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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
1
News reports an explosion at Paine or Pagle coal mine in Whatcom County killing four men. Discovery came days ago with missing workers from Walted Shingle Co of Deming away since July. Authorities search the mine while residents recall a July earthquake shock linked to the event.
Peter Meister and Camille Cooper were bound over to the superior court on charges of attempting to induce Julia Herman a young girl into a life of shame. The hearing concluded yesterday evening. the case was taken under advisement until morning. The bond for each defendant was set at 1606 dollars.
A morning wreck on the Loule and Son railway near Fort Scott Kansas leaves two dead and several injured with two more believed fatally hurt. Authorities report a collision caused by the train line’s collapse and are investigating the scene.
Severe storms reported near Malaga wrecked two vessels and two bodies have been recovered. Coastal authorities and lifeboat crews search the area for missing sailors as the weather eases.
The libel action by Marie Corelli against Councillor Winter, editor of a Bayden newspaper, opened in Bingham. A large crowd packed the court chambers as Corelli testified, declaring she could defend herself without her lawyer and detailing criticisms of her in local matters.
Five youths from prominent local families in Edmonds are in custody after police uncovered a shoplifting operation spanning two weeks. Marshal Hoyt reported the thefts after which the suspects initially denied involvement but later admitted partial participation in the scheme.
A complaint charges Frank Frese Dunbar White Harold Carlsen and the two Brackett boys with complicity in a theft. The document notes locations where stolen items may be recovered and outlines the case context.
J H McGraw veteran executive for Pacific Coast company defends the armory sale to Beattie, asserting no graft and a standard commission. He says first offer was $1 below appraised value and that a later acceptance at 8.6m reflected county willingness, not corruption, with pride in waterfront armory and national guard.
Paget Sound Harbor No. 4 A. A. O M. & P. 8 V.held the annual election in its rooms. Officers elected include G. A. Harris as captain and successor to Captain Davies who served seven years, J. B. Guptill first pilot, BE. Castillion second pilot, A. Hoyt captain's clerk and purser, plus trustees and an advisory board. Captain Davies and others named as representatives to the Grand Harbor meeting in Washington, D. C. next January.
Markets show stability with Japanese oranges at 1.00 per bundle and cranberries priced at 9.75 per barrel. California oranges due tomorrow aim to bolster supply while Chotee apples remain scarce. The steamer Shawmut docked at Arlington to load 2 500 tons of government freight for the Philippines before sailing to Tacoma for Orient cargo.
City gambling scene reports sharpers using loaded dice to rig a popular three to six dice shaking game in saloons. Players bet 85 cents for a shake aiming to hit a chosen number across 26 throws, with potential payouts as high as a dollar from the trade. The fraud relies on swapping dice after initial throws, ensuring the favored number reappears on subsequent shakes.
Victoria Elizabeth, sister of Emperor William, is reported to be suffering from jaw cancer. She is 42, married with one child and in ill health.
The terms of three city officials expire January 1. Street Superintendent A. L. Walters and Civil Service Commissioner G. F. Zimmerman seek reappointment. Dr. L. M. Harrison, board of health chair, also faces renewal. Walters has served since December of last year after succeeding F. N. Littie following his death.
The Young Republicans club schedules its annual banquet on the birthday of the leader February 12. The executive committee awaits a report from the special committee Pliny L Allen Scott Calhoun and J B Alexander to secure a suitable hall for about 180 young Republicans expected to attend.
Mrs Nellie Kireschheimer sues Gustave Kirschheimer in a divorce action claiming he is serving a term in the penitentiary. Mrs Florence Hopkirk also seeks a divorce from James Hopkirk on the ground of non support.
Bam Kiniestrom, a logger, was attacked at midnight near Third Avenue South and Jackson Street. A stranger choked him, robbed gold water and coins, and fled under bright police lights. Lindstrom described the assailant to officers at police headquarters.
County commissioners appoint Krist Knudeen of Juanita Second Hector Meta of Patterson Third L M Hamilton of Gem Fourth and D B Lewis of Enumclaw as read supervisors for the four newly created districts from the old one hundred.
Minnesota demands additional concessions from the University of California ahead of the New Year’s Day game. The dispute over contract terms casts doubt on whether the match will be played.
The city has not collected the $1000 garbage wagon revenue as two weeks pass since the ordinance regulating licensing. Comptroller Kiplinger and the License Inspector Marsh say enforcement is not possible as it would cost more to enforce and provide insurance than license fees would yield. The health department, urged by Dr Ladhow, seeks action from the health and sanitation committee.
Dr Wilbur Chapman renowned evangelist preached at the Firet Presbyterian church in Laat and urged Christians to awaken the awakened spirit. He selected the fourth verse of the 143rd psalm as his text and spoke with notable eloquence about duty and zeal.
Seventy five members of the BeattIe Merchants Association gathered at the Washington hotel for their annual banquet. Speeches covered Seattle prospects, business relations with the Philippines and Alaska shipping, plus the role of newspapers in business.
The text records two closing segments of a meeting: a talk on the growth of the country led by an unnamed speaker and a final roll of speeches ending with J. M. Stern discussing Association in Legal Business.
A Chinese Canadian named Chew That visits Mongolian friends in Seattle under migration officers after claiming English naturalization. He will stay in the city pending Washington decision while not in custody. Meanwhile the Seattle land office announced filings for three townships in the district and homestead entry applications will be accepted.
The article asks whether eastern college football powers can be matched with western teams. Michigan, led by coach Yest and manager Haird, seeks a game with the Big Four but has found no takers. Eastern teams sidestep, citing distance. western teams would travel to play on eastern grounds.
The man called Indian Joe Gregg will face Charlie Rieger in Bremerton on Friday night in a proposed card billed as one of the fiercest bouts. Gregg is noted for toughness and defense, while Rieger is described as a hammer of blows, with two 10 round preliminary bouts on the program.
Detroit hosts a lightweight bout featuring Mick Dee M Willies Pitegerald the Brooklyn lightweight and Mike Ward of Sarnia under the Metropolitan Athletic club. The fighters appear in splendid shape after steady training and the clash has drawn strong interest from sporting circles due to their recent form.
Hane Wegner and Tommy the Wee are linked to male status by the Pirates with Magey McGraw prepared to offer 40000. Jas J Hogan selected to lead Vale next season. Peter Maher knocked out in New York by a man questioning naturalization papers. Court urges Maher to seek strength from books. McGovern rising in bantam ranks and Harries seeks a clash with Frank Neil. National league magnates face pressure as Harry Pulier’s influence is questioned. Pennsylvania aims to regain baseball prestige lost to football this season. Morley invited to become head coach at Colum Indoor swimming races intensify in the big athletic club circuit. Harry Forbes and Abe Attell, both legitimate featherweights, feature in notes.
Prominent fruit growers from several states gather for the opening of the forty-eighth convention of the Illinois State Horticultural Society. The three day event features seminars at the University of Illinois agricultural building in Champaign.
New York December 14 agreement from the Board of Trade in Broadway to exterminate the mosquito pest. A conference of men tied to pest control discussed methods and agreed on the necessity of ridding the city of mosquitoes. Further decisions are to be made at a later meeting.
The Washington Volunteers' Association will meet in Company D rooms at the armory tonight to arrange plans for the annual banquet on February 4 marking the anniversary of the Battle of Santa Ana.
Sam Langford defeated Jon Gane in Boston dominating the match and overweight conditions, forcing Gane to concede. The heavyweight challenger refused the championship claim, while John Princeton declines a meeting with Mich ae next year and Jenny remains unassigned to her calling Hat.
Jack Munroe defeated Al Limerick before the Criterion Athletic Club in Norton. Limerick threw in the towel in the fourth round as Munroe dominated with a display rated by observers as nearly middleweight class. The miner's skill impressed spectators and his supporters.
Former Seattle prize idol Tommy Reilly lasted just over ten rounds in Oakland last night as Billy Woods defeated him to claim the Court middleweight championship. This was Reilly’s first notable fight since his brutal loss to Young Peter Jackson.
Chicago report states Jack O Keefe earned a decision over Gus Gardner after six rounds amid disputed sportsmanship last night.
Syracuse hosts the annual New York State Breeders' Association meeting bringing together leaders from sheep breeders and cattle breeders including Shropshire Holstein Friesian Jersey and other fancy breeds to discuss state wide stock interests.
Miss Nellie and Miss Elizabeth McCoy of the Anna Held company claim a world champion long distance dancing record with ninety minutes of continuous dancing in Pittsburg. They faced a challenge from Miss Reesie and danced for an hour and then extended to thirty more minutes before the piano and musicians tired.
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