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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1903
Page
1
Rome officials report no change in the pope's condition as of July 4 with pulse 92 and temperature 36.5 C. Doctors say weakness and extreme fatigue persist, night watches continue, and Cardinal supporters visit but the pope remains largely unresponsive. Public anticipation grows as hours pass without improvement.
Atlantic City N J July 1 spectators filled the arena as the annual horse show opened with a blaze of glory. More than fifty displays competed for prizes, highlighting entries from New York Baltimore and other places as the event runs through next Saturday.
A condemned man, the killer of Mrs Callie Crete Helland, was hanged after a sensational trial. The crime involved betrayal and public disgrace, with the defendant accused of ruining the victim by fraudulently cashing her checks and forcing her into ruin.
Duffy the Chicago welterweight and Rube Ferns of Kansas City face off in a B round attraction arranged by the International Athletic Club of Fort Erie. Both fighters are well matched and have met several times in the past. The previous encounter ended with a disputed decision against Ferns. The winner tonight will likely be matched with Matty Matt soon.
Council debated a proposed ordinance limiting street grading under the 3 percent assessment cap. Gill opposed final passage, saying he would vote against most improvements as the engineer’s office cannot handle more work. He attacked the finance committee for staffing issues, while the committee defended its role. The measure was withdrawn for one week.
Tension rises as boarding house owners in sound and British Columbia clash over business. A new house established six weeks ago faces aggressive moves from Bound Boarding house owners, who recruit crews from Townsend and coordinate through Crewe Tiew Canada and Trongate to drive rivals from the port.
The council discussed a petition from Moore Investment Company asking the city to provide free water for a private park adjacent to the Washington Hotel. The move aims to relieve the hotel from ongoing maintenance charges while allowing public access to the park.
Council members push for a contingency in the free water proposal. They warn against interpreting the clause as doubting Mr. Moore’s word while arguing the need to secure release terms for the project.
George Roberts, accused man sought to California, ends resistance and heads to San Francisco under Detective Myan. Federal Judge De Haven denied a habeas corpus writ. attorneys withdrew the writ in Superior Court. Detective Ryan departed for California with the prisoner on the midnight train.
The case against Rot. in July deals with twenty six barbers who had their licenses revoked by the state barber examining board. The outcast barbers argue the license revocations were driven by resistance to a price scale raise, and the ruling could affect other licensed barbers.
Cad Johnson, Seattle’s notorious lender, was arrested by Detective Hubbard for theft from F. H. Hayes. A $1.00 fee and money found on her person. Hayes said she robbed him in a Washington street room. She had dozens of prior arrests and was released yesterday on appeal after a two year sentence.
A Wayside Mission hospital benefit at the Grand Opera House last night drew a strong audience and raised funds for the hospital. Vocal numbers were performed by Mrs Martha Gele and Mr Arthur Alexander with Edwin Cahn singing Vietin solos. Accompanists included Mrs A Bevenden Mise May Willhm and Boyd Welle. The dramatic portion featured Mrs Horace McClure and Frank Giles with Moneta Meikle Nicholas T. Clancy and Lafe Hall. They presented George Eliots Arme art and Brander Matthews Silent System as the finale.
In Vajandur a man named Astamnason, urged by dream promises of divine healing, killed his infant son after vowing a sacrifice. He carried out the act at the church altar before worshipers, while locals question the motive of a man seen as holy obeying a divine command. The father was arrested as villagers debate superstition and faith.
The eighteenth annual convention of the National Association of Railway Commissioners opened in Portland Maine with representatives from over thirty one states. Discussions will cover grade crossings costs classification of operating expenses and tariffs time and methods for valuing railroad property and railroad statistics safety appliances rate making and report forms for electric railways.
Fragmentary OCR preserves a 75th anniversary mention of the papal throne and a poem attributed to Leo. It includes archaic phrases and biblical imagery as a lament for nearing death, invoking heavenly guidance and divine face.
Beattie council members clash over a Ringling Circus license fee, voting 7 to 6 to set the daily rate at 1000 after amendments. The decision splits factions as Mayor and allies push for a final vote while critics fear fiscal impact on the city.
A letter to Dave Argyle from Frank Wadleigh dated June reports two known gamblers from this city named Hele and Smeteer drowned while traveling by boat on the Yukon during the Tanana stampede. Their craft, with a roulette wheel lashed aboard and the missing Kein’s body, was recovered by local Indians below Andreafaki.
Ashland wears purple and gold as the Elks begin their annual state convention. Delegations arrive from Milwaukee Oshkosh LaCrosse and other cities for a two day program starting with a reception and ball. Business sessions follow tomorrow as elaborate entertainment is planned by the local lodge.
The steamer Wureka arriving from Nome and St Michael under charter to the Northwestern Commercial Company. The Kommon liner Numantia was shelled in the district court by W. Hankin for 97000 in a suit over alleged failure to deliver an ice plant ammonia at Valparaiso.
Death came to Robert Plum, noted painter of Getehngitis and Oriental subjecta and illustrator of "The t of Asia," in New York the other fay. He was buried at his home here. Unreciprocated love ot a for a beautiful station in waid to have crushed his ae
A large Christian Endeavor convention in Denver was toppled by a gust yesterday at 4 p.m. Over a score were hurt though none seriously, with Mrs Jensie M Thornburgh among the most injured, suffering facial injuries and scalp wounds.
The estate of the late Paul Drasdo was ordered by Superior Judge Bell to be placed in the hands of executors Frank Jobat and Ernest Drasdo. Mrs Drasdo, present in court, objected to the action and has begun contesting the will. She produced her marriage license showing she was married.
Only one league baseball game was played in the West yesterday. Portland hosted Los Angeles in the Pacific Coast League and the home team won 6 to 2. A Monday Bremerton game saw Port Hinkleley win 12 to unknown by an yard town, unclear due to imperfect OCR.
Japan's steamship Kage Maru aboard Yokohama reports a plague case linked to Seattle. officials note quarantine on arrival, other cargo disinfected, and questions arise about where infection began and why symptoms appeared after days at sea.
A local group petitioned the city council to install drinking fountains for people and animals at a public park. The request was referred to the committee on health and sanitation for consideration.
At a conference in Oyster Bay on July 14 President Roosevelt and Secretary Ned agreed to appoint Robert Shaw Oliver of Albany as assistant secretary of war, replacing the retiring William Cary Banger who has resigned due to ill health. The exact date Oliver assumes office awaits final arrangements.
Latatehute Fair joins the Gas Belt racing circuit for a three day meeting that runs through Saturday. Five stake races offer $1,000 each. The stables contain high class horses and organizers expect a highly successful event.
James Howard, former Everett worker and informant for G L Watewright, identified as the victim found near Auburn Saturday night. Police pursue suspected killer Ellher Smith or Miller, a friend of two convicted burglars Wine and Brown, with Howard’s prior information and fear guiding the case.
July 4 report on a bitterly fought Walla Walla city election. Gilbert Haunt defeated F. R. Dement for mayor by fifteen votes. Z. Smith won councilman in the second ward by four. Ankeny forces survived with Senator Askeny and ex Governor Mike C. Moore backing opposing sides. Chief of police race favored Alvah Brown as A F Kees lost undecideds to Brown amid gambling backing.
A man calling himself Karl Anderson seeks to restore his birth name Karl Christian Frederick Vasce n ridensjuid claiming descent from Frederick VII of Denmark. He spoke with Attorney A J Bailiet in Batley building, asserts forged lineage, and seeks a name change by court order. The petition was filed with Superior Judge Tallman for a name restoration.
Judge Bell found Harry Smith guilty of a misdemeanor in operating a trade shot machine and fined him 7109 plus costs. The ruling follows a motion for a new trial and leaves open whether the offense is a felony or a misdemeanor.
A Tribune note lists two German counts, a French marquis and a well connected cavalry officer seeking to wed a rich American heiress with fortunes up to two million dollars. Brussels reports a novel paper organ with pipes of cardboard delivering pure tone and no echo.
A rich placer gold strike reported on Juneau Creek in Cook Inlet country. Discovery made early in June with single pan yields of from cents to 2.35 dollars. Louis Lauringen and partners John Renner and Robert Michaelson claim to have mined near Mile Creek, noting gold of surprising quantity for the region. Juneau Creek is a tributary of Sixbed, according to advices received.
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