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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1903

Page

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Third Extra Details Of The Awful Calamity At Frank

The town of Frank, M T, endures a devastating collapse at a coal mine. Dozens are dead or missing as rescue operations salvage survivors. In the chaos, families await news, with one man mourning his wife and six children swept away while others recall heroic rescues by miners and carpenters.

Frank M. T van Jones Dan McKenasle Paddy Morris W. Warrington John Watkine Harry Gale W. Dawson Cue Hewerthy Chad Johnsen M. Borks Joe Tannock Joe Finny A. Grant Frank Alek Chas, Farrell Joe Chapman Joe Berata Andrew Cgraceack Rheston Werie Orcester DIR Bede SAMN

Dedication Day at St Louis for Louisiana Purchase Exposition

A quarter million visitors crowded St Louis as the dedication pageant for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition unfolded. President Roosevelt spoke during a grand ceremony with Cardinal Gibbons officiating, amid a vast, chilly crowd along Grand Avenue and the boulevard.

Ateemen Sol Irs Ftizene Veweley Strent Rooseveit Cleveland Marine Ton United Sre Witamern Grand Ave Exposition Sete Liberal Arte St. Louis The Star

Miners Survive Mine Collapse After Severe Contusions

Report details a mine incident where a wall squeezed workers, causing injuries and fear of a larger death toll. Rescue teams freed eleven miners who escaped to the surface. initial fears of three million dollars in losses were revised to an estimated two hundred fifty thousand dollars.

Manta

Inevitable Rise of Virtues for a New Century

The fragment urges progress from the desert to thriving states through self mastery restraint and respect for others. It calls for public and private virtue, abhorrence of cruelty and corruption, claiming these qualities will make the republic orderly and prosperous in the century ahead.

Meeting Tonight on Beattie Street Railway Union

The Beattie Street Railway union holds a meeting to discuss the Beattie Electric Company dispute and alleged unfair treatment of members. They plan potential action once the May 1 mark-up takes effect and will pursue arbitration findings and city involvement if dissatisfaction continues.

Beattie Street Railway Fim Wnion Giesatiafaction Beattie Electric Company

City Council Panel Debates Stricter Labor Ordinance

The council committee on labor meets at city hall to discuss tightening the ordinance governing private employment bureaus. A proposed measure by Councilor Grout would raise license fees and curb employment agents by limiting profits and prohibiting post employment involvement and collusion.

Council Labor Ingrv Emmet Saway

Panic at Liberal Arts building crowds force evacuations

In St Louis the Liberal Arts building becomes overcrowded as panic grows with women fainting and cries of help as police are overwhelmed. Director Hoch and commission members rush to clear aisles while many women and children are carried away to hospitals amid reports of imminent danger and possible deaths.

At. Louis Liberal Arts Mund Hoch Prestteni Prancia

Kitty Hird Incarcerated In City Jail Amid Local Happenings

Local notes report Kitty Hird arrested after disruptive conduct on Opf avenue and detention in the city jail. City patrol records note ongoing examinations at Cotén hall Pacific block for city engineer department draftsmen and transitmen under civil service. Romuel Harris secured a 4 unit at 1118 Meat Wiffiath Street to erect a $4,000 residence.

Kitty Hird Opf Avenue Patrol N Prtand Mm Cotén Pacific Block Romuel Harris Meat Wiffiath Street

Waterway report cut to soften attack on Beattie firm

The Beattie and Lake Washington Waterway Company faced a milder critique after the chamber of commerce meeting. The panel removed harsh language and kept two key recommendations to avoid vacating canal streets and halting a city water contract, while promising a Friday special session on the report. Governor Bempe’s spokesman denounced critics as dominated by a minority, and Judge McGilvra commented on the dispute. George F. Cotterill outlined the committee’s original and modified report.

Beattie & Lake Washington Waterway Company Chamber of Commerce Waterway Company Bemple Judge McGilvra George F. Cotterill

Prayer Answered as Jury Frees Mrs Kinman of Theft

Mrs Kinman, once accused by Steinfelder of stealing $554, sees relief after Argust Steinfelder reports finding $856 concealed in old trousers. He had stored the money since last October when the case risked a conviction. Attorney John Dore confirms the discovery and dismissal follows.

Sarah Kinneman John Dore Argust Alaska Frist Bteinfelder Mia Kinnaman Steinfelder C. W. Turner

Fatal Collision Near New Haven Railway

A head on collision on the New Haven railway at midnight results in one death and two others fatally injured. The incident occurred in Matteawan and details remain incomplete as investigators probe the cause and exact conditions of the crash.

Matteawan New Haven Railway

Hearing Begins in Mores Fowler Habeas Corpus Case

In Indianapolis on April 80 the petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the case of young millionaire Mores Fowler opened in federal court. The proceedings featured an extensive legal team, preventing a chamber hearing and focusing on legal grounds rather than the defendant’s sanity.

Indianapolas Young Mores Fowler Federal Charbers

Justice Cann Court Report Approved Amid Small Deficit

County commissioners accepted expert Braymer’s audit of Justice Cann’s court finding a $236.70 shortage for 1901 and 1902, now paid into the treasury. They deem it clerical error due to inadequate staff and plan improved bookkeeping and nightly balances to prevent confusion.

Braymer A. J. Braymer Justice Cann L. C. Bpith Mr. Smith Aple Hin Offoe John Meek Emeooth Justice Cannanka le Hraymer T. H. Cann Justice of the Peace Treasury Gerry Mr. Mracenee Mornthe

Beattle Men Push Roosevelt as Godfather for Large Families

A Seattle Star letter urges men with big families to greet President Roosevelt on his next visit and proposes the president be godfather to George Benson’s youngest son Theodore Roosevelt Benson. Benson, an Armour & Co. employee, admires the president and hopes to name his child after him if invited.

Ptar Beattle Roosevelt Star the Star George Henson Tenth Avenue South Walker Street Theoungest George Benbon Tee Benson McKinney Theodore Roosevelt Benson Armour & Co Seattle Des Moines Laws I Street

Local Family Notables Benson Children Mentioned

James B Benson aged 4 William McKinney Benson aged 6 Baby Benson aged 11 days appear in family record. The notice lists three children with ages, highlighting a domestic genealogical entry.

James B. Benson Benson Wiliam McKinney Benson Baby Benson

Seven Benson boys grow up on bay view hillside

The piece describes the Benson family sons ranging from a 15 year old deceased infant to school attending brothers. The seven boys are healthy and lively around the home near a scenic bay view while their father plans to visit Governor McGiran, noting the family’s prideful situation with local officials.

Benson Harry Joseph Frank Kert John Karl Bore Willam McKinney

Saloon Keepers Fined For Box Ordinance Violations

Three saloon operators A J Kennedy at 508 Fleet Ave M Stumpf of the Brooklyn on Second Ave and J W Walker at 1160 Second Ave were cited under the city box ordinance. Each fined 50 dollars with costs but fines suspended if they conform with the law.

A. J. Kennedy Fleet Avenue M. Stumpf Brooklyn Second Avenue J. W. Walker Costa

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