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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
1
Rioting at the Kellogg Switch Board plant area persisted for most of the night. Police arrested 37 and cleared crowd action as workers attempted to resume at 7 a.m. crowds gathered again, streetcar lines were disrupted, and numerous injuries were reported with police clubs used.
The piece discusses rumors and details about papal tombs in Rome, noting the Carrara marble tomb once attributed for Leo XIII and contrasting burial plans with Pius IX. It covers the locations near St Peter and the Basilica of St Paul and mentions Cardinal Satolli and the Lateran church as related burial considerations.
Klondike blacksmith Freak W. Johnson, once of this city, gains renown as inventor with a water wheel claiming to increase the value of water power by about one third. Dawson papers describe his wheel as free swinging and capable of reducing back pressure from dead water, aiding undershot overshot and submerged wheels. If adopted, the device could see extensive use in the region's waterpower schemes.
Spokane defeats Seattle 14 to 11 after a late rally by the Spokane bench. Beattie led Beattie with a strong eight innings and Gus Kiepf contributed as Seattle fought to the end.
The Iowa Bar Association held a large statewide meeting in Des Moines with many lawyers and jurists in attendance. George W. Wakefield of Qiouke City served as acting president and gave the annual address to open the session.
Dustieex led the morning session on writing and reporting opinions of the supreme court with a half hour discussion. The afternoon opened with a memorial honoring Kh. M Hainer of Grinnell, who passed away recently at the steectation.
Thomas Hordeaux has secured a permit to erect a brick veneered home at Fourteenth Avenue North. The Bordeaus filed for divorce from Amanda Lavoie with Alfred Pilate named as co respondent in the suit recently.
Rome July 17 Special Cardinal Di Pietro, a longtime diplomat, rose through posts in Argentina, Brazil, Munich, and Spain before returning to Italy to receive his red hat. If a conclave met today he would favor a pope focusing on church affairs rather than politics, potentially making him a candidate.
Naples reports the little vessel Anita, afloat since 1548, has been sold to Micoatt line. The ship, though repaired often, kept its original lines and rigging and sailed between the United States and Spain with various cargoes over centuries.
The Marriman interests prepare to build a line from Red Beech Montana to Red Beech via Howe and Howe County, extending west to the Deschutes river then to Celuatia and Dadles to join the Oregon Railway and Navigation. The cut off nears 100 miles, with another southwest line to reach a railless region.
Western Golf Association rotation opens at Milwaukee Country Club with top west teams including Kansas City Toledo Chicago Pittsburgh Minneapolis and Duluth competing. Sixty prize is distributed among winners. The two day tournament runs today and ends Saturday with a Marshal Field cup event to follow.
In South McAlester, July Wee, Charles Barrett and Dora Wright faced execution for separate crimes. Barrett killed Johan Pineeye, while Wright, who mauled a child and mutilated the corpse to mislead investigators, faced the death penalty after appeals failed. Roosevelt, reviewing the case, declared a woman should bear the punishment with nerve, ending debate on leniency.
Captain J H Goodwin of the freighter Flermedhus argues that a ship subsidy will not save American shipping to the Orient. He notes Britain and Germany as rivals and laments the small American merchant fleet while recounting perilous sea experiences and historical voyages from London to New York and battles centuries past.
Mrs Morrie sues city for 906 damages claiming a live wire hanging over the sidewalk struck and strangled her while returning from church on Summit Avenue and Marion Street. She alleges severe injuries from the incident and seeks compensation.
Reports from Rome and the Vatican detail the pope's deteriorating condition with limited sleep, stable pleural fluid, and calls for possible surgery to relieve breathing obstruction. Doctors monitor vital signs as crowds prepare to view the pope's body and mourners await further instructions.
Mary Huoghiett of Santa Ana attempted to kill herself and her two children Frans and Grace with large doses of poison. The emetic failed, all were saved, and relatives intervened after learning of her plans to flee to the southern end of the state. Her husband had died recently and she had become despondent over finances.
A four foot long sea serpent is on display at the city blacksmith shop after being captured near Fourth Avenue and Nats Street. Authorities say the creature, deemed harmless, resembles a common garden snake and is viewed with curiosity by residents. The incident follows a discussion at the annual meeting featuring Justice Brewer on the triumph of justice.
Judge Griffin grants Ruby Weetberg divorce from John Weethere on grounds of inadequate support and temper. Weetbere receives alimony of 85 dollars monthly for the first year and 8 percent of earnings monthly thereafter, plus custody of two minor children.
The street railway workers union schedules a special meeting at 1610 Second Avenue at midnight tomorrow to discuss the Seattle Electric Company stance toward union members. Secretary Hughes says several employed by the company were recently discharged for union activity and urges full discussion to decide on possible action.
A major shooting tournament begins in Menominee Michigan under the McQueen Gun Club. Nearly 100 crack shots from national parts of the country are in attendance.
The Beattie Driving Club plans its first annual parade and harness races tomorrow in the city and at The Meadows. Two club members own most of the best horses in town and no professional drivers will handle the horses in the races. The parade forms at Second and Jackson after noon, with races starting at 2 30.
Charlies W Leadbeater, noted Theosophist and disciple of Blavatsky, will give six lectures at Christensen hall in the Arcade building starting next Wednesday. Once a Church of England clergyman, he spent years in India Burmah and Ceylon studying occult lore and is a Royal Asiatic Society member. He is 57, a strict vegetarian, and lectures in this city have drawn large crowds. the lectures are free except for the third session.
The Portland Cordage company announces plans to build a large cordage factory near the Great Northern dock at Interbay. Mears, its president, has bought a 17 acre tract for the project which will create employment for more than 100 men.
All colored voters are requested to meet at the Young Naturists halls at Mt Zion Temple church on Friday night July 17 1903 at 8 30 for the purpose of organizing a political party. Crem He in F Linge seeks divorce from wife Clara Linse on grounds of generation. couple married in 1887.
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