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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1903

Page

4

Papal Election in Rome and Plans for Pius X Coronation

Rome reports the election of Pope Pius X after a close vote with Rampolla and Bartolo receiving key support. The coronation is set for Sunday and the pontiff will sign bulls only after being crowned. An American pilgrim group led by Father McDowan met the Pope, noted as a historic first.

Rome Prus X Sia Peroalne Baselmiclan Barto Rampolla Gotti Rampoltls Ant Sarto Col Aus Pius X Father Mcdowan New York

Star Dust Family Ties and City News in McCordeville

A collage of local quirky items includes jests about the Jersey mosquitoes, remarks on Actence, and humorous vignettes about Jake Heatley returning with a hose. Telegrams reach out about Luke the Loon, and a killer’s coded messages mix with playful verse and social notes from Tacoma and Salonica.

Jersey

Turbulent War Fragments and Humble Reflections

The scrambled text reports damaged bridges rail yards and stores blown up by Turkish forces near villages. It also notes Whittaker Wright denying slander and imprisonment as unjust. A street scene shows a man boasting of patched clothes while others discuss homes and finances. Victorians face dynamite fishing and militant marching.

Tax Assessments Raised For Bennet and Pickford Firms

The board of equalization raised H P Bennet personal tax from 7600 to 15000 and the firm J H Pickford and Bon from 210 to 500. Cited to show cause were Albert Hannen 43000 Standard Furniture 56000 Holmes Furniture 99000 Joe Hol silek 10000 Globe Navigation 46700 Kilbourne Clark 12130 Centennial Mill Galbraith Bacon 120.

H. PF. Bennet J. H. Pickford & Bon Sto Albert Hannen Standard Furniture Company Holmes Furniture Joe Holsilek Globe Navigation Company Kilbourne Clark Company Centennial Mill Company Ee Galbraith- Bacon Company

Jenkins Bid Low in City Fire House Contract

J L B Youngs city superintendent of light and water reports bids for the new fire engine house at Terry avenue and Alder street. He recommends awarding to J L Jenkins whose bid is the lowest and notes a total contract value around 11 894 dollars. He also advises re advertising for bids for plumbing and installation of the heating plant in the new station.

JL. B. Youngs Light and Water Terry Avenue Alder Street J. L Mr. Youngs

Judge explains defense stance in Jett-White case

Cynthia Ky August 6. Judge Hargis testifies he urged Sheriff Callahan not to intervene during the deadly shootout that killed Marcum, saying he feared the sheriff would be hurt. He denies paying Jett’s attorney fees but says he believes Jett is innocent and kept close interest in the case.

Cynthia Hargis Jett-White Callahan Marcum Jett

Marine Movements Report From Alaska and Nearby Ports

The Dirigo sails to southeastern Alaska with freight and passengers including Mumphrey leading a five person party bound to Shaken for business and pleasure. The Roanoke heads to Nome with a light crew and full cargo. Tottenham from Astoria loads coal for the Orient under a Chinese crew. Burnaide arrives from Tacoma with cable laying gear as new machinery is prepared. Captain Ed gar Russel oversees initial work until Col. Alien arrives to take command. The Texan, carrying 680 miles of cable, is due August 11 and will join the project once in port.

Dirigo Alaska Ieressman Mumphrey Dawson Roanoke Nome Tottenham Astoria Orient Tacoma Edgar Russel Signal Corps Col Alien Burneide

Emerald Kilmore collision sinks ship near Rock Light

A collision off Pishs Rock Lighthouse morning sank the Emerald from Glasgow to this port. The Kilmore also involved. crew were rescued unharmed, but the two steamers and their cargo are lost.

Liverpool Emerald Glasgow Kilmore Pishs Rock Llghthoure

Replatting discussion at Madrona Heights club meeting

The Madrona Heights Improvement Club will discuss the replatting of the territory between Madrona and Leachi parks at a meeting tonight at Smiley's grocery on Thirty fourth Avenue and East Union Street. A large audience is expected.

Madrona and Leachi Parks Madrona Heights Atcha Street George Billie Runpell and Flanagan

Missing money case tied to local saloon theft

James Bullivan reported his pocket picked at the Snohomish saloon but a $200 certificate was later found behind a bar in another saloon where he had left it as security for beer. A lawyer concluded Bullivan likely never visited the Snohomish bar and had not lost any funds there.

James Bullivan Hiney Jimmy Hig Og Rullivan Bullivan Hnohomish

Pinafore and Doorethy Show At Beattie And Empire Park

The Pollard Willputians present H M B Pinafore at Beattie theatre this afternoon and evening then Doorethy, revived after a hit two weeks ago, tomorrow night. The Hello of New York returns Friday and Saturday. A Saturday matinee offers The American Millionaire as Empire Park Vaudeville promises a high order bill at Empire Park theatre this week. Attractions are drawing well.

Beattie Theater New York Empire Park Empire Park Theater

Market Prices for Produce and Groceries

The market report lists tea ree and steer beet values with varied items. California potatoes cucumbers tomatoes celery radishes onions greens fruit and watermelons show price points including 2.02 for watermelons and 1.10 per dozen for onions.

California Iurbenka Washington

Press Club to Sponsor Daylight Excursion to Whatcom

The Seattle Press club will run a daylight excursion to Whatcom on Tuesday August 14 aboard the chartered steamer Clallam Rae. A popular round trip rate was set and tickets were sold at a meeting of the club last evening at the Mateon Barber shop.

Seattle Prece Club Whatcom Clallam Rae SSG Beos Press Club Mateon Barberi

Prices To Producers At Early Market Rates

Prices to producers for various goods delivered at the rally or freight depot include ton basis rates for grain and hay such as oats barley and hay with prices like 7.00 tom and 26.00 ton for midchings. Livestock and poultry are listed with ranges for chickens live hens dressed veal dressed mutton and beef cattle with foot and hoof weights noted. hides and other items shown with per unit pricing.

Poulley Timothy Washington Puget Bound

Tomorrow Ladies Day at Athletic Park Features Hickey on Mound

Beattie National Baseball Club manager Dugdale announced tomorrow's event at Athletic Park. Jack Hickey, the Pitching Atlanta, will start for the home team. Helena and Heattie are mentioned among attendees.

Anager Dugdale Beattie Na@tional Athletic Park Jack Hickey Atlanta Helena and Heattlie

Outlet Clothing Company Served With Eviction Order

The Outlet Clothing company at the Corner of Occidental Avenue and Washington Street was served with a sixty day eviction notice. The landlord leased to a saloon keeper offering higher rent, surprising the fourteen year tenant. Directors will meet to decide whether to wind up as stockholders push for closure after inventory and in transit season stock.

Outlet Clothing Company Occidental Avenue Washington Street Btar Outleet Lean Incorporated Concern Lercent Great Northern Ol Company Seattle Washington Biare-Mwyd W. & Chapman Albert Meyers

Accidental Pistol Wound Aboard Steamer Alice Gertrude

Thomas Reynolds accidentally discharged his revolver on the steamer Alice Gertrude causing a painful wound to the groin and thigh. He was removed to the Way Side Mission Hospital after the incident occurring shortly before midnight.

Thomas Reynolds Alice Gertrude

Politician Hubert Kilpatrick Arrested in Eradalia Mint Case

Secret Service detectives arrested Hubert Kilpatrick a local politician on a charge connected to minting offenses. Kilpatrick has worked seven years in a responsible position at the Eradalia mint. Wilson's Modern Business College announces its ninth annual graduating exercises at Beattie Theater on August 4 at 3 p.m.

Eradalia Hubert Kilpatrick Wilson's Motern Business College Beattie Theater

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