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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1903
Page
3
Police report details Murray’s past with detectives Adame and the force, noting a 1920s style arrest for vagrancy and a later incident at Bickford's store. No serious charges later surfaced despite ongoing concerns.
Vernon Champoux testified amid clashes and refusals as doctors declared him sane during a psychiatric examination in the Brace murder case. Witness Loula Serrit and Deputy Chandler described the violence. Champoux was restrained after a earlier outburst. Brace’s father, Hi Brace, testified about her Alaska work history.
Reports from Natchez Dallas Memphis and New Orleans describe rising waters and levee strain. Rescue work continues while floods claim ground with boats needed for transport and relief efforts underway across several cities.
In Olympia on March 1 Beattie’s bill triggers uproar as the House debates resolution 41. Lytle and Bill vanish amid confusion over 1 percent insurance premiums attached to a state plan. Senate passes local option bill after a heated floor dispute affecting smaller towns.
James Dunsmuir, president of the Wellington colliery, ordered the Extension coal mines closed after April 1. The move follows a proposed union formation among Extension miners joining the Western Federation of Miners. About 1900 workers will lose their jobs.
Olympia March 11 Warburton's tax commission bill was laid to rest by a Senate indefinite postponement. In the House Hoppe's substitute tax commission bill passed after wrangling, creating a state assessor and deputy with general supervision over the state's taxation system.
Partial report notes the strike situation on the Pacific railway remains practical. no full details available. The brief mentions ongoing disruption affecting services and workers. Further updates awaited from officials and railway management.
Members of the Team Drivers International Union refuse to haul freight to or from wharves and depots where non union laborers handle goods. The strikers seek official recognition and are backed by union labor in the region and beyond as they maintain a stand on road traffic.
Ellensburg Washington March 11 farmers and fruit growers of Ki ttas county work on forming a mutual protective association to lease farm products. The plan includes a central warehouse and appointing an FBI local manager with authority to move all products of members.
A 1900s style notice offers $5000 for a wandering flea from an arctic fox. It mentions Baron Rothschild and his son in seeking a specimen amid an expedition aboard the whaling ship For get Me Not. The reward targets the unusual Pulex irritens type.
Local steamship circles discuss adding three Arrow Navigation steamers to the Seattle to Whatcom run. The consensus favors daytime service with Everett daily trips, faster passage and improved capacity. Citizens have long pressed for better service and more frequent schedules.
A playful old line describes planning to catch a fox alive, noting the creature’s elusive nature. The text likens the fox to a rare prize and hints at the challenge for explorers to be lucky and alert in such pursuit.
United Mine Workers vow to sue Marshal Cunningham over the Huckley West Virginia miners killings. They announce plans to use a million dollar fund and hire renowned attorneys to press a criminal case alleging Cunningham targeted strikers and carried out multiple murders.
Washington March. Senate session opens with Allan offering a resolution to re examine Senate rules to determine necessary changes and whether a time limit applies. Referred to the committee on contingent expenses and to report by the next session. Shortly after, Panama Canal debate continues as Mor vane desk is buried in papers.
In Nome during March the czar’s entourage postpones a planned visit after police report anarchists aided by to muster a large force at home and may carry out multiple attacks. Local authorities warn residents to stay vigilant as security measures tighten.
March 11 in Buppalo a group of boys found a dynamite charge tossed into a creek. They played with it and hurling it onto the pavement it exploded. Five boys were injured, three fatally. Ages ranged from 5 to 13.
A warrant was issued for the arrest of millionaire promoter Whitaker yesterday. Authorities used scouts to locate him and reported he has fled.
The grand jury met this morning to probe the Democratic party of King county. Witness L. C. Gilman, a former member of the Democratic city central committee, was questioned about alleged contributions to Republican campaign funds by gamblers. Additional witnesses testified about a gambling game at Falls City later this afternoon.
A horse was killed when it stepped on a broken live wire in North Beattle after a snowbreak. Its rider, son of DT Weston of Dexter avenue and May Street, was badly shocked and carried to a nearby house for revival efforts. The horse belonged to Mr. Weaton.
Marentina Mayor Ames of Minneapolis faced the supreme court this morning as Kin Coe's release petition was refused. The court remanded the prisoner to Minnesota. Receptions were held with a bond set at $10,000.
The notice blends loan offers and credit temptations from several firms and individuals. It touts increasing monthly income by 10 percent via savings, trust mortgages in Washington, and zero-cost opportunities to learn more. It lists lenders and locations across Portland Seattle and other cities, plus real estate and bargain items available for sale. The fragmented text mixes loan ads with property deals and auction entries.
There will be a special meeting Tuesday evening March 17 with full attendance required to discuss important business. Signed by W. Farrington Prec. 1 and W. Wilkins Recording Bee. Mia Baramomant, instructor in something at 1411 10th avenue.
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