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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1903

Page

6

Fire Sweeps Hobart Wiping Out Main Section

An arson fire in Hobart Oklahoma destroyed the main portion of the town, burning 77 business houses and causing $250,000 in losses. Several injuries reported from dynamite use during firefighting. Andrew Kerr fatally hurt. Fire originated at the Phoenix theater. authorities suspect incendiary origin.

Hobart Oklahoma Anadarko Okla Hughes Telephone Exchange Phoenix Hrtek Ate al Aes Wunae Andrew Kerr

Indictments In Post Office Conspiracy Case Reported

Grand jury lists indictments in a post office sandal probe. Names include Leopold Stern William Long Machen John Cusper and William Crawford among others. Charges involve conspiracy to defraud the government over shoulder straps letter carriers watches railway mail sacks and related contracts. Auction sale notice for Capitol Hill lots also appears.

Washington D. C Leopold Stern Baltimore Long Machen None Thomas Numere Morrie R New York Williem G. Crawford Hansena George Lorana Toledo Levin Fort John Cusper Meyor Lockhaven William Long Wm. Crawford Postal Lock Device Company New Jersey Stern Department SRR

Waechter v Armour Packing Company Delayed by Plaintiff Absence

Judge Hanford grants a continuance in the case of Willam Waechter versus Armour Packing Company. The plaintiff is believed absent from Seattle traveling in Alaska to Tanana with cattle after sailing in April. He seeks funds from a July or October meat shipment and seeks 1.14 percent as freight.

Hanford Willam Waechter Armour Packing Company Alaska Tanana Seattle Waechter Armour and Company

Independent Telephone Co Capital Stock Increase Notice

The Independent Telephone Company filed a notice in the auditor's office announcing an increase of capital stock from $40 to $1,000. The notice appears amid advertisements for jewelers on Second Avenue including a bonafide discount on watches and jewelry from Lewis Kmiedt Jewelry Co.

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Queen to Kiss Babies at Tomorrow's Carnival

A children's day event at the carnival grounds features a baby show with prizes including a silver bracelet, a go cart, a silk bonnet, and a rocking chair. Queen Augusta will present the awards. judges include George Listman and Maud Wheeler. Admission is half price for side shows, free for charitable institution children.

Shelty Queen Augusta

Inquest Ends at Great Northern Tunnel Site

Inquest scheduled for 10 o'clock tomorrow at Henney-Watson morgue. Auction planned on Capitol Hill lot base. advertisement urges establishing new location with sale of jewelry and wares at unbeatable prices. Louise Liedt Jewelry Co. 10 Second Avenue.

Great Northern Tunnel Henney-Watson Morgue Louise Kledt Jewelry Co Second Avenue

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