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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1903

Page

8

Presidential Party Leaves for Everett

President Roosevelt and party depart Arlington dock aboard the Spokane for Everett where a reception will be held that evening. The entourage will accompany the president to Everett then back to Seattle for a view from the water of the city’s lights.

Belle Spokane Roosevelt Arlington Dock Everett Seattle Pugett South Park Hattard Magnolia Bluff Denner Noll Alaska Alaskan Reception Committee W. T. Perkina McNiide Opera House Ashington Hotel Pro Beattie

Arrest of Duke Deatherick Stuns City

Police last night arrested Duke Deatherick, known to the force as the Pacific Northwest figure, after a confrontation with a strong-arm man. He is being held in the city jail pending further action.

Duke Deatherick Jali Sueee Pacific Northwest

Veteran Otto Winter Honored by President Roosevelt at Wright Park

May 23 reports Otto R. Winter of the Rider veterans honored by President Roosevelt at Wright Park. Winter details his wartime wounds from a 1903 Texas Rangers engagement with three Mexican horse thieves, then recounts service with the Rough Riders in Cuba including Kettle Hill and San Juan Hill where he was wounded.

Otto R. Win Roosevelt Wright Perk Star Winter Texas State Rangers Mexico Cathband Texas Rangers Fire Rough Riders San Antonio Tex Cuba Hamilton Fieh Rooseveltt Kettle Hill San Juan Hil

Body of Rosa Kiser Found After Search Riot Fears

In Guilford Indiana on May 23 Rosa Kiser 17 was found in a creek by a section hand. Her body showed severe injuries and a presumed assault sparked fears of lynching as locals demand swift action. A Black man matching witness descriptions was arrested in North Bend Ohio and identity to be confirmed.

Guilford Ind Rosa Kiser Creek Gsfsed Adispa North Bend Ohio

Immense London Hyde Park Protest Over Educational Bill

London May 23 A massive Hyde Park demonstration against the education bill drew thousands as unions and non conformist churches paraded from Victoria Embankment. Delegations from liberal clubs and various trades unions filled the park with twelve platforms and speakers. A police platoon kept order under a scorching sun as resolutions condemned the government.

London Hyde Park Victoria Embankment

Cyclone Ravages Eureawa Kansas Hurts Six Destruction

A cyclone struck the southeastern Eureawa area early this morning injuring six people and destroying about forty houses. A woman was thrown a half block but may recover while a widow and four children lost their home in a freak collapse. the children survived with injuries minimal to none.

Eurewa Kan

Monaco Prince Linked to Chicago Woman in Engagement Talk

Spokane reports indicate Prince of Monaco showing marked attention to Mrs. Potter Palmer of Chicago. Rumor suggests a forthcoming engagement announcement as May dates and travel plans via the Beento Route on the Great Northern Railway emerge from city ticket offices.

Paric Prince of Monaco Mra Potter Palmer Chicago Beento Great Northern Railway City First Ave

Fighting in Macedonia Report Delayed by Transmission

Consular report from Monastir Macedonia notes scarce fighting in the mountains north of there all day Thursday with no details obtainable due to a one day transmission delay.

Constantinople Monastir Macedonia

Fireman Injured In Train Yard Accident

In Olympia this morning A Tirojack a Northern Pacific fireman was thrown from his engine in the yards. The locomotive wheels crushed his left foot and badly crushed his head. He is injured and the incident is being investigated.

Northern Pacific Road

Magnificent Little Ranch for sale on Main County Road

A 10 acre cleared ranch with a fine brook garden overlooking the lake offers a nice young family section. It includes horses wagons a mowing machine harrow plows chickens a good house a barn and farming implements with a price of 1600 dollars.

Brochard Lake Om

Lawrences Second Avenue Bicycle Sale

Lawrence 018 Second avenue commerce Marten Bicycles advertises remaining stock for immediate disposal. Prices are low and terms are easy. GEO H. WoonDHOUSE CO. 1408 Second Avenue.

Second Avenue Marten GEO. H. Woondhouse CO

The Louisiana Purchase debated by era of empire and liberty

The article traces the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, contrasting Napoleon's strategic sale with Jefferson's constitutional scruples, and notes widespread criticism in America. It cites fears of disunion, the westward urge, and the purchase as a pivotal, though controversial, expansion of the United States.

Star Dust features Salisbury for mayor and other city bits

A chaotic collection notes Weather Forecaster Salisbury nominated for mayor by Star Dust, Shamrock sails May 24 to America, and varied items from politics to local anecdotes including a dying request, a dancing reader, and a Merited joke of Open-Door China context.

The Star Dust Men Salisbury

Oakland beerball team prize and a fatal accident

A report notes a fatal road accident involving John M. Bowers of Tacoma from injuries sustained. It mentions labor boycott actions against New York lumber yards and a planned visit by Gelden Link lodge members to Renton for conferring second and third degrees on candidates.

New York Lumber Gelden

Beattie Band & Gravel Wins King Street Bunker Permit

The board of public works approved the permit to erect a new bunker at the foot of King Street for the Beattie Band & Gravel Company in routine morning business.

Board of Public Works King Street Beattie Band & Gravel Company

Elbow Room Riverside Tracts Offer Emancipation to Flats Dwellers

A promotional piece touts Riverside tract living near an Interurban line with quick 30 minute city access. It extols country benefits such as soil quality, fruit trees, and parklike scenery, promising tax relief and 60 percent value rise in six months. It urges visits to Riverside station with low fare transfers.

E. P. Roe Interurban Jesse Pioneer Uare Lincoln Riverside Station Riverside Fleet Avenue Jackson Street

Kitty Bird Disrupts Crowd at President Greeting

A bird nicknamed Kitty caused a disturbance with about 4000 people gathered at Seneca Street for a greeting to the president. Police quickly intervened after a hard struggle as the bird attempted to address praise for the Northwest. The animal faced a charge of disturbance after the incident.

Kitty” Bird Seneca Streets Great Northwest

City Hall and Courts Closed All Afternoon

Justice Cann's court is closed all day and J George's court will close this afternoon. City hall offices are shut this afternoon while searchlights for Z Q Miles and Piper Co. will be used this evening as the vice president returns from Errett, manufactured in their own shops.

Z Q Miles & Piper Co Erett

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