investigation of charges that he and several army officers and their wives smuggled liquor and silks for personal use. The case mirrors the Rican affair and involves officials in the Philippines.

Washington, D. C

Outlaws Lynched by Cattlemen Near Santa Cruz County

Tucson dispatch reports two members of a Mexican horse theft gang were hanged from a roadside tree by cattlemen in Santa Cruz county after a year of raids. Bodies bore signs reading horse thieves and ancestors.

Portland Arrives With News of Telegraphist's Suicide

The Portland reports the death by self destruction of J. M. McCurdy a telegraph operator for the United States signal corps at Yeskell on the interior line. He ended his life by hanging with a rifle in a despondent act. The ship also brings 21 patenters including L. L. Hates Alaska guide and traveler and J. G. Hourty an engineer of the Alanta Central railway.

Portland Valdes L. L. Hates Alaska Guide J. G. Hourty Alanta Central Railway J. M. McCurdy United States Signal Corpe Yeskell

Prison bars at end of an Alaska romance

The steamer City of Beattie brought 14 passengers to Skagway including U.S. Marshal James Shoup and Praneis Marion Runbaugh who heads to McNeil’s Island for 11 months for adultery. An Alaska inmate to an asylum in Salem, Oregon is slated for transfer while a man who eloped with Myrtle Barry faced pursuit by his lawful Oregon wife. Indictments at Pickagwey and a fired murder accusation were discharged as malicious. The steamer Vira Rial was placed on the run between Skagway and Juneau, with courthouse construction bids opening soon in Pat City near Monday.

Yaw Murphy Etiannen Reinettablieh Rivers de Mar City of Beattie Mkagway United States James Shoup Skagway Praneis Marion Runbaugh McNeil's Island Juneau Balem Oregon Rurebaugh Myrtle Barry Thomaston John James Pickagwey Maines Hhrown Buxton Fairey Munting Chagway Pate City

Murderer Lyons hanged after long pursuit in Oregon

Special to The Star Portland April 17 Mott Lyons killer of Sheriff Withers of Lane county paid the penalty at Eugene He mounted the scaffold without help and spoke no words except gratitude for kindness He died after the trap released him The capture followed a chase by five men Lyons was found hiding on a freight car after a disguise as a tramp

Eugene Lyons Sheri Fisk Bherif Vick Dre Paine Wey Fherif Withers Lyons Cabin Leons Eherif Pommes

Dawson Charlie's Gold Cannot Save His Son

Alaska frontiersman Dawson Charlie, famed as the richest Indian in the region, faces a dire end as his 15 year old son falls to quick consumption. He travels toward Beattie with hopes of doctors ready to meet the bed of his boy, yet the father insists the boy will die.

Dawson Charlie Gold America Dawson Charlie Beattie Dawson Chartie Klondike Geld Alaska North America Saymeth Aloghe Daweon Lamar Dave Klondike

Attempted murder and self harm in broad daylight tragedy

Nicholas de Jasserand, 50s, shot his wife on Terry avenue near Union street then wounded himself. Mrs. Jasserand rushed to a hospital in critical condition. he was jailed with claims of long standing family quarrels and alcohol problems. The couple, former residents of 2202 Norman street, faced ongoing domestic strife amid care of four children. Ernest is noted as involved in the incident.

Nicholas de Jascorand Jasserand Terry Avenue Union Street House of the Good Shepherd Reform School Jasserands Norman Street Ernest

German naval row over Marseilles voyage and Kiel exercises

Washington reports a German reaction to the North Atlantic squadron's dispatch to Marseilles amid Kiel exercise tensions. Berlin papers call the move an insult to Germany while U S officials say the Kaiser's invitation influenced Kiel plans and Marseilles trip does not affect European squadron itineraries.

Washington, D.C Morene Cn Chicago Albany Machias Raleigh Marcellies Loubet Marseilles Kiel Germany Tagebintt America Tagneche Rundschau Deutsch Zettung Navy Department Washington Wilanenre Bento Kaiser Europe Kateer

Trouble Averted in Chicago Union Tieup

In Chicago on April 17, 20 000 union teamsters and allied interests faced a strike near the gas works. Teamsters who walked out with gas workers returned to work after reportedly receiving an ultimatum. the dispute was halted as agreements with Hemet and others appeared to be in flux.

Chicago Atrik‘ Ae Tn Wythy Hemet

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