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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
6
Mrs. Larris Cain at Twenty third Avenue and Madison Street was robbed of her purse at 12 o'clock midnight while waiting for a car. A man grabbed the purse and fled into darkness as a companion pretended concern. Cain later telephoned the police after summoning help and taking a car home.
Seattle errs once and Dennie McCarthy makes one miscue as Helena wins to claim the third straight ball game of the series at Athletic. San Francisco looms, Pullman aims to win, but Seattle expects to win today.
A factory near Malaga exploded in the morning killing sixteen workers and seriously injuring eight others. Rescue teams and authorities began inquiries into the cause of the blast.
A petition filed in superior court seeks an injunction against Ballard city and Stirrit See penesens contractors to halt paving on Ballard avenue with vitrified material. The suit argues the work deviates from the contract and would harm the city. hearing set for next Tuesday. Also notes free admission at the races daily this week except Saturday.
Henry Anderson identified Pr J Murphy as one of three men who robbed him at the foot of Washington Street on June 1. Murphy was arrested by patrolmen Cameron and Holland after arriving on the steamer Queen. Anderson has been a witness. James and John Kelly face county jail after a prior arrest. The July county auditor report notes a 25 percent rise in filings from July 1903 with 3866.75 in fees and 249 instruments filed, including 145 marriage licenses.
The quarterly teachers examination for the county will start Thursday August 13 and run for three days in the Central school building at Seventh Avenue and Madison Street. County School Superintendent Meredith will conduct the exams.
The game at Recreation Park featured Carrick struggling with support and an error by Third Base man Jamming that sparked a Corrich rally. Frisco pitchers settled in after the spasm, scoring two runs in each of the remaining innings as Seattle and San Francisco posted 387 runs, with Oakland 7 to 1 in thirteen innings at Portland.
W. H. Howell sues Oriental Company in superior court for damages claiming a dynamite blast by workers while rebuilding a railroad near Woodinville last June badly injured him. He seeks compensation for medical costs and damages from the defendants.
Milwaukee Wis Aug 1 this morning more yachts gathered on Lake Michigan for the Lake Michigan Yacht Association regatta the annual event beginning today with contests slated for tomorrow. The course was measured and all arrangements completed to the minutest detail awaits favorable winds for a record event.
The article outlines a planned August 16 heavyweight showdown between James J. Jeffries and Robert Corbett. It notes Corbett’s fatiguing training regime and muscling efforts while Jeffries trains intensely and aims to counter Corbett’s jab mastery. Measurements suggest Jeffries may not be larger, challenging the view of a size advantage.
County Poor Commissioner Van Horn adjudicates charity requests with wary care. Last month charity expenses for food clothing and fuel exceeded 600 while county operations run about 2300 monthly. A widow and four children case shows the tension between mercy and proper aid as officials seek genuine need over pretense.
Investigators traced a widow’s earnings from boarders and a husband’s gold income while noting four kin and donated children. The piece emphasizes widespread poverty among pensioners, many subsisting on meager grocery orders. It profiles a white haired elder, destitute and childless, sobbing as she receives aid.
The Meadows fourth race ends tragically when Barie’s gelding Mover breaks his neck and dies after a post on the rail causes a fall. Jockey Hildebrand escapes with minor injuries and climbs the fence. Results list winners: first race won by unknown rider Hildebrand, fourth race Little Margaret at 2 to 1, time 1 01, fifth race Judge at 7 to 6.
In a troubled district the police force struggled as younger officers were detained. Patrolman Kent, long serving and aged, ultimately handled the area overnight until a carriage transported him home. An uptown patrolman was sent to relieve the beat in the morning.
In Rome on August 7 the Pope spent a calm morning at the Vatican amid disappointment over no congratulatory message from the king of It. Cardinal Gibbons announced in private audience and the Pope extended an apostolic benediction to all Catholics in America. A permit was filed for a brick building at 616 First Ave NE West, intended as a carriage factory costing about 20000 dollars.
A fragment describes a carnival scene featuring a boat ride gliding on ocean-like waves near a Seattle institution. The text hints at a motion ride attraction and the setting but lacks full context or names.
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