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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1903
Page
1
A cafe brawl cooled at 2 pm as J A Payne and B E Draede clashed over Paul Draede’s estate. Policeman Melvin detained both men and a husky cook who intervened. all were released shortly after.
An affidavit sworn July 1 in Nome by MH Meride private secretary to Judge Moore alleges widespread corruption in federal justice. It cites grand jury probes, offers of money to influence cases, and talks with Albert Fink and others about payments to quit or influence trials.
reports from Rome describe rumors of Cardinal Gibbons proposing Cardinal Martine as pope candidate. Conclave proceedings show smoke signals and ballots, with Rampelli leading on the first ballot and Gibbons receiving two votes, indicating no election on second ballot.
Fifteen yachts started a sound race at 11:15 AM in light northwest breeze as spectators lined the waterfront. The event featured a procession with a royal retinue and notable skippers including McKinnon on Heiford and Captains Newman on Lavita and Condon on Keble, with plans for an international race next Tuesday.
The Board of Public Works denied BR M Heater a permit to erect a livery stable at Jefferson street and Fifth avenue. A special meeting heard protests from adjacent property owners and neighborhood residents. Heater, via attorney, claimed compliance with ordinances, but the board refused to grant the permit.
The building’s basement and first floor will be concrete, with total construction cost exceeding $10,900. The owner has leased the property for a 60 year term to finance the project.
The N A T T Co treasure ship Roanoke arrived from Nome via Dutch Harbor this morning carrying 100000 in treasure and 162 passengers two thirds of the treasure to the N A T T Co with the rest sent out to mining companies in Nome district The Roanoke left Nome July 8 and arrived after a 4 day 16 hour run. The Motley joch and Thetis were at St Michael on their way to note where receptions were planned for the party led by Senators Nelson Dillingham Yarnham and Patterson.
The party departed Dawson on the Barah and is expected to reach Mt Michael by July 6. The Barah ran aground 0 miles below Circle City. Arrangements were made for the Van Vuest to meet the party at Nuleto with the Healy to take them to Mt Michael. Renator Dietrich accompanied the group to Point Barrow.
The carnival grounds host a Baby Show with entries large for the contest. Prizes include gold necklaces, go carts, rocking chairs, and twins prizes for the cutest babies under two. Judges listed are Gea Listman, Hi Hoffman, Mise Wheeler Mine, Marie Sienau, and Ada Latz. The event runs 1:30 to 7 with dancing and music, drawing crowds as carnival attendance tops records.
Portland reports indicate at least eight killed and 126 injured when the Morrison street bridge collapsed yesterday. Witnesses describe a crowded sidewalk sending about 200 people into the river and onto the boathouse roof, with many still missing as police and fire crews search the water and hospitals report multiple critical injuries.
Thomas Cunningham, who aided Patrolman New-Man during a Palace house robbery incident, has been discharged from Wayside Mission Hospital. He was struck by a bullet in the head and brain but is able to be about the streets, with uncertain long term mind effects but no serious immediate danger expected.
Intoxicated man reports a four year old Alexander Watson carrying several articles believed stolen. Patrolman Mayou conveyed the boy to the police station while the elder suspect had collected a large variety of Washington street drinks and various garments from stores. It was suspected the clothing was not paid for.
Ida Pisk and Penton of Utah Telephone coordinate with Aust Bamuci PF to unite Western telecoms into a single entity. The Stromberg Carlson company backs the consolidation effort in the intermountain region.
In testimony today, House of Parliament member Clay claimed direct evidence of the prime minister's involvement in a bribery case under investigation. The remarks come as officials pursue details of the crooked work and related abuses noted in parliamentary proceedings.
Coroner Hoye reported for July that four of the deaths were murders and one death by own action. The remaining deaths resulted from accidents or were undisclosed. The carpenter W. Moe, killed by a fall from a scaffold at the building on Kentucky Street and First Avenue South, will be shipped to his home in Ono, Tennessee.
An entertainment for carpenters and their wives is planned for Monday evening at Carpenters Hall, 1820 Fourth Avenue. The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners will be in attendance with a new program and general agenda.
Wada and Florence Lemar, both awaiting trial in embezzlement and perjury cases, fled bail and are believed headed for Seattle from Nome. Wada, linked to market manipulation and a tainted Yukon report, was arrested after selling stolen mink furs. Lemar and George Migne faced perjury charges and were released on bail but likely fled. Nome police say a swift arrest and pursuit followed the telegrams, with Beattie perhaps aiding escape.
Coroner Hoye announced no one to blame after an inquest at Dorney-Wateon morgue into the Great Northern tunnel accident Wednesday night. Three workers Frank mith Joe Carlo and Francheski Vor geaki died when caught in a tunnel slide deemed unavoidable. The jury viewed the tunnel before delivering the verdict.
Five hundred Moors attacked French sharpshooters at Sidteljady, wounding one and killing ten camels in the raid. The core area saw heavy losses as combatants clashed near the desert outpost.
An official cable reports unrest in Santiago province with a small armed band riding plantations. Three members of one band were killed. President Palma expects the deserter will be captured quickly.
Cynthia Ky March report notes Wan, brother of a murder suspect, testifying as evidence is presented by the prosecution. Nome liners Obio and Senator are slated to sail with full cargoes and 18 passengers tomorrow afternoon and evening respectively.
The United States circuit court in St Paul ruled the state failed to prove the Northern Securities Company violated anti trust laws. Judge William Leeton dismissed the state's complaint while the federal government’s case remains on appeal to the U S Supreme Court, set for October hearing. Northern stock moved higher on the New York exchange as the market digested the decision.
Panic grips Placerville California as word spreads that a heavily armed posse withdraws and escaped felons may raid the town for money and provisions. A sighted felon was shot at last night on the Lake Home road and escaped. Residents plan a vigilance committee to guard streets day and night amid hysteria among women and travelers avoiding the area.
A report indicates Congressman Littauer held a long conference with Secretary Rect to discuss Lyon and the glove contract. The visit aimed to forestall possible injustice by the War Department and to clarify Littauer’s connection to Lyon regarding the contract.
Sir Thomas Lipton departs New York with a large guest party aboard a special train en route to Niagara Falls. The Pacific squadron ships Bennington Marblehead New York and Florence reached Dutch Harbor on July 16 and sailed July 20 toward Kiska and Bay Water Falls to survey harbors and assess sites for a government station about 609 miles westward.
King Edward and Queen Louaine received a splendid welcome in Cork Ireland as royal yacht docked. Lord mayor and corporation greeted them and troops were reviewed. A Catholic bishop refused blessing colors of two Irish regiments citing Protestant associations. Sailor with rheumatics on Man Mun headed to Marine hospital. Other passengers included Mrs Gowen and son and George B. Laster.
A notice invites members to a meeting at Carpenters Hall 1520 Fourth Street. The event features attendance by the general president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a new program will be presented.
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