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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1903

Page

1

Outlaw Benson Located At Last Near Star and Castle Rock

Reports say Outlaw Benson and a suspected murderer roamed near Star and Castle Rock as Sheriff Mille and volunteers pursued in woods and along trails. Despite sightings and a storm, authorities pressed searches with boats and patrols near Budd's Inlet and Kalama, noting a black hat blue overalls and a light beard as identifying clues.

Specias Castle Rock Henson Muantington Pease Kalama Sheriff Huntington

Four Boys Booked, Then Divorce Notices Issued

Police booked four boys including Charles Conroy Nathan David Webber and Wddie y for questioning as arrests followed. Separate records list Arthur Miller Ne Heattie Folder 86 and others from Beattie Florence Everton and Beattie Beattie. The court granted several divorces including Ne Prentice and Thomas Prentice amid non support and desertion issues.

McPhee Charles Conroy Nathan David Webber Wddiey Arthur Miller Heattie Btanan Inew Mala Florence Everton Francia Cantic Beattie Hhiwen Bema Mix - Jn Neihig Prentice Thomas Prentice Ce Ipourine Erantie Court

Mamie Tharp Goes Free After Grand Jury Session

Grand jury declined to indict Mamie Tharp on the main charge after hearing her account of alleged theft. A separate true bill was returned against Jesper Kemp for criminal malfeasance in an unrelated case. The 17 year old Tharp was deemed too old for schooling and not a fit candidate for penitentiary or reformatories.

Bill Jesper Kemp Mamie Tharpe Pale Kemp Echeol George Detr Adair Hife Walter Ancus Meban Willem Robinson Carlos Cartmell Frank Shay Albert Wilson Pierce

Manhunt Near Mack Lake In Cabin Discovery

Sheriff Mills and a small posse scoured the Mack Lake area after Burn Shotwell found a man in a cabin near the swamp yesterday morning. The pursuit followed Shotwell's account of visiting the cabin and reporting the discovery.

Olympia Mills Mack Lake Burn Shotwell Shotweill

Fire devastates Fairhaven mill and wharf area

A blaze at Fairhaven yesterday morning gutted the Murchison mill and Hill-Wilbourne wharf. Fire spread across mills warehouses and the Great Northern depot, risking the business district before Whatcom fire department arrival saved the core area. Estimated damage surpasses 150000 dollars.

Fairhaven The Star Murchison Hill-Wilbourne Great Northern Railway Whatcom

Coal Disaster Claims Miner In No 7 Collapse

A miner named Orkowski was killed in Mine No 7 after a pillar collapsed and coal fell, burying him. The coroner will conduct an inquest this evening at Franklin as officials determine burial arrangements and investigate whether a coal car missing from the track contributed to the accident.

Orkowski O Franklin Oelock Itwee Franklin Pranklin

Overcome by Gas Tragedy At New Haven Hotel

A man, overcome by gas in a New Haven hotel on Hattery Street, lies near death despite artificial support. He entered his room around 10 PM as workers from a nearby Alaska‑bound project struggle to revive him, with several attempts wearing them out.

New Haven Hattery Street Mott Arti Alaska Weet Ina Hag California Cannyings Lea West

Death From Gas Leak In Lively City Rooming House

A 30 year old roomer named De Loave gasps for life after a foul odor fills a house. Wees room is traced as the source and Sparks from a stove chimney ignite bedding after an unconscious man is moved to a ventilated area. Firemen not needed.

de Loave Wee Dre. Bates Matt Te Tre Sparke

Detectives Nab Burglary Suspect After Chase

Archie Allen was arrested yesterday for burglary in Tacoma but eluded Tacoma detectives as they prepared to board the Flyer. He was rearrested hours later leaving an implement store on Western Avenue between Madison and Marion streets.

Archie Allen Tacoma Western Avenue Madison Marion Streets

Deserta Children Taken Into Care by County Officials

John and Charien Henderson, two minor children, were placed under the custody of the county commission by order of Superior Judge Tallman on petition from their grandmother. Allegations state the parents abandoned the children and their grandmother cannot provide for them.

John Charien Henderson Fudge Tallman

Patience and Clothes Spark Divorce Fight

After two months of marriage Anna Johnson sought a divorce claiming serious quarrels and neglect. She testified she owned little clothing and that her husband snatched her hat and garments during a dispute. He admitted the marriage under a false name Marry Carter learned in his hometown, fueling the case.

Anna Johnson Floray Johneon Carter

Board of Public Works approves subcontracted street and water work

Routine action at the Board of Public Works includes contracts for laying side streets on Eighteenth Avenue North and others, Kinnear Place, and Lake Delauquene. A plan for water intersection signs was approved, with a $49,955.96 property assessment and $170 city assessment. Bids for First Avenue water main were rejected due to a clerical error. work will be readvertised.

Board of Public Works Eighteenth Avenue Kinnear Place Lake Delauquene Waske Western Avenue Galer Etreeta Queen Anne Firet Avenue

Questions Arise in Marine Inspector Inquiry

In a British Columbia case an investigation into local U S marine inspector Cherry and Supervising Inspector Birmingham unfolds. The morning session features a clash between Birmingham and Inspector Bryant while Captain Dixon testifies about the Tacoma wart incident and disputed orders. Witnesses on both sides cite Cherry’s competency amid conflicting testimony.

U. S British Columbis Hirmingham Terment William J. Bryant Hulle Jever C. ©. Cherry Iftes Birmingham Jack Marine Inapec Mrminghham Jocal Hulie Hryant Dixon Tacoma Cotati Cap. Ini United States Cherry

Better Times for Horse Relief Requested

A Mumane officer named Vaupell haas pursued a campaign to relieve a horse subjected to harsh conditions in a confined corner. The effort seeks humane treatment and welfare measures for the animal.

Mumane Vaupell Haa Hellerd Tumene Society Handelman Abume

Striking Text Fragments Show More Men Quit Work

Fragmentary OCR note describes growing labor strife with more workers walking off jobs on the western division and railway traffic disrupted as strikes extend toward the end of the line.

Pectin Mar. A. BC Clerke’ries M Pacific S Srowing Sert

Third Ave Regrade Plans Discussed by Special Committee

A special committee reviewed Third Avenue regrade from pro ofThird Avenue to Pike Street. The panel debated radical approaches but deferred action until City Engineer Thomson can prepare profiles. The meeting adjourned at the call of Chairman Smith.

Third Avenue Pike Street Thomson Smith

Violent eruption rocks Colimas Mexico prompting panic in region

A dispatch reports the Colima volcano eruption persisting with a dense ash rain. The Mexicans fear widespread devastation as thousands flee and the population of surrounding towns panics amid ongoing danger.

New Orleans Timor Demorat Collms Mexico

Courtney May Die After Being Shot Near City Edge

John Courtney was shot by Charles Butler near First Avenue South and Connecticut Street. Courtney remains in critical condition at Wayside Mission Hospital. surgeons warn prognosis uncertain. Butler is jailed and refuses to discuss the case beyond saying the incident arose over email debt.

John Courtney Charles Butler First Avenue South Connepticut Street Ett Wayside Mission Hospital Courtney i Hutler i

Big Increase in Bank Clearings This Week

The bank clearings for the week show a 34 percent rise over the same week last year. Today’s clearings exceed last year’s figure of 532,919 by 221,367, signaling strong banking activity. Verdict Against Cudihee Upheld in Terry King Case Against Sheriff Cudihee for Wrongful Levy. Court awarded 260 to the plaintiff this morning.

Cudihee Terry King

Illinois Spring Breeze Flash Floods Cause Damages

A weather event swept through southeastern Illinois on March 7 causing damage and injuries. Local reports note flooding and debris with responders assessing impact. No fatalities reported.

New Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Appointed

John G. Murphy was named prosecuting attorney by the county commissioners yesterday afternoon. Mr. Seott said the appointment came as a surprise though he had heard a rumor of motions by the commissioners.

John G. Murphy Reott Seott

Sticks to the Old Divorce Rule

Prosecuting Attorney announces that default divorce cases follow a Saturday calendar rule. Deputy Attorney Vince H. Foben explains no default hearings occur except Saturdays and the clerk must schedule before the preceding Friday. The process centers on property matters and securing defaults, with hearings set by the judge's calendar.

Conloverer Hin Prome Vince H. Foben Sesd

Champoux Insanity Hearing On Murder Case Set

Zennon Champoux known as the Slayer of Lottie Brace is to be examined for insanity by a jury in the superior court on Monday morning. The court granted a motion by his attorney and the trial may resume Tuesday unless the prisoner is found insane. Witnesses are expected to testify about his odd conduct and alleged head injury in youth. Change of venue motion by Attorney Boeckert was denied.

Zennon Champoux Lottie Brace Champoux Bel

Recital At Christensen's Hall By Pete Ease And Kerbert

A recital was given by Pete Ease, pianist, and Kerbert, violinist, at Christensen's hall. Both performers showed notable talent and provided a pleasing entertainment for the audience.

Christensen’s Hall Pete ‘Ease Kerbert

British Ship Pra Montgomery Debarks Coal at Port

The Pra Montgomery from Antwerp to Beattie with coal consigned to Guthrie and Co reaches port late afternoon after leaving Antwerp. The James Dollar sailed to San Francisco this afternoon with 2 passengers and full general cargo.

Pra Montgomery Antwerp Beattie Guthrie & Co Rec Og James Dollar San Francisco

Unclear textile price claim in quoted ad copy

The fragment claims a merchant claims comparable quality to the best merchant tailoring at about half the asking price. No specific persons, places, or organizations are identifiable in the readable text. The note reads as marketing comparison without verifiable details.

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