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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1903

Page

5

Two Men Stabbed After Sunday Night Italian Dance

A deadly stabbing affray ended a Black Diamond Italian miners dance. Mes aiino Sobrato and an unknown Italian were injured. both in hospital with grim prospects. Deputies jailed Pete Medica Antoné Lissette Charles Bunikero and Thomas Novon for the attack.

Hiack Diamond Mesaiino Sobrato Sobrato Jim Hodges Black Tiamond Pete Medica Antone Lissette Charles Bunikero Thomas Novon Black Diamond

Four Car Barn Bandits Held Under Guard at Harrison Street

Chicago police place extra guards at Harrison street station to block a jail delivery. An armed guard sits in the jail car as relatives visit. Vandine and Nie­dermeier boast of crimes while Roeski hints at rescue plans from the west amid dynami eight.

Chicago Harrison Street Vandine Mamie Dunn Kid Curry Hole In the Yall Country Roeski Far West Neidermeier

Baltimore & Ohio express wreck near Belpre yards

Waege Parkersburg West Virginia November 29 The Baltimore and Ohio fast express wrecked at Belpre yards when it ran into an open switch at 3 PM The passenger train overturned Engineer Whorter killed along with five others and several injured A special train with surgeons sent from Parkersburg to the scene

Parkersburg W. Va Baltimore & Ohio Fast Belpre Yards

Robbers Back At Parsons Depot For Third Time

The St Louis and San Francisco railway depot safe was shown again last night at Parsons Kansas. Robbers secured 1408 dollars and escaped.

Collision injures three on State Street in Salt Lake

A collision on State Street in Salt Lake City due to slippery tracks seriously injures three prominent citizens: W. H. Worthing, Dr. Deanford, and W. Woletenheim.

Salt Lake Utah State Street W. H. Worthing Deanford W. Woletenheim

Receiver Appointed for Town Send Shipyards

Henry Ide was today appointed receiver of Town Send and Shipyards in New York, the firm that built the Kaiser's Meteor. The act places the yard under court supervision pending further proceedings.

New York Henry Ide Poelver Townsend & Shipyards

Hospital Fire Destroys First Floor in Gallipolis

A morning blaze gutted the first floor of the Ohio hospital for epileptics in Gallipolis. Attendants Walt and Woods were rescued by ladders after inmates and staff attempted to control the fire. Authorities suspect a cigarette started the fire, conflicting with institution rules.

Galliopolis Ohio Oho Hospital Walt and Woods Padow

Student Barton Melange Dies In Jewell Lutheran Collapse

Webster City reports a fatal fire at the Jewell Lutheran college main building. Barton Melange is named as the student who perished. extensive property loss is anticipated from the blaze.

Webster City Barton Melange Jewell Lutheran Colliege Trom

Verdict Exonerates Midwife in Sliver Death Case

A coroner jury ruled that Mrs. and Dr. Sliver died on November 23 from blood poisoning caused by lack of proper medical care after confinement, but no criminal charges will be brought. The jury exonerated midwife Margaret Hermanson who testified she attended as a friend and that Mrs. Silver refused conventional medical help due to Christian Science beliefs.

Tacoma Makes Trial Cruise From Harbor

The new cruiser Tacoma departed Santa Barbara at 7:30 A M for Moore's Landing on its trial trip with a light south wind blowing and favorable conditions reported.

Santa Barbara Cal Tacoma Moore

Sensation damage suits filed in Chicago courts

Beasie Morrison an 18 year old actress sues Daniel Venbrant of Milwaukee for 14000 claiming doped champagne after a theater dinner caused mental and physical distress affecting her engagement with The Invaders company. Katie Sebest, a 22 year old governess, sues John Charan a millionaire real estate dealer for 15000 for breach of promise.

Chicago Beasie Morrison Daniel Venbrant Milwaukee the Invaders Katie Sebest Sho John Char

Rathbone Urges Recall of Cuban Junta Figures Before Senate

WM Peter G Rathbone testified before the senate military affairs committee in Washington urging recall of Gen Biles and Horatio Rubens, Cuba Junta counsel, alleging Gen Wood knew magazine article contents before publication. He claimed he would not accept Wood's word under oath. Gen Brooke followed on the stand in the afternoon.

Senate Committee On Biles Horatio Rubens Gen. Wood Wood Maj. Runcie Gen. Brooke

Arrest of R. J. Garner in restricted district case

R. J. Garner, a colored denizen of the restricted district, was arrested this afternoon and jailed at police headquarters. No charge is listed yet, but prosecutors may charge obtaining money under false pretenses or procuring. Garner admits a Victoria woman sought a girl and supplied funds via a telegram to him, which he used to pay a girl and keep a commission. A Victoria letter confirms funds were sent and the woman has not heard from the girl or Garner since.

R. J. Garner Garnet Vietorie Victoria

Bryan Abroad Touring Belfast Maritime Visit

In Belfast Ireland Wm J Etryan of the Navy had luncheon with the Lord Mayor then toured the shipyards. He will proceed to Glasgow and Edinburgh tonight.

Belfast Ireland Navy Wm. J. Etryan Shipyuards Glasgow Edinburg

Jury Finds Trainmen Liable in Ble Pour Wreck

Peoria Nev. coroner's jury returns verdict holding Engineer Burdick and Conductor Hastings of the work train criminally liable and censures the freight crew for not holding their train according to orders in the Ble Pour wreck investigation.

Peroria, II Burdick Hastings

Eviction of Striking Miners Begins in Utah Fuel Camps

Robey sheriff officials with state militia began evicting striking miners from camps owned by Utah Fuel Company in Salt Lake. Tension rose as authorities moved to clear the Flint district site amidst fears of trouble and unrest.

Salt Lake Robey Utah Fuel Company

Supreme Court Upholds Eight-Hour Public Works Law

The supreme court sustained the validity of the Kansas act setting eight hours as a lawful workday on all public works and establishing penalties for contractors who require longer shifts.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court

Many Thousands Find New Homes In State

A remarkable rise in population over the last three years has led to rapid settlement of rural districts. The report highlights urban expansion and Seattle maintaining a strong growth record amid the demographic shift.

Seattle

Seattle Dominates State’s Six Largest Cities Population

The State Bureau of Mutatics lists Seattle as far ahead of its five largest rivals, detailing population figures that show a clear lead for the city. The report highlights Seattle’s standing among the top six urban centers in the state.

State Bureau of Mutatics

Mystery Light In The Sky Stirs Local Talk

The piece jokes about an unusual light in the sky, doubting it is the sun and joking about weather officials. It mocks the Weather Works and Salisbury while noting a forecast of cloudy skies with occasional rain tonight and Tuesday.

Old Sol Salisbury Phoebus Guess Works

Population boom in Washington state mirrors 1910 projection

The November report from Washington's bureau of agriculture and immigration details population growth from 1900 to 1909 and projected gains through 1910, with county by county increases and a west east spread. It cites Yakima and Franklin irrigation counties as leading gains, and notes western counties like Whatcom and Snohomish showing strong rises.

Olympia Wash Bureau of Statistics of Agriculture and Immigration Femelle c Oparfield Fatand Ada Detterwon Csc Sernesboees Tm Kgaa Kilekitat Lincoln Mason Ann Chormnomot Cccci Pacific Eosenbocs Pierce Ran Juan Cccccsecree Skagit Skaragnia Oc Ccs Brohemiah Spokane Stevens Yakima Franklin Washington Douglas Whitman Adame Anotin Chelan Whatcom Sno Hermish

Postoffice fraud cases open as Bristow report released

In Washington and Salt Lake City the Bristow report on postal frauds is published with Roosevelt commentary. The document details investigations into misuse in the Post Office Department, naming officials and exposing long standing department corruption. Perry Heath defends his role while noting timing of disclosures.

Halatimore Ryan Minetow Chana J. Honaparte Washington, D. C Roonevelt J. L. Bristow Roosevelt Urintow Perry Meath Sayn Hrietow Amsistant Mrnstow Machen Beavers Tyner Heath Richardson Grand Jury Uva Ealt Lake Perry &, Heath the Tribune Bristow Fice

Delinquent Contractors Owe City, Board Fails to Collect

A critical note accuses the Board of Public Works of inaction as delinquent contractors owe the city substantial sums. The report highlights unpaid bills and questions oversight and enforcement. Authorities are urged to pursue collections where possible.

Board OF Public Works

Unclear Street Grading and Walks Schedule Summary

Local notices show a list of street work including grading paving and walks across multiple streets and avenues. Entries mention Albion place Spruce Cherry Waike and others with tasks such as grading walks paving and sewer installation. The fragment references dates like May and arrows toward various blocks and alleys.

Lee Street Westerway Olympic Place Mercer Stree Dearborn Street Stet Queen Anne Ewing Summit First Laurel Shade Maynard Brave Blaine Sadan Teardaspeed Warren

Battle near Upton leads to arrest in cattle clash

Cattle and sheep men clashed near Upton on Saturday over a range decision. Tom Close a sheriffsman was arrested this morning for wounding Joseph Minter a cattleman. More conflicts are expected as tensions rise.

Cheyenne Wye Upton Tom Close Joseph Minter

Confessed Serial Killer Kruger Linked to Chicago Murders

Chicago police release the confession of Charles Kruger, awaiting death in Greensburg Pennsylvania, admitting to 18 murders including two police officers in Chicago whose deaths had long puzzled investigators.

Chicago Nell Charles Kruger Greensberg

Big suit seeks damages over city street conditions

Mrs. J. C. Potter files another damage claim with the city clerk for an November 1 accident at the Bragway and East Cherry street crossing. She alleges a stumble over a crossing caused a sprained shoulder and wrist, a knee injury, abdominal rupture, and permanent injuries hindering her ability to work.

J. C. Potter Brag@way Cherry Street

Slotless slot machine defies law at First avenue cigar store

A cigar stand in Battersby Smith on First avenue introduces a slotless “sloties” device that spins cards when a lever is pressed. Officials weigh legality as Sheriff Cudihee and Prosecuting Attorney Scott delay action pending legal interpretation. Police study focuses on whether the device violates the slot machine ban while business owners defend its compliance.

Cudihee First Avenue Battersby & Smith Marton and Madison Streets Ratteraby & Smith BE. Smith Cigar Dealers' Association Portland San Francisco Scott

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