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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1903
Page
8
Aug f Bir Tho ma Edpton expresses hope in a race between Shamrock and Reliance. He recalls harsh winds and a trialy day with a small party aboard the Brin and comments on American kindness amid the pageant.
The two masted achooner Carrier Dove arrived from a fishing cruise to Kuskowin bay reporting three weeks ice obstruction on the return. It carried 12 tons dried fish and 9 tons salt salmon for the Seattle and Alaska Fish company. Weather was disagreeable with rain in seas. gales in both Bering Sea and Pacific were brief and non damaging. The United States revenue cutter Nuntwak, from St. Michael under Captain Harry Tyler, was charted by Hoftue & Co and called at Good News bay for water before sailing south. Steamer Portland heads to Nome tonight with a full cargo and passengers, including six spares for Nome and St Michael via wireless telegraph construction.
A Chicago police officer shot his wife during a morning search for a burglar in their kitchen. The wife later exonerated her husband before losing consciousness, and the incident prompted follow up repairs at a maritime yard as reports describe naval movements involving Massachusetts and Indiana.
A politically active Iowa woman emerges as a key advisor to Governor Cunning, shaping policies and political strategy. Her influence reflects a partnership that strengthens the administration and public messaging.
Chinese Minister Cheng urged the U S State Department to include Manchurian provisions in the October treaty with the United States. He called the outcome a great victory for the United States and said benefits to China would be immeasurable.
The listing states prices per window for various window sizes with two lights. 20x20-13-8 and 20x24-13-8 each have two lights priced at $1.00 and $1.06 respectively. The 24x24-11 3-8 with two lights is $1.22 per window.
The Grand Army of the Republic formed in March at Springfield Illinois with Maj. B P Stephenson proposing the idea. The first post named Port Honor was organized in Decatur on April and a state meeting was held in Springfield July 3 with Gen John M Palmer elected department commander. The first national encampment followed later that year.
J W Dryden is charged with burglary at Seventh Avenue and Union Street. He has retained F R Powell as attorney. Police have no lead on any woman in the case and Dryden says a woman’s honor prevents explanation of his actions on the burglary night.
John E Bell who robbed Dr. Moore’s residence and was later arrested in Portland and brought back to the city was placed in the rogues gallery this afternoon. His Portland alias is J H Stanton.
Poised by masked men at night in Chicago two bandits bound and tied the towerman to a lever in the tower and attempted to rob freight cars. The engine crew discovered Bhiers an hour later just in time to prevent a wreck and protect a passenger train. They escaped with normal booty.
P. H. Nelson filed for divorce from Julia Nelson claiming unhappiness due to her petulant disposition and allegedly poisoning the minds of their four children. He seeks custody of the four sons with the oldest aged 12. Ettan today sues her husband T. Parks a veterinary surgeon for adultery and cruelty.
Mrs. Walter Jablonski of 44 University Street asked a lease clerk for a license permitting her baker husband to whistle. Police ordered him to desist, and the city solicitor said whistles must not be blown in Cleveland.
MerTontia A Aug 21 The mine at Dunedin settled after a meeting last night. The mine cry uplon declared unanimouing to accept the company's offer of a two year contract. Workers may leave a any during hours except for a strike or work stoppage. Men say there was nothing to gain by holding out as Chinese workers kept the mines running.
A movement among the Mormon colony in Beattle strengthens the sect as delegates from the Northwest States mission, led by President N Pratt, attend the Mississippi congress. John Henry Smith assists. a general conference is set for Sunday at Etke hall, with morning and afternoon sessions.
A forest fire near Kirkland was reported to Fire Marshal Reif today and may threaten the large timber holdings owned by the Weyerhauser syndicate.
A cave-in at Jangaea mine jeopardizes the town while rescue wor ks search for survivors. The Delaware and Lackawanna Railroad Co. began dewatering the Halstead mine flooded two years ago, triggering widespread panic among property owners and raising fears over further collapse.
New York reports the death of John Biller a renowned actor and manager of the old school He partnered with Joseph Jefferson in the 66 era and helped launch Clara Morris and James Lewin on stage He leaves a son and two daughters one of whom is Elisier the famed actress
The eruleer Cleveland arrived at Bar Harbor last night to prepare for a government speed test requiring 2% knots. Superior Judge Tallman denied the petition for a receiver for the Kings County Pair association, citing no solvency proof. Bar Harbor doctors report ex-PosMaster Bissell’s illness as not serious. in Washington Quesada says Cuba ready to sign leases of naval stations despite delays at the Great Eastern Clothing House.
Mire Alice Roeper, famed counterfeiter known as the aged queen of clever counterfeiting, is described by officials as persuasive but guilty as she deflects blame to her son Charles. She claims innocence and attributes faults to others while asserting honesty.
Four fishermen from Pacific Packing Nav core Co were each sentenced to six months by Federal Judge Hanford after a trial. The men named include A. E. and others. The case involved a trap related to the company’s operations and tr sine.
Mrs Anna Collman sues Walter J Collman plasterer alleging he conducts drunken orgies and disipline disreputable behavior. The couple share three children and Mrs Collman seeks custody in the split.
In Ac Acres an auction offers 10 acres improved with a small house and barn equipment. Roberts Haley of New York and Robert Maltby of 410 New York bik list parcels near Interurban, with a 1000 price tag and terms inviting labor in exchange.
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