Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Seattle Star in Seattle, Washington

We have 1,702,578 pages in Washington

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1903

Page

4

Ballard papers merge into Democratic Enterprise

Whitmen completes purchase of Mallard Enterprise books and merges with Baillard Register to form a Democratic organ. Rev DP G HM Van Doorum arrives as pastor of St Stephen's Episcopal and begins duties. Wood leaves for Portland to join a milling firm. Bay City wreck is being cleared in preparation for raising. Elke lodge to initiate six candidates. Norwegian Singing Society to host a concert at Maccabee temple for Finland relief.

Vallard March Woom. Whitmen Baillard Register Mallard Enterprise DP. G. Hm, van Doorum St Stephen's Episcopal Church Homolulu

Juror Carrel Fined for Court Contempt and Found Sleeping

Juror Carrel in Superior Judge Albertson's department was fined $10 for contempt after failing to appear and sleeping in his chair during court. Sheriff Clark searched for him all day. the juror, claimed to be visiting from the country, was awakened but gave unclear remarks about his whereabouts. The case highlights courthouse disruption and jurisdictional drama.

Carrel Albertson Malling Clark Tindine Fen Asteep Hoon Clarke

Robbery probe leads to vagrancy arrests in Oakland bars

A morning robbery in an Oakland bar prompted a raid by Policemen Ryan and McClurg. Seven men were arrested for vagrancy after a pursuit for suspected hoboes, with a hat recovered and other articles missing. Suspects named include George Cornell, John Clark, Nicholas Wender, Mike Driscoll and William Jackson.

Oakland Ryan McClurg George Manson Hobes Joey George Cornell Sore John Clark Nicholas Wender Mike Driscoll William Jackson Jai

Ten Foot Mud Shark Captured by Austrian Fishermen

A mud shark nearly ten feet long was caught by two Austrian fishermen while seining for salmon near the trestle toward West Geattle. After a struggle the sea monster was hauled aboard and brought to the waterfront wharf for exhibit.

West Geattle

Pinkerton in Town and Santa Barbara Arrives

Robert A. Pinkerton head of a detective agency guests the Butler. The steamer Santa Barbara arrived with 226 tons and 14 passengers and sails to load lumber for San Francisco then returns next Tuesday. Captain Bell of the secret service investigates sweated gold coins in circulation among Chinese colony. State Auditor John D. Atkinson traveled from Stumpta on office business.

Santa Barbara Olympia San Fran Cisco B. W. Bell Secret Service City John D. Atkinson Stumpta

Marriages Licenses Issued in Beattie and Tacoma Couples

The county issued licenses for multiple couples including G Wixen aged 92 with Rose Watson 22 of Beattie and D Watson 40 with Mr Kate Ryan 90 of Beattie. Otto Smith 31 with Nellie Bhannon 20 of Beattie. Bisworth Zwickey 26 with Lelia Bates 20 of Tacoma.

G. Wixen Rose Watson Beattie D. Watson Kate Ryan Otto Smith Nellie Bhannon Bisworth Zwickey Lelia Bates Tacoma

Ship James Drummond totally ablaze at Whatcom wharf

Fire broke out aboard the American ship James Drummond at the BK Wood Lumber Co. wharf in Whatcom. A northeast gale aided spread until crew and Captain Nason used buckshot to extinguish. Damage estimated at 156 dollars. origin traced to donkey engine room. The ship was loading lumber for Sydney Australia.

James Drummond BK. Wood Lumber Company Whatcom Nason H. M. Thornton Whatcormn Wessel Drummond Bidney Australia

Man jailed after self defense claim during street clash

J. Hineker, a non union line man, was jailed after attempting to defend himself from an assault by several men said to be striking union men on Western avenue. He reportedly carried a revolver but fought without it in the melee at Fifth avenue and Pike street. The weapon charge dominates the case though no serious injuries were reported.

Hineker Western Avenue Bleeker Fifth Avenue Pike Street

Receiver's Sale Approved in Insolvent Case

Superior Judge Tallman approved Receiver Gleason's sale of the Men sing Muchmore Print Company assets to Frank Graft, the sole bidder. The purchaser bore the receivership costs. insolvency debts were 912 009. A small fire at 1400 Thirteenth Avenue caused by chimney sparks was quickly extinguished.

Tallman Gleason Mensing-Muchmore Print Company Wes Frank Graft G H. Hilton Thirteenth Avenue

Out Again In Again Charlies Ramsey Arrests

Charlie Ramsey was arrested yesterday by Sheriff Doust of Spokane on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Ramsey had just completed a county jail term for a similar offense. He solicited subscriptions for a musical tieg which was never delivered. He claims to have made 82,000 while involved in the windie.

Charlies Ramsey Doust Spokane Ramsey

Madison Theater Gets In The Swim

The Northwestern and Pacific vaudeville circuit added Martison to its theater line up and transferred the party to A. Rhorer and Moseith. The improvement club will meet Friday evening March 6 at the Baptist Mission church. The meeting will elect officers and feature a talk by Mr. George F. Cotterill on Northern Heartic and Business and Residence Section future improvements.

Northwestern Pacific Martison Munroe, Gottstein & Wi A. Rhorer Moseith Queen Anne

Homer Bird to be hanged in Sitka amid nation’s debate

Roosevelt declined to intervene as Homer Bird’s execution proceeds in Sitka after years of appeals. The Alaska case centers on Bird, a former New Orleans businessman, who killed Martin and wounded Patterson during a jealousy fueled expedition with Naomi Strong. Bird’s wife lobbied Washington for clemency, but three trials and appeals upheld the verdict and set the fall execution date in Sitka.

Washington TLC Roosevelt Homer Bird Alaska Sitka New Orleans Naom Strong Alee Martin Patterson Sheffier Slaughter House Yukon Hird Hartin Rheffier Ots Hile Hfe Bie McKinsey Supreme Court Itka Ashington Mercy Hoosevelt Knox Nird

Wilbur L. Smith launched for Timber Duty at Haltard

The Globe Navigation Company's schooner Wilbur L. Smith was launched at Haltard shipyard at 5:15 AM under tow to Fairhaven to load lumber for San Pedro. Christening by T. C. Reed was witnessed by 660 people. G F Thorndyke, J B Harlin, and others aboard. Two sister ships are under construction at Haltard with further launches planned.

Globe Navigation Company Wilbur L. Smith Heed Haltard Fairhaven San Petre BK K. Weed Ether Heeot da’ Iter T. C. Reed Dal G. F Thorndyke Globe Navigation Potter Anz John B Harlin Perham Nott Ae Navigation Geo Mhilings Halt Brothers Anderson

Local Theaters Feature Nance O Neill and Comedy Bills

Nance O Neill the young American tragedienne opens in Magda at the Grand Port Bundey Seattle Theatre presents The Touch of Nature and The Three Hats in a double bill by Merry Coron Clarke company Ell i at the Beattiehe next week Clarke appears in two farces Why Smith Left Home continues this week At Third Avenue Theater The Blue Grass of Old Kentucky Tonight then Peddler's Claim next Sunday Matinee Merrie Beattie well known in Beattie U W Glee Club and mandolin recital planned Grand tonight featuring University of Washington ensemble program includes Mackey Croix Hagan Errol Patricots and Norwood trio

Nance O' Nei London Mies Net Tnmake Europe Grandport Bundey Momlay Magda Seattle Merry Coron Clarke Ellie Beattiehealter Mr. Clarke Smith Third Avenue Theater Imue Firase Old Kentucky Third Avenue Jessie Mhirter Gam Morris Merrie Beattie U. of W. Glee Club University of Washington Mandolin and Glee Clube W. F. Murdock Mandolin Club Madison Theater

Improvement Club Meeting Notice

A meeting of members of the Improvement Club is called for next day at eight at the Pilgrim Congregational Church between Hoy Street and the Way. The club aims at the betterment of Marvard and Gleetom Belmont.

Ay Improvement Club Marvard, Gleetom Belmont Secamae Hoy Street Ae Way Pilgrim Con- Dee Jewel Church

City Indebtedness Also Discussed At Chamber Meeting

At yesterday's Chamber of Commerce session Secretary Mickle outlined the city debt and the need to report current obligations. The meeting considered two year street improvements and future bonds for a proposed city hall and courthouse on the Yesler estate block, with a committee on municipal affairs tasked to report.

Chamber of Commerce Eee Mickle Tebescnaee Ue City Shenek County Commissioners Yesler Estate Committee On Municipal Affair

Missing men case unsettled in local court

James Gavin failed to appear in court and disappeared amid the Eisener case. A defendant named Denalé also vanished during proceedings. Beattie police continue a search for M Turner missing from Hallard since March 23 with no trace found.

Saainer James Gavin Gavin Eisener D. M. Turner Beattie Police Nak Wo Apeter M Turner Hellard Nho

Te Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Tablets Ad

A fragmented ad-style note touts a product for curing a cold in one day with laxative tablets. Mentions figures such as Matt cutting and names J. M. Bennett and Sid Tesier with various unclear references. The legibility is low but reads like a late 19th or early 20th century commerce snippet.

Avery Bask

Remarkable Dry Goods Sale at Blane Fisher Lane Annex

A large sale at Blane Fisher Lane Annex features wet men’s suits and women’s garments at deep discounts. Vendors offer Venetians, serge and cheviot in multiple colors and sizes, with first lot up to 55 valued items for 12.50 and second lot up to 168 60 for 7.60, plus skirts, furnishings, and underwear at marked-down prices.

Blane Fisher & Lane Ihe

Children’s Wool Vests and Shirts Advertisement

An advertisement listing children and infant wool garments with prices. It mentions natural wool vests for children and infants shirts, burlap or textile items abbreviated, with values like 160 and 66 units.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ballard BR PF. Wood Portland Bay City Lodge of Elke Will Ntti Norwegian Singing Society Maccabee Temple Big Shark Pinkerton Robert A. Pinkerton Tobias Singerman @ Co Second Avenue Beneca Second Hill 18Th Ave Turner & Co Globe Bik Pacific Co Ast Clothing Ave Cor Marion Sentpie Transfer Co Bonney Eya ‘Stewart Vmergs Graves George San Pedro Nance O'Neil Mackey &Croix Hagan & Errol Patricots Family Norweed Lirce Girte’ Watch Green Cty Bury's Sid Tesier J. M. Bennett Northwest Beninghausen! Jeweler and Optician Rosenthal Co Hoyt Superior Court J. H. Jennings C. Aac Globe Clothing Co Tagson GLOBE First Avenue Ite Building Cts ANNEX Ash Goode Grase Tower Colere-Werth Eo Eee Nordhoff & CO Finnan Haddies Cooper & Levy Pyramid Steve Hendie Ike The Bbc Stone Fisher Lane New York First Avenue Pioneer Square Fourth and More Flpon Street Pacific Northwest Boston Second Ave Giessen Eversole Optical Company Seyond Avenue Jasner Bavi E. J. Brown MacDougall P.m Wady M & Union Ithwick's Lp
Search Courier

Search the Seattle Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Seattle Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication