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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
5
A city committee reviews plans for a municipal garbage crematory amid delaying results. The report cites unsafe dumps, odorous seepage, and potential public health protests while noting no final decision has been reached.
Special to The Star Guthrie Oklahoma reports Geronimo the chief once feared in the southwest is alive and has joined the Methodists. He and several braves were baptized by a missionary at Fort Sill after being held as nominal prisoners. The article notes his brutal past and a lengthy pursuit led by Major Lawton culminating in the capture of his band.
Advances in peaches due to scarcity were noted while blackberries fell to 1.50 and 1.78, raspberries held firm, and heavy chicken arrivals pushed wholesale prices down. The report lists beef, vegetables, and fruits with varied prices including native peaches at 1.50 a crate and blackberries 1.00 to 1.75.
In London Ava Te in the third court motion the editor of the Sunday Sun and writer Arnold White were summoned to show cause why they should not be imprisoned for contempt. The piece concerned the Wrights case with forthcoming proceedings. The hearing is set for Tuesday.
A major hotel in the Pacific Northwest was robbed of a large safe amid questions about police protection. Chief M Sullivan reportedly did not know the hotel was on his beat and patrols failed to monitor the area, allowing the burglary to occur. Patrolman Veer and others faced overlapping routes, with no officer guarding the hotel in the early hours.
Women are admitted free this week at Racepi coverage events with the exception of Baty day. The notice outlines free entry policies and the calendar for available sessions.
The document compiles a year to date tally of lynchings in 1943 listing numerous individuals by name and location with color classifications. It notes a total count of 53 lynchings for the year and begins enumerating names and places across months from January to December.
A colored prisoner named Heavin escaped from a county jail near Newcastle and fled toward Auburn. He was tracked to Late Oleht town, and as the Newcastle train arrived, Sheriff Keene and Deputy Sheriff Ithru shot at him during the pursuit. Heavin was captured not long after and the officers reported the incident at the depot.
Mrs. Wile filed suit against Gentle Electric Co seeking 12000 for severe internal injuries after a wall collapse on 8 Second Avenue. She alleges the accident occurred while she was repairing a wall with a car involved, causing her to fall. The case requests damages and court action.
An old style medical ad promotes Dr Gunn’s Improved Liver Pills claiming stomach disorders trigger broader disease and that healing the digestive system cures other ailments. Pills cost 25 cents per box with post paid samples offered and requests sent to Dr Boranko Co Philadelphia or The Quaker Drug Co Seattle.
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