25 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1903
Page
1
A young woman returning home with her mother fought off a pistol wielding highwayman after he demanded money and jewelry. She struck the assailant and chased him three blocks, delivering numerous blows before he fled. bloodstains marked the sidewalk.
A statement from Alivan accuses the city council of knowingly allowing concert halls to operate with liquor licenses while permitting vice. He alleges hall owners win licenses tied to concert permits and claims violations continue nightly, including patrons and alcohol sales at Beattle venues.
A court ruled the prosecution barred by the statute of limitations. The case, accusing Manear and Dickson of theft related to a seven unit property, was dismissed due to prior committed acts long before the Paris indictment.
A late night special train carrying Roosevelt’s party arrived in Wyoming when a tramp attacked and was restrained after a struggle. Authorities in Billings Montana took charge as a Seamen's Union member from San Francisco claimed involvement and said he did not know the president’s train.
News records that William K Vanderbilt weds Mrs Lewis Morris Rutherford in London with a judge permitting a remarriage. The ceremony occurred at Saint Mark's Church with only the groom present. Report notes possible legal public access questions and a prior Paris departure. Senator Chauncey Depew signs one affidavit in the proceedings.
In St Louis on April 1 armed robbers blasted a Fergusson safe with dynamite. The explosion wrecked the building driving residents away. The robbers fled toward Wig Town with loot from the safe while a large crowd formed. A posse pursued for miles and a gun battle ensued with over two hundred shots exchanged. no injuries reported.
April reports from Heomealiland describe General Manning leading British troops to relieve Colonel Cobbe and defeat the Mad Mullah forces near Bomatiland. The clash leaves about 2,000 Mullah casualties as Plunkett’s surrounding force is annihilated by a 12,000 strong force, including 2,000 mounted troops.
London reports indicate possible unified protest from Great Britain Japan and the United States within hours while officials weigh Russia's demand on Manchuria and China. Washington notes a Russian ambassador note claiming goodwill but offering no clarity on future policy and American interests.
Mrs Edwin Burdick to receive a substantial portion of the $25 000 left by Arthur Pennell after a compromise reached by attorneys. The settlement followed a consultation and a liberal settlement was awarded to Mrs Burdick in Buffalo New York.
In Indianapolis this morning Tufus Cantrell and members of his gang of ghouls were sentenced to the penitentiary for three to ten years. Trials of the associated physicians were dropped as the ghouls refused to testify against them.
Port Warden Jensen informs the board of public works about dangerous conditions along Railroad Avenue near the Commercial company property and the West Seattle ferry site. He notes three man traps near the Myer dock with rotted planks and improvised coverings endangering life and property. the issue was referred to the streets superintendent for immediate action.
Reports from Manila to the War Department allege financial irregularities among Philippine officers. Barrett Sinclair, former treasurer of Haiscal province, is under arrest with $20 000 missing. J J Wilson ex Airbursing officer is also arrested and threatens others. James Heau was convicted of defalcation and Captain Harry Chamberlain is charged with smuggling.
Special to The Star from Portland Oregon reports Harriman interests move to expand Portland to Orient transportation. Hill’s large Beattie-Orient plans prompt officials to announce greatly increased facilities with possible reassignment of ships like Siberia or Korea and several new steamers to Portland in the near term.
Marine news notes several steamers and barks en route to the port carrying cement in high demand for city street improvements and construction. Vessels include Bermuda Rekasont Beiford Madelaine Niobe Whalassa Thistiebank Crambionne Chile Laurietan Port Brantey Cortes among others.
An assayer from the Boxwell building reports a yellow gleam of gold in a lump of Kenton Ignite coal. He tests the coal and finds gold at seven dollars a ton in a picked sample, alarming Renton mine officials about possible deeper gold-bearing pyrites in Kenton coal.
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