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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
3
Heavy rains flood the lower Rio Grande valley with Laredo over five feet deep and inundating the business district. A train wreck near Marehatl on the Southern railway killed Engineer Lloyd and left several persons injured as survivors fear lives were lost.
Youthful hoodlums engage in a pitched battle with an elderly Wiwaen named Humptutips Jim near the Tulalip red man’s carnival, injuring Jim and a bystander as a white rancher is mobbed. warlike tension subsides only after peacemakers intervene.
Report says John Cox and his brother were arrested after a boy driving a broken wagon was threatened to give one man a ride. Police allege five shots were fired as the boy refused. The victim, unnamed, told Kirkland police he and the two men carried revolvers.
Telegrams report a gas leak aboard the tram steamer Eastry caused by iron pyrites. Twenty aboard were badly burned and a baby was found dead in the woods. coroner Hoye and deputy RT Hodge received the message from Black Diamond and headed to Hinck Diamond for details.
The Chamber of Commerce planned its regular weekly meeting two weeks after this date. Secretary J. B. Methie will be away part of the period for an outing at Lake while a committee continues investigation into roadway planking. The report was to be presented this afternoon.
Three hundred machinists marched from the Westinghouse Works in Pittsburgh today to protest the company’s failure to sign the wage scale. Two alleged pickpockets, James Prynn and J. W. Adams, were arrested yesterday afternoon by detectives Tennant and Barbee on suspicion.
The congressional directory lists Chicago’s Martin Emerich as a new member with ties to local clubs and city life. It notes his roles in Masonic orders, Odd Fellows, and fraternal groups, plus past leadership in the United Workmen and community boards in Baltimore and Cleveland.
July diary entries reveal a domestic dispute ending in arrests and warrants for Mrs Brady Mrs Jacoby and Walter After marriage in May Walter claimed abuse by his mother in law and sister in law Then he left the home with an officer and later was stabbed during an effort to reclaim his clothes The court case is summarized as general mix up with costs and strained family ties.
In Washington a meatmarket owner sold three bottles of Pickled Cocks' Combs aged 28 years to the chef of the Russian embassy. He found them twenty seven years ago and could not explain their origin or where to obtain more. The chef paid a lump sum. the next day the sale was confirmed. A pickled comb market rumor follows. A cablegram from the Pacific Coast Adjusting company says the ship Morven reached St Vincent with cargo in a heated condition. No further details.
Handy Trunk, now manufactured in Seattle, rapidly supersedes the old style Box Trunk. Over 2000 sold in San Francisco on its merits with no advertising. We invite customers seeking first class service. Send broken trunks for repair to Smith Lundreck Mfg Co. Jem Seventh Avenue Meattie.
Mother Jones arrived with her small army this morning and met Assistant Secretary Nartes. She left New York after a talk in which the president was said to have nothing to do with textile matters, and she pledged to write to the president. She will not disband her army for a month.
Two Shamrocks started a race with the left boat taking the outward position and leading by about half a mile. Weather worsened and both yachts were signaled to return, prompting the cancellation of the race.
The second of the last three requiems for Pope Leo XIII was celebrated at the Matine chapel today. Rome marked a quiet interlude in funeral rites while the Mar sh government celebrated the third anniversary of the administration of King Bamber.
All county offices will be practically closed tomorrow per Mayer Humes' holiday proclamation. To comply with the law, one or two clerks will remain in each office, but no nonessential work will be performed.
Police took Thomas Fay and Jesse O Neill into custody at Interbay early this morning on suspicion of involvement in the Boulevard hotel hold up. Patrolman Collier reports the pair were seen loitering near Interbay and failed to provide satisfactory identification. They are held pending identification.
Detective Kennedy reports a break in at the Worhington hotel barroom last night. A thief entered, removed valuables, and fled. police secured the area and began调查 for the culprit.
Fire in Husete area raged through July destroying fifty boring towers and several plants at the pane petroleum works. Authorities suspect incendiary origin as flames spread, threatening pipeline and refinery operations.
In Chicago, the metal trades association warns a strike could be renewed if current efforts fail. Agent Keppler says a nationwide stoppage may involve up to 125000 workers across the United States and Canada unless employers meet the demands to be presented tonight.
Firemen and water tenders struck this morning freezing service citywide. At daybreak the company restarted a reduced eight hour schedule using a new method to keep cars running while engineers may be persuaded to join the action.
Greener at Vladivostock reports to the state department that Russians show strong demand for American agricultural implements and machinery, with orders backlogged as private firms cannot fill them.
The bark H Capt. ven eon clears Hone and sails back tonight with a full sugar cargo. Reported as one of the first such shipments from the islands to arrive here.
Ewen was the first witness today in the Jett-White murder case at Cynthia Kentucky. He gave the same testimony as at the trial and the court excluded most witnesses from the room except Hargis who was granted permission to remain.
OCR text shows several land parcels for sale near interurban station and Lake Washington. Mentions 19 acre farm, 600 buy acres, 2500 and 225 dollar lot prices, Capitol Hill area sales, Rainier Peach Beach and Rainier Beach agents, multiple Arcades and Warner & Co listings, and a waitress needed at Trice's restaurant.
Everett, Wash July 1. Tam Adame was arrested on a charge of attempted assault in a berry patch incident yesterday. J. C. Smith, a Seattle youth, was fined $10 for starting forest fires on his father's ranch. Officials ruled the fire offense was not malicious, only brush burning. Everett merchants plan excursions to Sound points to boost country trade.
A German woman is declared legally dead after three years apart from her husband. The court ruled she is dead due to long inaction, preventing her from owning or selling property. Her estate was distributed to heirs, leaving her unable to reclaim status or assets. The report also notes Castro's arrival in Panama and some Chicago market briefings.
Kept two gentlemen may occupy front room in Fourth Avenue area. Newly furnished including modern conveniences and housekeeping. Also listings for rooms, flats, and kitchen range sale. contact N B Knapp, Merch Building, for rent details at 184 Halland Avenue Ballard.
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