29 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1903
Page
1
In Vancouver BC a Chinese employee on the Pacific Northern steamer Tees was killed after a brutal stabbing. The body showed extensive beading and mutilation, found near a shack believed to be the crime scene. Authorities and witnesses offered varying accounts as the investigation began.
Proprietor Johnson was beaten and robbed at the Leschi Hotel by two men who gained entry in the main hall. They bound and searched guests, then fled before police arrived, prompting a quick investigation and pursuit.
A dynamite filled magazine at a distant cartridge factory exploded at 9 15 causing heavy damage. The blast was felt for miles and many structures including the Miggiesville schoolhouse and Migineville mission chapel were wrecked by the force.
John Gibbs of 1415 Summit street reports cruising First avenue with liquor cargo when he docked at a harbor near the post office area and was allegedly set upon and robbed with a knife and hat stolen. Police doubt his story and question the events and suspects.
The Siwashes moved toward the top of the percentage column after yesterday's game. Fisher's squad received a slight boost as Sacramento's new twirler played well, showing promise in the rotation.
Seattle mounts late rally and strong pitching to defeat Fisher 9 to 3. The standout performance comes from a deliberate, low‑scoring game with multiple errors and sharp fielding backing a steady mound effort.
A high society wedding took place at St. Saviours Church in Bar Harbor with Mise Gurnee, daughter of Mrs. Waller Gurnee of New York, marrying Mr. Henry Thorndike of Howton. The ceremony occurred at noon in the presence of prominent New York and Newport figures.
The Salvation Army holds its annual state encampment at Madison Park, running sixteen days with morning afternoon and evening services. Captain Crawford of California will visit to address the camp tonight at the Army hall.
A telegram from Kaneas Oly reports James Redmond was not wanted for murder. Evidence tying him to the killing of Miss Schumacher has disappeared. Redmond was previously arrested but released on the murder charge and will be ordered to leave Seattle.
Advices on the Toss Maru report bold pirates along the West River near Canton. Pirates attacked the Yung On towing seven boats, forced her ashore, and looted boats adrift. Hung Shore surrendered with four silk boats in tow. Pirates sank a vessel after ramming, then displaced crews at Tai Yat Shan. Ransom demanded for returning twenty pasten crews. British American and German gunboats patrol the area.
Workmen on Queen Anne Hill report finding a stump at Knott and Blaine with bogus silver and gold coins. Police and Captain Bell investigate as officials suspect a organized counterfeiting ring has operated in Beattle.
Still at large, escaped Folsom convicts have not been captured despite active posses and militia. Sheriff Rosquet says the fugitives may have split into three gangs moving through brush. they are short on food and ammunition and must surface for supplies soon.
The Carpenters' union reports Vancouver B C sash and door factory owners have agents in Seattle and other northwest cities trying to hire workers to replace those locked out May 31. Vancouver union had demanded a nine hour day to replace a ten hour day starting June 1 and was locked out May 31.
The Mormon players from Bast Lake arrived and argued with Dugdale’s crew at Athletic Park in the afternoon. Fred Schock is set to deliver for Salt Lake, while Capt. Helen expects a win. Standings from Los Angeles to Spokane show Salt Lake leading in recent showings.
The steamer Jeanie, drydocked after striking a submerged rock off Montague island July 14, will likely come off tomorrow. Capt. Mason said the hull damage was light, noting the vessel’s oak sheathing protected it from severe harm. Steamer Umatilla arrived from Ban with 127 passengers. Mrs. ft. A. Mit e and Mrs. John Green are at the Richmond beach on a hot day.
Liverpool reports a town council vote conducted by electricity. Each member faces two buttons marked Por and Against. Pressing a button records the vote with a black disc appearing, signaling the outcome.
York July 29. Whiteher Hritted promoter of the London & iobe Corporation has spent five months in Lad Street jail and faces extradition from arrival in this city. Wright, accused of great financial irregularities, declares confidence in clearing himself and maintains the innocence of his accusers.
Details from the steamer Tosa Maru arrived regarding the Carrie Dove wreck. The four masted schooner from Puget Sound struck a sand bank off Staveishan on January 3 and ran aground. The crew abandoned in boats. one drowned. Hocan rescued the castaways and towed the vessel to Shanghai after salvage arrangements.
In Indiana the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held a statewide meeting in session this week. The day featured a grand reception as visitors arrived by train from Indianapolis Lafayette Terre Haute Evansville Anderton and other Indiana cities and towns.
The sockeye salmon run in Puget Sound advances with forecasts of plentiful catches for the next ten days. Henry Doyle and Co report telegrams from Fairhaven confirming strong fish stocks at traps as fishermen await the main spawning push. The season opens later than any previous year, delaying expected catches and impacting small canneries and local fisheries.
The king and queen returned from a summer villa near Turin to attend exercises for the anniversary of King Humbert's assassination at Monsa. Observances were held across Italy with Rome as the central focus.
Mortimer Folcom a New England hotel general utility man vanished after a sudden change in behavior. His manager noted his absence and a late night return followed by a letter claiming he might be crazy and urging self-avoidance. No further word has come since. Folcom’s family resided at 9 Ke Street.
Jiromy Heffernan, publisher of the World and others, accused Gamevel Klaus of a $52.50 sale. Klaus paid with a $60 check drawn on Puget Round National. The $7.50 change was issued, then the check proved valueless. Klaus was arrested on First Avenue. warrant issued by Justice George's court.
The Cunard Steamship Company directors and all senior officers will be exclusively British. A special shareholders meeting enacted a rule barring foreigners from holding shares directly or indirectly. The board also gains authority to bargain with the government on mail carriage vessel construction and wartime disposal.
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