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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
7
Mayor Mames signed about twenty five passes for the Yesterday cable line, a separate franchise from other city lines. Officials aim to accept passes freely, though they may lack the same justification claimed for other lines, amid a dispute over free transport for city officers under the blanket franchise.
A fragment states officials will pay their whole due while on private business and riding for pleasure on Sundays and in other states, underscoring expectations of conduct beyond official duties.
Bauita ble Life Assurance official of New York City Mr Corbell arrived by special car in the capital region. A banquet at the Hotel Washington was held in his honor by local agent W N Ploming with Western Washington and British Columbia attendees. Shortly before midnight Mr Corbell fell ill and could not leave the event, while the rest of the party continued the feast. The group planned to depart for San Francisco the next morning.
A Washington dispatch reports a prominent Pennsylvanian congressman on the Ways and Means Committee keeps a well cared for urban home. An industrious colored man serves as caretaker during winter as messenger and doorkeeper and as laborer on the summer payroll, illustrating how aides and servants circulate in congressional houses and executive offices.
A hurried sale promotes drastic discounts on suits cloaks jackets corsets hosiery gloves and more claiming 40000 of seasonable goods were cut to half price then trimmed and sold out fast. Shoppers from city and country flocked to grab deals as damaged stock must be cleared for new inventory in Seattle.
A newly completed storefront invites shoppers to snap up a list of bargains that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. The ad promises first picks and emphasizes space for new stock, urging quick decisions to avoid missing out.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a batter batting fifth and a percentage figure but contains multiple garbled words making specifics impossible to determine.
In a heated court session Labor argues no dishonesty proven and claims personal revenge against the Humberts. The defense accuses former Premier Wal deck Rosseau and cabinet members of cane related corruption while denouncing the public prosecutor as hostile. A judge intervenes as confrontation escalates.
The text lists multiple popes named Pius from antiquity through Pius IX. It notes birthplaces such as Aquileia Siena Cesena and Ancona, dates like October 11, 140, August 14, 1664 and May 12 1792, and events including feasts, canonizations, pontificates and political entanglements with Napoleon and the Papal States. It ends with Pius IX dying February 7, 1878 and Leo XI succeeding.
Charles C. Glidden and his wife begin a long car journey to the Arctic Circle en route from Copenhagen to Norway. They travel with provisions and repair tools, aiming to cross the 67th parallel and return via Denmark, Kiel, Holland, Germany, and England. The trip covers about miles at roughly 18 miles daily.
Captain Mike Grady joined the City American association team bringing veteran experience from Philadelphia New York and Washington. He played first base for the Blues and later joined Kansas City in 1902 where he became captain. Known for tireless fielding effort and contributing bat work, Grady helped improve team prospects.
County Clerk Keepfit presided as the board reviewed the Beattie Undertaking Company personal property assessment. The Beattie firm and others objected to the ratings, after a city assessorate earlier complicated the case and the board planned to deliberate its decision.
At the inquest held at 10 o clock over the body of Mrs lacrea Graham the coroner's jury ruled she died from a gunshot wound in the hands of Mrs Herh Allen The brief proceedings featured Ida M Graham the murdered woman’s ten year old daughter who testified to screams and seeing the smoke after the shot The jury deliberated about five minutes before the verdict was returned
Washington DC reports Assistant Secretary Carter Ryan exposes a hornet's nest with Lewy Williams of Juneau named as Alaska exhibit executive commissioner. Williams, a Democratic loyalist, to be paid 2000 dollars a year plus expenses. Brady of Alaska receives no salary.
Aug 11 dispatch notes President Roosevelt and Gov Odell discussing New York politics. An adviser reportedly urges support for 68 anti-Mattman figure to gain influence. Congressman Fiabenck and Secretary Corteyou are slated to dine with the president that evening.
Clerk McAllister of the board of public works sent a letter to every contractor doing business with the city. The notice states a copy of the section on house labor will be part of all future contracts and will be rigidly enforced.
A fire early today in St Louis caused about 80 000 dollars in damage to the Lee Optical plant and damaged Simmons Hardware and the Orton Dental shop. The Breitling Cafe and loft Shoe Co also sustained losses after a massive water tower toppled, flooding the site.
Superior Judge Morria yesterday refused to grant a divorce to Mrs Mira Allen from her husband W Allen a Manila jeweler because she could not prove the required residency period. Mrs Allen alleged non support and sought permission to adopt her mother's maiden name and be known as Eva Wentworth.
The Pacific Coast 88 Coa will inaugurate a new service from Beattie to Vancouver British Columbia starting Saturday August 22. The ocean steamer Ramona will sail at 10 o clock every Tuesday Thursday and Sunday thereafter from Pier A Office 113 James Street. Also advertising a fall hat and cap line for men women and children at The Great Era Clothing House Arcade block center.
Society recollects a sensational gymkhana where women were driven blindfolded by men among champagne bottles in a grassy setup. Prizes go to the most successful team as urban amusements shift from birds and animals to novel endurance challenges.
London reports a romantic line to Rt. Hon. Henry Chaplin, famed horseman. He backed the Derby favorite the Marquis of Hastings with a mysterious plan. Chaplin entered Hermit, an unknown horse, and upset $6,000 to $75 bets to win. The Marquis died next year, and Chaplin’s fame spread across Europe. He later married the Duke of Sutherland’s daughter and held symbolic posts in agriculture and local government.
A fragmented reminiscence traces how Mrs Roosevelt’s reforms moved Ohioan John Pfister from the White House conservatory to private life, and how past first families favored various flowers while gardeners shifted with administrations. Alexander McKerlicher, a longtime gardener, recalls service from Pierce to Johnson era perks and a war era drink ban anecdote.
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