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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1903

Page

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Murder of infant shocks King County readers in case

A grim infant murder investigation unfolds in King County with a baby found smothered near Lawson and a coroner stating the child was well formed but killed by asphyxiation. Deputies are dispatched to search for the parents as authorities pledge full inquiry and burial planned at Black Diamond.

Lawson Underwood Neon Cal Mines Black Dinsmond Hoya Diamond Teye Hoye Astrariff Black Dia

Sailor Murder on Road Described in Grim Account

A seaman recalls a gruesome killing on a country road. He lured his victim, severed an artery, and taunted the dying man before the death on the Manga crew ship. Arrested suspect Sto Bine confessed and blamed his enemy. The case unfolded after the ship docked in port with gold finds reported along Poplar Creek.

Wahway N. J Bino Walter Coeas Pin Keto Shipmatee Sto Bine

Tragic Tunnel Slide Kills Three Men Near Washington Street

A earth slide at the south end of the Great Northern tunnel crushed three workers Frank Smith Joe Carte and Franshkeski Vorgeski as they drilled a binlet near the tunnel face. Foreman Savage Caled warned to stay back but the men panicked and were buried under the clay. The bodies were taken to the Bonney-Watson morgue.

New Great Northern Washington Street Frank Smith Joe Carte Francheski Vorgeski Smith Carte William Smith Foreman Savage Ren Themerives Bonney-Watson

Platinum discoveries at Poplar Creek push Northwest mining boom

Vancouver reports confirm striking richness in the Lavan valley region with tales of immense ore. A representative, Wy Mover, notes the wealth at stake as miners from the Lorton and Philadelphia talists seek machinery, while Carlson shows ore pieces the size of a hand and gold visibly clustered on claims near Gold Park, signaling a major mining surge.

The Star Vancouver Poplar Creek Lavan Valley Lorton Philadelphia Larto United States Haute Gilbert Oves Nk Carlson Gold Park

Prisoner Arrest Spreads Across Continents in Nome Case

Charlies BK Herron of the United States Secret Service and Deputy US Marshal D R Dwyer of Nome arrived in Seetiie after circling the globe to escort J I Heatley to Beattie for trial on a government fraud charge. Heatley, convicted on multiple counts, served a Manila sentence before arresting in South Africa where he is accused of fraudulently obtaining funds. He claims his name was forged and says little about government ruses. He travels with a companion as a prisoner at the Hotel Beattie.

Manila South Africa Heastey Nome Heassey Hotel Beattie

Lowell Explosion Toll and Ongoing Rescue Efforts

A July morning update on the Lowell explosion outcome. Eight dead and several missing are reported as hospitals treat the injured. Military units were dismissed as police take over duties and guard the scene pending further details.

Lowell Mase Pellee

International Boat Race Hopes Rise On Puget Sound

An inter naval race between ships’ boats is planned for the bay next week. Captain McKinnon of the British Belford has challenged to a race. Secretary PB and the Bakers' union head plan to organize a world class event on Puget Sound with Mr. Gill coordinating with foremast and American sailing vessels.

Bakers’ Union McKinnon Belford Puget Sound Gill Varius Foretan Sound

Sinking fears surround the Helen Brewer voyage

Maritime circles doubt the Helen Brewer survived mid ocean after a severe Bourabaya storm. The ship was badly damaged with a large hole in the hull and filled with water before beaching. Repairs were hurried but weakened condition may have prevented weathering another storm, fueling speculation of a sinking. Reinsurance rates jumped sharply on the vessel amid market volatility. A separate federal case saw Herman Hoglund win $100 against the Northern Pacific Railway for injuries from an elevator accident.

Helen Brewer Bourabays Delaware Brewer Bourabaya Wernet Herman Hoglund Northern Pacific Railway Company Ae Damager

Miner Crushed Under Three Ton Boulder at Morgan Mine

Olento Daltito, a Black Diamond miner about 36, was killed last night when a rock fall trapped him at the Morgan mine. Coroner Moye reported the boulder weighed three tons and no inquiry was needed. He was unmarried and will be buried at Black Diamond.

Morgan Daltio Hoye Cays Mal Black Diamond Moye

Gambler Peter Gelgsner Dies By Carbolic Acid Act

Peter Gelgsner a known gambler in Georgetown reportedly killed himself by drinking carbolic acid at his home yesterday afternoon. A Japanese servant found him, lips and mouth showing the poison method. He left a widow and three young children. he had built a fine Georgetown residence and had ties to Seattle sporting circles. Deputy Coroner Wiltete ordered the body sent to the Kenney-Watson Morgue.

Peter Gereom Georgetown Gunnydale Paine. Wert Mra Reimer Geeaner Beter Ite

Apostles Defeated in Strikingly Odd Baseball Tale

A chaotic account describes a Mormon household quarrel and a muddled baseball game where Jimeny Winge lacked a clear genre on the plate. Eleven innings of mixed stunts and errors ended with Salt Lake hopefuls relying on Hickey and Brepher for a hopeful delivery today.

Dewelall Ge & Ww 6 Fami Wells Jimeny Winge Hickey Salt Lake

Unclear Capture of Game Scores and Locations

Fragmentary OCR lists multiple matchups with inconsistent formatting. Entries include locations such as Jere and San Francisco and teams like Helena and Tacoma with varying scores and unclear context. The readable bits provide no coherent event or outcome.

Thomas the Wonder Youth Shuts Down For Seven Innings

Wilson’s Smashes gain a boost as Thomas the youngster, dubbed the “boy wonder,” pitches well through seven innings before a rough eighth. The WHfan club rallies to beat him, 6 to 4, amid favorable umpire calls. Standings show Los Angeles and San Francisco top the region with Oakland close behind.

Follows Arthur to the Grave in Meadville Death Shocks Brotherhood

A Meadville engineer and Brotherhood member Youngeen died this morning after a long illness at the city hospital. The article notes MW H Shay Youngstown as a named successor to the deceased role.

Meadville Brotherhood of T the Engineers Youngeen H. Shay Youngstown

Ames Names New President At Iowa Plate College

The faculty announced Lowe B. D. A forme as the new president of Iowa Plate College. A banquet will honor the appointment with state officials educators and alumni in attendance. He leaves the pulpit after serving Methodist churches in Madison Wisconsin and Des Moines Iowa.

Breakfast fish confusion near Fundy and Maine coast

Behooners report shy breakfast fish as elusive. They say schools thought to be mackerel are actually herring. Waters warm in spots for these two varieties, but not for mackerel.

Clarges Bay of Fundy Maine

Elizabeths Hall of Justice Corner Stone Laying

The corner stone of a new 24,000 courthouse in Ion County was laid today. The event was conducted by the Masonic Grand Lodge of New Jersey with speeches by United States Senator John Dean and Former Governor Foster M, among others, praising the edifice as one of the most magnificent and costly of its kind in the country.

Rialzabeth Ion County Randh New Jersey United States John Ean Foster M

Golfing Junket Brought to New York by Mayflower Trip

The H and Cambridge golfers travel by steamer Mayflower for a junket to New York. On arrival they will train at Brooklyn Country Club and My-Hott Club. Their first match is an inter-collegiate regation on August 10 at Kesex County Club in Manchester Mase.

Brew York Cambridge Mayflower Hosten Brooklynntry Club My- Hott Club Thie Kesex County Manches- Mase Prileb Rusette Golf

Final Requiem Mass Held in Memory of Pope Leo

A solemn high requiem gathered mourners in Rome commemorating Pope Leo. Clergy and dignitaries attended the ceremony as bell towers rang and prayers echoed in the basilica.

Leo Rome Pope Leo

Marksmen at La Crosse Open Interstate Tourney

The Interstate association tournament opens in La Crosse with the La Crosse and Viroqua Gun clubs hosting through the week. A large field includes W. R K. Crosby Pred Olibert Rallo Hei ken J. L. Stead and Merman Hirechy, with Hirechy noted as winner of the 1 grand American handicap live bird sheet.

Lacrosse Wic la Crosse Viroqua W. R K. Crosby Pred Olibert Rallo Heiken J. L. Stead Merman Hirechy

Reunion of Central Pennsylvania Methodists Opens at Lake Mont Park

The Methodists of Central Pennsylvania began today at Lake Mont Park. Speakers include Rev. Thomas J. Leak of Pittsburg Rev. J. M. Yeager of New York Thomas M. Murray of Clearfield and Rev. C B L Cartwright of Boottdale.

Central Pennsylvania Lakemont Park Thomas J. Leak Pittsburg J. M. Yeager New York Thomas M. Murray Clearfield C. B L. Cartwright Boottdale

Chamber backs armory site in northern city block

The chamber of commerce yesterday passed a resolution urging county commissioners to secure one northern city block for a new national guard armory auditorium. The board has shown willingness to grant the site and the legislature has...

Chamber of Commerce National Guard Armory

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