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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1903

Page

1

Reliance Ahead In Yacht Race At Highlands

The start gun fired at 11:05 am as Shamrock and Reliance crossed the line on a starboard tack. By 12:20 pm Reliance led by about 10 yards amid crowded spectator boats and heavy rain earlier. The procession of excursion fleets, police cutters, and crowds filled the harbor as Lipton supporters cheered for the Reliance.

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Rough Seas Threaten Tow of Reliance and Shamrock

In Highlands a tow of the Reliance bound for Bandy Hook light with a Shamrock tow began at dawn. The Navigator circled the Hook and started toward the starting point as a light morning mist gave way to a sudden shower and a brief storm after 10. Heavy rain followed as the tow struggled in a fresh Southwest wind that shifted later.

Highlands Aug Reliance Bandy Hook Shamrock Orner Shamat

Factory Fire Destroys United States and Hydraulic Works Plant

The plant at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Connecticut Street on the tide flats was completely destroyed by fire shortly after o clock. The Northwestern Iron Works building adjoining was scorched. The origin remains undetermined though coal from the furnace is suspected. The frame two story structure housed the machinery and was a total loss estimated around 4060 with some insurance.

United States and Hydraulic Works Railroad Avenue Connecticut Street Tide Flats Northwestern Iron Works

Dugdale's Babes Arrive for Doubleheader in Salt Lake

Salt Lake City hosts Dugdale's team arrival ahead of two-game set with the Salt Lake Reds. Notable stops include Butte Spokane and Los Angeles with fan activities planned around a doubleheader schedule.

Tacoma Franchise Collapse Ends Pacific National League Bid

Vanover advised the state that the Tacoma baseball club takeover by the city failed. The veteran team will be disbanded as the Pacific National league effort collapses.

Vanover At City Tacoma

HAPPENINGS ABOUT TOWN OUTINGS AND ARRESTS REPORTED

Local items note campers returning from a joint outing. Joan Ford, a logger, was arrested for stealing a cocker spaniel from Lowrey. he is held in the county jail. William Nelson, accused of attempting to murder his wife, was bound over to superior court. Real estate dealer Hillman sought arrest of R D War for a worthless check. A desk break at Arcade building room 221 exposed thefts and loss of portage stamps. London report cites Kalin’s fragile health.

Joan Ford Lowrey Thin City Hin Troube

Burglar caught in the act at San Juan lodging house

J W Dryden a bank clerk was arrested after a night prowler alarmed San Juan lodging house inmates near Seventh and Union. Dryden dropped a black revolver during pursuit and denied guilt after being confronted by Detective Lane and Patrolman Burkman.

San Juan J. W. Dryden Washington National Bank Lee Seventh and Union Street Dryden Lane Lane Dryden Ban Hong Juan House Deyden San Juan Xome

Insanity Hearing for Frite Claassen Upheld

Frite Claassen of Twenty-seventh Avenue and Olive Street faced an insanity examination in the superior court. Witnesses testified he displayed erratic behavior and drinking habits, while Mrs Claassen reported rapid furniture damage. Physicians later said he would likely recover after his latest alcohol episode.

Frite Claassen Twenty-seventh Avenue Olive Street Comratessan Clasren

Pocket picking near circus victim loses cash and check

A man named Oung Nelson of Booth Beattie reports a theft near a Virginia street car after a circus visit. He says a pocket picker stole $20 in cash and a check for 0, while many suspected culprits were reportedly abroad during the circus run.

Oung Nelson Booth Beattie Virginia

Brig Irwin Returns in Flames After Harbor Fire

The brig W. G. Irwin arrived enveloped in flames after a long voyage to San Francisco. A crew of eight fought the blaze with two harbor fireboats. They jettisoned 60 barrels of giant powder and lifeboats as they escaped, steering about a hundred miles with the hold burning. Fire traced to unvented lime.

Ban Francisco Cal W. G. Irwin Gert

New Football Rules Aim to Open Gridiron Play

The article describes sweeping changes to football rules intended to make the game more open and spectator friendly. It notes targets include guard positions and quarterback roles to reduce crowding and injuries, with emphasis on limiting the «nies formation».

Nies Hee Teen

Wake up and vote for the right wan Balloting te livery

Balloting this week closes Saturday night guiding voters to choose the preferred option in the contest.

Favorites Run Last as Meadows Races Favor Some Winners

Runners at The Meadows yesterday produced few upsets with some bettors profiting on the field. Reta H. captured the Seattle Kennel Club purse for 2.26 pacers in a walk, while Pat O’Ran won a five furlong dash with Madam Hishop second and Knockings third in 1:02. Time for the six furlongs was 1:14 with Chihuahua first, Marelio second, Dr. Sherman third. Hurdles at one and a quarter miles saw Limbber Jira prevail, The Scot second, Humbert third in 2:19. Five furlongs saw Troy take the win with Hercules second and Step Around third in 1:10. Rosario led the one and one-sixteenth mile race, Solon second, Livet wun third in 1:49.

Reta H Seattle Kennel Club Pat O'Ran Wen Madam Hishop Knockings Chinuahua Marelio Dr. Sherman Limbber Jira the Scot Humbert Troy Hercules Step Around Rosario Solon Liviet Wun

Noted Suspect Refuses to Identify Woman and Residence

In a police interview, Deyden refused to name the woman and her address. Lane pressured him to disclose the Yang woman and her home, but he claimed he did not remember where the court resided. At the station Diyden provided his full name and occupation.

Lane Yang Deyden Aurt Diyden

Five Horses Die in Fremont Stable Fire

Five horses burned to death when a Fremont stable owned by J. McMullen & Co caught fire after hours. McMullen suspects arson and has asked Fire Marshal Kellogg to investigate, noting prior incidents including harnesses cut and an earlier blaze.

Fremont J. &, McMullen& Co Freamont McMullen &Co Harses Teameters Fremont Fire Company McMullen Han Matsral Kellogg

Carrick Was Wild In Wild Beacon Of Beattie Indians

Beattie Indians fall to Mike Fisher's Sacramento team 4 1 as Carrick struggles before settling. Beattie scores only in the fourth inning with Mohier's three bagger and a long fly out by Hrashear. Standings show Los Angeles and San Francisco leading, with Sacramento Portland and Oakland in the mix. Labor schedules list tonight's meetings for several local unions at venues across Beattie and surrounding avenues.

Carrick Mike Fisher Sacramento Seattle Plantot Abs Recond Avenue Leo's Business College Becond Avenue Pike Street Carpenters S Avenue Colling Hall

Tribes Will Be Arbitrated After City Meeting

After a conference with Mayor Humes the Seattle street carriers committee decided not to strike. They will wait for President Furth to return from vacation and may submit disputes to arbitration. The subcommittee holds power to strike if Beattie Electric Co. discrimination is found, and praised Mayor Humes and city council for arranging talks with Furth.

Humes Pagth Furth Beattie Kigetric Co J. M. Hughes Car Men's Union Seattle Electric Co Meattle Electric Co Western Central Labor Union Building Trades Assembly Seattle Street Railway

Will Fight Employment Ordinance Doubt Unconstitutional

City opponents plan to challenge the new employment office ordinance as class legislation and prohibitively high. William H. Uptinger was arrested yesterday for violating the ordinance and will take the case to higher courts as a test. The measure followed ongoing friction between labor agencies and the city over alleged worker fraud.

William H. Uptinger

Tour of Inspection by Great Northern Officials Arrives

Louis W. Hill assistant to the president and George O. Romera assistant to the fourth vice president arrived in the city yesterday on a tour of inspection. They visited the tunnel and the new depot site and said work on the depot would begin soon. H. F. Liebold was bound over to the superior court on a charge of obtaining $5 from EB PD Hoffman with a worthless check.

Louis W. Hill Great Northern Railway Co George O. Romera Browneville Mr. Hill Mr. Somers H. F. Liebold Superior Court EB PD. Hoffman

Also Mentioned on This Page

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