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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1903

Page

1

Wellington Fatal Shooting Ends in Surrender by John Reynolds

John Reynolds known as Montane Jack shot and killed McNally in Wellington yesterday afternoon after a quarrel with a history in the Northwest. Reynolds telegraphed the sheriff and coroner to surrender. the body lies at Bonney and Stewart's morgue awaiting burial. One witness, T. J. Johnson, reports McNally was unarmed at the time.

Horthers Pacific Wellington John Reynolds Montane Jack Hie Viette Burila Bonney & Stewart Fmbinetty Wee Phoong Reynolds Taylor Stey McNatly Raileta Cabon al- Most Hoye Berner McNally Reynolde le Wet Northwest Tnntana Anl Washington T. J. Johnson

May Get Lonesome May Get Lonesome

Mrs. Howard Kopp wife of a marine corps lieutenant and contralto known on the Pacific coast began travel from New York to San Francisco to join her husband stationed on the Island of Bamar she will be the only white woman on the island

New York Howard Kopp Marine Corps Katherine Bloodgood Pacific Coast San Francisco Island Bamar

Retired for age and service in lingering army notices

A garbled obituary style note lists Lieutenant General Nelson A. Milew and others. It mentions retirement by operation of the army act, with dates and ranks unclear, referencing a long-serving officer and the First Department.

Wastiington Ieeee Thane Davie Pra Nelson A Milew

Man Dies in Prison Hospital After Governor’s Pardon

A prisoner in King County arena, Jorge August 1901, died in the penitentiary hospital from tuberculosis. His brother Francisco will claim the body for burial.

Walla Walla King County Jorge Prancisco

Richards Must Go Richards Must Go

The president plans to remove United States Marshal Frank Hy Richards from Nome Alaska and appoint Robert Truce of Texas to succeed him. Bract, a Rough Riders veteran, previously served as a U S marshal in Texas and the Indian Territory. A man claims a $26 drink at a House saloon vanished along with his companion.

Washington PD. C United States Marechal Frank Hy Richards Nome Alaska Robert Truce Texas Bract Rough Riders Indian Territory Ins Lesaceen

Indictment Remains a Mystery in Local Case

Deputies and Judge Bell's grand jury pursued a bench warrant today for a suspect absent from the city. Rumors swirl about names in the indictment including Joan Clancy and Police Sullivan, with theories centering on a 10 percent carbrake-off case and possible witnesse s being sought from outside the state. Authorities note the grand jury cannot compel a witness outside the state but can indict and hold a suspect as a prisoner.

Nes Georges U. Piper Olympia Rew WSS Joan Clancy Police Sullivan Nelson Poe Sera John Clancy Kent Clancy Frank John Chaney Beatty

Committee to Probe Coal Transport Arrives in Boston

The house merchant marine committee sends a five member sub committee to Boston to begin testimony on coal transportation. The remaining members stay in Washington and plan to call operators and coal company presidents for questioning.

Washington, D. C Boston

Still Probing into Gambling and Murder Case Proceeds

The Superior Court today heard witnesses in the F. Lewis murder inquiry linked to gambling clubs. Mina May Wee, a former Hatnier clerk, testified about alleged card operations during the summer and fall. Coroner Moye testified to finding Mrs. Lewis dead in room 624 Youier Way after the January 6 shooting. The jury adjourned for lunch as Annie Piggott and her brother George faced custody and further testimony from Smith about club rooms.

Lewis F. Lewis Grand Mina May Wee Hatnier Mine Sinclair Ralinier-Grand Witthieseen Fatrerman A. J. Wilkes Mre. Lewis Anter Moye Youier Way Annie Piggott George Piggott Smith Lewin Shire Hoye

State Legislature Passes Rail Road Bill And Appointments

Olympia January 146 The senate approved a measure to print copies of the Tolman railroad commission bill and several anti crime and labor bills were debated. House members introduced apportionment and taxation bills while committees and chairmen were named for both chambers.

Lewis Cowlitz Clarke Skamania Wahkiakum Pacific Chehana Mason Ellen Jefferman Clallam Kilikitat Yakima Kittitas Chelan Douglas Okanogan Ferry Stevens Spokane Lincoln Adama Whitman Asotin Garfield Columbia Walla Walla Franklin Quinn Maloney St" Somer Gunderson Johnson Smith Senate Amsliations Harilton Eeith Corporations Hands Oes Moultredairy Splawn LeCrone O'Donnell Feheries van de Venter Kartty McKenney Crow Warburton Tolman Umner Baker Potts Peaker Merrill Dickson Commerce Field Vaness Easterdey Carle Hoberts McNicoll Johansen University Fine Dilling

Commission Takes More Testimony in Anthracite Inquiry

Philadelphia Jan 16 At the anthracite commission Attorney Burr presented statements from Elk Hill Coal Company and Scranton Company. Dr Dolan of the Erie company discussed health and living conditions among miners families in Heranton Wilkesbarre and nearby fields noting 216 miners in poor houses and 324 insane inmates. He cited 68 asthma 24 crippled by accidents three permanently injured by gas and 692 males 467 females investigated. He said 0 percent of paupers were victims through drink, while defenders questioned the reliability of such stats. The witness conceded the study was superficial.

Philadelphia Anthracite Commission Burr Elk Hil Coal Company Scranton Company Dolan Erie Company Heranton Wilkesbarre

Big railroad merger reported in New York

It is reported that all the Gould lines will unite in one company to be incorporated under Pennsylvania law. The merger is said to include Missouri Pacific, Texas & Pacific, St. Louis & Southwestern, Iron Mountain, Denver & Rio Grande, Western, International & Great Northern, Chicago Great Western, Wisconsin Central, and Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburgh.

Gould Pennsylvania Missouri Pacific Texas & Pacific St. Louis & Southwestern Iron Mountain Denver & the Grande We Grande Western International & Great Northern Chicago Great Western Wisconsin Central Buffalo, Rochester & Pitteburk

Waterville Eyes Rail Link to Orondo Across Columbia

Waterville Washington residents cheer a proposed railroad from Waterville to Orondo on the Columbia River. Promoters report property owners ready to donate right of way. The line would run toward the east country and connect with ports for wheat and other produce moving toward Wenatchee. Plans envision a route through Douglas County toward Huckinit ham.

Waterville Orondo Columbia River John J. Athingon Douglas Huckinitham Teatlee Hale

Wreck on Western Express at Hal and Ohio Rail Line

A Western Express train on the Hal and Ohio line collided in the yard during morning switching. Four killed and several others seriously injured as crates and debris were scattered. An engine exploded and men were thrown from cars. dispatches indicate multiple fatalities among engine crews and freight workers.

Soustnen Anv Western Expres Hal& Ohio Rome Meiner

Alaska Canneries Combine Merges into Griffith Co and Allen

A merger of 14 wartime Alaska canneries was completed yesterday at 4 PM merging under Griffith, Durney & Co and Henry W. Allen. The deal puts $1,000,000 into expansion in the city and increases plant capacity, shifting control of the pack to the new group. The combined output, about 60,000 cases annually, aims to stabilize market price and secure contracts under new terms.

Alaska Alseke x Criffith, & Co Henry W. Allen Thie City Iming Beattie Oret Permit & Profit EU Dent Griffith, Durney & Co

Gonzales Improving After Shooting Incident

Reports from Colaimmia, 8 C, Jan 46 state the lieutenant governor Tillman is improved this morning and expresses some hope of recovery. Threats of lynching are reportedly overestimated and the excitement is subsiding.

Colaimmia Baitor Tillman

Exhibition on Second Avenue Ends in Public Complaint

A dubious display on Second Avenue offers a so called famous painting by Reif and another alleged masterpiece titled The White Slave. Patrons pay ten to fifteen cents for a peek in a dim back room marketed to men only, revealing a crude copy rather than genuine art and drawing police scrutiny.

Reif Meen Vode

Missing steamship St Louis fuels speculations

London reports a jump in Lloyds insurance on the Atlantic liner St Louis amid no news by 10 o clock. Officials doubt her arrival and fear an accident to machinery. President Crincom defends safety, notes late departure and boiler issues with repairs planned after the voyage.

London New York Bt. Louis Asores Islands Crincom The Ine

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