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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1903
Page
3
Police and detectives raided a local hop joint at 3 this morning. A white man and a Chinaman were arrested for conducting the drug trade and opium was confiscated. Suspects are held at the station. raid follows a push to close opium dens as vice grows in the area.
The Pacific Board of Underwriters announced a 2 percent rate increase on department store fire insurance in response to a recent spate of fires. The move adds burdens to retailers in Salt Lake amid ongoing concerns about urban fire safety.
The article notes most congressmen will depart for home while new faces appear in the capital and long familiar members move on after two decades or more.
In Washington on March 4 the conferees from the Senate and House on the naval appropriation bill reached a consensus. The accord sets aside funds for five additional battleships and outlines related defense allocations. The agreement signals final congressional approval pending formal passage.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a hangman related tale with threats and a fatal incident. The text mentions a death and possible treachery, with unclear names or places. Details are too distorted to identify concrete persons or organizations.
A tragic incident in North Yakima as an 11 year old, identified as the son of Mrs K Ot, fired a warning shot during an attempted burglary. The shooting resulted in a fatality as the intruder was struck. Police are investigating the sequence leading to the fatal shot.
The commission to protect oysters reported a substitute bill creating a state oyster reserves management fee during late yesterday afternoon approval signals tighter control of oyster resources by Moe 4 March.
Zennon Champeaux faces trial in the superior court criminal department for allegedly stabbing Lattie Hrace to death last November at a dance hall. His defense argues insanity as the cause, with Champeaux reportedly reacting theatrically in court and during entry and exit. Attorney A J Boeckert, described as a biologist and astrologist, employs unconventional methods to influence the jury selection.
An afternoon hearing sought to withdraw a charge against Olsen J. Smith alleging a Kansas City wife. The prosecuting attorney disputes the claim and intends to pursue the case based on what he regards as a legitimate and strong matter.
Dublin March 4 The Daily Press claims it has good authority that the government and Nationalists have reached a passive war agreement enabling Home Rule within limits suggested by Chamberlain. The report asserts a cautious, nonmilitant stance pending formal steps.
Mrs Rebecca Jones widow of Igte McCauley Jones sues Putterworth & Sons and doctors Ross and Milter for alleged mutilation of her husband's corpse after final rites were arranged on January 23. She claims organs were removed contrary to the deceased’s wishes and her consent, while the undertaker and Dr Miller defend the post mortem as approved by her.
At a regular meeting the Chamber of Commerce considers entertainment for a potential Roosevelt visit to Beattie in May. Admiral Befsey is also expected in the city for the next three weeks.
City contractors faced the grand jury amid bribery questions as to whether they paid officials to win city contracts. Several contractors testified denying wrongdoing while details remained unclear and the session proceeded briskly with witnesses including Mueletlar, Qpore, Ny an, Mereman Gee, and M. Hell.
Telegrams from Vienna report Hara ort leading 4,000 Macedonian fighters defeating Turkish forces near a border engagement. Other dispatches note upheaval in Constantinople as Bulgarian revolutionary movements gain attention. The conflicting reports suggest tensions and potential settlements in the region.
The British steamer Heckenham with cargo valued at $1,000,000 ran ashore at Batons Neck in late morning while on its maiden run from Calcutta. Two crew members were badly injured in the incident.
Readable fragments indicate a planned strike in Louie Missouri on March 4. The text shows workers pledging to obey the union line and follow a list set by Trath, with uncertainty about its alignment to the strike. Further details are fragmentary.
Fragmentary obituary notes a funeral held for a person named Kellogg or similar, with a reference to a burial in a local cemetery and a misread religious or civic setting. The readable text mentions a funeral service and location in a city view area, with uncertain names and dates.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a verdict expected tomorrow and reference to a coal commission and weighing system. readable content is too garbled to extract concrete names, places, or actions.
The Canadian Mint Institute holds its annual general session in Montreal from March, drawing members from across Canada. The gathering includes talks and a significant outing, noted as the most successful event in the organization’s history.
Advertiser offers fourteen hundred acres with a downed oil well showing promising oil at depth two hundred feet. Seeks partner with 3000 to 5000 capital to fund further development and complete loan arrangements. Claims future oil could be payable at 500 feet and promises solid investment. Call or write for details.
Help wanted advertisement fragment seeking male servant or worker. Mentions street work, independent role, and various sale items and jobs. Includes partial addresses and scattered lines about services, goods, and employment.
William Wiseman and Chrietontemant formed a trio with a Perrin hotel acquaintance and planned partnership. Wiseman demanded $80, grew violent with a large knife when refused, leading to his arrest by authorities.
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