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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1903
Page
4
The Star Dust contest start is postponed due to arranging details and award decisions. Chicago freight handlers threaten another strike over non union employment amid grievances. King Peter of Serbia’s birthday celebration occurred yesterday.
Marshal Perner of Auburn says he was not shot from behind but was kicked from that direction, stressing he escaped harm. Local authorities note the confrontation occurred in a public area and no injuries were reported.
Rear Admiral Glage’s flagship New York may receive 500000 dollars in repairs and a new battery during its return from Alaska. Chief Inspector Hewlee at Washington will likely decide by fleet return whether work occurs on the Pacific or Atlantic coast. If on the coast, Puget Sound naval yard favored over Mare Island.
Burglars broke into the Sutherland Mill Company's Thirtieth Avenue and Charles Street office last night and emptied the strong box of papers. The safe and doors were left unblocked. detectives, including Jack Barok, investigated the incident as police suspect a reward scheme.
Fire at 1222 Second Avenue gutted the KR T Shannon Grocery store and caused about 6000 in losses. The blaze began before 2:00 am yesterday with the rear of the building in flames. Firemen contained the fire within a half hour and had it out before 3:00 am. the origin remains unknown and insurance partially covers the loss.
In Tacoma on July 1 J B Taylor a city hall stenographer fell ten feet through a skylight in the mayor's office. He struck his head on a typewriter desk fracturing the base of his skull. His parents reside in Che.
The Southwestern miners convention opened in Pittsburg Kansas with delegates from Missouri Oklahoma and other states. Leaders expect a wage increase and better labor conditions as mine owners through the Southwestern Interstate Operators Association seek an amicable settlement.
Charles Lincoln a year old was attacked by three older youths near the Grand Street bridge. Joe Miller aged 18 and Albert Coburn aged 4 were arrested for assaulting the boy. Charlie Behroder was detained. Lincoln remained in bed likely for days with possible internal injuries from kicks to the stomach. The warrants accuse the trio of assault and battery.
Inventory listing shows fiber matting at regular 60 cents per yard with emergency discount. grass matting at regular 50 cents per yard. linoleum at regular price 60 cents with sale price noted. Axminster bugs and Wiltons rugs listed with regular and emergency sale prices. Meiveta carpet at regular 22.50 with emergency balance per yard 13.00.
Beattie police deny involvement with a story about a man named Tattas Ret Fieyd being arrested in San Francisco. They say Fred Simmons and another man are the suspects, while a third man known as Thred is reportedly in New Westminster penitentiary for a robbery and murder linked to a prior case.
Down payment only 100 dollars with 10 dollars a month buys close in land on Thirtieth Avenue in the lake district. The ad urges immediate investment as the true American way and promises strong money making potential through proprietorship of land, with Mr. J F Price as the Seattle representative showing property via Madrona Park cars.
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