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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1903
Page
1
Mrs G Crippen declines to answer questions at the coroner inquest into Addie Muir s death citing danger of self incrimination She invokes her lawyer s advice and offers only minimal responses as the inquest continues with witnesses urged to cooperate
Witnesses Mrs F Hough and Miss J Cherry prepare to testify at the Mull inquest. Cherry quotes Crowell’s statements about the baby’s health and Crippen's daughter’s death. Hough describes the Crippen home scene and the baby’s condition, while Crowell’s behavior is noted as nervous and evasive.
City council debate over Ringling Bros license in Beattie ends with a reduced rate of 500 per day after Philanthropists and council members clash. Irregular delays and amendments tied to engrossing committee chair Kistler influenced the outcome amid backing for a 590 rate by Rinehart.
A jury in Justice Cann's court cleared a store manager and staff of violating state law by making clerks work more than ten hours. The defense said Fourth of July overtime was voluntary, as workers were promised a holiday next day. The case also touched on alimony and other unrelated filings in the same session.
Riger J M Webb of the Church of God and Mrs Webb departed for Victoria B C for an evangelistic trip expected to last three to four days. A cigarette and a tightly lit match caused two small city fire calls on Grant Street Bridge and 316 First Avenue South. Flora Juation of Chestonta sought Seattle police information on Thomas Acott, claiming he may be alive after three years. Sarah PD Webby, 76, died last night, sister of Mrs F M Gaye, after a period of invalidism. Mrs Switt has filed a suit.
Dugdale and Pacific National league President Lucas, with Pacific Coast league managers Harris and Morely and Minor League Association Secretary Farrell, met in Chicago after returning from a trip. They dined and toured the town but found no peace agreement though harmony is hoped for next year.
Dugdale's Babes came home worn and battered after losses at Spokane. Blainey McNichol and Free man all fell, Drennan sprained an ankle, leaving Seattle short handed. The squad, missing several players, showed improvement as Harney McKibbon's Tacoma ladles opened the afternoon at Athletic Park. The sick players are on the mend.
A Spokane dispatch reports Ernest Nichols star pitcher for the Spokane Pacific National League team died suddenly of heart disease at Natatorium yesterday afternoon. He had been swimming when he came out, ran up a hill, and collapsed.
Three North Pacific deckhands Owen Hayes M McDonald and A A Michener and another survivor from La Conner survived a double shipwreck within ten days. The North Pacific sank after striking an obstruction while sailing from Seattle to Anacortes leaving lifeboats, while prior La Conner burned near Purrow's bay. The men deny hoodoo claims and shrug it off as luck.
Rome July 21 Pope Leo XII’s body lay in the small throne room as embalming ended and the cassock was placed on the pontiff. Cardinals ambassadors and papal courtiers filed by the bier in the consistory hall while a vast crowd gathered outside the Vatican. Telegrams of condolence flowed from governments worldwide as the church prepares for a rapid transition of authority and a solemn mourning period.
The body of Walter William, who fell into the bay while bidding friends goodbye at the Lilly Pogartue dock near Washington Street, was found this morning after a watchman reported the corpse to the police. Deputy Coroner investigations begin.
A body was transported to Honney-Watson morgue after an unidentified man, about 35, was found in Seattle. From pockets in the clothing, investigators identified the deceased as Willem, who had arrived in Seattle from Spokane months earlier. A telegram from Kanene City informed Chief Mayes of Mayes that Mrs Williams had been visiting daily to inquire about her husband.
Superior Judge Tallman orders the slaughter houses of James Menry and Carstens across the tide oats area in the southern city closed immediately. No stay of proceedings granted. the nuisance judgment stands and must be enforced. Attorneys for the packing firms plan to travel tonight to seek a writ of mandate compelling Judge Tallman to grant relief.
New Orleans District Attorney Guerley was shot and killed in his office by Clarence Lyons a cotton clerk who then killed himself. The motive was a long standing grudge from a prior case in which Guerley served as attorney.
The annual state convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles opened in Columbus with a large crowd and a reception. A big street parade and barbecue are planned for tomorrow along with other entertainments as the event continues.
A plan to hire an Indian band for the Midsummer carnival in Puyallup is under discussion. The event includes a log rolling contest with Breen and Burk as champions, offering five dollars for a successful cross and back without falling. The ship Lamenta, Capt. Cormack, arrived at Victoria after leaving Vancouver.
The fourth anniversary of Col. Robert G. Ingersoll’s death was observed today by memorial services organized by the Ingersoll Memorial association of Chicago. The group is pushing a campaign to erect a significant monument to Ingersoll.
Reported clash between Venezuelan rebels entrenched at Ciudad Bolivar and government troops under Gen. A brutal dispute left about 300 dead. Rebels suffered heavy losses with numerous bodies in the streets while government casualties approached a hundred. The fight continued with government forces gaining advantage.
Cripples and poor form plague Oakland as Beattie and Sample show some fight. Cooper also pitches well but lacks run support in yesterday's game. Seattle wins 5 to 2 as Oakland makes errors and struggles to capitalize.
The annual Iowa State Golf Association tournament began at Wave Hill with players from Dubuque Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids and other points competing as the event runs through Saturday.
City council members resolved their rift as Pt Gil, once opposed street upgrades in the Ninth ward, voted with Murphy on the park ing strip project and overall street improvements. The ordinance appropriated 1000 to fund street work and weed cutting along city parking stripes.
Special to The Star reports a noon Thursday heist at Conner Creek in eastern Oregon. bandits stole the season's clean-up valued at more than fifty thousand dollars. robbers fled into Idaho wilderness after the theft.
Two members of the Kellogg company strike group were cited to show cause why they should not be held in contempt for violating the court order. A supplemental temporary injunction against the strikers was issued.
The Philippines commissioners grant General Weed near supreme authority over Mindanao making him military and civil governor of the Moro province. He may appoint civil subordinates and suspend district officials. The insular government considers Miles plan changes despite Roosevelt and Root objections. A bill aims to send 100 students to the United States for education at insular expense.
Grain exporters in Tacoma estimate this season's Washington crop at 20 to 22 million bushels, roughly matching last year. Poor weather reduced yields in some districts but higher acreage largely compensates for the shortfall.
The Wenatchee public works board let contracts totaling 44000 dollars for street improvements. T Ryan & Co. received 9711 dollars for East James Street sidewalks, Fitts & Co. 28497 dollars for Maynard Avenue sidewalks and 4024 dollars for Olympic Place sidewalks. Water mains bids on Thirty First Avenue were rejected due to a bid discrepancy. The board also approved the bill for the new fire headquarters furniture. W J Benhem of Spokane, president of the Wenatchee Irrigation Co., is in the city.
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