This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1903
Page
3
Actress Edna Wallace Mopper arrives in Seattle to contest the will of her stepfather James K. Mopper seeking a share valued at 3 million dollars. The will disinherited her through alleged weakness and drinking.
A rooftop fire near Third Fenne Street endangers Palmquist and nearby businesses including Peekaboo Feetaurant and a Chicago grocery. Fire crews battled the flames as the roof burned rapidly, with authorities assessing the danger to residents and structures.
Night blaze at a store nearly cost a boy named Gie his life as he slept over the premises. A companion, Che Gee, awakened and pulled him from the bed after flames reached the bedding. The fire started in or near a chimney, causing about 11,000 in damage.
Superior Judge Hell issued a restraining order shielding Hugh Ochiltree and other peddlers from arrest while refusing to pay the $100 license. The street hawkers license increase to 160 for two-horse drivers and 75 for single-horse drivers is debated as unconstitutional. The order returns next Thursday as the old licenses, paid at 90 or 8, expire. Also note Mrs. Mex Harrie of East Lake City visits her sister in Summerfield and will host on Tuesday afternoon at 1718 Fourteenth Avenue.
A blurry game report shows the Beards losing to Los Angeles 4 to 0 in Tacoma. Misty notes mention Dundale and Dug’s yard work as Dodgers pitchers held the Beards to four runs while forcing several base hits.
Rain affects events at Bpokans Bpokane with Malt take and No mo at Meleon. details partially unreadable.
The Seattle Cataract Company applies for a permit to install poles and light and power lines along Railroad avenue from Yester War to Wall Street. The project promises uniform rates once the line is established and the new poles stand forty four feet high. The city’s fire headquarters at Third Avenue South and Main Street is completed and ready for acceptance by the city. Engineer Thomson and Walter's return from Cedar Lake is noted.
The Meadows crowd fills the opening day stands as a strong field of horses races through a series of competitive sprints and longer events. Poretto leads in multiple races with strong performances while several favorites and fresher entrants vie for top spots and quick times.
Local notes report thefts injuries and minor crimes including a coat stolen from a room at 2 First Avenue and Mia Perkins suing for 2660 in damages after a June 12 sidewalk fall on Bevarth Avenue. James Fradiey charged with assault with intent after a Wednesday night brawl. Don Hefferman fined for shoe theft and jailed on default. Railroad and travel ads list steep fares Seattle to San Francisco 23.10, St Louis OMA 95.45, and excursions June to August with ticket offices at 618 First Avenue.
City and county employees faced off at Teatlon Park in a benefit game for needy food sufferers. Profits supported local relief efforts and fans praised the teams for their charitable effort and fair play.
A party of 41 passengers including hotel proprietor and local magnates returned from Alaska reporting a newly discovered oil field prospects. They traveled on the steamer Albian fitted by Southern Pacific, awaiting two years of provisions and planning railroad company support to develop the fields. Andrew Robertson and I. Preney own La Touche copper holdings and returned aboard the Bertha. the whaler Monterey near Akutat reported one whale to Captain Keuden.
An excursion steamer Did 20Ursben sails from Arlington foot of Spring Street toward Hood's Canal and Port Gamble. Tickets cost $1.00, available in advance at Guy's Drugstore corner Indiana and Yesterday. The event promises a delightful outing for attendees and lures the public to join.
Fragmented text describes two baseball games scheduled for tomorrow with a 10 38 a m start and mentions delays from steamer salting repairs. No clear teams or locations are identified.
Fragmentary item notes a park event with tickets via N. T Petty at Beattie and mentions Meadows celebration handicap at Meadows tomorrow. Full details and proper names are unclear due to damaged text.
Charles Tracy was found in a ledger room at the Palace lodging on Weller Street and sent to the city jail. Patrick Kelly, alleged to be in the room, was later sent to fall. Krim believed they planned to plunder the room later.
Parke Wilson and Beattie sparked Portland with late runs and solid fielding as Oakland faltered. Beattle and Shielde contributed timely hits while Beattie drove in two, but miscues in the eighth allowed Portland to pull ahead. The crowd anticipated races tomorrow.
Labor groups convene at multiple venues including Hutchers 186 Bturdick hall Routh Seattle and Longshoremen’s hall Beneca street. Other unions meet at Cooks and Walters Olympic hall and Machiniste Union hall Pacific block with waitrons in Waltigew hall at 1420 Second Avenue.
Judge Albertson denied HK Crockett’s petition for a temporary receiver for Alaska Petroleum and Coal Co due to lack of affidavits. The hearing will not proceed on oral testimony alone. Defendants seek an early merits hearing while plaintiffs push for a prompt date. See the races at the track tomorrow.
A Seattle area classified page lists numerous real estate offers and farm properties. The ads describe acres near Kent and Green Lake, nine room houses, two cottages, and plots in North Seattle with prices, terms, and contact details for agents Adams & Nichola and others.
Descriptive feature praising Three Tree Point near Tacoma as a near perfect summer retreat with water frontage, beaches, and natural beauty. Describes accessibility from city docks, camping, and awaitable waves, urging readers to visit and enjoy the scenery away from commerce. The piece teases future installments and notes transport schedules from City Dock to the Point.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.