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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1903
Page
4
Floods swell from Memphis toward the Gulf as levees break at Matly Huerh and Elmer Bayon. Crevasses threaten New Orleans and Baton Rouge. tracks submerged, several steamers evacuate island residents to Memphis. Widespread inundation disrupts lines and city safety.
The city council approved a liquor license for G. L. Harmer to operate a saloon in a new building owned by R. H. Boyle on Third Avenue between Pike and Union. Final passage of the ordinance is set for an upcoming meeting.
The petitioners led by Brick Tahmola seek court action to restrain unidentified alien members from controlling a temperance association. They claim original members, including from United Columbia, were wrongly displaced and that the chief end of the organization is temperance advocacy.
Farry Bartow, captain of the steamer Port Orchard, was arrested after a warrant sworn by Joseph Lauth-Mers before United States Commissioner Kiefer. Bartow faces assault and battery charges. case set for hearing tomorrow. The report notes the assault occurred last Friday near Linthmere and Shrewsbury.
The text reports closing arguments in the Champons murder case over Lottie Brace. Prosecutors and defense counsel race to finish as jurors weigh a possible hang or a modified sentence amid claims of insanity. The piece also notes a separate note about a receiver's sale of The Buffalo Clothing & Tailoring stock and a jewelry service location.
The city stables completed a rubber tired canopy topped patrol wagon to replace the old ratty trap in use since the system began. The modern conveyance aims to impress, and the police department had anticipated its arrival for several days.
A demented sheep herder from Buffalo Wyoming was arrested at the Capitol after wandering the building and declaring he wished to tell his troubles to the president. Police briefly feared an anarchist incident as officers contained the scene.
The article notes widespread St Patrick's Day celebrations with green ribbons and traditional dress. Services at Church of Our Lady of Good Hope were crowded as Father Mahoney and Father Ewere led high mass. In a related report Phillip Yurtenho, injured in a Moran shipyard fall, had his kidney removed at Monod hospital. surgeons Drs Neville and Smith performed the operation.
The Cur rane versus Beattie & San Francisco Railway and Navigation case proceeds in the superior court this afternoon with Currane seeking 40000 dollars for injuries from a coal mine explosion near Leary. The report also notes other scattered items and signatures from Armory Hill dated March 17.
G Biekerton & Co announce a suction sale at 2325 Fourth Avenue on March 1 at 2 o clock sharp. The 15 lots lie two blocks from Yeeler car line Line 320x100 taxes paid title perfect. Auctioneers note banking and sale terms.
A garbled list outlines women’s vests and pants in hues of ecru and gray, knit basics, and fabric notes. It also mentions leather pocketbooks, mirrors, dental products, and various kitchenware with reduced price cues and large quantities for sale.
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