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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
6
Northern Pacific passenger No. 8 collided with the rear of freight No. 3 near Cunningham Washington at about 2:40 am. The passenger engine and baggage car toppled down an embankment tearing track, but no injuries were reported. Delays expected six to ten hours as repairs begin on a 1200 foot damaged section.
Die Zeit reports Allied forces have driven Turkish troops back, dispersing about two thousand men near Monastir. Turkish forces are accused of atrocities in village settlements around Uskub and Ve. A Turkish raider near Vodena is said to have confiscated $12 and eight wagons of meat and army supplies near Oshrida.
Arrangements are complete for the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress to meet in Seattle next week with sessions at Leach Park pavilion. A large Washington exhibit is planned and delegates face daily lynching threats during the session. Ho Bweeney and a reception committee will greet arrivals Tuesday night August 14 with a moonlight sale. Brnckewell of Shattie Electric Company leads steamer excursions and shipyard tours under Capt. Beb Caine and Moran Hroe.
In Cyn thiana jurors convict Curt Jett and Tow White of murder in a case heard before Judge Osborn. The verdict orders life in prison and was delivered after a brief deliberation that ended within half an hour. The defense plans a motion for a new trial.
Members of the examining board for engineers scenes under the ordinance meet to review examination rules. They will report to the civil service commission next Monday night when rules may be finalized and adopted. The board includes W. Mitte, W. J. Sanymer, and J. M. Colman.
John Murray, a lathe operator at the Marysville Shingle Cos lumber mill, was struck in the face by a flying piece of lumber. His face was badly bruised, with broken teeth and eye injuries. he is expected to recover.
Jack Hickey wins a game at Athletic Park as a large crowd watches. Dave Hirelings drives in fourteen hits while John Dorman chips in with several, and Beere and the substitutes contribute. Los Angeles edges Salt Lake and Spokane performances are noted in the muddled recap.
Three of six favorites win at The Meadows with two notable finishes. Tomorrow features a canine attraction as King Edward the Great Dane is slated for a harness run in a historic 22 second quarter, driven by the owner’s son from Victoria.
The Portland nine outscored Seattle 8 to 6 at Recreation Park yesterday in a game described as tight early on. Portland capitalized on an error to tally a late run, while Jay Hughes limited the Portland hitters with strong pitching.
The seventeenth annual convention of the Washington State Press Association will be held in Victoria from August 1 to 7. President Will Steel announces arrangements are nearly complete and newspaper men will be guests of Aee LE Re.
Pahey a clerk at Sheferres clothing estate was robbed last night as he sat on a fence near Minor avenue and Calver street. A highwayman turned, flashed a revolver and demanded money, fleeing with Fahey’s earnings and a good description of the assailant.
A planning meet for the British Chamber of Commerce in Montreal opens next Monday with a delegation of eminent English financiers and business leaders. The Canadian garment industry contributes 25000 toward entertaining costs as delegates tour the Dominion to study resources and trade advantages.
Harry Connell, the alleged embeweler, is escorted to Des Moines by Sheriff BE Johnson. The sheriff travels with McConnell's father who accompanies the prisoner. Excursion to Olympia and Tacoma offered Sunday Aug 16 aboard Steamer Elwood with fares 60 cents to Tacoma and 1 dollar to Olympia. Tickets at Lee's Pharmacy and Princes Cigar Store. Steamer Lily leaves Bogardite dock at 9 A.M. Bring lunch. ladies admitted free at The Meadows all week through Saturday.
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