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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1903

Page

3

Utah miners told to leave amid strike talk

In Salt Lake City Governor Welle met Mine Workers official S discussing Utah Strike. He warned striking miners from Colorado to depart the state or face consequences, and said the Utah miners had no grievance while welcoming President Mitchell to review the situation.

Salt Lake Utah Charles JM Mine Worker of America Welle John Mitchell Viah Fuel Company Demoll Colorado Mitchell

City boards move to buy lumber from outside mills

The Board of Public Works, accusing local mills of price manipulation, ordered bid advertisements to out of town lumber yards and instructed the secretary to seek lumber from Ballard Edmonds Everett and others, signaling a shift from local monopoly pricing. The move follows months of reports about boosted prices and contractor concerns.

MITS Board of Public Work Star Rogan Yester Way Ely Milla Lumber Trust Ballard Edmonds Everett Sy Freught

Assassination Attempt On Mayor Candidate Craigue

In Everett at 15 o clock two women attacked Republican mayoral candidate N J Craigue on the sidewalk near his home as he left for party headquarters. One stabbed his left side and the other struck his head, leaving him unconscious. He regained consciousness after about ten minutes and was helped by neighbor J T Donaldson. Craigue, a foe of the in town faction, is said to face unrest as police hunt three suspects. He is improving with no internal injuries expected.

Everett Dec N. J. Craigue Mr. Craigue Craigue Rrepublican J. T. Donaldson

German capitalists seek defense against American trade

In Dresden Saxton industrial leaders meet to discuss countering US competition. Millionaire Petechow predicts Germany will fall under American capital, blaming an organized American consular network for exposing foreign demand. He urges forming large German trusts modeled on American lines to combat competition.

Dresden Saxton Industrial Capitaliste Petechow Germany

Barber Board Hearing Charges Kayano With Unlicensed Practice

C Brown of the state board of barber examiners testified this morning against F Kayano on a charge of practicing barbering without a license. The hearing addressed alleged unlicensed work at a barber shop.

Tee C. Brown State Board Barber Examiners F. Kayano

Japanese Woman Faces Arrest For Unlicensed Barbering

A Japanese woman accused of tipping off countrymen in her husband’s shop and biting off the beards of white men without a barber license is to be arrested today on a warrant issued by Justice Cann's court.

Justice

Panic Fire Injures Guests at State Street Lodge

A blaze at a State street lodging house in Chicago early today sent forty guests into panic. Otto Dreas suffered serious burns while John Barnes escaped with burned feet after leaping from a second story. Several others were treated for smoke exposure. overall damage described as small.

Chicago State Street Otto Dreas John Barnes

Larceny Alleged in Slug of Robbery Case

Pat Gallagher and A and Chariie Johnson were arrested on larceny charges after robbing logger Ben Anderson of a large sum. Anderson was found penniless at headquarters. Gallagher had nearly $10 upon arrest. The trio were with Anderson in a saloon at Second Avenue South and Main Street when seized. The steamer Centralia sails for San Francisco and Los Angeles tomorrow.

Pat Gallagher Chariie Johnson Ben Anderson Anderson Gallagher Second Avenue South Main Street

Ten Prisoners Leave for Walla Walla Penitentiary

Sheriff Cudihee leads ten inmates toward the state prison at Walla Walla for sentencing and possible commutations. Jack Reynolds faces death for the Wellington killing of William McNally, with Governor’s clemency likely pending. Other convicts include Dan McAuley and Harold Haynie, plus additional men serving varied terms for robbery, burglary, and false pretenses.

Walla Walla Jack Reynolds William McNally Wellington Reynolds Tell Reynolde Dan McAuley Harold Haynie Spotted Horse McAuley MelLaughlin Clark Haynie Harry Jones Robery James Barton John & Hell James Ryan Walter Roberta G. Kawahare

Countess Russell Seeks Divorce From Coachman Husband

London reports Countess Russell applied for divorce from William Brown her coachman husband alleging cruelty and misconduct. The countess once divorced Bart Russell after a bigamous marriage episode with an American. She later reunited with Brown who pretended to be Prince Atchrobald Stuart de Modena before being exposed and jailed.

London Countess Russel William Brown Bart Russell Brown Prince Stuart de Modena Far

Investigation Planned Into Flyer Collision In Fog

An investigation of the Flyer damage will be conducted by KB Gibba surveyor and local agent of the Marine board of underwriters of San Francisco in the coming days. U S local marine inspectors will be notified and a separate inquiry to fix blame will begin. Fog made avoidance nearly impossible and neither master is likely to be held responsible. Repairs are expected to take one week to ten days. The Athlon will cover the Flyer’s runs with trips at 7 30 a m and 6 45 p m from the port and at Tacoma 9 5 a m 3 0 p m and 6 0 p m.

Gibba Marine Board of Underwriters San Francisco United States Flyer Athlon Plyer Tacoma

Dowle creditors meet to settle without court action

In Chicago, creditors to Dowle hold a meeting this afternoon to aim for an out of court agreement. If successful, receivership would be withdrawn. Only five attorneys appeared in court this morning with various processes to protect the creditors.

Chicago Tis

Holland Embezzlement Charge Arises In Diamond Case

Brad Humphrey swore to a complaint this morning accusing L Holland of stealing a diamond stud valued at Humphrey. He claims he gave a pawn ticket to retrieve the jewelry but Holland allegedly sold it instead of holding it for redemption.

Brad Humphrey L. Jolland Humphrey Holland

Hatlard to Hold Hottest Municipal Election Yet

Special to The Star reports Hatlard facing a bitter election day with a deep split inside the Democratic party. Analysts expect the Democratic fracture to boost Republican chances as the city votes tomorrow, amid strong intra party rivalries.

Star Ballard Hatlard Republicane Democrata

Woman arrested in opium den link to Dunn group

City Detective Hubbard arrested Wanda Lewis a noted colored woman early this morning in a raid on an opium den. Police believe she was the companion of Dunn among four men arrested Saturday night. Bynder, who attacked Hubbard with a 10 inch knife, was released on bond. Hubbard, alone, fought four armed men and brought them to jail.

Wanda Lewis Hubbard Dunn Bynder

Halladay Missing in Court After Pool Room Theft

Hen Halladay, linked to a pool room theft of 40 dollars from M. McGrath, failed to appear in Justice Cann's court for trial. Bonds totaling 750 were forfeitable if a witness failed to appear. bondmen were given time to pursue Halladay. McGrath also accuses Halladay of snatching the money weeks earlier. Separately, the Pollard Steamship Coronado sailed from Aberdeen for San Francisco with 666000 feet of lumber and 20 passengers, joining Northern Pacific connections.

Hen Halladay M. McGrath Justice Cann James W. Morrison Robb Cann Bendamen Malladay McGrath Pollard Steamship Company Coronado Aberdeen San Francisco Northern Pacific

Suits Marked Down From Sixteen Dollars

A sale update notes suits once priced at 16.00 are now discounted. The listing emphasizes the reduced rate and highlights the change in pricing for potential buyers.

Christmas Gift Suggestions From Popular Items

A catalog of gift ideas for the season lists items such as Novelty Dress and Waist Patterns Lace Collars and Veils Handkerchiefs and Gloves Eiderdown Comforts Silk Floss Pillows Linen Sets and Fancy Spreads Silk and Ice Wool Shawls Men’s Bath Robes and Smoking Jackets Purses and Suit Cases Umbrellas and Ties Dressing Cases Manicure Sets and Military Brush Sets plus Fancy Stationery Calendars Christmas Cards and Musical Photograph Albums.

Nellie Grant Sartoris Named Lady Manager of St Louis Fair

Announcement in St Louis states Mrs Nellie Grant Sartoris will be chosen president of the board of managers for the St Louis exposition, replacing Mrs John Blair whose resignation will be presented to the national commission at a meeting in December.

Nellie Grant Sartoris ST. Louis Fair St. Louis Mra Board of Indy St. Louie Exposition John Blair National Commission

Mrs Bartorie Seen as Missouri Daughter in Election

December 15 narrative notes Mrs Bartorie as daughter of Gen A and Grant with strong Missouri ties. Gen Grant long counted as Missouri citizen and St Louis resident, boosting her reception in the state.

Mra Bartorie Gen. A. & Grant Bartoris Missouri Gen. Grant St. Louis

Inquest Held as Ryan Murder Case Proceeds

George Knapp and John Scott were released from the county jail after insufficient evidence tied them to the DeSmet murder and Van Anselt hold up. Ryan remains jailed. deputy sheriffs will present findings to the prosecuting attorney for possible complaint. An inquest into Emil DeSmet's death returned a verdict of death at unknown hands.

F. W. Royer Ryan Emil DeSmet van Anselt Ryan i DeSmet

Notice to Subscribers From The Telephone Sunset Main 1050

Notice to subscribers that if their copy has not arrived by 6:30 to 7:30 p m they should send a special messenger to obtain a replacement copy from Star.

American Girl Marie Nichols Shines in Berlin Violin Concert

Marie Nichols of Boston drew acclaim in Berlin on October 19 with a Philharmonic orchestra performance. Critics praised her interpretation of Bruch's violin work and hailed her as a notable American success abroad.

London Marie Nichols Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Berlin Max Bruch

Violinist Scores Notable Triumph in London Debut

The article notes a female violinist's first performance with equal success in London at St James Hall on Nov 2. It highlights her athletic discipline as contributing to a firm true touch. An ad segment mentions New German Bakery at 920 First Ave and free want ads.

St. James, Hall London New First Ave

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