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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1903

Page

4

Chief Sullivan Investigates Murray Killing Evidence Surfaces

Chief of Police Sullivan quietly probes the Murray killing at Bickford’s store on Madison Street. Detectives Adama and Lane tie Murray to self defense while Prosecuting Attorney Scott and Coroner Hoye refuse to probe further. Deputy U S Marshal Lathe offers a differing account saying no revolver lay near the body and the balcony claim is disputed.

Sullivan Im Atitt Thomas Severe Bickford Madison Street Adama Lane Murray Scott Hoye Sulltiven Buttiven United States Fred Lathe Pettita Athe Pultivan Hae Lathe Lathe Pertee

Letter Found Linking Pennell to Burdick Killing

Buffalo dated report states attorney Conteworth announced a letter to Mira Burdick by Pennell claiming intent to kill Burdick. Evidence suggests Pennell traveled to Ulagara Palke on the morning Burdick’s body was found and sent the weapon used. The case nears a solution.

Buffalo Imethier Conteworth Burdick Mira Burdick Pennell Ulagara Palke Itta

Five Boys Drown on Riverside Raft Near Morning

Five boys aged six to eight drowned after their raft capsized this morning. The victims were Raymond Crocroft Charles Oake Ralph Peter Berry and Luther Berry. All bodies were recovered.

Raymond, Crocroft Charles Oake Ralph Peter Berry Luther Berry Ware

Train Smashes Wagon on First Avenue

An interurban train collided with a Model laundry wagon on First Avenue South, destroying the wagon and killing the horse. The driver leapt free and escaped unharmed, not seeing the cars coming until it was too late to move the wagon off the track.

First Avenue South

Judge W H White Before Grand Jury

Judge W H White once on the supreme bench known as Warhorse Hill was the first witness before the grand jury this morning. He refused to elaborate and said to ask the grand jury if they want details. The panel reportedly questioned him about past gambling probes and then moved to petty criminal cases. Several indictments in ordinary criminal cases were returned later, including one against Andrew Reynolds of the Pecaaquah mine for alleged riot connections. Reynolds posted $1,600 bond and was released on his own recognizance. Other indictments named Albert Jaecanoit, Fred Smith, Jon, and others for charges including murder intent and grand larceny.

W. H. White Supreme Court Bench White Jodie Witte Peter J. Riordan Justice Court Star Andrew Reynolds Pecaquah Coe Connetti Reynolds Hell Vesterer Albert Jaeenoit Fred Smith Jon Acter L. & Preave M. Starvey Om Tom Cetin Ed Cope John Trigg Tyndall

Local Boys in Court Over Stolen Arti Shamrocks

Two minor defendants appeared before Judge Bell after stealing 1 400 arti shamrocks from street stalls. The boys cried as the judge warned them to reform and urged them to obey parents and mind their ps and q s in the future. Their mother protested that her sons were blamed for others deeds.

Bell Reform School

Tin Fino Report At Ladue Creek Northwest

Spokane dispatch notes placer tin indications on Ladue Creek a tributary near White River. David Shand of Thistle Creek presents tin samples about currant size. Pacific Coast Steamship claims an 8 oclock round trip with 40 passengers and details a malady transmission to horses harming livestock.

Pacific Coast Steamship Company Ines David Shand Thistle Creek Dawson White River Ladue Creek Shand Spokane

Senate Adjourns Tomorrow in Cincinnati Session

Senate leaders plan a short session tomorrow to finish executive matters and adjourn sine die at 2 PM. This morning the senate began executive sessions on the Cuban treaty with debate expected to last six hours before a final ratification vote.

Cincinnati Senate

Merger Case 18 Up Today in St Louis Court

In St Louis on March 18 the United States circuit court heard the merger case of United States versus the Northern Securities Company a combination of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads. Judges Caldwell Sanborn and Thayer preside as the case proceeds to trial.

ST. Louis, Mo United Stater Ve Northern Sarities Company Northtern Pacife Great Northern Ratironda United States Circuit Court Caldwell, Sanborn and Thayer St. Louis

Notable Sherman anti-trust trial moves venues in circuit

The case originated in St Paul under Gov Van Sant but may move to St Louis for convenience as both courts sit in the same circuit. A strong legal talent lineup represents both sides. The stakes center on whether the Sherman act can regulate unlawful combines effectively.

United States Court St. Pau Gov. van Sant St. Louis

Tyner Not Resigning Amid Bribery Allegations

In Washington on March 18 Attorney Campbell of New York has not appeared before Assistant Postmaster General Bristow to present charges of bribery linked to the "get me quick" concerns. Secret service agents pursue the case with vigor as Assistant Attorney General Tyner states he cannot resign while the office is under fire.

Attorney Campbell New York Bristow Secret Service Tyner

Miller and Richardson to Wed at Beattie Home

Charles W. Miller general agent of Pacific Coast Company in Beattie and Elicareth J. Richardson a noted elocutionist and musician will marry this evening at the home of A. Mainewe. Clergy will conduct the ceremony with close relatives and intimate friends present. Afterward the couple will depart for a brief trip through the United Columbia.

Charles W. Miller Pacific Coast Company Beattie Elicareth J. Richardson Thie City Ee. A. Mainewe

Panama Canal Treaty Ratified by Senate 73 to 6

Washington March 18 The senate approved the Panama canal treaty by a 73 to 6 vote with no changes. The record shows unanimous agreement on the treaty text. Belgrade March 14 Professor Berislavjevics, noted Stovian writer, was challenged four times by officers of the ervien army, per orders of the king, for alleging officers gained promotions through servility to Queen Draga.

Washington, D.C Senate Belgrade Berislavjevics Ervien Draga

Flood era moves shift as levee project is halted

Memphis report states the St Francia Jevee board abandoned dynamiting the levee and will ferry residents via a ferry route from Farlon to First Avenue, while unrelated notices place Dr. Ghent moving to Marion Building and a local clothing store activity at Globe Clothing Co.

M. Rowenthal & Co Globe Clothing Co First Avenue

Prize Fight Observed by Wealthy Guests in Velvet Ring

Twenty men with vast fortunes attended a staged prize fight at a Long Island mansion. Fighters included Jack Lowry and Jimmy Lowe, with Charley White refereeing. Lowry claimed victory in a bout held on velvet carpet with guests in evening dress and cushioned gold inlays.

Lowry Jimmy Lowe Charley White Guess

DGC Show April 8 at the Armory

The Dagelowel Be ett Kennel Club announces its annual show to be held April 8 in the Armory. Wagons and benches are readied for the dogs and prize cups from last year are being returned by winners who must repeat wins before ownership transfers.

Real Estate Transfer In City Affects Fourth Avenue Lots

Mrs Mary Jane Wright transferred two lots on Fourth Avenue between Pike and Union to J M Prink and Griaon J wtton for 865000. Wright retains a 20000 mortgage on each lot. Dunlap, real estate, 4 Union block, handled the transaction.

Mary Jane Wright J. M. Prink Griaon J Wtton Fourth Avenue Etween Pike Union Street Wright

Water Shut Off on Tlaine Street and West District

Water will be shut off tomorrow from 9 AM to 6 PM affecting Tlaine Street from Third Avenue West and extending across the entire Third Avenue West district and north of Maine Street.

Tlaine Street Third Avenue Maine Street

Widow Thanks for Donations to Sailors Monument

Port Townsend reports Mathilda Waren of Laarvik Norway, widow of Capt. Markussen of the Norwark Prince Arthur, drowned in the January wreck at Crette. The letter thanks the community for Christian charity shown to sailors and notes a $200 fund raised by Andrew Chilberg, H. P. Rude, and Carl J. Lunde to erect a monument at Orette in memory of the ship’s sailors.

Port Townsend Aitish Oscar Kiecker Mathilda Waren Laarvik Norway Capt Markussen Norwark Prince Arthur Vease Crette Christian Andrew Chilberg H. P. Rude Carl J. Lunde Orette

Hoist by His Own Petard in Malooty Crime

Charles Curran accused three young men in Malooty of robbing him of $0 after a patrol chase. He claimed J Lawler Ed Dignan and A Carter attacked him, but Curran later left money at a butcher shop and faced disorderly conduct charges while the three suspects were released. Curran was kept as a witness.

Charles Curran Malooty Pace Patrol Meime Flanagan J. Lawler Ed Dignan A. Carter Curran

Japanese arrival dies at Beattie without physician

A Japanese man Haruki Suahire died at 361 Fourth Avenue after arriving in Beattie. Coroner Hoye investigated the case and concluded likely consumption. The body was sent to Sante Butterworth & Hons for burial.

Haruki Suahire Beattie Fourth Avenue Hoye Sante Butterworth & Hons More

Ex Mayor Ames Arrained In Minneapolis Court

Ex mayor Ames, five-time leader of the city, enters courtroom frail and seated as seven indictments are read. He pleads guilty to each count and awaits trial on bail. The crowd fills the room with sympathy but no bond volunteers are offered.

Minneapolia Ames Thin City Bondamen

Vanderbilt Acquitted in Fast Automobiling Case

Paris March 16 The justice court acquitted W. K. Vanderbilt in the default sentence for fast automobiling. The police court prior order charging him was revoked as the defendant was not in the machine at the time, and the case was closed.

Paris Justice Court W. K. Vanderbilt Bentenre

Real Estate Ads Offer Cheap Home Lots and Modern Houses

Numerous listings from Byers & Co and KC NYRR & CO promote modern two five room cottages on Queen Anne Hill with bay and mountain views priced around 1060 to 1660 dollars with cash and flexible balance terms. Also advertised are 80x10 and 65 down lot deals near Lake Union and West Beattie, plus water front and hillside plots with monthly payments and nearby amenities. agents invite visits to Arcade Building offices for details.

Queen Anne Hill Queen Anne Nyrr & CO Ana Belt Washington Cruth Lake Union Fine View Pike Street West Beattie Routh Park Teacree Tremerton Fenre Rene Throweh Maui Ia & Holman New York Bloek Columbia Call Brettengren & Arnell Roxwell Flint Bite Cree Lake Hellan A &Room Frd Ave Pike J. M. Ripley

Puget Bound Navigation Com steamship Boman launched

The Puget Bound Navigation Company steamer Boman was successfully launched at West Beattie at 7 20 AM. A large crowd attended as she was towed to Yester Pier No 2 for outfitting with machinery from the old Evangel. Builders were given a bonus to rush completion and she is expected in commission by May.

Boman King & Eswhra West Beattie T Oeear

Reporter Injured Falling From Revenue Cutter

Rh. W. McCormack a city staff reporter for the Post-Intelligencer fell through an open hatch aboard the revenue cutter Rush last night. He suffered serious injuries including a possible pierced lung and broken ribs and was taken to Providence hospital by ambulance. He had gone aboard for an interview and fell as he was leaving.

Gang of boys vandalizes homes on local streets

D. W. Perrs reported a gang of boys destroying property at the corner of Time Street and Terry Avenue. They broke windows and marred plaster at new homes. Police report several similar complaints in recent days and say special officers are probable.

DD. W. Perrs Eee Poco Tine Street Terry Avenue Tts

Seattle Man Committed to Insane Asylum by Judge Tallman

Lorente Custer of Seattle was ordered confined in an asylum today by Superior Judge Tallman after a complaint by his wife alleging mental illness. The document cites softening of the brain and notes the husband has suffered for some time. Dr Kibbe has resumed practice at Globe 1003 Firet Ave.

Lorente Custer Seattle Tallman

Dress Goods Bargains Offer Narrow Wool Textiles

Four dress goods bargains feature fancy tinsel sheen with gold and silver effects and solid color nappe fabrics. London cord etamines and mohair blends offered in all wool at discounted prices. Bold color stripe or tweed upholsteries in creams and black showcased with clear value cuts.

London

Garment and homemaker bargains in midweek sale

The advertisement lists discounted prices on fabrics, apparel, and housewares. Notable items include satin striped Challis gowns, felt slippers, ladies hats, ribbed underwear, 36-inch black taffeta silk by the yard, all at reduced sale prices. Limited quantities advertised.

Perenle Sioghame Reyes

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