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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1903

Page

3

On Grounded Talk of Legislature and Senators

The piece recounts a Washington state capital scene with Senator Van de Vanter and a practical joker at a saloon, plus remarks on bills affecting the oyster industry and other legislative measures. It notes the rush of bills near session end and the interest of King county figures in banking and commerce.

Van van de Vanter King Sena Hottermak Tere Sietguaty Fram Ing Mina Rie Bouweertes Representative Lewy House Committee On Fisheries

Mail From Nome Reports Stolen Letters and Ship News

The Dolphin arrived from Skagway with about 800 letters from Nome, carried by boats to Dawson and by stage to Skagway. Mail left Nome November a week later than the latest reports. Pot hunters in the Mood canal area are said to slaughter in large numbers, with meat shipped in trunks and cases to evade game wardens. Authorities attempted to apprehend the culprits, aided by warden efforts.

Dolphin Yosterday Skagway Hout Nome Dawson Nom Han

Budget Kills Cut University Estimates In Olympia

In Olympia on February 13, Senator Hamilton and a joint committee slashed the state university budget. The board of trustees saw total maintenance fall from 290 000 to 150 000, and several line items were trimmed or eliminated. Notable cuts include the library power plant hall of science and railroad improvements.

Olympta Hamilton House Board of State University Hall of Science

Turf Company Chief Arrives Amid Investor Fallout

B J Arnold head of the Turf Company arrived in St Louis from Hot Springs. His sensational failure ruined many investors. sheriff seeks to take control as managers face questions. Hallways fill with savers who lost their money in company stocks.

ST. Louis J. Arnold Turf Ihreement Company Hot Springs Ucetta

Railroading clashes hit Washington legislature in open session

In Olympia, lawmakers tangled over an elective highway commission bill as Senator Tolman pushed the measure. Clewton Kiel designed a scheme to place Pierce county members in opposition while the House debated committee of the whole status. The Senate passed Moore's electric rounda rights bill, impacting land access for a railroad line.

Olympia Web Moe Tolman Clewton Kiele Hamilton Pierce County Houwe Lawla Lewis Mare Tare Senate Moore Beattie Tuco

Newport to Boston Norse steamer Ayr out

A historical snippet notes a Norwegian steamer Ayr sailing from Greenock to Boston, 37 days underway with 80 percent loading, ship and port terms reflect a transit from Newport to Boston with odd typographical errors.

Newport Ingland Boston Ayr Greenock Mydmey

RACKET IN CHAMBER AND CHURCH BUILD PLAN

In Paria February 11 a violent chamber scene unfolded during an interpellation of the government. Deputy Winder accused corruption and called Premier Combes a chameleon as ministers withdrew and the hall was cleared. The sitting was renamed but the interpellation not admitted. Elsewhere the University Baptist Church of Brooklyn votes to build a frame church costing at least 12 000 dollars on a corner lot at Avenue and East Forty fifth Street.

PARIA Gepution Pecana Bert Case Winder Aime Combes Chameleon Ee Vie Occupylieohair Att Ong Wee Hinder University Bapiist Church of Brooklyn Once Avenue East Fortyffth Street Dearborn 19Th Ave Nue Jefferson Street Beautiful View Seattle Queen Anne Boston Street University Car Line Denny- Fuhrman

After the Crimps and the Arrest of a Vancouver Sailor Leader

A leader of the Riversdale crew has been arrested after trouble aboard the Vancouver Washington ship. Local authorities, along with Consul Laidlaw, plan to prosecute the case in Linett.

Lie’ Rensen Tea Wing The Bidnam Vancouver Wash Buren Laidlaw Riversdale Linett

Grant Cutter to Be Sold as Goldens Gate Replaces

Unofficial word says revenue cutter Grant will be auctioned soon as Goldens Gate, now in San Francisco, takes its place. Captain Tesler and crew will transfer to Goldens Gate, whose commander will succeed Captain Tutule of the Hear, who retires.

Crana George Berry Clara Mor- McPhee Ferry Boston P. Mason Mason Goldens Gate Ban Fran Tesler Tutule

Deaths and trials in Myton and Seattle stories

A man known in Myton was found dead in his room at the Mtnevene hotel at 2 pm with unknown cause, coroner praising suspicious nature while police investigate. Funeral services were held for Astro Powter, longtime resident, shipped to Eureka for interment. Mrs Warren died at Providence Hospital. Emmett Wing left behind. Dee and Brown stand trial before a federal court in Manchester over a summer incident in West Seattle without a license.

Or McKilligan Myton Bia Mtevene Hoye McNilligen Astro Powter Aueason A Honney-Watson Company New Fee Mre I Warren Providence ‘Hospital Tte Sewart- Watsos Company Eureka Calforna Cae Sian Roapitel Emmett Wing Dee Brown James Brown Federal Manford West Seattle Mer

Funeral of the Late J. W. Pratt

The funeral of the late John W. Pratt was held under the auspices of Kilkee from Bikes hall at 2 o'clock. Interment occurred in the cemetery.

John W. Pratt Kilkee Bikes’ Hall

Train robbers traced to Butte, sheriff reports

Sheriff Quinn claims evidence that train robbers who held up the Mur on express came to Butte and are hiding there. He mentions a suspect named William McCullag with money in his pockets. The report is terse and filled with fragmented details.

Fire destroys Pope residence and contents in Fremont

A two story home at 34466 Ashworth Avenue Fremont owned by KT Pope was destroyed by a afternoon fire. The fire caused extensive damage to the Pope residence and its contents with estimated losses running high.

Pope Ashworth Avenue Fremont Charles Jotiee Ant

Commission Adjourns as Darrow Closes Miner Case

The anthracite commission nears decision after Darrow finishes his argument for miners. He emphasizes strike causes, eight hour law, violence, evictions, and union recognition while citing evidence and figures to the commission.

Philadelphia Anthracite Commission Ite Darrow Decia Hom Fone Torrey Taki Corta Baer

Sale on Regular Music and Instruction Books

Advertises regular music pieces and instruction books at reduced prices for one week. Offers guitar for 4.45 with felt, an 11.09 item with case, and extra strings. Highlights mail orders and postage, urging quick purchases amid expected high demand.

Feady Janos

Marine News: Steamers Arrival and Plans for Nome Trade

The steamer Bithy Thompson arrived at Tacoma from Coos Bay where she spent winter as a cold storage vessel for hailbus. She will be overhauled before resuming Nome trade next spring. The steamer Queen arrived from California with 2 passengers, 77 bound for Seattle, three for Tacoma. The City of Puebla departed with 76 passengers for the Golden Gate City.

Bithy Thompson Tacoma Coonbay Queen California Seattle Puebla Golden Gate City

Public Notices and Classified Ads Mix In Historical Page

A fragmented society notices page shows scattered advertisements and personal notices. The text mentions employment studies and land offers, with references to Christ ensen's hall Red 21 and various businesses, banks, and institutes, all in a dated early 20th century style.

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