20 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
1
A hotel fire injures 25 with seven feared dead. Firefighters rescue guests leaping from windows as flames trap many inside. Windy conditions hasten destruction. 120 guests affected and the blaze lasts over an hour.
The sheriff office received word last night that Ollen O Binich, sought for bigamy, is in Bpekane. A deputy sheriff will bring him back to the city. Earlier complaints involved William McArdie and a marriage to Agnes McArdie on January 16, with a prior wife allegedly still alive.
Fragmented OCR suggests Craven appointment for prosecuting attorney role and selection Act details. References to Mr Scott, interviews, and desire for a clean trial lawyer. Craven has lived in Seattle and practiced law since 1887 era.
The article argues the defendant showed little link to the killing at the Green Light Inn. It notes deponent details and testimonies about the victim’s state and three men present. It suggests one witness believed the victim merely sat on the floor in a drunken stupor, while others described gestures during the struggle.
The domestic troubles of Paul Dreedo, Vienma case proprietor, end with his arrest on a charge of threatening murder. He claims he offered to kil two men guarding his wife after a dispute over property and a divorce. He and his wife, formerly Dera March, had recently argued over a house sale to Samuel Martin for 6500 dollars.
President Roosevelt suffers a severe case of laryngitis from a recent grip. Doctors Riney and Hiberteon advise rest until the throat strengthens. A West Coast trip planned for March is postponed to May, with a two month itinerary and potential extra Senate session to ratify the Cuba reciprocity and Panama canal treaties. Meanwhile Alberteen’s new superior court oath is administered by Judge Guin, and Arthur Raymond and Addison Smith are named to seats. A lecture course on Brgnen literature begins tomorrow at 1 o'clock in the Academy of Molynares hall, led by Dr. Thomas O Magen.
Grand jury orders Poolrooms closed or face formal indictment. officials and police weigh options amid claims of political influence. Key figures include Chief Sullivan, Mayor, and juror O’Brien. poolroom operators vow defiance and threaten disclosures if charged.
Demars, a logger recently discharged from the war, was beaten and robbed at an early hour in the Tenderloin. Charles Gilbert was arrested on suspicion after being identified by Demars. Hennigar and Kaward Gordon are held as material suspects in a pattern labeled as a nightly hold-up near the dead line. Demars had been lured from saloon to saloon by three men who befriended him then attacked in a dark street, slugged him, and robbed him of money from his pockets.
John Toy, a Chinese bridegroom, rushed home after a day of marriage seeking more money described as green. He left his English wife Mrs. Toy, nee Burnett, at the hotel with a man claiming to be Burnett’s brother.
Hexton, chairman of the national board of arbitration, travels to assess the baseball situation and avert a brewing war between the Pacific Northwest and the Comat leagues. Hickey will proceed to Ban Vratelnev with the delegation.
The Pacific Coast League shows intent to operate long term and move ahead with a season. The permit for arena construction was granted yesterday. Manager Wilson indicated the season would start in late spring with Seattle Portland and nearby venues hosting the early games. Seattle is expected to play most games at home as plans firm up.
The council committee on finance cuts off monthly shoe blacking for police officers. The police protest that looking neat matters, but the committee finds the city too poor to fund the expense. Officers must now polish boots themselves or forgo the service.
The appraisement and inventory of the estate of the late cameo Cohn were filed in probate court this morning. The entire estate is valued at 20,401.71 dollars. The Royal restaurant, owned by the deceased, is valued in the inventory at 5,
The city water department issues a notice that water will be shut off on Second Avenue from Beneen to Pike, tomorrow from morning until 12 o'clock noon.
A dense Dayton boy about twelve years old was convicted of breaking into rooms at the Beattie hotel. Superior Judge Bell committed him to the reform school on the prosecuting attorney's petition.
H Pottras of Spokane was arrested yesterday on a federal charge of offering a bribe to United States Immigration Inspector Lavin. Pottras, owner of a Spokane disorder house, allegedly sought to import women for his establishment. Bail set at $1,060. case to be presented to the U.S. grand jury in Tacoma. Meanwhile county officials consider a new courthouse wing for a future courtroom.
A Black man Bloome barricaded himself in a Rampart lodging in New Orleans at 2 AM and fired on officers for hours. Police, assisted by the fire department, smoke bombs, and a later assault, shot him to death after he refused to surrender.
A special meeting of the Traffic Improvement Club at 420 Denny Way is planned for tomorrow. Local agents from various routes will discuss program details and address matters of mutual interest.
A wagon belonging to J. Taylor fell through a water front opening in front of Coleman dooring, injuring a horse and killing another. Driver M McKeneie attempted to dump the load into the bay and a horse was shot after the accident. Rescue crews worked to extricate the wagon which sank into the water amid repeated warnings about the dangerous area.
Jam Karasek was arrested yesterday evening on charges of breaking into the offices of Standard Dice at Seventh Avenue South and Main Street and stealing 1000 stamped envelopes. He was traced and discovered in the afternoon by post office officials who described him as formerly employed at the company.
City council moved to prepare an ordinance enforcing a big bond or certified check requirement for sidewalk elevators. The measure aims to remove or certify elevators as needed, directing officials to draft the ordinance and implement the new fee plan.
An illegible clipping reports Tillman facing a draft and trial with references to bail denial and a governor, but the text is garbled leaving the exact charges and details uncertain. Further readable context is needed to confirm names, dates, and proceedings.
Federal Judge ordered the three girls charged with immorality deported yesterday. The case concerns sending them back to their country and whether authorities will permit landings in Victoria. Doubts remain about the proper officials in Beatie and the treasury in Washington.
Oats remain in Connerslough warehouses awaiting transport. Bruce of Blewart and a freighter line between Anacortes said an attempt would be made to provide transportation for a ton of grain within a week or so to meet limited supply demands.
United States Marshal and deputies served papers on residents at Afognak and Kodiak for appeals to the federal court. A Russian priest faces charges over wine sales to natives, while a store proprietor is accused of selling both wine and whiskey to locals. Many defendants are to be tried in Kodiak as storms drive a schooner aground with minor injuries.
Superior judge keeps Lé Blaine as receiver for the defunct Bank of Ballard. A hearing of about 200 creditors and the bank’s trustees debated discharge and appointment of three successors. The petition to discharge Blaine was refused, noting the law allows receivers only in bank insolvency cases.
A Japanese woman and another Japanese girl arrived in Portland last night aboard a schooner from the Hoaxed region. They are detained on charges related to immoral entry and possible landing aid by vessel sailors, with deportation proceedings pending.
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