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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1903

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Grand Jury Hearings Unfold Amid Gambling Probe

The grand jury in a Seattle area case probes alleged private club gambling. Witnesses include B E Gates, Louie Berrit, and Detective Tennant as jurors seek details on Games and tolerance. The proceedings reveal secrecy and high speculation about three key suspects.

Sterson Donohue Judeel B. E Gates Anlage Saale the Gates Siong Tennant Tennant Beett Rainier Charles Tennant Bullivan Tenneler Sullivan Chief of Police

Indictment Challenge Arises in Bartlett Case

The court heard a pretrial challenge to indictments in the Bartlett murder case as defense lawyer Attorney Bhipsey argued the grand jury may have erred. Judge Hell overruled the objection and set plea deadlines as a retrial loomed amid threats of revealing worthless indictments.

John F. Dore Sartlett Michael Bartiett Murt Derer Bill Dore

Bremerton Navy Yard Column Sparks Citywide Debate

A Bremerton Chamber of Commerce meeting airs praise for Captain Eaton and critique of Captain Paton amid accusations of misconduct. The board plans to forward allegedly errant facts to Washington authorities for discipline while noting local dinners and defenses by Eaton supporters.

Bremerton Seattle Pen Ae Joseph Staten Navy Oregon Eaton Ashoon Graves Griffiths Ton Humphrey Bremer Mesiiivray Navy Department Beattie Chamber of Commerce McGlivray Steph G. Eaton Pemhemberes Board of Washington, D.C Paton Navy Yard

Smoot Winner Nominated for State Positions in Mormon Church Context

Smoot wins support as Janie Simdot named Unit 8 senator by Republican caucus. Details on votes for Congress map land governor Wells and George Bllicot unclear. Text notes Smoot’s long Mormon Church association and Salt Lake City birthplace with limited readable facts.

Lake City Janie Simdot Caucas Congress Map Land Wells George Bllicot Smoot Salt Lake Ile

Provo Banker Tied to Mining and Manufacturing Ventures

In a brief biographical note a Provo banker known for his Mormon Church service in Europe, 1909 1901 period, is described as active in mining and manufacturing ventures. He is married though the date of his marriage is not given.

Balfour Improves Again in London Update

Premier Balfour shows continued improvement while a South Africa report says Alfred Beit is better and likely to recover.

London Balfour South Africa Alfred Beit Lkely

Texan Sets Record Run From New York to Seattle

The American-Hawaiian steamship Texan arrived in San Francisco after a record 46 days and 18 hours from New York. The usual voyage time is 66 to 70 days. The Texan carries general cargo with some destined for Seattle, where it will proceed in a few days.

San Francisco American-Hawaiian Steamship Company Texan New York Seattle

Collier Mineola Strands Near Comox in Dense Fog

Victoria British Columbia January 16 The collier Mineola laden with coal from Comox for San Francisco ran ashore in Baycees Sound two miles from Comox in dense fog. Capt Cox Lloyds representative reported the stranding and owners in San Francisco and the Pacific Improvement Co arranged a tug to aid. Extent of damage is unknown. Separately James Redelsheimer obtained a permit to repair the interior of the Maxwell building store after a recent fire with anticipated costs around 12000.

Spedal Star Victoria B. C Mineola Comox San Francisco Baycees Sound Cox Lloyd’s Pacific Improvement Company James Redelsheimer Baxwell

City approves steps toward new city hall and jail site

City officials discuss buying property to fund a new city hall and jail, favoring a triangular block near Pith Avenue. Osborne estate offers land to reduce costs, with a seven to nine day option for sale and a plan to use proceeds to offset construction expenses.

Spee Ocey Hall Corwar Osborne Ooe Osborne Estate

Coal Yard Opens as Rush Floods Detroit Market

Detroit January 1h The municipal coal yard opened with a rush forcing police to maintain order. The yard sold coal at ten cents per ton, dealers had expected higher. Starting stock was 9000 tons with rapid replenishment needed to sustain trade and prevent the yard from closing.

Detroit

Corbett Beats Rice in 18th Round Bout at Hot Springs

In Hot Springs Arkansas on January 16 Young Corbett defeated Austin Rice in the 18th round. Rice wilted after a stomach blow in the 17th round and his seconds signaled a stop as time neared the 14th round. Corbett pressed with aggression but could not land a decisive punch while Rice sidestepped and scored at times with quicker counters.

Hot Springs Ark Young Corbett Austin Rice Rice Corbett

Deep Water Wharf Plan Promises City Growth

Jan 16 Blaine news reports a group of prominent businessmen backing a plan to build a wharf from Martin Street to deep water. A large shingle mill and grain mill would stand where the Great Northern line crosses the wharf, aiming to boost the city’s economy and payroll.

Blaine Mve Slaine Martin Street Great Northern

Chaperonage for Sultan in European Reform Effort

Reports from the stock exchange indicate Great Britain supports Hues in backing reforms in Turkey to place the country under European tutelage. The sultan is expected to resist the joint action and contest the plan.

London The Stock Exchange Great Pritein Hues Turkey

Level Lot Near Car Line With Good View

A level plot with a favorable view sits one block from the car line, offering quick access and convenient location for future development. Nearby amenities and transit options enhance appeal for buyers seeking practicality and visibility.

Union Sailors Move Against Captain Tozier Amid Labor Row

Union sailors plot protest over Captain Tozier Rosick and the use of non union crews aboard the Solano and other vessels. The strike actions disrupt Aberdeen loading as Benicia’s Beneda cannot load lumber. Orville Platt faces reelection pressure as he leads the slate for Senate.

Treasury Department Tesler United States Revenue Cutter Aberdeen Grant Solano Aberdeen Allors Rosick Charles Turner Union of the Pacific Benecia California Ite Toster Charlies Turner Benecin Sound Beneda le Grant

Senator Nominees Named in State Caucuses

In Springfield Republican caucus Dr Jan G Con Albert J of Aurora was nominated for U S senator. Luther Laflin Mills of Chicago won a vote total. The Democratic caucus named Congressman Wil Freehold for the Senate post. Separately in Hartford two figures, Dr Hendricks and Justice of the Peace Stanion, were sentenced to two and a half years for conspiracy in a laure Bigner case. Miss Elgear was acquitted.

Concord N. H Jena Jacob MH. Gailinger Neelf United States Senate Springfield Jan. G Albert J. A of Urora United States Luther Lafitn Mills Chicago Congressmrnn Freehold BK. J Dr. Hendricks Justice of the Peace Stanion Laure Bigner Millionaire Bennett Elgear Wee Hartford Conn Ben

January Clearance At Two Large Stores

Big reductions on every article to two immense stocks urge quick purchases before January ends. Advertisers showcase low prices across mantels, tilting hardware and carving sets with genuine stag handles and silver tips in two large stock lots, highlighting strong early patronage.

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