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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1903
Page
1
A cloudburst hit Gainesville and surrounding areas causing extensive property damage and multiple deaths. Reports say a Santa Fe passenger train wrecked near Valley View after washed-out tracks. Rescue efforts were hampered by downed telegraph lines and rising flood waters across northern Texas.
The county board denounced graft claims and discussed appointing James Scott as deputy clerk. They planned to consult him later after broader talks, while Scott refused to discuss the matter until he reviews the law and possible actions.
The foreign office in St Petersburg states Russia will not receive a petition on behalf of Russian Jews. It notes President Hoowe welt’s intent to forward the petition, while Alexander Till would not have accepted such a petition. A Guildhall meeting petition was refused as inconvenient, and the office hopes Americans will not view the slight unfavorably. The foreign office claims no special interest beyond maintaining harmonic international relations.
Aged Kent farmer Joan Fletcher obtained a divorce from Caroline Blander this morning before Supreme Judge Hatch on adultery grounds. Martin J. Land, a young city man, testified as the defendant’s son that he had evidence of his mother’s affair with a Seattle hotel chamber maid. Lund, a married man with a young family, denies any misconduct with Mrs. Elander.
W. H. Bowilsby told Patrolmen Cameron and Decker four men robbed him at the corner of Flrat avenue south and Main street at 3 oclock this morning. It was a deliberate hold up with no guns used. Bowlsby lost a few dollars. Two suspects were arrested and identified by Bowlsby, with more in custody at Sherry.
A police report describes a crime with a witness who stayed coherent despite influence. Patrolmen identify the two suspects. one held the witness and the other searched pockets. Johnson had 973.86 on him. Prosecution applications were filed, but warrants await review by the prosecuting attorney’s office.
A Tucson dispatch reports L Dawson, a prominent mining man from Adaona and Konora, was shot in the back and killed in Chihuahua by Mexicans he had invited to lunch. His partner was fired upon but escaped. the killers were captured by Mexican soldiers.
County commissioners renewed all courthouse insurance for the next three years totaling 130000. Forty percent covers contents and sixty percent covers the building.
The German cruiser Gazelle did not sail as planned and remains in port to fire a ceremonial salute on Independence Day.
Local Christian Endeavor union plans to pass a resolution at 6:50 PM at United Presbyterian Church to invite the international convention to Seattle in 1906. Two delegates will be elected to Denver for next week’s event, with a special train from Tacoma to carry attendees.
The electric car collision at Jefferson and Olive streets in the morning injures twenty five people who were taken to hospitals. Both cars were wrecked with the Olive street car struck in the middle. Motormen Peck and Kellen were fatally injured. Others include Frank Noon conductor and Rogers, James Wise, and Wessels who were seriously hurt, with many sustaining broken limbs cuts and bruises.
Seattle geared up for Independence Day with a downtown parade on Seventh Avenue and Union Street at 10 a.m. marines and militiamen joined civic groups as volunteers prepared boat races athletic contests and a Meadows celebration on Lake Washington. The waterfront was spruced up waterfront safety and fire prevention were emphasized and the revenue cutter McCulloch along with canal ferries remained in port to allow crews to celebrate.
The trade council warns of a regional boycott if striking operators are not rehired by Monday noon. Sympathizers plan removing telephones to reduce vessel capacity, while seeking legal changes to require licensed officers aboard vessels over 1 1⁄2 tons. San Francisco Chamber of Commerce backs the move, with Seattle Chamber expected to follow. The association now has over 366 members.
Forecaster Salisbury predicts a fine day for a roaring celebration with warmer weather and light to fresh north to east winds. He notes pleasant breezes and a fair Sunday, suggesting a safe, cheerful turnout for the event tomorrow.
The King County Fair Association posts a July Fourth card headlined by eight running events and a celebration handicap. Featured harness race includes Harry Hurat The Freak and Bill Frazer, with races ranging from a mile to five-eighths of a mile and several entry lists for each distance.
The American Association of Licensed Officers of Ball Vessels opened a local San Francisco branch on July 1 in Safe Deposit Building room 64. Captain J J Parker, a Puget Sound mariner, was named organizer and has since recruited about 40 members. He said the group provides a home for officers in port to avoid street corners and improve conditions.
The post office staff formed a 30 member band to raise funds for uniforms. A charity concert is set for tonight at the Armory under Prof. M Minor as director with Charles Wold as pianist R. W. Hartley secretary W. Kiliveau treasurer Fred Mortie librarian and E A Hartley floor manager in charge.
A Chicago grocery and meat market at 1013 Seventh Avenue was robbed last night. Thieves used a pasted sheet of paper kept on the outside, scratched the flypaper, and cut a circle from glass to reach the cash drawer. Between 12 and 14 dollars plus provisions were taken. no arrests reported.
President Reevereit joins a family picnic on Long Island shore in a rare public outing. The event marks his first extended break since taking office, with observers noting a relaxed schedule despite security presence.
A head on collision in the local yards killed fireman Chan Fieh Emmanmn and injured three others. A freight train struck a switch engine sending both off track and smashing about twenty cars. A separate note mentions a Produce Peddiers union meeting and a city ordinance proposal on street hawker licenses and fee plans.
John F. Miller Post No 1 invites Stevens and Buxton poets and all Women’s Relief corps Ladies of the G A R and Sons of patriotic societies to a camp fire honoring the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Event at the new headquarters in Pythian hall on Saturday evening July 4 with refreshments.
George Roberts, called a confidence man, faced multiple writs after Judge Bell denied a prohibition on extradition. Allison and Crotty sought further habeas corpus in five superior courts, but all were denied. The party moved to intercept transport and secured a writ on a South Tacoma Interurban train. Roberts remains in Pierce County Jail with his wife Roberta joining him in Tacoma.
Steamer Frencks reached Senet Nome and St. Michael with 14 passengers and 100000 dollars in Nome treasure. Cargo split roughly evenly between Seattle and San Francisco under N A T T Co. Left the northern port the same day as the St. Paul and brought no later advices.
James Tiradley alias Bradley sits in city jail after stabbing Ernest Loughry in the Beattie Hat. He claimed he is the brother of Joe Howard who shot Kentucky Governor William Goebel in January. Witnesses say Bradley boasted of his family’s murder history while in the saloon. He refused to discuss his background and kept to himself in jail.
Police report warrants issued by Justice Dunn after a late afternoon theft at Benith's timehop. Frank H. Wiemer, a newspaper man, and another man fled the city to avoid Pelgge’s pursuit. Authorities claim strong evidence the safe was looted before an explosion and gunfire occurred.
Mies Marie Truckey leads with 146 votes at noon in the carnival queen contest. Mire Trucker has 146?115 votes and Lena M Imboff 88 votes. Officials schedule Wednesday August 6 on Washington day with Gov McBride and staff expected.
Ballard resident Peter Heesier aged six dropped at his home in Ballard this morning. The body is in charge of J W Whitlock and Core Hoye notified. Ma Heesier leaves a widow and a grown daughter.
The body of an unknown man was found on the river bank under the Monroe bridge. His head was crushed by blows from a bar found near the corpse, and his pockets were turned out, suggesting robbery as the motive. The man is believed to have sold whisky to sailors.
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