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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1903
Page
4
Count Escosura morganatic husband of the queen mother was found with a dangerous pistol wound in Seville. The shooting is said to be accidental though many believe it was an attempted suicide tied to disgrace from being moved from Madrid. The queen mother orders his return to Madrid as soon as able.
Third grade notes describe Astoria founded by John Jacob Astor, its harbor and fishing season from April 16 to August 14. They explain salmon life cycle, trapping methods, nets, wheels, heart and pot traps, canneries in Fairhaven, and the role of Chinese workers. Hatcheries, other fish, and the shipment of sturgeon to the East are mentioned.
Geo L Mills, manager of Syndicate Loan Co, was lured to a vacant house at 871 West Sixteenth Street and murdered. his body found face down with hands tied behind and valuables taken. Police pursue a Williams suspect and possible accomplices including Dr Walsh. Separate license notices list marriages for Harkel von and Halide, Hitchcock and Webb, McLachen and Tebo. Domingo Santiggo, a Portuguese sailor, reportedly threatened a woman with a knife in the red light district. patrolmen detained him at the city jail.
Fifteen hogs stolen from Carstens Bros slaughter house Sunday night were found in a barn near Renton this morning by Deputy Sheriffs Bunce and McGee. The thieves fled when followed.
Special to The Star. Everett Washington April 78. Mrs Lovelace of Tacoma took her four year old son from the Sturgeon home where the child was placed by the father after a divorce. They disappeared and have not been seen since. She violated a court order and may be jailed if caught.
Labor Commissioner Grout prepared a transcript of David Swank's statements from the council investigation. Mayor Humes instructed Grout to compel Swank to appear and justify why the West employment office license should not be revoked. The mayor ordered the hearing as soon as possible after Swank's admissions.
In Rome on April 26 King Victor Emmanuel and King Edward met for breakfast then quietly visited. The Vatican prepared for a reception that evening for King Edward’s visit. A sale notice at 220 Occidental Avenue lists a tomorrow 10 a.m. time.
A gasoline stove explosion at 12:30 today caused a blaze that consumed the 14 room double residence of A. L. Kasean, a Northwest Purities salesman, in West Seattle. Carlisle, who recently moved from Port Townsend, was cooking on the stove when it exploded. the fire was brought under control shortly after.
Flames burst from the roof as residents and neighbors scrambled to rescue belongings. Care Lisle and George H K Cooley lost much of their furniture while others across the street fought to save their homes. The blaze, seen by hundreds along the water, burned a top hillside residence and spared nearby houses including Will Hainsworth and Apiister homes.
William Hobinson known as a dope fiend was found guilty of petty larceny by a superior court jury after stealing $40 worth of tetlet articles from Stewart and Holmes. He faces a potential long penitentiary term for grand larceny while his estate future and family arrangements are in discussion with his New York uncle and attorney.
In the exterior court morning session J Gilbert filed suit as administrator of the late J Chamberlain estate to recover 18008 for the accidental drowning of a five year old boy. The child was near a water filled excavation on a lot near Gillian Park tard. The father claims the excavation was beside a plank walk used by neighborhood children to play. The complaint alleges no warning signs were displayed.
Albin Delmitea and Stakeman sue the Northern Pacific Railway in superior court claiming 80000 in damages for severe injuries while alighting a slowly moving train near Maltby last October. The suit alleges the steps were not surfaced as required.
Fragmentary ad text shows price notes and bulk offers. Mentions regular price, three bets for 10c, Balte packages, and bridal items like dresses in soft fabric with carmbric and a decorative yoke. Exact items and amounts are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Owing to a water main break Frost Furniture Co. offers to the public deep discounts on crockery ware glassware and household furnishings at one tenth of actual value. New Rainier avenue houses rent 12 to 20 dollars monthly with option to become owners in two years via small down payments. Downing Leighton 219 Bailey Building Puget Sound National Bank Seattle and other firms advertise services and local notices.
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