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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1903
Page
1
Eighteen prisoners break into Folsom state penitentiary armory and flee to Mormon Island with guards and warden, tying two officers. A large posse pursues the escapees amid a tense manhunt.
The town of Haines is described as in imminent danger from surrounding forest fires. A Dalton sawmill is reported surrounded by flames, with fear the town and nearby Indian village may be destroyed if winds shift and flames advance toward homes and structures.
United States District Judge Wickersham and party return to Harm after an unsuccessful climb toward the summit of Mount McKinsey. They report reaching an altitude with glaciers blocking further ascent and note the Wickersham River was named in honor of the expedition leader.
Bailey’s marriage to Mreide M Weed ends a two year engagement and disappoints women who had written to him seeking marriage. The executive man’s status or position remains noted amid the outcome of the union.
The article discusses St Malachy archbishop of Armagh and the prophecy of ten devices to rule future popes ending with Peter of Rome. It notes symbols like burning fire and references Leo X and Pius VII while listing candidates such as Cardinal Scampa and Cardinal Ferrari and mentioning Verdin 4 Orantes and Vaticinum Memorumne.
The United States battleship Keararge arrived yesterday after a nine day four hour crossing from Needles, North Atlantic, at about fifty o'clock. Speed averaged fifteen knots with one stop for interference and two for weather delays. Captain Hercphili notes potential for a faster voyage on a future run after previous stops in New York and England.
The Siwashes reversed a late deficit to defeat Oakland 6 to 5 in a snappy exhibition at Recreation Park yesterday. Bleachers were tense yet cheered the comeback and the home team celebrated a hard earned win.
Dennis starred for the Tigers at Athletic Park with McCarthy and McKibben, but the Tacoma lineup toppled them as six runs broke through. Beattie fought hard for Lake and Spokane rallied in the day’s games. In a separate U.S. district case Walter Cooper and John Moran won $1000 and $500 respectively against the Northern Isle Railway after a derailment caused by a cow near Ravemark last year, with each seeking $36,000.
Mrs. and Mrs. Helen Hughes narrowly escaped death in a runaway on First Avenue near Connecticut Street at 8 30. Their trap was dashed up. Mrs Hughes was hurt badly and her daughter was slightly injured. The frightened horse rear and fled crowds as a wheel broke. They were taken to Beattie General Hospital and later to their home on Boren Avenue. Mrs Hughes is wife of FC Hughes of Struve, Alien, Hughes McMicken.
Cardinal Gibbons reached Rome with Father Garvin and was greeted by guardians of the American college. He visited the Vatican to meet Cardinal Oreglia and learn of the congregation’s decisions on conclave procedures while thousands paid homage at St Peter's for Leo XIII. A ten foot wall surrounds the conclave site as guards prepare security and keepers read the will.
In Kingeton New York the Eighteenth District congressman Smith is said to be near a nervous breakdown after years of successes and reversals. His wife, who has cared for him, is described as a nervous wreck. Twenty years ago Smith owned a cigar stand and soon formed Powell Smith Co, a firm that later sold to a trust.
In Southington, Connecticut, Sylvia Langdon Dunham, the state’s oldest centenarian, marked the 100th anniversary of her birth at home. She hosted members of Ruth Hart Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, from Meriden.
Ohio tennis authorities converge on Cleveland for the annual estate championship at East nd Club this week. Events include men singles and doubles, consolation singles and doubles, and ladies singles. Also, a separate report notes a Washington Street saloon robbery claim by J. Smith against B. K. Walker, with 80 cents found on Walker.
A steamer Excelsior carried four bodies and three survivors from a Nezina river tragedy. Miss Lou Wheeler of Beattie and Henry Weldmer along with Paul Weldmer and a 12 year old boy vanished in the current after an open boat was driven onto a ledge between the Chittitu and Kennscott rivers. Barry Hassel and Ferry reached shore, while Nene and the others were lost. Wheeler, 26, had Seattle roots and Dawson ties. Weldmer and family were bound to Nezina to join Robert Biel's camp.
Thirteen people were killed and twenty seriously hurt when an excursion train derailed and smashed into the Brenos station crowd. The engine sped uncontrollably into the station as its machinery failed, piling wreckage and trapping passengers. Many injured were feared dead as rescue efforts continued.
Solemn requiem masses were celebrated at morning services in Catholic churches citywide for the late Pope Leo XIII. Bishop O'Dea will celebrate the first pontifical requiem Mass tomorrow at the Church of Our Lady of Hope, the first of its kind in Beattie.
A large rat that long ruled the old jail in Les Town was captured by workmen during a new building project. Identified by unique body marks from 1888, the creature had lived in the jail for 15 years while inmate Ram Houston, a convicted murderer, served a life sentence. The sheriff will move the rodent to a park.
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