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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1903
Page
1
In Portland Oregon yesterday afternoon at least six people died and the death toll may reach twenty or more as a disaster on the Merrion Street bridge leaves scores of injured. Police and fire crews search the river while boatmen drag for bodies.
The United States circuit court on August 11 handed down a decision in the state merger case favoring merger terms and against the state. The ruling does not affect the federal government suit against the securities company now awaiting a U S Supreme Court hear in October. Judge J William Leeton led the session forecasting likely results for the broader federal action.
A fragmentary note presents Pope Leo’s final poem dictated near death. The piece includes garbled lines and unclear phrases attributed to the Pope, with a 4 Thurston translation note and a reprint permission indicating Independent publication. The text appears as a historical literary curiosity rather than a complete, publishable verse.
At night the troubled spirit contemplates a destined hour and a path of merit. A gentler voice comforts, urging faith as the pitying Christ offers forgiveness and strength to those who seek.
Rebecca Duncan sues James Duca after a 29 year marriage alleging infidelity. The couple has grown children.
Chicago dated note reports Robert M. Wilson, editor of the Durand Til Clipper, starting at noon for a 15 month stroll to Cape Lisburne on the Arctic Ocean. He plans a route through Minnesota and Canada, along the coast from Vancouver to Cape Nome, ending beyond the Arctic circle. Mire Mollie Asland left Valdes for Nome City after visiting sister Mrs J C Helstrom.
Weather observer dismisses dog day superstition noting sunshine ahead. He says clouds are ocean-mist, not rain, and predicts fair weather tonight and Friday with continued warmth as optimism spills from the roof for more sunshine.
The Meadows hosts the August meeting starting at 2 PM with local bookmakers authorized to operate. Horsemen protested prior to races over purse money and arrangements while Cesar Young faces betting restrictions and possible move to California.
The Olympia dispatch reports the supreme court has affirmed King county superior court ruling that Seattle Civil Service Commission lacks final authority to remove police officers. Passon, night clerk at police HQ, faced charges in 1901. Chief Sullivan kept him in position. The ruling states removal power rests with the appointing authority absent statute, and police chief can act on commission findings.
The Firntish bark Port Stanley arrived last night from Hamburg with 454 tons of cement. Capt. Basson, aged only two, is her new master and this is his first command. A telegram at port announced the death of his sister in Edinburgh.
In London August reports describe the Rome election scene as 1000 onlookers gather under St Peters Portico to watch a stove pipe vent smoke signaling a papal vote. The first ballots are counted and discarded as proxies carry Cardinal votes to the Sistine Chapel with Kampella Ved leading, followed by Vannutelli, Oreglie, Gotti, and Gibbons.
An admiralty court in Vancouver held Captain A C Jansen responsible for the collision that damaged the City of Seattle and Bankieh. The City of Seattle was libeled and fined $5 for the loss. The Coast and Kline lines face no payment of damages, assessed by marine men from Vancouver and the registrar. Evidence shows the City’s mooring and actions contributed to the crash.
The Siwashes blamed a recent loss for a decisive comeback, beating Sacramento 7 to 6 as Drohan faltered late and Beattie delivered key hits. Earlier, Beattie helped Sacramento lead before the late surge. Yesterday’s games included San Francisco 4 Los Angeles 1 and Portland 6 Oakland 1.
The Morm On tear was completed yesterday by the arrival of the recalcitrant members. When the reorganized bunch entered the game they showed order and vigor. Maupin did not swing well as runners, while Hickey was slated to pitch for Seattle and Wiggs for Baltimore. A doubleheader was planned for tomorrow.
The readable text shows scattered names and locations including Butte Los Angeles Tacoma Helena and Franciaco. No coherent event, teams, or outcomes are clear, leaving only partial place references and stray numbers.
An elderly Beatie resident working around coal beds was stabbed on Jackson near Maynard Avenue by a passerby. The victim Nelson was attacked as he resisted a robbery attempt and was taken to Mar Street then to the Wayside Mission for medical care. Police found him bleeding and arrested a suspect nearby.
The scheduled match between Jimmy Hritt and Jack Frantoco was canceled due to a 10 pound overweight issue at ringside. The articles required a 142 pound weigh in, and Greffe’s alleged maneuvering is blamed for avoiding the bout.
Lou Dillon a wonder trotter misses by a fraction at Glenville track as Chevimoo clocks 2%0 for the mile and Dillon’s 208% mile nears the world mark. She runs 1:21% to the quarter and breezes wind could have edged her time.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Northern Pacific railroad has no right to sell or claim title to certain lands granted for right of way. Landowners who built homes along the corridor face void titles as the court voided purchaser interests. The decision clarifies government land grants and adverse claim implications.
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