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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1903

Page

1

No Law Against Pool Rooms Reversed by Judge Bell

Judge Bell overturns police magistrate ruling, declaring horse racing by wire not gambling under city ordinance. Pool rooms to reopen. police to avoid interference until law tests. Totem pool room and others to resume operations. new gambling law not covering pool rooms.

Bell George Dean FP Dore Walter & Fulton Hieve Ruler Ape Wee Bae Troth Sulivan Grand Jury

Jacoma Gamblers Ordered to Close

The Star reports that city authorities order gamblers to shut down as a wave of enforcement sweeps Tacome. Police promise action to enforce the law while ministers and temperance groups push for full statute compliance amid a mass meeting at a Methodist church.

Ite Star Proprie Hoasee Campbell Tacome Law Mt League Methodist Church D. L. Rader Griffin Wifin HO. Lanmass Mr. Landonely Demarreoon Hetween

President's Western Tour Attended by Notables

Private Secretary Loeb lists the presidential retinue for the western tour including Assistant Secretary Barnes Surgeon General PF M Adams Admiral Clark three stenographers and representatives from AP Scripps Sun Collier's Seelie Western Union Postal Telegraph and a photographer from Ivania roeg plus three additional men.

Washington Loeb Barnes PF. M. Ee Admairal Clark Associated Press Scripps Sun Collier's Seelie’s Harpers Western Union Telegraph Postal Teiegraph Ivania Roeg

Fire in a Queen City Laundry at First Avenue

A fire started from furnaces to the dry room of the Queen City laundry at First Avenue and Bell Street at 6 28 last night. The blaze was discovered soon after and extinguished by the fire department. The building was insured.

Queen City First Avenue Bell Street

Flooded South Roads Set Back Battle Star Opera Scene

Scene on flooded streets hinders preparations for a major stage event. Officials warn residents to avoid the area while crews work to restore access and safety measures are put in place for performers and staff.

Appalling Flood Tales From Memphis Districts

March 1 The 8 Francia levee board plans to dynamite the levee near Marion Arkansas to create an opening for rescue boats. Many have fled to higher ground or safety but several hundred remain stranded as waters rise further. Dozens are reported in dire distress with entire neighborhoods submerged. Rescue efforts intensify as Memphis endures a flood crisis with thousands displaced.

Memphis Francia Levee Board Marion Ark

Round Up at Ball M G Leads to Pound Limit Violations

Proprieties of 15 cows and three persons faced trial for violating the pound limit ordinance. City council updated the stock district, appointing a new official to enforce the rules. Early today the cows and three owners were fined $2 each to recover their animals.

New Fire Headquarters Construction Costs Revealed

The city studies a new fire headquarters at Third Street and Main with an estimated total around 70 000 dollars. Officials note the project may reach about 76 000 dollars including truck dormitory and surrounding work while awaiting council approval and completion plans.

Third South Main Street James Board of Public Miraet Apa Yicrune Cook Fire Department

The Pope Is Ill Again Reported in Vatican Circles

The pope is prostrated and even intimate friends are barred from reception. Dr Lappont declines to detail the illness, but grave alarm is felt in Vatican circles over the impact of repeated lapses.

Lappont Vatican

Henrik Ibsen Birthday Festivities Abandoned

Copenhagen reports the celebrations for Henrik Ibsen's birthday were halted due to the dramatist's serious illness. The event was to honor the famous Norwegian author, but concerns over Ibsen's health led organizers to cancel. The decision underscores the high regard for Ibsen in Scandinavian literary circles.

Copenhagen Henrik [Bnen Ibsen

Wright Extradited From London To New York

Ambanandor Choate authenticated Wright extradition papers for Whitaker Wright once of the defunct London Globe. Wright arrived in New York Sunday.

London

Trappists Report Giron Entered Monastic Life

The Superior of the Trappiste Order informed the pope that Giron, who fled with Crown Princess Louise, has joined the Trappist community as of March 14.

Giron Louise

Lawsuit Seeks 10000 For City Sidewalk Injury

The suit of Hoa Kegierton against the city to recover 10000 for alleged personal injuries is before Superior Judge Albertson today. Mrs Egglenton says she caught her foot on a sidewalk at East Avenue and Lenors Street, was thrown to the ground, and seriously injured in the accident last September.

Hoa Kegierton Albertson Egglenton Eath Avenue Lenors Street

Gallows Loom Over Champoux After Guilty Verdict

Yonnen Champeus was found guilty of murder in the first degree by a superior court jury for the killing of Lottie Brace. The verdict came after a brief deliberation, with Judge Rell in court as the jury announced the decision.

Lottie Brace Yonnen Champeus Mutter Rell Todd Clerk Young Conchampoux

Star Begins Publication of Lorimer Pastels in Pork

Beginning today the Star will publish one of George Horace Lorimer's Pastels in Pork titled Letters From a Gelled-Made Merchant to His Son. The letters promise refined humor and homely philosophy aimed at appealing to every reader and are described as gems.

The Star George Horace Lorimer

Home Made Cigars and Union Appeal by Luke Kelly

Luke Kelly of Mutte Mont an organizer for the Cigarmakers International Union tours the coast to rally Seattle unions. He argues home manufactured cigars sustain local employment, urging patrons to buy local to grow the city and protect jobs amid Alaska trade competition. He stresses the union and manufacturer share interests and aims to recruit members to support home production.

Luke Kelly Mutte Mont Cigarmakers International Union of America T West Amitta Denver Seattle Alaska New York Union

Spider Kelly's Wild Ride Ends Behind Bars

Spider Kelly, a famed prizefighter, caused a chaotic late night chase on James Street when he grabbed a hack horse and plunged down a hill. He was found unconscious near James Street and First Avenue, jailed to sober up, and released later after giving his name as a Curtain.

Spider” Kelly Himeel Spider Third Avenue James Street Fourth Kelly Timwell Third Jatreet Kelly Wan Bot Oty Jalier John Corbett Po- Heenan Carr A. Curtain

IS A BRUTE SAYS MRS CRANDALL IN DIVORCE FILING

Mrs Anna Crandall filed an answer and cross complaint in the superior court this morning to the divorce suit by J Crandall. She claims she endured indignities including vile names and choking while married and seeks a divorce decree and control of the Portland Transfer feed stable business. Crandall's complaint against his wife has not yet been filed, though a copy was served.

Anna Crandall Sup Perior J. Crandall Crandell Portland Transfer Company

Forty-Mile Creek Visit Prompts Strong Predictions

Woodruft of Forty-Mile Creek notes Alanka is a guest of the Bute ler. Mt. Woodruft predicts a great speech on the new strikes at Forty-Mile Creek in the Tanana district.

Forty-Mile Creek Woodruft Alanka Forty- Mile Creek Tanana District

Kitty Bird In Again At Police Station

Kitty Bird aged one year? months, intoxicated, was taken to the police station after celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day. She has frequent jail history in three years and is regarded as her own worst enemy, with a record of drunkenness and prior county jail time.

Kitty Hird Jair

Latham Guilty of Robbery in Diamond Saloon Case

William Latham was found guilty by a superior court jury at noon today for robbing Grayson of fifty dollars in the Diamond saloon last March. The case hinged on Grayson’s testimony and Latham’s own account, with a prior criminal record cited as influencing the jury.

William Latham Bell Latham Grayson Howe

City Saves Money on New Police Patrol Wagon

The city spent under $800 on a patrol wagon built at the city blacksmith and wagon shops. The board of public works had solicited bids from local and outside manufacturers, with the lowest bid at 726 and others higher. W D Woods of Everett fought in the Olympus cafe, sustaining facial injuries, and obtained a complaint against Olympus employee John Doe for assault and battery.

Board of Public Works W. D. Woods Everett Olympus Cafe John Doe Olympus

Fine residence lots near Madrona Park with lake view

Property parcels priced from 250 to 500 dollars lie on and near the Madrona Park car line. Prospective buyers are offered scenic overlooks of Lake Washington and access via nearby transportation routes.

Madrona Park Lake Washington

Inquest in Burdick Case Delayed by District Attorney Illness

March 18 reports state the Burdick inquest was postponed as the district attorney was unable to speak after heavy use of liquor yesterday. Officials hint new facts may emerge, with Mrs. Burdick’s mother-in-law to be recalled amid discrepancies. The Pennell furnace case is being examined, noting a fire brim melt claim and possible disposal of evidence.

Roufvald Burdick Donree Smetionny Morday Mra. Kull Pennell

Coal Commission Report Signed Before White House Review

The anthracite coal commission’s report, signed by all members, was delivered to the president for review. It is expected to propose a 10 percent wage increase for miners and favorable reforms, with public release planned after Roosevelt’s review and Friday morning disclosures. Wheat prices in Chicago closed mixed at 74 1/4 to 141 3/4.

Washington, D.C Anthracite Coal Commission White House Gray Wright Roosevelt Mitchell Fra White House Cortelyou Serare

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