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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
3
Funeral processions moved through the covered streets under armed escorts today. Deliveries were protected with images and instructed to defend themselves against attacks. The Liverymen's Association met and decided to resume all service tomorrow with non union drivers if the old drivers fail to answer the notice sent today.
Madame Melba and an entourage appeared at the Metropolitan Opera House before La Boheme. The singer and party purchased four balcony seats for ten dollars as Director Conried offered a box, which she declined and chose seats in the rear with an usher guiding her group.
The estate of Austin Corbin once valued at about 600000 has fallen to near 20000 amid lawsuits by his daughter Anna Corbin Borrower. Surrogate Nathan Petty notes battles in probate and appeals have harmed all legatees, with costs borne mainly by Borrower. In Washington Simon Wolff pressed Roosevelt on Kishinev sham allegations. administration offers no action without concrete proof.
The administration says no authentic information supports new outrages. They claim Rusela knows the situation and will prevent a renewal of Jewish persecutions. Officials deny the nationwide yellow journalism predicting a massacre.
Chicago fire chief issues a blunt edict demanding all department members abandon any union ties or face removal. The move targets every fireman who remains affiliated with a union, signaling a hard line against organized labor within the force.
Dee Bandite raided San Jose last night escaping with more than 1400 dollars. They first blew open the post office safe taking 1000 dollars then took 200 from Ulner's hardware and 200 from a West Side saloon safe before fleeing in a buggy.
Olympia report shows December fines totaling 188.60 all from fallen women, while most arrestees were not brought before the police magistrate for trial. The city appears quiet on crime though nightly arrests occur with offenders released next morning without hearings.
Yesler town resists annexation to Seattle for school purposes. The Ravenna Park area leans toward joining, and a County Superintendent Hartranft hearing soon will test the issue. The Seattle School Board also opposes the annexation.
A watch night service will be held at the Free Methodist church on New Year’s Eve with Rev. B. F. Smalney preaching as the revival series begins and runs about two weeks. An old fashioned watch night is planned at Zion A M E Church with Rev. D. Brown from Alaska and Rev. G. H. W. Smith delivering the watch sermon tomorrow night.
A Northern Pacific east bound train named JERMMLED HELENA was wrecked near Troy Montana after hitting a broken rail. Seven coaches derailed including two Pullmans. Passengers were shaken but none seriously injured.
Commissioner Skinner and Menelik of Abyssinia advance toward a commercial treaty while the Emperor agrees to attend the St Louis World’s Fair next summer. They lodge at the Palace Ras Gergen in Addis Ababa as Skinner presents gifts including firearms from President Roosevelt and an ornate silver invitation plate three feet long. Private secretary is H W Wales, his brother in law.
O Cohen pawnbroker case in Des Moines cracked last night with 80000 dollars worth of diamonds stolen. One hundred ten suspects arrested but police have not secured evidence linking anyone in custody to the crime.
In Grand Rapids Michigan George Neil, named as a victim, dies this morning after Saturday's Pere Marquette railroad wreck raising the total death list to 22. Several others remain in critical condition.
In Justice Clark's court Dee Everett reports Mia Minnie Foyler and husband Jack Foyler for assault and battery. The Feylers quarrel over rent at Grand and Twentieth ending with Mrs Feyler fined for striking with a looking glass frame.
William Urkhardt alias John Len non alias R B Kelly, charged with criminal assault on 15 year old Clara Oleson of Stanwood, induced to leave home for a life of shame, released on $1000 bond by Justice Cann. Detectives found the couple December 24 in a lodging house in the restricted district. Urkhardt’s aliases include Charles Hadfield and George Roberts.
Lincoln health officers refute a published claim that a Russian colony outbreak involved leprosy. They state the report is untrue and precautions remain standard. No confirmed cases are reported by city health authorities.
A fragment reports rumors of leprosy in a Russian colony, noting uncertainty and questions about the disease's presence and the accuracy of the claim. The text reflects anxious chatter rather than confirmed medical confirmation.
Dispatches report Emperor Francis Joseph was injured yesterday when he fell down steps while visiting his daughter in London. Unconfirmed claims of a stroke were reported, but he is said to be much improved today and expects to hold an audience tomorrow.
The fall official seeks to aid a man known for recent conversion and gaining sympathy as he endures daily decline. They do not know when he will be sent to Walla Walla for treatment or consideration of his condition.
Police in Chicago morning found Emil Reenk fleeing from a car barn scene. He had cut bars nearly in two inside the jail corridor, aided by an outside accomplice. Authorities placed guards and locked Roeski in a sweat-box as part of the ongoing pursuit of the suspected network.
Police arrested B Reed and A B Cox as suspects in the Parliament House and Thomren home burglaries. Detectives Wappenstein Barbee and Kasson led the inquiry and recovered stolen items at headquarters. Officers note skeleton keys and burglar tools among the seized belongings and link Reed and Cox to prior notoriety from Butte.
Special to The Star reports Everett inmate M Angus McPhail, condemned for murder, turning to the Bible for comfort as his case advances. The narrative notes his confinement at Everett with references to religious solace and daily routines amid legal proceedings.
Coroner Moye announced the victim died of poisoning after an autopsy on a well dressed man found dead Monday night at 419 Verler Way. A stomach alcadegia was removed to determine poison type, and friends identified the deceased as William Green though one view suggested otherwise. The man rented a room Sunday, appeared refined, and locals suspect liquor use preceded his death, possibly after a recent trip from the gold fields.
In Jardin des Mantes a man named Jacques Morin was found asleep on a bench with newspaper clippings about an attempted murder on him. He confessed to the crime after being accused, revealing he had tried to kill a young woman who had refused him marriage, though she survived and cannot identify him.
Minot dispatch reports W Putnam cashier of the Lansford bank ended his life by self inflicted gunshot today. Authorities say his accounts are believed correct. The tragedy occurred as a sudden act of self destruction.
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