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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1903

Page

3

Last Edition Marries Squaw and Repents Divorce Granted

Widowed Beatty, who married an Indian squaw at age about ten, was granted a divorce by Judge Bell this morning. He recounts a life with the buxom Siwash, describing bitter disputes, neglect of work, and domestic misery as he cared for a child aged about three.

Wiward Beatty Bell Beatty Siwash Nemne Ad Nomima Ante Fasion Northwest Territory asQuaw Peatty Saya Hieatty Mr. Beatty

Nome News: Treasure Hunters Spur Alaska Trek and Local Turmoil

In Nome a wild tale unfolds as a drunken orgy ends fatally for an infant and two men claim to hold a treasure map from Capt. Coogan. Prospectors report rich ore at Candie Creek, spurring renewed search for the legendary ledges. Van Kope plans a new sled route to Nome, while Nome residents endure isolation and open a skating rink amid milder winter weather.

Coogan Adama Donnelly Nome Donnelly & Cow Candie Creek Dennetty Head McAdams Set Promis Fce

Bogus Checks by Wholesale Swindler Sighted in City

Detectives Tennent Barbee and Officer Kelly chase a man cashing counterfeit $29 checks using the name Cummings and the alias C P Swift. Victims include M J Luta Leon Liquor D K Howard Nathan Philips and others from Pioneer Exchanger First Avenue hotel pawnbroker and more. The con artist allegedly obtained checks via Capt K A Swift of Denver and a steamer job claim. Local bar owner reported being duped.

Tennent Barbee Kelly Cummings K. A. Swift

Personal notices mention regional business figures in transit

Michael Barlow of San Francisco and Kevie Heaumetater discuss cannery expansion and modernization. J F and Jome with Mina M Joyce visit, Minile M Joyce of Mond and T Retorts, Spokane businessman, arrive. Mr. Roberts attends events connected to a forge hardware firm where he is president.

Michael Barlow San Francisco Mr. Bares Pacific Coast Kevie Com Tat Place J. F Jome Wieter Minile M. Joyce Vaides T. Retorts Spokane Roberts

What It Cost The Loser

The finance minister’s report on the Cuba and Philippine war costs to Spain totals 476, HD. Relatives find Nettie Gordon, at 517 Madison Street, claiming to be daughter of the deceased Nettie Gordon awaiting discovery of kin. Griffith’s bereavements: Seattle police officer’s mother and mother‑in‑law died within days of each other from pneumonia. he takes extended leave, may return in a month.

Madrid Spain Griffith W. PF Laubacher Virginia Sullivan Mme Pa Seattle

Smoot Senate Fight Unfolds Over Eligibility

Charges against Reed Smoot Utah senator elect accused of polyworder status were formally filed with the senate committee on privileges and elections. The case alleges marriage after admission to the Union and questions his eligibility to take the oath when the new Senate convenes.

Washington D.C Reed Bmoot Utah Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Amoot Wien Congress Senate

Filibuster Opens on Hutler Wagoner Election Contest

Congress in Washington began a filibuster on the Hutler-Wagoner election contest as the House convened. A three hour session followed five roll calls before Republicans moved to bring up consideration of seating the contested member.

Washington, D.C Hutler- Wagoner Considera

BOYCOTT DISPUTE OVER CHICAGO COAL CONTRACTS

A Chicago meeting of labor leaders led by Samuel Gompers Alexander notables protested city coal contracts awarded to firms using nonunion labor. They warned miners will halt deliveries from West Virginia and Maryland, and a broader strike could follow if the contracts persist. The push aims to unionize Maryland and Virginia miners into the United Mine Workers.

Chicago Keb Ranmuel Gerpers Albert Youns Amalgamated Eve’ Association Harrison West Virginia Maryland

License rate reduced by Senate in Olympia

In Olympia on February, the senate reconsidered a bill to cut salaries for high officials and fixed the license rate from a minimum of four hundred dollars to a maximum of twelve hundred fifty dollars as the bill passed.

Olympia Senate

Enock Arden Over Again Divorce Case Involving Multiple Marriages

Anna Lennon seeks divorce from Patrick Lennon alleging she married another man and that Lennon is dead. The couple's history includes travel to South Africa, a Boer War death report, and multiple marriages. Lennon reportedly turned up but the wife plans to marry her current husband after the divorce.

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Pope Jubilee attendance draws Vatican criticism

Rome February report notes Sardial Gibbons did not attend the pope's Jubilee and draws much commentary. Observers say elder cardinals faced fatiguing journeys to be present, while Gibbons remaining away is questioned.

Rome Sardial Gibbons Vatican

Local department sale lists clothing and home goods at deep discounts

An advertisement from Ellis & Hanauer Mining Brokers promotes top buy prices for various metals and mentions a wide sale. It details large inventories, bargain clothing and linens, and furniture with plans to clear stock Friday at fraction of worth. It cites locations in Seattle and a store at 114 Denny Way with phone contact.

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