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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1903

Page

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Shamrock Again Has Chance In International Cup Race

In Highlands Scotland the Reliance leads Shamrock as wind lightens. Race officials doubt finish within time limit and a new challenge may emerge with Glasgow yacht men proposing a second Cup under English coast conditions.

Reliance Retianse Tone Reanoe Aemoe Yaohte O Barr Hal—Reliance Bert Glasgow Aus Shamrock Clyde Yachtamen

Elderly Rochester resident smokes 15 cigarettes daily

Edward Norris, 104, claims to have smoked Turkish cigarettes daily while living in Rochester almshouse and recounts seeing George Washington’s dead face and voting for John Quincy Adams in 1675, with records on file corroborating his tales.

Bupfala Edward Norris Arette Almshouse Rochester Unity

Senator Travers Nome Storms Return Voyage Smoke Over Mount Shishaldin

Pacific Coast Steamship Co s steam er Sentora, Capt Patterson, arrived from Nome after rough gales lasting three days. A volcanic plume rose from Mount Shishaldin on Unimak Island as the vessel passed. Nome experienced a violent southerly breeze on August 12 to 6, halting shore-to-ship transfers and delaying freighting. The Senator carried 166,000 Nome treasure to banks and the first large Nome crowd this season, with several passengers including railroad workers and officials onboard. The Roanoke and other ships weathered the storm, while the Manuenes and other vessels retraced routes near Deering and Barbara Horne.

Pacific Coast Steamship Co Sentora Patterson Nome Senator Wee Unimak Pees Mount Bhtshaiden Unimak Island Urenuy Permane Roanoke Wynette Eureka Deering Barbara Horneter Benator Wild Gun Mining Co National Banks Ils Solomon River & Corner Railroad Gho Dickson, Sr RA. Olds New York Judge Behy Trans Alaska United

Norris at peak health shocks Antarette league

Vermont report notes Norris appears as healthy as expected and his age startles Antarette league players. Police officers Chipman and Peterson arrested John Taylor and John O'Brien last night on an unspecified charge.

Vermont Norris Antarette John Taylor John O'Brien Chipman and Peterson

Incomplete OCR Report on Oscar Linstrom Incident

An OCR fragment reports Oscar Linstrom from Kiteap County involved in an incident with friends over a gate note. The text is garbled but mentions intoxication, unknown fighting, and a fall to the pavement with police involvement.

Oscar Linstrom Kiteap Linstrom

Two Bad Innings Doomed Siwash Clam Diggers in Los Angeles

Los Angeles built a large early lead after two big innings, as Parke Wisen’s Siwash Clam Diggers struggled. Beattie’s Beattie crowd watched a five run first and a four run fourth, with Seattle logs and Oakland ties listed in the period notes.

Gels Beattie Jan Hughes Bent Angel Newton

Racing at The Meadows yields muddy upset finishes

Yesterday at The Meadows the favorite horses faltered in mud while long odds runners battled to the wire. Four furlongs event saw McAlbert win at 7 to 2 with Black Cloud runner-up and Barnato among the notable finishes.

McAlbert Black Cloud Barnato

Horse Race Results From Ambiguous Times

Race records show winners at various furlong marks with odds and placements. Jerich wins a six to one at five furlongs, Sol Lichtenstein and Step Aroundplace behind. Astrada takes seven furlongs with Ansesement second and Dunblane third.

Ronebud Din Gore Axmingter Candale Jerich Step Around Sol Lichtenstein Astrada Ansesement Dunblane

Magnates in Session in Rain Delayed Series

The second game of the Hutte mentile series was postponed by rain. News says Pacifi National league plans may form today with talks in Butte and Spokane officials arriving. Rumors suggest a xen club league and possible Portland reentry while Vancouver remains uncertain.

Hutte Aue Owl Sports Lucas Negroids East Leake Williame Spokane Wilmet Butte Dugdale Seattle W.ould Vancouver Portland Oamee Salt Lake Bookane

Mill Fire Sparks Narrow Escape For Watchman

A sawmill in Everett Washington burned early this morning, destroying the mill and leaving the origin of the blaze unknown. Watchman Dawlin gave four short whistles to warn workers as the structure collapsed, the incident leaving three men employed at the mill and insurance covering the loss.

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Murder suspected in railroad death near Black Diamond

Carl Johanson was found crushed on railroad tracks between Black Diamond and Henrys Ewitch near Mieck Diamond. Authorities question foul play and will hold a coroner’s inquest as detectives inspect the brutal scene and gather evidence at dawn.

Carl Johanson Mieck Diamond Shleon House of Al-fame Henry Johaseun Breteed Thore Hote Seattle Ratiresd Company

Man borrows 2.50 from sheriff after travel plan falters

Frank Barberis once in sewer digging, now ill and in town on furlough asks Sheriff William Corcoran for two dollars and fifty cents. The sheriff, amused, declines to fund his return trip noting Barberis plans to stay until he borrows enough to depart.

Frank Barberis Troom Feilaenem Mr. Harberts Sam Whatcom Sheriffs Geezer Beattle Iff Sarah Minnie Green Mamma Taira

Senators Arrive After Alaska Visit on McCulloch Trip

A senatorial party arrived aboard the revenue cutter McCulloch after visiting Alaska routes including Akagway Dawson and the Yukon. They toured Pribilof seal rookeries and reported a rich Dexter Creek strike at Nome with $1250 in twelve pans. The group, led by Dillingham Thurnham Patterson and Knute Nelson, aims to advise on Alaska governance and rail and hatchery plans.

McCulloch Alaska Washington Beattie Dolphin Akagway Dawson Yukon St. Michael McCullough Pribyloff Seal St. Paul Ieland Dutch Harbor Kariuk Kodiak Vaides Dexter Creek Nome Michael Mc McCulloch W VY. Dillingham Vermont Thurnham New Hampshire M Patterson Colorado Knute Nelson Minnesota Congressional Committee On Territories United States Senatorial Committee Alatha Valdes Pagie Cordent Wil B. Brill Newspaper Enterprise Association Actos Brill Star Rampart Yukon River Aretic Brotherhood Roosevelt Ie Committee Cot PD. M United States Senate Washington Hotel WC Coulson McMulloch Alaeke

No County For Seattle

The Seattle chamber of commerce opposed carving Seattle into its own county. A chamber report argued outside areas could not fund road and bridge work, diverting trade to Tacoma and Everett. The chamber urged Seattle gain greater representation on the county board since most taxes come from the city.

Seattle Badu Beadle Sarah Minnie

Assassination Threat Report From Constantinople

The article states the American vice consul in Beirut was assassinated without driving in a carriage. Turkish authorities are urged to punish the assassin. The State Department seeks full particulars and considers dispatching warships if required.

Beirut AG HM Waaninaron D CO Aiet Leishman Eublee State Department Constantinople Connin Minteter Leishman Tate Department

Estate of Mrs James G Biaine Valued at 2 Million

Augusta Ga August 27 Mrs James G Biaine estate appraised at two million dollars marking a sizable value for the late widow with probate proceedings ongoing in local courts and a notable fortune cited in the notice.

Augusta James G. Biaine

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