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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1903

Page

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Cardinal Sarto Elected Pope Pius X on Seventh Ballot

The conclave elected Cardinal Giusepppe Sarto of Verdiccio as pope on the seventh ballot. He will take the name Pius X and reign from Rome. Sarto, born June 2, 1836 in Riese, trevino, studied at regional seminary and Rome’s Barra Theologia before becoming cardinal.

Guiseppe Sarto Vento Pius X Rome Giuseppe Sarto Verdce We “Pe Thas Piva X Jean Talf Barto Sarto Rampol Trevina Italy Barra Theologia Ieore

Pope Pius X Elected on Seventh Ballot

Giuseppe Sarto, from the Venetian provinces and late patriarch of Venice, elected pope on the seventh ballot this morning. The narrative outlines his early education, ordination, and rise through church ranks, noting his selection as patriarch of Venice in 19th century events.

Giuseppe Sarto Pope Sarto Venice

Puget Sound Clerks Reject Offers to Trade Jobs for Washington Posts

Special to The Star reports Washington Aug 4 a census office clerk proposed exchange for a civil service post in the Department of Commerce and Labor in Washington. Several customs officials indorsed the idea but dismissed the offer citing climate and job security.

Star Washington Customs Beattie Department of Commerce and Labor Tou Chia Puget Weetington Han Iity Wash Ington United States Puget Sound

Great meeting to hear Col John Pinerty address Irish question

Music and oratory fill the Grand Opera House tonight as Col John Pinerty ex congressman from New York and president of the United Irishmen League discusses Ireland and the Irish race. Judge Albertson presides and a long list of vice presidents is announced.

Grand Opera House Lieten John . Pinerty Nye United Tried League of America Ireland Albeertaon J. (. Ford Hon Johnny Samuel Hill J. J. McCafferty Mr Kegan George B. John Kelleher C. H. Par NM John W. Iman F. Varrol P. J. O' Rourke Andre Wilt H. Morris J. Lanee Buckiey James and Mansfield White Rtin James Sheehan Seanelly A Kane Ll. M

New Odd Fellows Lodge Hall Dedicated in Region

The new home of the local lodge of Odd Fellows, a landmark structure of its kind in the state, was formally dedicated today. Visiting Odd Fellows from several cities and towns attended, making the event one of the most notable of its kind in this area.

Lodge of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows

TO FIGHT FOR TROPHY

The Dwight L. Davie challenge trophy matches open at Longwood Cricket Club Boston with potential record attendance. The American squad includes W. A. Larned D. Wrenn and G. L. Wrenn Jr. Britain is represented by R. K. F. Doherty H. F. Doherty and H. F. Mahoney. First singles on opening day with doubles tomorrow.

Boston Masa Longwood Cricket Club W. A. Larned D. Wrenn G. L. Wrenn Great Britain F. Doherty H. F. Doherty

Gen Black Favored For Army Command In Chief

A large delegation will depart on a special train for San Francisco and the army encampment. General Black of Chicago is viewed as the likely choice to be elected commander in chief.

Washington, D. C San Francisco Army Black Chicago

Quick justice as murderer pays penalty in record time

In New York on August 4 Tony Turekofeky was executed for killing a townkeeper in June. The hastened sentence set a record for swift punishment in the state.

Board of Works awards Broadway paving to Barber Asphalt Co

At a special meeting the Board of Public Works awarded the Broadway paving from Yesterway to Roy Street to Barber Asphalt Co for Hell. Barber also to maintain the paving at 1 cent per square yard. Kalberg’s bid for concrete walks on Twenty second Avenue was rejected due to delinquency on five city contracts. Readvertisement planned for iron pipe water main on Twenty first Avenue. pipe choice shifted from wood to iron for durability.

Board of Publiic Werke Broadway Yesterway Roy Street Barber Asphalt 6 Hell Barber Co Quad Twentieth Avenue

Death by own action in cyanide poisoning case

Coroner rules suicide by cyanide poisoning in the death of Charles H. Winter found at his Collins block office. Autopsy noted mouth throat burns and stomach convulsions with no evidence of forced entry. no motive or inquest planned. J B Fortier, his brother in law and business partner, identified the body yesterday afternoon.

Charles HM Heye Collins Block J. B. Fortier

Sneak Thieves Rob Safe for 812 and a Watch

Thieves entered Billy the Mug’s safe on a Thursday night after finding the door unlocked. They moved a strongbox across the corner of Second Avenue and Washington Street during repairs. W. W. Freeat and A. Murphy were detained on suspicion as police traced the robbery to the scene.

Billy Sinion Second Avenue Washington Street W. W Freeeat A. Murphy

Geodetic Commission Opens Two-Week Session in Melbourne

Delegates from eleven nations gather in Melbourne to chart Earth measurements. The United States is represented by O.D. Timeasd, head of the U S Coast and Geodetic Survey, noted as a leading figure in the field. The commission aims to foster international cooperation in geodetic measurements under treaty-backed authority.

Copenmagen Aus Perliament Belting Seanton United

Knickerbocker Sues for Dust Blower Infringement

The Knickerbocker company filed in federal court for an injunction against United States Blowpipe and Hydraulic Co of Beattle TM to stop use of a dust blower alleged to infringe a patent owned by Knickerbocker.

Knickerbocker Company United States Blowpipe and Hydraulic Co Beattle

Telegraph Beats Greyhound In 10 Mile Steam Race

The steamer Telegraph defeated the Greyhound in a 10 mile Edmonds to Muckiltea race yesterday. Telegraph led early and closed the gap to win while Greyhound, once famed for speed, finished far behind. Telegraph then proceeded to Everett for equipment work.

Telegraph Edmonds Muckiltea Veesel Caa Noertth Pacific Flyer Arrow Greyhound Badmondas Everett

Pleasant Beach Newsboy Outing Draws 850 Attend

The Newsboy union hosted a Pleasant Beach outing yesterday with over 850 attendees. Queen Auguste and her court were absent due to prior engagements, while attendees enjoyed a baseball game and outdoor activities. Licenses to wed were issued for Kihen Emmons and Midna Coffman of Tacoma, and John Luther Nelson of Beattie with family Crowe.

Newsboy Union Planse Pleasant Beach Auguste Ous Amercans Thermoclves Kihen Emmons Midna Coffman Tacoma John Luther Nelson Beattie Crowe Poe Uoe Zy

Shrinking of Wating Fang Sparks Confused Office Change

The passage describes a muddled scene with Mr. We at home, a missing parade, and a dubious appointment as second Assistant in the corpse of under secretarian alongside four clerks. It hints at office chatter during lunch and vague claims about the United States being gold-bricked in the urbane Mr. Wu. The text is garbled and suggests hidden satire on bureaucratic chaos.

United States Wamnan

Robber Captured After City Chase and Confession

After a multi block pursuit Rich police fired two shots at George Van Arcoit who, along with Elias Humbeldt, was arrested for holding up the Leach Park hotel proprietor John E B Johnsen. Van Arcoit confessed to a prior hold up two days earlier and implicated a second teen in the Leachi park case. Officers traced a connection to a steamer deckhand robbery and a scheme involving several suspects.

George van Arcoit Elias Humbeldt John EB. Johnsen Leach Park van Aseait Daam Co 8 Leschi Hotel Ce Teo Johnson Hie At Bay Caaé L. T. Haar Elass Waeahington Pattetman Inn van Aweck Patranas Mason Jackson Street Record Avenue South Daren George Humboldt Hhis Var Areest van Aereit Viet Leschi Ho John Vanaia Hae Leachi Park

Desperate burglar targets congressman’s wife in New York

The wife of Congressman Ketchum was nearly murdered by a thief she surprised in her apartment on return from shopping. The assailant struck her with a poker, fractured her collarbone, and caused multiple abrasions as he attempted to flee with five dollars.

New York Ketchum

Day divorce case questioned in court over show cause

Elderly defendant BR. F. Day faced a Superior Court judge in the morning as he was commanded to appear and show cause why he should not be adjudged in contempt or other action related to the divorce proceedings.

Albertson Apt

Washington city official charged with bribery conspiracy

A Washington, DPD, CC official appeared in court on a Friday charge of bribery conspiracy to defraud the government regarding a contract to paint letter boxes. He posted bonds totaling $10,000.

Washington DPD Cupper Lockhaven

Lebman Sentenced to Seven Years for City Hall Loot

In St Louis on August 5 1900 Tuline Lebman whose house suffered a 47000 dollar spoilage from boodling city council has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment.

Et. Louis Tuline Lebman

Washington and Portugal leaders exchange goodwill messages

President Rowevell and the king of Portugal exchanged messages of goodwill. The Portuguese monarch sent a message from Lisbon while dining aboard the cruiser Chicago as a guest of Admiral Catton.

Washington, B Rowevell Portugal Lisbon Catton

Fire crew halts blaze at steam plant during parade

Quick action by the fire department stopped a potential disaster at the steam plant where a blaze smoldered under a boiler. An engine returning from the carnival parade helped the responding unit gain the upper hand as firefighters extinguished the fire.

First Avenue

Kaw River Rises Rapidly Threatening Seguin Banks

The Kaw river rose five inches per hour all morning with vast driftwood piling against temporary bridges. The water stood five feet above normal and caused considerable damage while menaced Seguin with potential bank failures.

Kaw Seguin

Alaska seeks $100000 exhibit funding from Congress

Governor John G Brady urged the Washington board to provide at least 100000 more for Alaska's world fair exhibit after Congress had allotted 84009. He planned to confer with Assistant Secretary Tryan and fur commissions and asked the commission to support Alaska's display project.

Alaska Congress Hela Bt. Lavale Tryan Urady Washington

Burnside Cable Ship Arrives to Support Alaskan Telegraph Links

The Burnside arrived from Juneau to repair the line between Juneau and Skagway and lay the Haines to Skagway cable. Crew includes about 90 Filipinos with Japanese and Chinese sailors. The ship, acquired by the U S during the war era, formerly shipped cattle between Baltimore and Liverpool and operated cables in the Philippines.

United States Burnewide Juneau Bhe Point Skagway Haines Skhagwey Alaska Burnside Elf Burneide Apain Atlantic Transport Co Baltimore Liverpool Philippine Islands

Our Big Enameled Ware Sale Announcement

This morning nearly ten cars of enameled ware in blue white and gray were placed on sale. It covers almost the entire stock except the Hotel Department and features goods from good to best. The sale runs all week to clear storage space and is presented as the best offered opportunity for enameled ware buyers.

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