14 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
1
San Francisco August reports a crowded pavilion as James J Jeffries dominates James J Corbett in a world title fight. The article details spectators, betting chatter, ring prep, and a lengthy ten round battle with Jeffries scoring sharp blows and Corbett showing resilience before falling short.
A review traces ten thousand dollar battles and key heavyweight matchups over the past fourteen years in the United States. Notable names such as Corbett Fitzsimmons Jeffries and Sharkey appear, with referees and venues listed among era legends and storied incidents at tracks and interurban arenas.
A guard at Fort Worden sighted Admiral Casey's squadron of four vessels at 8:45 this morning. Fort Worden fired at the silhouettes to deter approach while the squadron moved past three forts. Reports mentioned muffled firing as the ships slipped by unseen.
A man described as a Japanese murderer was hanged in Honolulu today. The execution follows a Supreme Court appeal and involves a disputed chain of legal steps including a Hawaii-born defendant.
The text notes Mrs Kennedy of Omaha elected president. It mentions forming a committee to work with printers on their newspaper The Los Angeles Times.
The former delegate Faulkner, convicted of a wan today, was denied a new trial and received a three year sentence. He appealed to the supreme court and posted bail of 839,900.
Washington Aug 4 The Woman's Auxiliary of the International Typographic Union today re concludes its aid to the union battle. The brief note outlines support for members facing disputes and urges solidarity among fellow workers in the typographic trade.
Garrity, known to the police, will be given a preliminary hearing at 4 o'clock before Justice Conn on a charge relating to earnings from a fallen woman. The alleged offense is described as a felony under the state law.
Ava Va April 14 Desperate news reports indicate Goneer former assistant of the state of Indiana and a widely known figure. He died this morning after being struck by a passenger train in Indianapolis.
A teen employee at the Hoy and Roy shingle mill was taken to Providence Hospital after suffering scald injuries to the head and shoulder when water or steam splashed on him at the mill site. The incident occurred in the afternoon in the city.
Roeper, leader of a gang of counterfeiters, was arrested with her son and taken to Des Moines by agents to reveal hiding spots of counterfeit money. She showed officers where a stash was buried in a yard, several feet from a barn, and was brought back to the county jail later this afternoon.
Fragmentary report from Oyster Bay New York describes a naval meet portion anchored there and a steam voyage toward Oyster Bay with movements to French and Pen ta bay regions. upcoming reviews and president’s schedule hinted.
A cable from Fort de France reports the hurricane destroyed cane and coffee crops and ruined fruit and vegetables. Every town suffered injury and thousands of houses were blown down. Consul Bridgeman notes rising death and injury tolls as the storm advances through the region.
Wim D Pagtieh dies at 4 this morning after an appendectomy. He was a notable figure among the Democrats in California.
The Star alleges political forces kept Chief Sullivan in office and shaped city policy to favor reopened vice zones. It details the Little Paris brothel reopenings near Fifth Avenue South and Jackson Street, linked to Frank Buty and Louis Brignesudy with attorney ties to Gill, Hoyt & Frye, then to Humes Miller & Lysons.
A court martial in Constantinople condemned the gendarme who shot the Russian consul at Monastir to death. another gendarme received sixteen years in penal servitude. In Belgrade the Russian legation was stoned by a mob showing sympathy for the assassin. London reports Lord Balfour on Macedonia unrest, linking dissatisfaction among Christians to broader policy and reform efforts.
Gen. Miles arrived in Salt Lake City en route to San Francisco and stated he is not a candidate for commander in chief of the G A. He said he will second General Ger. nomination.
The quote recalls John Black describing the Grand Army of the Republic as an organization for commandants rather than professionals, and noting sufficient honor already earned in military service.
Geo Creighton, a clerk, Townsend, and G. Waddell were seized today on charges of securing 12000 through forged mortgages and fraudulent checks tied to Chemical National Bank. Meanwhile sealed bids for exclusive sale rights at the exposition open August 1 at 2 PM, with a cash-on-acceptance option and remainder at opening.
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