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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1903
Page
7
City officials approve twenty five passes for the Yesterway line, a separate franchise from the main system. The measure allows passes for city officials while the company provides service on the route under the local charter and state law constraints.
A fragment notes city business, court activity, and restrictions on riding on Sundays and private trips for pleasure, with references to taxes or costs and municipal authority.
The Austrian ambassador in Monastir demands adequate protection for the Austrian consul at Monastir and for the European railway link between Ikey and Eurepe, operated by an Austrian syndicate, as tensions influence the region.
Equitable Life’s second vice president C Cry Corbell of New York arrived in the city with his party and was honored at a banquet hosted by W N Fleming. Western agents and British Columbia attendees praised the feast before Corbell fell ill and left the car. The party continued to Ban Frandeco this morning. J W Renkin was caught stealing tobacco from a Northern Pacific freight car and will be charged.
Crowds surge as a Seattle shop slashes prices on $40,000 of seasonable women’s goods. Half price cuts and edge-trimming clear suits cloaks jackets corsets hosiery gloves and more. Last days to grab bargains before stock is gone and new stock arrives.
A new store front opens with a rush of bargains presented for quick sale. Shoppers are urged to act fast to secure unique items before the stock moves to make room for new stock. The notice promises exceptional values and limited duplication.
The note records Mitth as a standout in the association joining 127 games. It cites a batting percentage of 520 as a key statistic among all players evaluated.
In a heated court session Labor argues no dishonesty proven and misused funds with a public prosecutor hostile to the Humberts. He accuses Premier Waldeck Rosseau and cabinet members of corruption linked to the age matter while a duel of words ensues before the judge intervenes.
A fragmented historical outline lists various popes named Pius from Pius I to Pius IX, noting birthplaces such as Aquileia and Milan, dates like October 1004 and May 19, 1829, and events including revolutions, incarcerations, and political shifts in Rome and Europe. It combines mis-spellings with sparse biographical anchors and monarchic interactions.
The board discussed assessments for several firms including Queen City Country Ute team and Beartle Cereal, with figures like 14,200 and 14,000 noted. County Clerk Koopitt testified and Lodeager praised the plan, yet the board refused to finalize the decision on the Mearth Undertaking company’s assets, a plan accomplished yesterday.
The coroner's jury in an inquest into Laure Graham's death ruled she died from a gunshot wound caused by an unspecified person. Ida M Graham identified as the accused, with the ten year old daughter as the main witness. Other witnesses testified only about screams and hearing the shot. The proceedings lasted about five minutes.
Charleo Glidden and wife start a long journey in their automobile toward the Arctic circle. They plan to fix a northern point beyond 67 degrees latitude, cross Norway, and return via Kiel Denmark, with a loop through Holland and Germany. The round trip covers about 149 miles at a pace near 1 mile per day.
In Washington, an assistant secretary to the terror stirs controversy by naming Lewy Williams of Juneau Alaska a general commissioner to run the Alaska exhibit at the World’s Fair. Gov Brady of Alaska denies salary. Williams to receive 2100 dollars yearly plus expenses.
Captain Mike Grady joined Kaw City in the American association and became captain after arriving in 1902. He started with Philadelphia in 1904, played for New York in 1898, then Washington in 1900 01, before moving to Kaw City where his fielding and work at first base drew praise.
President Roosevelt and Gov Odell discuss state politics today in Oyster Bay. Odell favors an anti Tammany candidate for the New York legislature and may dine with the president this evening.
Clerk McAllister of the board of public works sent notices to all city contractors regarding the eight hour law. The letters enclose the section on city contracts and state it will be part of all future contracts with Beattie and will be rigidly enforced.
After enjoying a gymkhana for birds and animals last year Parisians now stage a gymkhana where women are blindfolded and steered by young men among rows of empty champagne bottles. A prize awaits the most successful team.
London reports the rise of Rt. Hon. Henry Chaplin famed for horse sense. From 1847 his Hermit upset the Derby favorite, bankrupting the Marquis of Hastings and elevating Chaplin to European prominence. He married the daughter of the Duke of Sutherland and has served as president of the board of agriculture and vice president of the local government board.
An $80000 fire struck the Lee Optical company's plant in St Louis early today. Damaged items included a water tower collapse across the street, with losses noted for several nearby businesses. Superior Judge Morris refused divorce for Eva Allen from W. Allen due to insufficient residency proof in Manila. New Pacific Coast service to Vancouver via the Ramona begins August 22 with sailings from Pier A.
Dated August 2 from Washington a special reports John Pfister once in charge of the White House conservatory under President Hayes lost his post after Mrs Roosevelt abolished the conservatory to pursue improvements. The piece recalls earlier gardeners including Alexander McKoericher dating back to Franklin Pierce and Andrew Johnson eras.
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