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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1903
Page
7
July heat peak triggers numerous prostrations and multiple deaths across cities. Hospitals report high ambulance loads while officials warn of continuing extreme temperatures and record breakers. The heat wave, described as the hottest on record in several areas, pushes emergency services to strain.
A disturbing account from Bluefield West Virginia reports a black assailant targeting a young girl over several days. He repeatedly abducted and assaulted the victim until a search party found her near death. Rescuers revived her but the suspect was then killed by a homeowner who defended the girl with a knife.
Brager and Ellen Chesnut face ongoing divorce disputes with alimony set at 3046 dollars. Chesnut admits friendly ties with former flames, while Mrs. Chesnut describes him as unfaithful and abusive. Letters from lovers were used as exhibits but withdrawn at the hearing.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a gambling case from Spokane involving Dietrich who has been sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Graves represented Dietrich and sought to clarify the law while the court took the matter under advisement and granted 16 days to amend the brief.
Eleven inmates fled from the Williamsburg Kentucky jail last night after breaking cell grates with a crow bar passed in by John Peters who was arrested today. Five of the escapees are identified as murderers. one prisoner was recaptured.
A head on collision on the St Paul railway near Willamebur in Iowa during the forenoon. Two trains crashed killing fireman Joe Nichols and a tramp. brakeman Joseph Durch among the dead. Authorities report extensive damage and ongoing investigations.
A court ordered auction of Eltee Ober and Graham assets will occur July 7 at the Madison Street residence or Third Avenue Washington Street building. The sale covers furniture from both houses and many of Mrs Graham’s jewels to cover current estate care costs. The case stems from an administrator’s petition and the judge authorized the action this morning.
July 10 reports show a broad market decline with standards securities tumbling to new lows. Northern Securities drops to 67, New York Central to 118, and Steel common to 214 amid rumors of another antimerger ruling affecting Northwestern.
William Dew, auditor of the North Armmer Transportation Company, files for divorce claiming his wife became infatuated with another man while he was away on long annual absences to the Pacific coast and Alaska. The notice appears in a July 16 report from Learned to Love Another.
OVBETER BAY July 10 President Roosevelt this afternoon received a message from King Edward expressing pleasure in entertaining Admiral Cotten and the squadron. The note conveys health, friendship, and mutual courtesy as preparations proceed for the visit.
The notice compiles Seattle area properties for sale and rent, including White River and Rainier Beach listings. It mentions farm acres with barns and spring water, river bottom lands near Seattle, and multiple Vancouver, Renton, and North Seattle parcels with prices and terms. It includes ads for graphophones, musical instruments, and local businesses, plus housing near Green Lake and Rainier Beach.
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