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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1903
Page
1
In Stonega West Virginia Daly reports a moonshiner Thomas Daniell fatally shot Chief of Police King during an arrest attempt. An officer was killed and two moonshiners were captured after a lengthy confrontation.
A major blaze at the Cascade Cereal Co mill on Jefferson Avenue wrecked the mill and the Deming Berry pulley works, totaling heavy losses to John W. Berry and two local firms. The fire damaged residences and other buildings with widespread smoke and water damage across the neighborhood. Authorities cited shavings room sparks and dumped bags as likely causes.
A fire at SH was extinguished in under 25 minutes using a brand new engine. The brigade credited the rapid, coordinated effort and the engine's performance as a record for fast, effective handling of an untested machine.
July reports from Rome describe public viewings of the Pope’s remains and a calm Vatican reception as cardinals discuss the papal election. Diplomats and clergy foresee a conclave starting soon with leaders like Rampolla and Gotti amid maneuvering for the next pope.
A 9 year old girl who sued Jonn Dav in a structured court for damages stemming from a 16 foot fall from a veranda railing near an open building received a verdict of 6000 dollars from a jury in Superior Judge Griffin's court yesterday.
Workers gather for tonight sessions at Brewers Western Central Labor Union hall on 16 second avenue and Bream Engineers Waltresper hall on Hw Secomi Avenue. Sunday meetings scheduled by Brotherhos of Locomotive Waging at Pere Pioneer block and Pacific black. Typographical A. O. U. W. New York book.
Cardinal Bertete from the Venetian provinces rises through church ranks. He studied at Castelfrance College, was ordained priest, served as Tumbois custodian, and led a large parish. Named canon at Treviso cathedral, he became vicar general and later patriarch of Venice in 1893 before finally being made a cardinal after government approval.
Town youths announce a lively Pleasant Beach picnic featuring Queen Augusta and a royal entourage. Events include a tug of war between Frisco Larsen and Bricky Terini, a chopstick of stunts, a doughnut-eating contest, and gate prizes. Officials promise more program details as plans progress.
Mr. Thomson and assistants Roas Jeffery and Beattie visited Portland Sacramento and California power plants including Central California Electric Company and Bay Counties to study transmission lines pavement and distribution. They report long 220 mile lines and similar plant conditions to the municipal plant with aims to anticipate and overcome future difficulties.
In London on July 24 the House of Lords again denied Pouliett the right to collect a tithe of ear crops, rejecting his organ pope claim and upholding established tithing law.
The local assay reports a large gold influx since reestablishment on July 15. Output figures show substantial shipments to Nome and other cities, with notable deposits from Alaska, British Columbia, and Canada.
Oakland Beattie stars as Beattle wins a high scoring 6 to 8 clash. Gigantic hits by Campie and Lee, plus Beattie's strong pitching, highlight a chaotic afternoon with Beattle edging the Braves and a late rally by Beattle.
The article narrates a chaotic game scene with varied players and misplays. It mentions Tecoma’s win led by Barney Mx and Harry Maupin on the mound, while lineups from Brattle, Tacoma, and Spokane appear in scattered scores.
The announcement nomeinally confirms Captain Henry SteenMoos as the senior officer to assume command of the Houth Fount Squadron upon Admiral Burner’s retirement. Official notice specifies the promotion effective after the transition.
A crowd gathered at the county clerk's office in San Francisco to witness Rob Fitzelmmone obtain a marriage license to wed Miss Jutla Gifford. The couple will marry this afternoon or tomorrow morning and then head to Harwin Springs where Fitzelmmone will resume training. A separate shipping note mentions J. I. Gray & Co preparing to ship lumber to Nome, with the Argyle steamer and the A. J. Fuller involved in moving thousands of feet of lumber and barrels of oil to a northern port.
Charles Brockman faces a $20 000 breach of promise suit from his former wife who says he abandoned her and their two children in autumn to marry another. Authorities dispute whether he has remarried while Brockman denies comment and insists the case is his private affair. He runs a small grocery and fruit stand at Biath Avenue and Pike Street with reported property worth about 60000.
The Star provides the only Beattie account of the excursion steamer Waleh disaster at Sydney dock on Thursday. It published an extra thirty minutes after the blaze, unlike other papers which offered later, incomplete reports.
Residents of the southern half of Vashon island petition county commissioners to detach from King County and join Merced County. They argue most business is transacted locally and the area is naturally tributary to the adjacent city. Officials plan a vote to measure sentiment. a two thirds majority would prompt action by law.
Washington July 3 A booklet by the agriculture department highlights the American lumber industry ranking fourth among major manufacturing sectors with vast capital and output but calls for reform. It notes unsound planting practices, unsustainable timber harvests, and the need to curb overcutting of red fir in the Northwest to avoid long term unproductive land use.
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