08 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1903
Page
1
Rome reports the Pope showing signs of blood poisoning with irregular pulse and difficult respiration. Physicians say pneumonia may ease but energy to fight infection wanes, with little hope for recovery and hours rather than days expected.
Mrs. Mattie Amon sues Mrs. Jane Schmidt to recover 40 damages claiming a June rumor by Schmidt alleging her husband James Amon had returned home with a bartender in the house was false, known to be false by Schmidt. The article also notes sports and candidate updates from Chicago derby to Harlem Handicap and Annapolis admissions.
Gus Nelson was stabbed in the face by an unknown assailant last night in the restored district. At the police station his wounds were noted and he could not give a reliable description of the men. He believes they were Japanese individuals who jumped him from a dark alley and struck him without provocation.
Three men James Baker Ryan and John Welch were arrested in Tacoma early this week and identified by M R Albrecht as the hold up trio at a North Seattle saloon. Detectives Barthes and Tennant planned to take them to Beattie for trial after their Tacoma arrival yesterday.
A head on crash on the Virginia Midland division of the Southern Railway at Rockfiieh Va yesterday afternoon left 23 dead and 9 injured. The Washington to Atlanta passenger train struck a standing local freight on the main line destroying engines and baggage cars and causing the baggag e and express car to telescope into a second class coach that housed many colored passengers.
Perdinand W. Peck arrived from Chicago leading a party bound for Alaska and Arctic Siberia. The mission, backed by Northwest Commercial Co and Northeastern Siberian Co, will inspect northern properties with aim of boosting development in the far north.
Burglars broke into two northern city residences during the night and took money. At F. L. Craven’s home they took clothing and cash. At M. Williams’s residence on Fifteenth Avenue North they gained entry and obtained mm money.
Special correspondence reports mounted police officer White drowned in the Yukon below Tantalus after a canoe capsized during patrol. Officers Davis and Dahl survived, White's body recovered. White, from Prince Edward Island, faced an inquest to be held by Dr. Pare after the Selkirk voyage.
A Studebaker wagon depot in the San Francisco area was partially destroyed by a fire at 2 20 this morning with a loss estimated at 200000. In Renton Hill, the improvement club held its regular monthly meeting discussing more parks and heard an illustrated talk by George F Cotterill about park systems in European cities. Messages from Nome report the cannery ship America of the P N Co reached Nushegak mouth.
The Texas State Convocation began its twenty second annual gathering in San Antonio. Large attendance and visible enthusiasm marked the formal opening. Judge Lowen Bo Mieckley, former Georgia chief justice, will deliver the annual address.
The twentieth annual convention of the National Confectioners Association opened in Gratysburg Pa today and will run through Saturday. Prominent confectionery trade representatives are in attendance from Baltimore Cleveland New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis and other cities nationwide.
Testimony in the suit by Charlee Wilton and Beaton residents against Brubn Company to move a packing house due to noxious odor concluded in Judge Tallman’s court. Judge will reserve decision after additional evidence from plaintiffs and others. Witness J Henry noted as a potential witness in another case. July 14 set for further proceedings as odor impacts neighborhood.
Fire swept the residence of Dr W T Miles at S62 Madison street this morning causing substantial damage to the house and contents. Miles was away when the blaze started. firefighters arrived after the alarm at 2 o'clock with flames already extensive and the extent of the loss remains undetermined.
A three month old Kodiak cub bear aboard the steamer Cottage City on a voyage from Skagway to New York City bit off the chief officer's left index finger. The animal, fierce and near its dead mother, was captured after a struggle and destined for New York.
The Bwedteh bark Bpen, cleared from London Jan 11 for Freemantle, was declared lost after weeks on overdue status and insured at 16 percent. The Minnetonka nearly wrecked from Coronel to San Francisco was denied permission to Seattle until boiler tubes are replaced, requiring an entire new tubing set.
New Yorker Watt files a divorce petition against his wife. He accuses her of drinking with Hev. Van De Water aboard the Watt yacht. A stormy scene aboard followed a separation suit, with clergy mentioned in the dispute.
A U S lettered report states Kitty Bird, known for improvised antics, received a three month city jail term in Vancouver after disorderly conduct charges. Police moved her from a waterfront saloon incident to the city lockup amid disputes over damages and fines.
A fragmented sports and society record mentions Seattle infield play and a Dugdale-led team, with notes on umpires and players like Treadway. It also includes details about a new currency design by Piguero, Filipina, and a discussion of gold standards and silver peso parity, plus a Ladies Day at Athletic Park and canine event references.
Bruised and battered the Siwashes returned from their southern trip yesterday and opened a series of sit games at Recreation Park with Oakland. President Cohenange says the Sobemian lide has been stopped and the Beattle Pacific Coast team will climb. Kid Mohler is moving to second base and Schwarts may bat behind the plate. Run has added East outfielder Jamiey. At San Francisco Sacramento 6, San Francisco 4.
A crooked steeplechase event at The Meadows ended with a “ringer” likely sneaking a win before being disqualified. Bets were unsettled as the riderless horse finished last after judges ruled improper entry. Tomorrow and Friday feature ladies day with six races at The Meadows.
The National Editorial Association delegates exceed 1000 in Omaha for morning and afternoon sessions. Reports of officers and papers on editorial and business management are read. After the gathering, members and families depart for a western excursion to the Rocky Mountain region.
Philadelphia July 4. The mint halts American dollar production to mint 74 million dollars of Filipino money. About 100,000 Philippine pesos are minted daily as Congress in 1908 authorized the currency for the Islands to replace depreciated weights.
Jaty John McNabb of Lundyville Manitoba celebrates his second birthday and plans to pursue his usual sport of duck hunting this fall. Born in Kildonan to Scottish parents, he has allegedly avoided tobacco from youth, believing long wood time has lengthened his life.
George J L Beattie was found dead in a box beside the Ruby saloon on Washington street by proprietor Jack McBray. Beattie showed facial injuries and a hemorrhage. autopsy to determine cause. He had recently stayed in Seattle and was known in the southern city areas. a gold watch and money were found on the body.
The article alleges Floyd D. Wiemer and George Hrookx fled Seattle for Vancouver after a bank robbery, spending days there while Beattie police pursued them. Wiemer supposedly confessed to receiving part of the loot, but claimed no direct participation. His romance with a local girl allegedly delayed his return.
A lawsuit in Paris centers on a historical work about Prince Jerome. The author faces claims the book harmed a woman linked to the prince and alleged children should be silenced or restricted. The case proceeds to trial with keen literary and social interest.
New York July 1 The pallium of lambs fleece the insignia of the Roman Catholic archbishop arrived today with Mar Mr Farrelly who traveled from Europe. Mgr Farrelly accompanied by Mar Frederick Z Rooker bishop of Nueva Caceres was chosen by the pope to bring the pallium to the United States for conferment on Archbishop Farley in two weeks.
The weekly crop report from Washington notes a cool spring reduced wheat yields in Central Rock Mountain and North Pacific coast districts with some damage in Idaho Wyoming and Utah. Winter wheat is being harvested with light yields while North Pacific ripens safely. Northern and Central California show injury though Southern California yields are good. In Belgrade Serbia King Peter calls for a July 2 election to fill a four year seat.
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