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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1903

Page

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Murder on Seattle Waterfront Ends in Fatal Duel

Paddy Brennan, a sailor, shot and killed Eddie Dunn, his business partner, in the Seattle Mug Saloon at Main Street and Railroad Avenue. The quarrel began on a wharfside schooner and Brennan fled after the shooting. police expect capture soon. Dunn, about 50, was a noted local figure and co owner of the schooner.

Paddy Brennan Eddie Dunn Seattle Snetantty Qué Main Street Railroad Avenue Nan Dunn Brennan

Kiss Contest Definition special edition sold out fast

The Star reports demand for its Kiss Contest Definition edition, noting it sold out last Friday. A new run of 1060 copies is available by order from Star carriers, priced at one cent each, with no further copies to be produced once exhausted.

Star

Church Bazaar at Fremont to Aid Parsonage Fund

The Freemont M. E. Church ladies host a bazaar and chicken pie dinner tonight at Whitman and Fortieth streets. Mrs Moffatt sings tonight and a social is planned for tomorrow. Mexican drawn work and Christmas novelties will be sold to raise $200 for Rev. N Evans parsonage completion.

Fremont M

They Will Kiss and Make Up In Divorce Suit

The divorce suit of oe Houle, a contractor, against irs Lacy Houle was heard in superior court this morning. The case was continued as counsel said they could reconcile with tact. Houle claimed desertion and expressed a strong desire for reconciliation. Mrs. Houle hinted she might respond if urged. The case is expected to be dismissed soon.

Oe Houle Irs Lacy Houle Howie

Academy of the Holy Names To Entertain At Third Venue Theater

The Academy of Holy Names will stage a musical and literary entertainment at the Third Venue Theater on Friday December 18. Proceeds cover school expenses and debt while funding apparatus and the church mortgage burnings.

Academy OF the Holy Names Academy of Holy Names

Pastor Sets Fire to Debts in Six Weeks Labor

Reverend Samuel Rameey was honored to set fire to the papers signaling debt clearance after six weeks of toil by Pastor M. A. Matthewea. The act marked the ending of financial obligations for the parish.

Samuel Rameey M. A. Matthewea

Death Trap on Terrace Street Steps Warned by Taxpayer

Winfield K R Smith sends a letter to the board of public works urging repair or closure of the dangerous Terrace street steps between Sixth and Seventh avenues. The four year old rotted planking and steep narrow treads threaten public safety and potential damages to the city.

KR. Smith Board of Public Works Mr. Smith

Labor union meetings listed across city halls

Dated notices detail labor gatherings for various trades at multiple halls including Olympic and Carpenter halls. The section also notes the death of D C McIntyre at 206 Nob Hill Avenue, age 68, unmarried, formerly of Hotel Rochester Tacoma and Hotel Northern Seattle, from heart trouble.

D. C McIntyre Nob Hill Avenue The Sound Rochester Tacoma Northern Seattle

Hinky Dinks Defeated by Redhattan Bowling Team

The Hinky Dinks lost last night at the alley on the Sound to Redhattan in a closely contested match. Scoring line shows Bessette 6 0 5 5 for 18 178, Foreman 5 19, Becher 18 15 1, Vradenburg 17, Bremerton 196, and other totals reaching 148 106 170 in the final frame.

Hinky Dinks Redhattan Acrome Bessette Foreman Ccsseseeee Davie Vradenburg

Michigan awards varsity letters amid hard-fought season

Only 12 varsity letters were awarded this year at Michigan. Marvin Hart had Kid Carter nearly beaten when referee Buckley stopped the fight with one minute left in the 15th round. Annapolis cadets, stung by a prior loss to the Army, will seek another game next season.

Michigan Marvin Hart Kid" Carter Buckley Annapolia Cadeta

McGovern stars in Philadelphia return as boxing talk heats up

The report notes Hughey McGovern appears in Philadelphia with plans for a Chicago bout between Terry McGovern and Ren Jordan. It mentions Sam Langford challenging Joe Gans and a Madison Square Garden six day grind raising Yankees versus foreigners speculation.

Madison Square Garden

Where is Violet in King assault case dismissal

The state case against Arthur King for alleged assault was dismissed by Superior Judge Hell on the prosecutor’s motion as Violet Beckham the principal witness did not appear. King remained in the county jail on another charge of living off the earnings of a fallen woman.

Hell Violet Beckham King

Hart Brothers Shingle Camp Accident Report

Frank Henton, employed at Cain’s shingle bolt camp, suffered a severe facial injury Saturday evening when an axe mat struck his face while he attempted to remove a root. The axe blade half severed the nose from his face and cut into the cheek, exposing tissue.

Woah Frank Henton Cains Shingle

Toes Torn Off At McMaster's Shingle Mill

A mill engineer at McMaster's shingle mill in Tell, Washington, was seriously injured when his right foot was caught in machinery yesterday morning. He had three toes torn off and may lose the rest of his foot. W. W. White of San Francisco received a city permit to build a two story and a half frame hotel at 191-1907 Fifth Avenue, estimated at 12 500 dollars.

Tell, Wash Dee Mike Er McMaster Ore W. W. White San Francisco Fifth Avenue

Magnates Meet as Baseball National League Opens

National League magnates gather at the Victoria hotel for its annual meeting. The session includes awarding the championship pennant to the Pittsburgh club and electing officers and directors. They discuss the foul-strike rule and potential cross league unity with an appointed committee.

New York National League Victoria Hotel Pilteburg Pulliam Transmons Reason Magates

Three I league holds special meeting to elect directors

Owners of the Three I baseball league met in special session called by President Edward Holland to elect a new board of directors and plan effort for next season. Rumors said Neckford and Cedar Rapids might be dropped from the league.

Chicago Dec Edward Holland Neckford Cedar Rapids

Talks With Club Owners Presage Next Year’s Circuit

Pre meet discussions with club owners indicate the circuit remains unchanged for next year, aligning with prior plans and continuing the same structure as in the current season. Officials expect stability in schedule and member participation as events begin.

Postponed Beattle Haselall Club Meeting Noted

The Beattle Haselall club held its annual stockholders meeting at the Beattile hotel yesterday afternoon and adjourned until January 1 due to President Dean’s business trip.

Beattle Haselall Club Beattile Hotel Dean

Seattle plans comeback game against Multnomah

Seattle men in the football business seek revenge on Multnomah for a loss to Washington. A telegram to Captain McMillan in Portland asks to arrange a game date, with no reply yet. East players visiting Beattie may join, and an all Seattle aggregation could face Multnomah around Christmas or New Year.

Seattle Businens Multnomah University of Washington McMillan Portland East Beattie

Sudden Death Of Infant Jeanie Bundy

Jeanie Bundy months old died suddenly in the arms of her mother at 712 Twenty third avenue south. She was in good health, began to cry in pain and collapsed, dying moments later. Body sent to Butterworth Sons' morgue.

Jeanie Bundy Leroy Bundy Twenty-third Avenue South Butterworth & Sons

Six-day race chaos and rider drops at Madison Square Garden

In New York last night the six day race saw heavy crowding with colored riders repeatedly lapped. Melean and Morgan exit the race, McLean quits after a fall. Morgan continues briefly before losing his partner and stopping. Kittick and Goughixe team up after mates falter. a panic sparked by a man lighting a newspaper under a chair ends with referee intervention and no serious injuries.

New York Melean Morgan McLean Kittick Goughixe Madison Square Garden Dreder

Boxing Tonight in Peoria Featuring White and Sprague

A 10 round bout at Riverside Athletic Club tonight pits Tommy White of ae against Eddie Sprague of Streator. Both fighters are considered clever and evenly matched, promising an interesting contest. A delegation from Chicago will witness the match.

Peoria Dec Tommy White Eddie Sprague Streator Riverside Athletic Club Chicago

Pretty Girls in knickers play basketball for Highland Park

Des Moines reports on Highland Park college women basketball squad led by Jane and Dee. The team is noted for past achievements and aims for stronger showings this season amid fast paced play and rising expectations.

Fretty Girls Des Moines Jane Dee Highland Park College

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