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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1903
Page
2
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Police remain uncertain after Mrs Seater reports being robbed of about $1900 in broad daylight. Husband A Seater defends her tale, while trustee W C Kerr notes unresolved firm funds and possible garnishment issues. The affair ties to insolvent Seater & Co and a fluctuating bankruptcy case with $15,000 to $20,000 unaccounted.
County commissioners appoint Game Warden II as Metfr fire marshal for King County and designate all road supervisors as ex officio fire marshals to start brush-fire prevention measures. Reads like June 11 and October 14 as dates for proactive forest protection across Western region. Wheat markets noted with 75 5 8 in Chicago.
Reported across Missouri and Kansas, floods overwhelm St Louis with water 3% feet above low level, submerging rail yards and North Broadway districts. East St Louis faces suspended water supply. damage to railways exceeds 1.0 million dollars. other cities report rising rivers and ongoing flood response.
The Meadow crowds gather by noon for a packed betting ring and eight books in action. Skip Me wins the 4 furlongs opening race in 1.02% with Collinge aboard, Col. Van second Keptrando third, and Karl M. Anderson notes the Star’s pick favored Skip Me.
A charge of mayhem is brought against J H Kinghan for allegedly biting off the third finger of the right hand of William Bour. The incident details and legal actions follow in the court docket.
Olympia June 6 Governor McBride today named Reed former Beattie police chief and board of Control member to succeed Wertendorf as Superintendent of the State reform.
In the Fourth Race for three year olds and onwards there are scratches Rose of Mary and Rim Rock. In the Sixth Race for three year olds and upwards Mexican Leanne is scratched.
In Chehalis the governor announced Sheriff Mills of Thurston county will succeed Reed on the board of control. The appointments take effect July 1.
Reports from Bangor indicate fires stay intense with many camps and mills destroyed near Caribou. Fire activity in the Adirondacks is easing this morning due to calmer winds.
Phear Phillips, living at the venue north, allegedly struck his sister Clara Pru tee in an argument. Deputy Sit Mike arrested him, bail set at 25 dollars. The sister, with a black eye, sought guidance from Justice Cann about returning home but was told no process could compel her brother to allow it.
Race card lists entries for Monday with multiple thoroughbreds across six races. Horses such as Theron Arthur Ray Maxim and Chihuahua appear with numbers and weights, while fourth to sixth races include Pirate M Daceres Kitty Kelly and Disturber in mile long events.
Superior Judge Well criticized the jury for a verdict of assault and battery in the James Butler case. He noted Butler intended to kill John Courtney after a violent debt collection at Butler's shanty. The judge sentenced Muller to one year in county jail.
The Meadows hosts the second annual Mire Courts Fair race meet with races from two thirty to feature entries like Malaspina H. L. Frank and Tanhauser. Slated five furlongs or a mile events include Hercules John Roger Moratius Forest King and Lady Kent in close contests with picks favoring Horatius Andrew King and Kitty Kelly for money.
Kingston Ont June 6 marks the twelfth anniversary of Sir John A Macdonald death as members of the Kingston Macdonald High and Conservative delegations visit Cataraqui cemetery. They place wreaths of white carnations pink roses and sweet peas and deliver memorial addresses praising the illustrious dead and his enduring influence among Canadians.
Professors C. H. Gilbert and Edward Gib depart on the Northa to Bristol Bay for salmon fishery investigations. The Albatross arrives from San Francisco mid month with scientists to continue summer work. David Starr Jordan of Stanford joins at Seattle with US Fish Commissioner George M. Newell. Passengers include A B Ties, promoter of a rail line, and about 42 men bound for oil fields at Kvakend Coal Bay.
Charles Harris was today formally charged with assault with intent to commit a crime. The proceedings were announced by local authorities as part of an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Fragmentary OCR notes list persons Fletcher Rhinehardt May Kinehardt Samuel Taylor and C A Croshaw with grounds including desertion cruelty and cruelty allegations. No clear dates or locations provided.
Nicholas DeJausserand pleaded not guilty this morning in the Giminail department of the superior court to assault with intent to commit murder for shooting and seriously wounding his wife Marie DeJausser.
Reports from Spartanburg and Pacolet describe a widespread flood as clouds burst over western South Carolina. Drownings total uncertain but rising, with Clifton and Pacolet mills washed away, rivers flooding, bridges lost, and telegraph and telephone lines down. Mills owned by New England capitalists suffered major damage.
Champoux was sentenced to hang for the November murder of Lottie Brace who was stabbed in the head with a hunting knife. The court, before Superior Judge Bell, declared the verdict and ordered execution by hanging. The crowd witnessed the somber moment as Champoux muttered that it changes nothing and sang French love songs afterward.
Mrs Annie Connelly aged 22 died Thursday evening from an alleged poison overdose taken to avoid motherhood duties. Dr Hoye conducted an autopsy and suspects poison. a physician who prescribed the day before may be involved. She was wife of Michael Connelly, a gas fitter, of 222 Virginia street, and leaves two young children.
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