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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1903
Page
1
Peter Anderson, a Paulsbo man, was drugged at Mike Riley's Arcade Theater near Sixth Ave and King St. He was expelled early morning with injuries after a night of drinking and alleged robbery. Police were alerted but made no arrests.
An excerpted mock interview scene depicts Mr Hi Pressure fearing a mob as explosions and barricades rise on a July 4th urban street. Characters discuss weather, travel plans, and a planned Alaska honeymoon while a chaotic crowd gathers.
Police seek James White 1 years of age missing from Mallard home of his son Har White since Monday. Relatives and friends urge public help to locate him.
Washington coverage recalls a grand July celebration with a 4 grade parade from the Capitol to the White House. Admiral Dewey chairs the event while Secretary Moody closes with a call for honesty and a vow to pursue corruption, urging impartial inquiry and public accountability.
San Francisco July 4 The fate of William Ode a saber left as watchman on the wreck of the schooner Courtney Ford is told in his log recovered beside his corpse by revenue cutter officers. The log covers October 4 1902 to February 1903 detailing four months leading to his death as rescue ships could not reach him. The Courtney Ford wreck stranded the captain and crew at Seattle leaving Ode behind until relief arrived too late.
Police Capt. Lautecher presided as president with Detective Jack Barckenashter as teller when the station served as a bank. Only two depositors, yet $11,000 remained locked up due to banking holiday and Sunday. Alaska miners H. A. Wigs and J. Brendham had to leave without depositing gold dust. Brendham carried gold on arrival.
In Republic Missouri on Thursday Mise Rose Harring and nine fellow linemen discussed wedding plans tied to a Beattie Washington chapter story. the group contemplated marriage amid a strike and considered traveling to Aladko.
The linemen union and Seattle Electric Company reached a settlement after a conference with company officer Furth. The strike began on November 2 and the firm began paying 53.0 y for wages after the union won similar concessions from the Falls Company. The last agreement settles the union’s principal demands and minor rules.
A salute firing at the Firitieh fort in Colombo part of Independence Day ceremonies caused an explosion. One soldier was killed and another injured. Two American cruisers were in the harbor at the time.
The Washington Children’s Home Society refused to allow Wah Sing’s American wife to adopt any of the three children from Lee Hong and his white wife, despite a court custody ruling in their favor. The case notes the couple’s dying parents and Mrs Wah Hing’s offer to adopt the youngest son, while Brown of the Children’s Home Society opposes relocation and cites racial and social concerns.
In Bevallion at a United Presbyterian church meeting the local Christian Endeavor union endorsed sending delegates to the biennial Christian Endeavor convention in Denver. The effort aims to secure the next convention site with strong backing and broader attendance from various congregations, with J. BR. Thomas and the Plymouth Congregational Society named to represent the local union.
A strike began on the St Louis street car system as 8 of the Amalgamated Association of Street Car Men officials report the firm can operate with substitutes under its five year contract with another union.
Police allege Briggs aided amateur burglars in a city robbery and forgery scheme. Detectives link Wisemer to the crime and note Briggs fled before arrest, leaving a $271 cash deposit in the strong box. The case involves the C B Smith safe and warrants for Baker City flight.
The upcoming fiscal year report from the local United States customs office is expected to show total receipts near 700000 dollars for the year ending June 30. June’s receipts reached 60318 dollars, the highest monthly total since establishment, supporting the forecast.
Karl Watson reported he was held up within a block of the police station before dawn. A pair of men, one armed with a revolver, forced him to surrender money and a watch as he walked on Washington Street between Third and Fourth Avenues. He complied with the hold up and hands up gesture.
Large crowds filled the streets for Fourth of July events in Seattle as rain failed to dampen enthusiasm. Parades proceeded from Fourth Avenue to Pike Street with four divisions including Marines, veterans, and local dignitaries. fireworks and bands electrified Pike Street while Hawke Hall hosted a busy dance. Wa Chong faced immigration delays returning from Victoria, with Col. Fisher granting landing rights after Port Townsend entry restrictions.
Reports from cities including Chihuahua Philadelphia Fort Smith and San Diego describe Independence Day events. Attendees ranged from ambassadors and notable societies to senators and local organizations as parades speeches and formal observances marked the holiday.
Following the recent death of Mrs. Horace Porter wife of the American ambassador the customary Fourth of July reception at the American embassy was not held. The American colony marked the day with notable dinners including the American chamber of commerce banquet.
A celebration marking the Fourth of July took place in Berlin with a reception attended by American residents and guests. The event highlighted U S independence day traditions and included ceremonial greetings at the host venue.
H Gaffner, owner of the steamer Lady of the Lake, announces plans to add a second ferry to serve West Seattle. To meet franchise requirements the Evergreen was placed on the run with intent to secure a vessel within days. He cites good local demand and the challenge of finding a suitable steamer as the main hurdle.
A group of Alaska bound women, aboard the excursion steamer Spokane, became the first women to ascend Brady Glacier near Cross Sound Cape Spencer. Governor Brady of Alaska accompanied the party as men carried the women on mud flats after a tide delay, then the party waded back to the boats.
Nation al game exhibitions at Athletic Park feature McKay for Beattie in the morning with Lelberd for Los Angeles. Maupin to pitch for locals this afternoon while Thatcher is set to pitch again tomorrow. Jack has struggled since moving to the Mesfie National from the Const ague, often pitching well yet receiving bad luck.
The American ship A J Fuller under Captain Haskell arrived at Eagle Harbor from Honolulu after 19 days at sea. The voyage began last summer and linked Cape Town Australia and Honolulu. A whale was shot from the fore peak near Cape Town, the only notable event amid gales off the Cape of Good Hope that damaged sails and topmasts.
The door of the Clancy theater in the paved district south of Yestera way is jammed as operators fail to meet expenses. The Y rs of the place say they could not pay expenses and were forced out. the People’s theater becomes the only such venue north of Jackson street.
A Pittsburg Railway Co car derailed on the Lincoln avenue bridge at 6 20 this morning tumbling into a deep ravine. The motorman and two passengers died and several others were injured in the wreck.
Hill Alexander dies at Providence hospital after a race track collision two weeks earlier. He had been unconscious since the accident and suffered a skull fracture from a back of head blow. Coroner notified. inquest set for Monday. body at Bonney-Watson morgue. Alexander, a sheet writer for a bookmaker, was known across horse racing circles and lists San Francisco as home.
A German paper, Kleines Journal, blames harsh discipline for desertions of 105 sailors from the American fleet at Kiel. It claims desertions rose since the squadron reached European waters, forcing Admiral Cotton to deploy sailors from America to contain the fleet.
President Roosevelt Governor Odell and prominent residents attend Huntington commemorating the town’s anniversary. The event features fireworks and speeches, noting Huntington’s role in American history including Nathan Hale's 1776 intelligence efforts and Walt Whitman roots. A Alaska fisheries dispatch reports a strong salmon outlook with 20,000 fish caught from two traps, aiding five-trap Alaska canneries near Chilkat inlet.
Police received a call from the Ballard pumping station engineer early this morning about a robbery at 11 pm. A man who called himself Morgan said two men robbed him and knocked him down. Morgan recovered after two hours and estimated a small loss.
The Swedish bark Spes, missing since leaving London for Freemantle 173 days ago, is declared lost and insurance rates rise. Spes now quoted at 12.5 percent, with other overdue vessels such as the British bark Samaritan at 10 percent and the British bark Formine at 16 percent, all from ports like Norfolk and Port Tampa toward Shanghai and Yokohama.
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