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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
3
A mob from Foxport hanged a suspect at a tree by the courthouse after abducting him from jail. The incident followed an earlier killing of a young man linked to Thacker, who had faced repeated trials and a new hearing. The mob remained orderly and dispersed after the act.
Utah deputies search for a missing man and woman after the body of William Ryan is found in a camp south of Salt Lake City. He was bound and tied with quilts, and a robbery is suspected as the motive. A man and a woman were reportedly seen with him at the camp.
In a major HOLOGAUS blaze in a Russian town, 600 people were left homeless. A large hospital was destroyed and patients perished in their beds. Sixty corpses were recovered from the ruins as rescue efforts continued.
A Seattle love affair tale centers on William Dawson a machinist from Ban Franches whose sweetheart's telegram halts a slide into insanity. An insanity commission audits him as he wanders the streets as he recovers and Miss Pengally is informed of the plea for her help.
Ninety era era notes report Bill Stiles once called notorious train robber and outlaw indicted on three counts of train robbery. He testified against Burt Alvord, prompting his own indictment as a result. Stiles fled toward the border after the leak, and Arizona authorities seek Mexican government cooperation. He had earlier helped free Alvord from jail with his confession, then both men allegedly committed further crimes. Stiles also worked as a detective for Wells Fargo.
In Spokane a Pacific Nations League magnate stated that President Lucas loves his job and anticipates Garrett as a probable successor. A Chicago conference aimed to bury the hatchet so next season the two leagues may collaborate, with members including Tacoma Portland and California cities.
A tense custody scene unfolds as Dawson is taken to a hospital while Judge Tallman orders care. The youth reportedly possessed more than ten items in custody and his pockets hold a honeyed pink handwritten note. A physician says an unopened telegram could avert permanent insanity.
Rates on the French bark Edouard Detailie cruising from Newcastle to San Franciscs have dropped from 10 to 7 percent. The ship’s voyage length is not unusual though its coal cargo has caused several fires historically.
Three weak minded children of Mr and Mrs Charlie Cole were placed in custody of the Washington Children's Home Society by Superior Judge Morris this morning. Testimony from Humane Officer Clark and neighbors described severe neglect and lack of affection from the mother toward the three children, the oldest being deaf.
In Philadelphia July Mew workers return to work as 7 hands resume duties. Strike leaders say the halt is minor and about 66 900 are affected.
Deputy Nelson traveled from Heatile to Denver to arrest Fazen on a Seattle extradition warrant. Governor ruled extradition papers were not filed in good faith and declined the transfer, sending Nelson home without the prisoner.
Fragmentary OCR item shows Everett city transit notes with times 6 pm and 7 18 pm and lines about departures to Seattle and Beattle. Contains scattered names and a few phone-like figures, unclear dates or firm routes.
Kansas City July 16. Report from Pawner and Ness counties states Harvard students working harvest hands are enduring the heat well but some have collapsed and cannot stand the long hours of work.
A notice seeks forage for Fort Lawton including ceuta, hay, straw and bran amounts totaling 1 100 pounds. Bids open July 2 as Maj Hingham of the U S quartermaster calls for proposals to supply the requested quantities.
We will carefully examine your teeth and tell you in advance exactly what your work will cost free of charge. All work guaranteed for 15 lady attendant. Hours eight a.m. to five p.m. Sundays a.m. to?
Wantee-Maie advertises extra salesmen for the big sale at the Clothing Block 141-1417 Second Avenue next to the Bon Marche. Apply Friday morning. A job for a man to do house work and an elderly lady seeks a caretaker at a distant avenue address.
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