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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1903
Page
1
Reports from Rome Vienna London and Berlin detail the pope's acute intestinal illness. Doctors consult Massoni Lapponi Cardaielli and Rossoni as Rome notes varying progress while hopes for recovery persist amid cautious bulletins. The Vatican warns against sensational censorship amid a fragile state.
William Pason, wanted in Beattie for conducting gambling, was arrested in Denver on a warrant from Justice Cann's court. Deputies prepared to return him to Beattie after the governor refused to issue extradition papers, citing lack of formal complaint and proper warrant.
July 9 Auburn Washington a band of hobos is surrounded three miles south of the city by Deputy Sheriff Cudihee and armed citizens. Two highwaymen feared to be involved in last night’s town marshal robbery reportedly vow to fight rather than be arrested. Reinforcements from Auburn Tacoma and Seattle are en route as a possible battle looms.
Deputies form a posse to hunt armed highwaymen believed to be three miles south of Auburn after holding up Marshal Herner. Tacoma authorities notified and prepared to arrest any suspects entering the city. Deputy Sheriff Jack Williams leads a noon dispatch from Tacoma to organize a third posse.
Rome papers publish a history of Pope Leo XIII’s illness, detailing consultations by Dr Lapponi and Dr Massoni. The account traces Tuesday drive symptoms to Friday inflammation in the right lung, followed by pleural drainage and temporary improvement before a renewed decline.
A divorce complaint in Superior Court by Mrs Holder, once married to Malcolm McConnell in Ireland in 1845, claims desertion since 1882 and that her husband, presumed dead after disappearing eighteen years ago, has resurfaced in Ireland. The case hinges on her belief of his death and subsequent remarriage.
Fragmentary report notes funds from the general fund have risen and a low bid has been inflated, delaying the Second Avenue regrade project. Authorities indicate the plan proceeds once funding and bids settle.
A faded image shows a smiling man beside a small girl, Maureen Ames, amid struggles as he faces possible imprisonment. The text references Dr Ames’s frail health, public scandal, and speculates on his future as a mayoral figure in Minnesota’s capital.
The article notes a possible papal succession shift with Cardinal Serafino Vannutelli, named cardinal last winter, now in line for the next pope and overseeing church duties. It cites a complex legal battle and opposition from property owners over local city improvements delaying contracts.
Thomas Cunningham lies in critical condition at Wayside Mission hospital after being shot during a clash with Burglar James Barton while helping Patrolman Newsy. Police photograph three arrestees at the station as they probe the robbery, with Madden recently detained and two others appearing nervous.
A Yukon style rush may follow a gold find on the White River in southeastern Alaska where a Pacific Packing and Navigation Company plan to call at Yaktag turning the river town into a port. A crew of eight men led by J Gadaring worked winter claims twelve miles from the mouth amid glacial terrain and coal and oil indicators.
Mise Augusta Blase gains 614 votes by noon to reach 914 for carnival queen. Marie Truckey slips to 645 total after a light day, Lena Imhoff climbs to 306, May Thurston to 367, Netta Garthune remains 106. Seattle Street Railway Employees buy gym outfit for 1610 Second Avenue hall, plan first meeting in new venue. The gym is 50 feet square with showers and adaptable as a meeting room.
An elderly resident named Volponi died this morning after a sudden collapse. Officials described the event as unexpected and noted he was a long time member of the community with a history of local service.
Meamer freighter Laconner operated by Swift and Bruce for years burned early morning near Anacortes after leaking oil aboard from a San Juan Island to Seattle voyage. Captain Meyers and crew escaped as the vessel burned to the waterline. ownership cited as Captain FR Swift with insured value about 114600. The City of Denver was sent to salvage property with another Swift and Bruce steamer en route.
Addie W. Pierce of Datars seeks a divorce on grounds of cruelty and neglect. The complaint alleges the marriage began in 1455 and the husband subjected her to brutal treatment and constant toil and submission.
Verett Waheh Arizona? Waeh Miss July suspect linked to three women killed in McHenry Mississippi identified. arrest prompted by a $260 reward. Police say he fled and was captured here while leaving. Trial set promptly for the alleged killings.
Town Marshal Joe Berner was held up at 11 oclock in Auburn by two men who threatened him with revolvers and robbed him of his weapon and valuables. A pursuit is underway as deputies organize a county roundup and a posse tracks a suspected organized gang seen in weeks past. The marshal, unarmed, attempted to pursue. a shot was fired but missed, and Berner alerted Tacoma authorities for aid. Deputy Sheriff Cudiher leads the posse toward Auburn to capture the robbers.
An explosion at the California Pond works in Pinole Point at 6 30 oclock injured two men and a woman Mary McGuire and Geathorne Woods are named as injured. The cartridge was destroyed.
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