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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1903

Page

2

Fight in a cafe ends with arrests after brawl

In a cafe on Second Avenue, a fistfight between J A Payte a real estate man and BK Drasde executor of a will escalated after an altercation with Mrs Dragde and others. Policeman Melvin arrived arresting both combatants and a husky cook who resisted. all were released on appearance tickets.

Tong Paul Aedo AgsuIne Charke Hash Second Avenue Payne Melvin Bie Husky Cook

Rotten Justice Allegations Hit Nome Court Ranks

An affidavit from July 1 alleges federal justice corruption in Nome. It cites Judge Moore aides and figures such as Meliride and Fink offering money and favors to secure favorable rulings. The document claims bribes connected to mining claims worth several million and interlinked with the Nelson case in U S District Court.

Nome C. H Meliride Yale Moore Meliride Ee BE Ste Attorney Golden Gate Albert Fink Dr. Fink

Vatican conclave notes two ballots fail to elect pope

Rome reports from Aug 1 describe smoke from the Sistine Chapel stove and ballots being burned without a pope chosen. Cardin als Gibbons Martininell Rampolli and others cited as potential candidates with varying vote counts. Two ballots taken with no election by 6:10 PM.

Nome Vatican Cardinal Gibbons Cardinal Martinell Washington Didate Cardinal Rampolli London Exchange Teles Rome Sistine Central News Age I Rampott van Hunier Vannatelli Overlie Gettl Gibbons Pepe

White Wings Race Opens Carnival Yacht Pageant

About 156 yachts started at 11 15 this morning in a sound crossing race watched by a crowd along the waterfront as part of today’s carnival program. Notable vessels included the Beiford Brit ship and others led by masters McKinnon and Mason with plans for an international race next Tuesday.

King Street Smith Cove Sion McKinnon Brit Beiford Lavita Newman Bonita Stimson Lyndia Condon Ownaco Spencer Pendora Decker Henrietta Piper Gill Sailors’ Union Ahipe Bonte Mason Port Stanley Belford Svenson Heesper Port Blakeley

Turned It Down Turned It Down Board Refuses Livery Stable Permit

At a morning meeting the board of public works denied BR M Heater a permit to build a two story livery stable at Jefferson street and Fifth Avenue. Protests from adjacent property owners and the neighborhood led to the rejection despite claims of compliance with ordinances. The board cited health and nuisance concerns in denying the project.

Board of Public Works BR. M. Heater Jefferson Street Fth Avenue Manin Mester Bord of Health Korn Hester

Building Project Valued Over Ten Thousand Dollars

The basement and first floor will be concrete and the entire structure exceed 10,000 dollars in value. The property has been leased for 60 years for the building site.

Roanoke Brings $900000 and 162 Passengers

The N A T T Co treasure ship Roanoke under Captain Weaver arrived from Nome via Dutch Harbor with $200000 in treasure and 162 passengers. Two thirds of the treasure goes to N A T T Co and the rest to mining companies in the Nome district. The Roanoke’s Nome run completed in about 16 hours, leaving Nome for St Michael. Local vessels Me Culle and Thetis were at St Michael during departure.

Roanoke Weaver Namehia Dutch Harbor Ome Nome Tduteh Barber

Report of massacre fears in Persia and religious reforms

A dispatch confirms a Babia massacre in Persia with the situation described as critical. Mohamenaden Heats and violence against religious reformers raise fears of further bloodshed. 32 thousand reformers reportedly swept away in Ixpahan and 120 Babel killed at Yeud.

Persia Perlan Cologne Gazette Today Peters Bure Mohamenaden Ixpahan Yeud

Arrival of Party to St. Michael From Dawson on Damaged Baran

A party expected to reach St. Michael on July 26 after traveling from Dawson aboard the steamer Baran which ran aground 46 miles below Cirle City. Arrangements were made for the government steamer Van Vilest to accompany them to Nulato. The Heelyle was to take the party to St. Michael and then proceed to Point Barrow with Renator Dietrich.

Whoard St. Michael Dawson Baran Cirele City van Vilest Dave Nulato Point Barrow Dietrich

Babies Have Their Day At The Carnival Show

The carnival features a baby show at Queen Augusta's booth with prizes for prettiest and fattest babies under one year and for one to two years. Judges include Gea Listman N H Hoffman Miss Maud er and Miss Marie Ienay. Tomorrow's events include dancing by Miss Nelta Wright and a fire department wage showcase by Ch Cook at 1 36. Attendance is expected to reach 26 000 with bands and other attractions on the grounds.

Gea, Listman N. H. Hoffman Miss Mauder Mise Marie Ienay Mia Ada Lats Queen Augusta Beaccint Eboys Mise Nelta Wright W T Hei Valen Ch Cook Fire Department Sacramento Georgetown Southern Carnival Company

Morrison Street Bridge Disaster Claims Eight Dead

In Portland at Morrison street bridge collapse authorities report at least eight dead with up to twenty more feared missing. One hundred twenty one injured as river searchers haul the Willamette for victims. The bridge, central to the city, had long been deemed unsafe.

Portland Ore Morrison Street Bridge Alois Horan Portland Rowing Club Lottie KE. Cameron Eddie Shank Tete Willamette Morrison Street St. Vincent Hospital

Recovered Thomas Cunningham Leaves Hospital After Shooting

Thomas Cunningham, who helped defend Patrolman New Man during a robbery at the Paince house, has left Wayside Mission Hospital. A bullet penetrated his skull but he is now able to be about the streets, though brain injury may affect his mind long term.

Thomas Cunningham Wayside Mission Hospital New Man Paince House

Man in Custody After Stolen Goods Discovery

An intoxicated man, Alexander Watson, 44, was brought to the police station by Patrolman Mayou after officers found a quantity of articles in his possession. He had gathered Washington Street drinks, several coats, socks, and other wearing apparel from stores, and is suspected of not paying for the clothing.

Staten Alexander Watson Mayou Washington Street

Telecommunication consolidation urged by regional organizers

Samuel F. Penton of the Utah Telephone Company helps unite telecommunication firms across the intermountain region into a single company. The Bromberg Carilon firm backs the movement.

Bees Samuel F. Penton Utah Telephone Comf Interuntain Bromberg-Carilon Company

Bribery Accusation Hits Hungarian Prime Minister

In Budapest on Aug 1 the House of Parliament heard testimony claiming direct proof of the prime minister's complicity in a bribery case under investigation.

Brida Pest Hury House of Parliament Sty Clay

Coroner reports July deaths include four murders

Coroner Hoye logged 28 July deaths with four murders and one self-inflicted death. Most other deaths were accidents or not medically led. suicides were far below recent months. The body of V Moe, carpenter, killed by a fall from a scaffold on Kentucky Street and First Avenue South, will be moved to his home in Ono, Wie.

Hoye V. Moe Kentucky Street First Avenue South Ceased Ono, Wie

Embezzler Wada and Perjurer Lemar at Large Near Seattle

skipp ed J Wada awaiting trial for embezzlement and Florence Lemar awaiting trial for perjury have bail posts, left sorrowful families, and are now thought to be in Seattle. The Roanoke reports Wadas arrest after fled from Nome and involvement in mink sale fraud and Ta Hane strike rumor. Lemar, linked to a $45 theft, faced $2600 bail. a further perjury charge also noted. Nome police sought Lemar headlines.

Wada Florence Lemar Seattle Roanoke Tanana Yukon Daweron Nome Dewuty Macrecal Cody Driebeibia Rampert George W. Taylor T. & Urquhart Beattle Axtes Armand Hanson Bubuently George H Beach Florence Heattico Agomich Taal

Nobody to Blame in Great Northern Tunnel Accident

The coroner's inquest found that Frank Smith, Joe Carle, and Pranchesk Vor genki died when they were caught in a tunnel slide at the Great Northern works. The jury ruled the accident unavoidable and viewed the tunnel before delivering the verdict.

Great Northern Tunnel Hoye Derney- Watson Morgue Frank Smith Joe Carle Pranchesk Vorgenki Great Northern

Moors Clash With Camels Guard at Siffeljady

In Algiers on August 1, five hundred sharpshooters guarding camels at Siffeljady were attacked by Moors. The Moors suffered heavy losses but killed ten camels and pressed the guarding force.

Algiers Siffeljady

Quiet in Cuba as Raids Reported in Santiago Province

A U S State Department note says no large armed band in Santiago province of Cuba though a small raiding party operates plantations. Three members of one band were killed and President Palmer expects rapid capture of the perpetrators.

Waphington D.C State Department Santiago Ree Palmer

Murder trial witness testifies in Jett-White case

Cynthia Kentucky March one report notes a brother who was a witness in the Jett White murder trial today. The prosecution continues to present its case as the proceedings unfold. Nome liners Ohio and Senator are set to sail with 18 passengers and full cargoes, scheduled for tomorrow afternoon and evening respectively.

Cynthia Aus Marcurm Nome Ohio Senator

Minnesota court sides with Northern Securities in state case

The Minnesota circuit court ruled the Northern Securities merger did not violate state anti trust law, dismissing the state's complaint while the federal case remains on appeal to the Supreme Court. Judge William Leeton filed the decision, noting the Securities Company as an investing stock holder without violating the antitrust act. Separately in New York Northern Securities stock rose to 90.

T. Paul Minn United States Circuit Court Northern Securities Co Securities Company United States Supreme Court Willliam Leeton United States Elrcuit Court Parol Great Northern Northern Pacific Netther Road Becuritien Company Lectron Minnesota United Bugtes Northern Recuraitees Company

Placeraville Faces Looming Raid by Escaped Convicts

Residents of Placerville fear fleeing convicts from Polwom penitentiary will raid the town for provisions. Officials warn an armed guard may be needed as travelers avoid stages and townsfolk, especially women, live in hysteria awaiting a signal of outlaw approach. A man possibly linked to the felons was shot on Lakehoe road, then disappeared.

Placerville Cal Aug Polwom Wild Mountain Lakehoe

Littauer explains ties to Lyon glove contract meeting

A long conference today clarifies Littauer's link to Lyon and the glove contract as he explains to Secretary Montana that depredators may be swiftly captured. The visit aims to forestall potential injustice and outlines Littauer's War Department connections.

Lmtana Gerington War Department Littauer Lyon

Sir Thomas Edmpton Departs for Niagara Falls with Party

Telegraph brief reports Sir Thomas Edmpton leaving by special train from New York for Niagara Falls with a large party of guests. It notes the Pacific squadron ships Bennington Marblehead New York and Florence reaching Dutch Harbor July 16 and mailing July 20 to Kiska and Bay Water Falls to survey harbors for a possible government station 504 miles westward.

New York Sir Thomas Edmpton Niagara Falls Bennington Marblehead Florence Dutch Harbor Kiska Bay Water Falls

Welcome Cork Hosts King Edward at Splendid Reception

In Cork Ireland Aug. LeAnn a fervent welcome greeted King Edward and Queen Alexandra arriving by royal yacht. The city dressed in decorations and crowds lined the streets as the lord mayor and council greeted them. The monarchs reviewed troops after a blessing ceremony was disrupted by a Catholic bishop who refused to participate with a Protestant chaplain. A sailor with rheumatics from the Mann M returned to Port Townsend via Roanoke. Other passengers included Mrs H B Gowen and son and George B Lager.

Cork Ireland Edward Queen Alexandra Roanoke Marine Hospital Port Townsend H. HB. Gowen and Son George B. Lager

Carpenters Entertainment Evening at Carpenters Hall

Carpenters and their wives are invited to an Monday evening program at Carpenters Hall 1820 Fourth Avenue. A new program will be shown and the president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners will attend.

Arpenters Fourth Avenue United Brotherhood of Ntera & Joiners Carpenters Carpenters’ Hall United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners

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Ade Paul Drasdo Rotten Justice Anderson Nelson United States District Court P of C Hullivan Mitre PF Cc. Sullivan Wuld ED At Martinelle Pope St. Peter's Bistine Chapel Board OF Works Boro Pierpont Morgan AIL Kiss OF Financial MERP Pierp Portland Bridge Watson Cuba Federal Court of Minnesota Northern Securities’ Company Northern Securities Cala Sale Spring Street Sina
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