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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1903

Page

4

Pope Pius X election unfolds amid Rome excitement

Rome reports the conclave narrowed to Sarto Rampolla and Gotti with Sarto favored on ballots. The Grand Te Deum was held at the Belvedere chapel and the coronation date set for Sunday. The pope speaks German fluently and reception for American pilgrims underscored the event.

Rome Aug. S Prus X Bletine Chapel Perot Happont Vatican Sarto Rampolla Gotti Barto Rampella Nauti France Tralian Pius X

Star Dust and Moonlight Mirth Across a Fractured Year

A garbled column blends sketches of science scorn, tall tales, and everyday quirks. Mentions Luke the Loon’s disappearance, Lane and Lake rumors, and a Tacoma professor’s Mount Rainier hollow claim. Interludes include an onions knife, ice cream, and a city gossip mood with humor and local color.

Turbulent Conflict and Unclear Local Vignettes Reported

Reports describe damaged rail lines and stations as Bulgarians burn villages and Turkish forces retaliate. A man named Whittaker Wright claims slander and speaks of wrongful incarceration. A faded scene shows a boy recalling a dusty trip and a fatigued elder awaiting news from home as diversions fade.

Personal Tax Assessments Raised In Bead County Hearing

Morning session raised personal tax assessments for HF Bennet from 160 to 780 and J. H. Bickford & fen from 310 to 17. Cited to appear and show cause were Albert Hangen 47000 Standard Furniture 56000 Holmes Furniture 90000 Joe Mel stick 10000 Globe Navigation 4670 Kilbourne Clark 11120 Centennial Mill 40206 Galbraith Hacen 20120.

Bea Pessis HF. Bennet J. H. Bickford & Fen Albert Hangen Standard Furniture Company Holmes Furniture Company Joe Melstick Globe Navigation Company Kilbourne Clark Company Centennial Mill Company Galbraith-Hacen Company

Marine Newsitem Delayed Vessels and Cargo Movements

Dirigo carried heavy freight and five aboard Humphrey on a combined business and pleasure trip to Bhakan. The Roanoke sailed to Nome with a light crew and cargo, while the Tottenham arrived from Astoria to load coal. The Nurnside came in with a new cable laying machine and cable work to begin under Capt. Mussel. The Texan is due in August with 600 miles of cable for the American-Hawaiian line.

Dirigo South Alaska Pointe Man Humphrey Bhakan Dawson Roanoke Nome Tottenham Astoria Toad Orient Tacoma Prevent Mdny Rusee Signal Corps Col Allen Hurteide

Emerald and Kilmore Steamers Collide Off Mishep Rock

A collision near Mishep Rock lighthouse sinks the Emerald from Glasgow to this port while the Kilmore is damaged. Quick rescue saves the crew. cargo area remains unspecified and the fate of the ships is reported.

Liverpool Emerald Glasgow Kilmore Mishep Rock

Replatting Talk at Madrona Improvement Club Meeting

The Madrona Improvement Club will discuss replatting the area between Madrone and Leech parks at Emiley's grocery on Thirty Fourth Avenue and Beetington Street tonight. A large attendance is expected due to the topic's importance. Buchanan a Beattie resident died at Providence Hospital this morning after heart trouble. His body lies at Bonner Wetton chapel.

Madrone and Leech Parks Madrona Emiley Thirtyfourth Avenue Buchanan Beattie Providence Cospital Bonner Wetton Chapel Frank Stevene Tenth Avenue Aloha Street Yeater George Ellis Carnivel Grounds

Press Club To Offer Daylight Excursion To Whatcom

The Seattle Press club plans a daylight trip to Whatcom on Tuesday August 1% aboard the steamer Clallam chartered by F L Strang A J Blethen Jr and W W White. A popular round trip rate is announced.

Seattle Press Club Whatcom Clallam FL W. Btrang A. J. Blethen, Jr W. White Maison Harberte

Jenkins Bid Is Lowest for New Fire Station

L B Youngs city superintendent of light and water reports the bid for the new fire engine house at Terry avenue will be 11694 dollars He also advises re advertising for bids for the plumbing and the installation of the heating plant in the new station.

L. B. Youngs Leht and Water Ihe Terry Avenue Mr. Youngs

Man accidentally shoots himself aboard steamer

Thomas Reynolds wounds himself with his own pistol on the Steamer Alice Gertrude Hart. The 38 caliber revolver discharged as he was changing his coat just before the vessel departed. He was taken to the Wayside Mission hospital with a painful groin wound above the knee.

Thomas Reynolds Alice Gertrude Hart Reynolds Stearner Wayside Mission Hospital

Political figure arrested in Philadelphia on mint theft charge

Robert Kilpatrick, a known Philadelphia politician, was arrested by secret service detectives on a mint theft charge. He has held the mint position for seven years. The item also advertises Whiseon's Modern Business College ninth annual graduation exercises at Beattie Theater on August 14 at 4 p.m.

Priladelphia Robert Kilpatrick Pearet Service Whiseon Modern Business College Beattie Theater

Sullivan falsely reported bar theft over missing funds

James Sullivan told police his pocketbook was picked in the Bohemian Bar, claiming a $200 certificate was stolen after leaving it as security for beer. The certificate was later found behind the bar in another saloon, and a lawyer concluded Sullivan likely never visited the Bohemian Bar or lost any money there.

James Sullivan Shicon Jimmy Sullivan Bnohomieh

Pinafore and Dorothy at the Beattle Theatre This Week

The Pollard troupe presents Mr M and Pinafore this afternoon and evening at the Beattle theater with Dorothy revived tomorrow night The Hello of New York returns Friday and late nights The Empire Park theater offers a high grade Vaudeville this week with a strong bill and growing attractions featuring the American Millionaire and others at Pymple Park.

Beattle Theater New York Pympire Park

Market Report Shows Mixed Fruit and Produce Prices

The market page lists slight gains for Preah ranch and declines for Oregon varieties and blackberries. It notes assorted fruits including watermelon, apples, apricots, pears, and lemons with varied per crate prices and regional mentions of California and Washington.

Preah Ranch Oregon

Prices to Producers from Eastern Washington Hay and Grain

Market list shows prices for timothy hay at 20 per ton and barley at 1.00 per ton, wheat at 17.00 per ton, middlings at 6.00 per ton, and Puget Sound hay at 10 per ton. Spring chickens, live hens, live ducks, dressed veal, mutton, beef cattle, calves, hides, and poultry values are listed with various unit prices.

Puget Bound Washington Timothy Freen Ranch

Tomorrow Ladies' Day at Athletic Park with Hickey on mound

Dugdale of the Beattie Nations Baseball club announced tomorrow's Ladies' Day at Athletic Park. The home team will feature Jack Hickey, touted as the Pitching Adonis, in the box. Elena and Meattle are mentioned as part of the event.

Dugdale Beattie Nations Baseball Club Ladien Deyet Athletic Park Jack Hickey Adonis Ilelena Meattle

Outlet clothing firm ordered to vacate corner

The Guillet Clothing Company at the corner of Occidental avenue and Washington street was served with an official order to vacate within days. The outlet, in business thirteen years, may close as a saloon keeper offers higher rent while stockholders decide on action. Directors meet this afternoon to address the court order and planned sales of remaining goods.

Guillet Clothing Company Occidental Avenue Washington Street Earty Paye S le Tar

Judge Shields Jury in Jett White Murder Case

Cynthia Kentucky Aug 5 Judge Harel testified for the defense in the Jett White murder case claiming his concern over Sheriff Nllahan being hurt if the gun that killed Marcum fired. He said he paid Jett’s attorney fees and remained convinced of Jett’s innocence amid the courtroom drama.

Cynthia Harel Jett-White Hie Nllahan Net Marcum Jett

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