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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1903

Page

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Auburn Cal Patrols Tighten Hunt For Escaped Convicts

In Auburn California a posse tracks four escaped convicts after a river battle near Pilot Hill. J J Allison was killed and a Black convict wounded during the clash with officers from Folsom Placerville and Sacramento. Three guards are still missing and feared captured.

Folsom Penitentiary American River Auburn Cal Pearly Sur South Fork Pilot H J. J. Allison Cofema Pitot Hil Folcom Pitot Hill Blidorade John Mendis Pilot Bn Coloma Pilot Hill Sacramento Poleom Placerville Curry Folsom Tae Ee Gerdes Brown Kitneendan Gordon Pilot Jetter Convicta Lincoln Placer County

Five Headquarters Move Begins to New Building

The transfer from Seventh Avenue and Columbia Street to the new Third Avenue South and Main Street headquarters has started. A man was stationed at the new site yesterday and signal apparatus is installed. Regular operations will take several weeks to establish.

Seventh Avenue Columbia Street Third Avenue South Main Street New Place

Wayne Hosts Weeklong Railway Carnival Opened With Grand Start

Fort Wayne residents witnessed a sparse crowd as the city began its weeklong railway carnival. The opening day program kicked off today with Pineant featuring and runs through the week showcasing various attractions and events.

Re Wayne Ind Fort Wayne Leven

International Federation of Commercial Travelers meets at Mackinac Island

The International Federation of Commercial Travelers' Organizations opens its annual gathering at Mackinac Island Michigan with about 109 delegates from groups totaling 10 000 members. The federation aims to improve welfare and working conditions and is currently pressing for a mileage ticket of 2000 miles for travelers.

Mackinkac Island Mich International Federation of Commercial Travelers’ Organizations Federation Aima Inter

American Consul Dies in Scotland Accident

The American consul-general at Cairo, John Long Mudge, died in Dungar, Scotland, the morning after an accident. Details are sparse but authorities report the death occurred following the incident.

London Mudge John Long Cairo Dungar Scotland

Pistol Battle As Burglars Loot Beattie Brewery Safe

Burglars blow open the Beattie brewery office using a sledge and chisel and steal 166 cash 490 diamond ring 100 mason ring and a matched bow. Watchman William Johns fires at one robber and the pair flee into darkness, leaving tools and clothing behind. no investigation has started.

Johns Ens

Robbery at Interbay Saloon Stuns Boulevard Hotel

J T Hoolthan a Boulevard hotel proprietor was held up by two unmasked men in his room early this morning. They forced him to surrender $700 at gunpoint and fled, while Hoolihan fired at them from a copper window as they disappeared toward Anne Hill. Police were alerted but no detective had been sent by noon. Patrolman Collier had been notified before his 4 a.m. shift.

Crackamen Vende Company Oar Beattie William Johns Johns Wettenen Grange Jane Police and Sheriffs Office J. T. Hoolthan Interbay Boulevard Tel Hoolnan Mn Anne Hill Oolihan J . Clark Hoolihan Boulevard Hotel Hoolian Hoolinen Collier

Firemen Parade and Hose Races in Sioux City

Sioux City hosts the Town State Firemen's association annual meeting and tournament with decorated streets and bands. A parade is planned, and afternoon hose and ladder races will be held at the inter-state fair grounds. Rose Heron reported sending a purse containing $1 to the carnival grounds.

Sioux City State Firemen's Association

Atrocities Reported in Macedonian Districts

The Austrian and Russian authorities report to ambassadors that fearful atrocities have been committed against Christian inhabitants in the Macedonian districts following inspections by local police.

Vienna Usekub Diesent Hay

Explosion at Seattle brick yard injures worker

An employee named Shank at the ore brick company in South Seattle was injured when gasoline exploded in the plant yesterday afternoon. The blast set sheds ablaze and caused extensive damage before firefighters save the yard, though Shank suffered non life threatening injuries.

Shank Ore Brick Company Bouth Seattle Wclock

Pocket Pickpocket Steals 210 Dollars at Carnival

The first reported pocket-picking incident at the carnival occurred when harness maker Watts of South Astie had $210 taken from his pocket. Watts told Police Sergeant Stuart that a clever pickpocket, aided by three accomplices, reached his pocket near the carnival gates while he watched the camels. Four men crowded around him as the theft happened.

Jan Watts South @asttie Watt Stuart

Spokane News Delayed by Strike Statement Lawsuit

Spokane reports the Snakesmerman-Review sued a folder over a strike statement but there is no news. Editions are canceled for today while peace talks proceed. The Bookanereas publish both editions to fill the field as typographical union awaits guidance from Indianapolis.

Spokane Wash Snekesrman-Review Ha Bookanereas

Could Cardinal Arampa Be the Next Pope in Rome

The piece notes Cardinal Arampa as a leading candidate for the papacy, describing his nine years as a cardinal and recent positions in Bologna. It cites omens and prophetic mottos tied to his name and symbols, suggesting providential destiny for him to become pope.

Rome Perma Feiehing Kom Bologna Forti Arampa

Carnival incident leaves three men missing hours later

A chaotic rush near carnival gates saw Watts pushed from the crowd as three men vanished. Officials report the event as the only one of its kind in the area, with job security and store activity noted but few details available.

Watts Rae

City considers bond bid for municipal power system

The council at Ha meeting reviews a bid for the entire 990000 issue of municipal bonds to fund a power system. The bid proposal requires 400000 immediate payment and 960000 available April 1 1904, over 20 years at 1 percent annual interest with an option to retire all or part after five years.

James State Board of Aed Commissioners

Green Lake Voters Back Sidewalk Plan After Hearing

Seven months of discussion yielded a 5 percent support claim among Green Lake residents for sidewalk construction. The council voted to proceed with the improvement, with Gilt as the sole dissenter. Connecticut tobacco crop outlook worsens as rain slows growth and may reduce yields in several counties.

Green Lake Hartford Conn Connecticut

Teachers of Tennessee Convene in Monteagle Meeting

Teachers from across the state gather in Monteagle for the 28th annual Tennessee State Teacher Association convention. Committees are appointed in the preliminary session and the program details are set, with sessions to begin tomorrow morning and run through Thursday.

Monteagle Tenn duty @AD Prem. Roads University Reshier Business Senaions

Plundered Engine House Loots Firemen While On Run

Thieves raided Fire Company No. 3 engine house at Ninth Avenue and Main Street while crews were out on a run. They rifled lockers and took $19.50 from Frank Rogers, the only man who had left money in his clothing. Similar thefts struck Engine No. 1 during prior shifts, suggesting burglars knew when to strike.

Lane Ninth Avenue Main Street Frank Rogers

City considers laying 25 miles of East Green Lake walk

City council debates a proposed project to lay 25 miles of sidewalks along East Green Lake and adjacent streets. Residents protest the plan citing increased costs and debts on homes, while supporters argue for the improvement and the district’s needs.

Green Lake Arch Iast Hiki Vicerdus Iesis Bepherd T Ath Ntitvnan Murphy

Fourteen Acres of Land Near Kent Offered for 2000 Dollars

A sale notice describes forty acres two miles from Kent on the Interurban line. It offers twenty acres improved with a rood house, wood barn, fine orchard, excellent water, mowing machine, cultivator, plough and other equipment for just 2000 dollars.

Kent

Bremerton Told to Show Cause Over Saloon Case

The Washington supreme court orders Bremerton to show cause why an higher court would not issue a writ preventing interference with Cawley and Gibbons saloon in Bremerton. The case, tied to a license revocation attempt, returns Friday at 10 o'clock as a supersedeas keeps the saloon running until the court rules on the certiorari writ quashed previously.

Supreme Court Bidney

Carnival Opens in Seattle with Royal Coronation and Labor Pageantry

The Seattle carnival opened amid 6600 spectators at the amphitheater with Queen Augusta Blase crowned in a grand ceremony. Mayor Humes and Director-General Rust attended as band music and union banners accompanied the procession. The event featured a land march, a large labor-union turnout, and extensive night-long festivities with pageantry and displays.

Mies Augusta Blase Seattle Union Charter H. Doyle Humes Rust Augusta

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