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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1903
Page
3
Fragmentary notice lists assorted goods with prices such as wine ammonia syringes cabinets and pharmaceuticals. The readable portions show generic shop items and unit prices but lack coherent context or full details.
A young man named Martin Johnson aged 22 from 10 Nimth avenue south left after a brief job on Maynard avenue. A morning letter to his sister Mrs J B Johnson states he is wearied of life and cannot endure trouble any longer. Authorities have not located him or his body despite search efforts.
In Olympia a man named Clarke allegedly murdered a woman by axe and throat cutting, then attempted self harm with a cut, leaving him alive but injured as investigators note he is from a well known local family and was the dead woman's lover.
Bids were opened today for channel work at the mouth of the Puyallup River. Firms submitting bids included Round Hridge Co at 67 cents per cubic yard, Beate Bride Coe at 16.75, and Pasifie Coast ang & Reclama. The car will be sent to Washington for approval or rejection.
Lieuten. Governor Tillman will resign his life as soon as the legislature convenes this afternoon. Goneales was buried at a o'clock in the afternoon. Pall-bearers were prominent men. the ceremonies were conducted by the Pythias lodge.
A rough digest from various cities reports Berlin noting Venezuela talks and possible blockade suspension amid arbitration talks. Little Rock posts a notice on Alpin Lake Cotton Co debt while quarantine looms. Chicago IC C probes rail discrimination in east bound livestock transport. Palmerto notes Charine Schwab yacht outing. Shafer Piano plant fire in Davenport causes 350 900 loss. Indianapolis mine workers report 4690 dollars disbursed during anthracite strike. Frankfort appellate court grants new trials for Caleb Powers and Jim Howard in Goebel case.
Denver report notes two senates in session after breakfast with each poised to vote for senator today. Joint session for senatorial balloting scheduled for noon tomorrow as the House convened at 10 o clock shows a majority in popettienne.
An unnamed woman disrupted a congressional session in the Capitol Gallery shouting at Cochran and the administration over Manatian Alaskan boundary ties with Great Britain. She argued angrily, identified by an elder accompanying her, as reporters pressed questions. The scene interrupted the District of Columbia appropriation bill debate and a senate memorial for statehood.
Friends and relatives report the disappearance of Freda Granstrom a Scandinavian girl from the home of her aunt Mrs Khmma Alton at 2908 Jackson Street last Thursday police search ongoing and fears of foul play. Granstrom described as very pretty with light hair blue eyes wore a light dress and skirt at disappearance.
Mrs Ellen Barrington fired a 22 caliber revolver at Levi Barrington during a dispute over alimony and property. The husband fled through a window into the alley. both were jailed after the incident. Records show Levi had been turned out after a domestic quarrel days earlier. The case led to a commitment to the insane asylum by Judge Taliman.
An elderly Beattie resident, Jaager Taylor, told neighbors he sowed coffee last night and ate a whole pall of lard as an antidote. His daughter in law, Mr. Jobe Taylor, is mentioned, and this morning he was brought into court as doubts about his sanity persisted.
In Salem the first legislative ballot for United States senator results Fulton one vote Geer eight and others scattered. The Lewis and Clarke fair advances to final passage in the afternoon with an appropriation of 8000 dollars noted.
Telegrams report Harom Hogardus a visioner in the county sought for forgery in Auburn last week. Spokane authorities are asked to deliver him to county officials for trial, with Attorney Meat stating intent to hold him for transfer to Cheyenne County.
The senate discussed appropriations and proposed bills including limits on ministers and lawyers, claims on land, and compulsory school attendance for children aged eight to eighteen. Funeral for Henry G. Thornton held from 418 Feighen Avenue with interment at Lake View. Marriage licenses issued for Francois Kelly and Lillian Garrison. William Wheatman and Rose Gillard. Also brief property offers on cheap acre tracts near a 6 cent car line by G. W. Dunlap.
The Chamber of Commerce will decide at tomorrow's meeting whether to urge Congress to open the Colville reservation. State affairs committee will finalize bills on age labor and arbitration boards with results likely shaping Chamber positions.
A fragmented tale describes Charles Greensterth recounting a hornless episode after a man tooted his horn. The account mentions a loan of a valuable oar to Herman Mofaeh who allegedly lent it to a pawnbroker. It also lists dancing classes and private lessons at Dunlap Real Estate with spinning bicycle repairs nearby.
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