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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1903

Page

5

Peculiar Smashup on the Ballard Line

Ballard car 255 jumped the track at First Avenue West and Thomas Street at 4 90 o clock this morning, plunging into a four flat porch and damaging the building owned by H. Lindstrom. Motorman Parks was thrown from the front platform, sustaining bruises and a shaking. conductor Phillipe was not thrown. The crash interrupted Ballard Queen Anne and Kinnear Park service, with passengers and mail on board, and freight cars aided by a wrecking crew.

First Avenue Thomas Street Phillipe Cty Ballard H. Lindstrom Timates Pialilipas First Avenue Weet Seattle Electric Company Queen Anne Hill Waa Itm Kinnear Park John Schulta First Avenue West Mercer Street

Six Day Race Leaders Tied With Moran Keegan Lapse

New York Dec 12 There were seven leaders tied in the six day race last midnight. Moran and Keegan, a lap behind, made desperate spurts to close the distance yesterday but failed. The rearward lap was the one they were penalized early in the race.

New York AM Hed Moran Keegan

Investigation into Flyer m Dock Collision Begins Monday

The inquiry into the Flyer m dock collision will start Monday morning at 10 30 o clock. The investigation will assess causes and gather evidence to determine responsibility and prevent recurence.

Flyerm Dock

Brooks Display of Finest Holiday Wear Shown

E N Brooks and Co advertise their choicest holiday meekwear in the Arcade building on Second avenue urging customers to inspect the new stock and secure gifts.

Second Avenue

Steamer Flyer Repairs Schedule Mentioned At Seattle and Tacoma

Today's Time Card notes the steamer Flyer service with departures from Seattle at 7 20 a m 12 m and 6 18 p m and from Tacoma at 9 25 a m Extra special mince pies offered at New German Bakery First Ave The Pacific Quartet to sing at First M P church corner 34 and Pine next Sunday night Free Want Ads on Classified page for Free Want A

Seattle Tacoma First Ave Pacific Quartet M. P. Church Corner Pine New German Bakery First End Madison. Ee

Senator Steamship Demolishes Port Townsend Wharf

The steamship Senator under Captain Patterson crashed into Mercantile company wharf at Port Townsend while attempting landing. It damaged Bartlett's boathouse, two Whitball boats and one launch, while en route to San Francisco with 300 passengers and full freight. Dense fog contributed to the accident.

The Star Port Townsend Senator Patterson Mercantile Company Bartlett Whithall San Francisco Accient

Johnson Ferguson Fight Draws Harsh Reaction in Frisco

In San Francisco the Johnson vs Ferguson bout ends after twenty rounds with Johnson winning a controversial decision. The crowd hissed both fighters with cries of Faker heard throughout the hall as the match drew sharp criticism and threat to future events. The Rainier steamer carries cargo and passengers to Seattle after the bouts.

San Francisco Jack Johnson Sandy Ferguson Frisco Johnson Ferguson

Lost His Wages

The body found on the beach near Ballard has been identified as James Howard, a logger who used a fictitious name. He worked with Leonard in a Kitap county camp and was left penniless when the logging company failed, his despair over unpaid wages leading to his suicide.

Ballard Waa Yee Terdway James Howard Meonard Kit#ap Howard

Queenan Knocks Out Wyatt in Vancouver Bout

Perry Queenan of Seattle knocked out Fred Wyatt in the third round at the New Westminster Opera House. Wyatt was unable to continue and Queenan dominated the bout, scoring multiple knockdowns before delivering the decisive punch.

Queenan Seattle Fred Wyatt New Westminster Vancouver Perry Queenan New Westminster Opera House Wyatt

Bowling Olympia and Hoquiam to clash at Beattie

Bowling matches set between Olympia and Hoquiam teams at the Seat Athletic Club. Players listed for SBA team include Stiner Pepe Churchill Meyer Tom Bowes Clancy and Holt. Matches to be bowled this afternoon and evening with teams arriving today from the two towns.

Olympia Moagaiam Bowling Clube Athletic Club Beattie SBA Stiner Pepe Churchill Meyer Tom Bowes Clancy Holt

Candidates Nominated for State University Athletics Manager

Chartee Bighat Howard A Han son and Howard D Cosgrove are nominated for the general manager of athletics position at State University. With three men nominated, Sighiet appears likely to win nearly unanimously while the other two face limited support. Local notice also mentions bakery and bicycle repair ads.

Bighat Howard A. Hanson Howard D. Cosgrove the State University Sighiet

Wholesale piano sale at MN agencies in multiple states

We are piano dealers with Minnesota agencies serving Washington Oregon Montana and Idaho. For a few days we offer a large line of pianos at wholesale prices at headquarters. Our brand list includes Knabe Hardman Fischer Hamilton Cable Kingsbury Ludwik Willard Steck Mason & Hamlin Smith & Barnes Everett and Baldwin. Store open every evening until Christmas.

Washington Oregon Montana Idaho Knabe Hardman Fischer Hamilton Cable Kingsbury Ludwig Willard, Steck Mason & Hamlin Smith & Barnes Everett and Baldwin

Allen and Gilbert Ramaker Co. opens new Portland music store

In Portland Oregon the Allen and Gilbert Ramaker Co announces a new five story building at the corner of Sixth and Morrison. The notice highlights the store as the largest and finest music shop in the area.

Allen & Gilbert Ramaker CO Portland Oregon Sixth Morrison

Scott's Emulsion for a weak child promotes growth

Have you tried Scott's Emulsion for a thin child backward in growth and slow in development. Those who have see their delicate child grow strong under the gentle yet effective influence. For weak bone growth it supplies joints and nourishment. For lack of healthy flesh it provides cod liver oil in an easily digested form. Any child needing nourishment will get it in Scott's Emulsion. Bowen Maine.

Scott Bowen

Trackage Agreement Talks Hover Over Pacific Routes

President Howard Elliott denies any finalized pact with Harriman for Union Pacific to operate over the Northern Pacific between Portland and Seattle. Sources say negotiations are under way, with Harriman interests tied to the Northern Securities syndicate via Merillman and Kuehn Loeb. No decision is expected for several weeks.

ST. Paul Minn Dev Howard Elliott Harriman Union Pacifico Northern Pacific Portland Seattle Ile Harriman Nee Tampot Mt Ae Marriman Northern Paccffe Marrimen- Kuehn Loeb Syndicate Northern Securities Company

Winter baseball league opener in San Francisco

December 12 reports the first game of a four team winter league with squads from San Diego Santa Ana and two from Los Angeles. Players are from the Farastern and Coast professional ranks. Home crowd expected.

San Francisco San Diego Santa Ana Los Angeles Fastern Coast Profeesionais Bell Ie

Young Corbett Begins Training With New Sparring Partner

San Francisco December report: trainer Tim McGrath introduces George Sanfansen as Young Corbett's sparring partner for the upcoming bout with Maddie Hanlon. The two boys started training yesterday, initial rounds tight but soon settled into a championship swing until the bout was halted after a heavy body punch.

San Francisco Tim McGrath Young Corbett George Sanfansen Maddie Hanlon Corbett

Runs Amuck on Brooklyn Bridge

New York December 12 Nate Goodwin the actor narrowly escaped death in a car crash on the Brooklyn Bridge en route to the Brooklyn theater. His car went off course near the middle and he was hurled to the edge, hitting a supporting cable with his shoulder to avoid a fall into the river. He was treated and then returned to perform the second act of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

New York Nate, Goodwin Brooklyn Bridge Brooklyn Goodwin

New U S S Hospital Surgeon Arrives from Philippines

Dr. J. W. Amesse, assistant surgeon in the United States marine hospital service, arrived yesterday from the Philippines. He will succeed Dr. Charles B. Ford, who resigned, in charge of service on the sound. Dr. Amesse will occupy offices in the Denny building on Second Avenue and Union Street.

J. W. Amesse United States Marine Hospital Service Philippines Amesse Charles B. Ford Dr. Amesse Denny Building Second Avenue Union Street

Witness says Ferris threw Grisdale overboard

Alonzo Douglas testified on December 12 in Kitsap county that Arthur Ferris deliberately threw James Griedale Jr overboard during a nighttime boating trip to recover logs. Douglas said the trio had alcohol aboard and later abandoned the search to go to the beach.

Star Sidney Wash Alonzo Douglas Arthur Ferris James Griedale, Jr Kitsap County Ferris Grisdale Douglas

Shipboard Row Ends in Drowning After Whisky Incident

On the voyage back to the mill a bottle of whisky was thrown overboard by Young itedele. Ferris allegedly threw Grisdale overboard saying he would search for the whisky. Grisdale drowned. Douglas conceded he lied at the Inquest to shield Ferris and now faces murder charges to be tried after Ferris.

Young Itedele Ferris Douglas Grisdale

Brady Seeks Reforms for Alaska in Annual Report

Governor Brady of Alaska files his annual report urging a Congressional delegate for Alaska and the repeal of the tariff fee and other oppressive laws. the document highlights needs facing the territory though no legislative action is listed.

Washington, D.C Brady Alaska Congress

Loose Tongue Gets Him Into Trouble

Robert Sexton a boy burglar now in the reform school talks too much. He boasted of being 22 to fool officials, claiming to be only 1¢ to dodge the penitentiary. Superintendent Reed reported to the prosecuting attorney of Bexton’s case to Judge Bell.

Robert Sexton Reform School Mme Buffalo Bell Reed Seattle Bexton Judge Hell

Pickpocket theft reported in restricted district in New Haven

F. W. Seese staying at a New Haven hotel told police that a watch was stolen by pickpockets while he wandered the restricted district. He kept a blue roll in another pocket and notes its survival. He left funds at the station for safekeeping as the incident was recorded.

F. W. Seese New Haven

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