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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1903
Page
3
An OCR fragment advertises drugstore items with prices and products. It lists Pave Powder Carter's Heel Madea Baby goods and various toiletries. Prices cited include 1.00 per ounce and per pound for selected preparations, with mentions of cod liver oil wine, laxatives, and shampoos.
Lieut Lewell and Lieut Bushfield of the 17th United States infantry face a court martial at Vancouver barracks on charges including embezzling government funds and forging names. Bushfield, popular in Seattle before his Fort Lawton assignment, allegedly fled parole, attempted a British Columbia escape, and was captured aboard the North Pacific. The trial, likely to run to mid next week, follows the arrest at Port Lawton and prior misconduct in Vancouver and Nome.
The King County Fair Association declares a thirty one day summer racing meet from June 6 to July 1 with $25,000 in stakes. Entries include the Opening handicap June 6 and Seattle Derby June 1, plus several stakes, 2 year olds and jockeys, with 10 more horses expected. Betting facilities updated and grandstand pricing set.
Port Warden Jensen completes installation of two new city mooring buoys in the harbor to handle increased shipping. The buoys use patented umbrella anchors by Captain B. B. Cain weighing pounds and are said to be far superior to old styles and won’t drag under any circumstances.
The Young Men's Democratic club organized last night naming A. J. Tennant as president L. M. Stern as vice president Karl Jenner as second vice president W. M. French as secretary Alvin Heinrich as treasurer and Clay Allen as sergeant at arms.
The Ohio Socialist convention in Columbus convened to nominate a state ticket. Mark Wale led discussions for the gubernatorial nomination as the gathering drew accredit delegates and many visitors. Rudolph Samaska, a logger for Republic Logging Mining, suffered a shoulder fracture from a falling tree and was hospitalized in Seattle.
A listing of Sunday sermons and services across multiple churches. Presbyterian and Baptist congregations announce topics such as The Young Man's Problem and Are Ye Ready while others describe themes like Memory and The Vision of the Dry Bones. Catholic and Unitarian meetings are also noted with service times.
Sacred Heart Church and Church of the Immaculate Conception hold special services and meetings including sermons and Benedict ion. Ministerial Association meets Monday at 10 AM. Also reported is an order signed by Judge Tallman allocating 91008 to RK V Ankeny and attorneys for their services in the Graham estate administrator ship, ending three weeks ago.
The boxing match between Joe Gans and Willie Fitzgerald at the Mephanion Pavilion ended in the tenth round when Fitzgerald was knocked out by a straight right and left to the jaw. Gans controlled the bout from the start and earned a clear victory.
Frank A. Bell was found not guilty of larceny by embezzlement after a trial lasting more than three days. The Coal Company alleged a $15,000 misappropriation of funds while he served as local agent, but accountants and company officials testified the books showed only errors and mistaken entries. The jury verdict came after the judge returned to court following a delayed session.
Sam Semple arrived in town after a rugged match at Recreation Park, where he battled against Portland and Beattie. Parke Wilson signed him for Arkansas pitching needs, while Hutler eyed victory for the visitors as Portland tallied in a 4 to 0 contest amid a tense exhibition.
Jim White and Abe Rutherford surrendered in Juvenile Court on a charge of assault and battery connected to the beating of George Jillson in Enumclaw. Each posted $60 bail to await trial on June to be tried. Two other assailants remain at large.
The beat manager at the navy yard lists boat departures Sunday from Pier at 9 10, 11 45 a m 1 2 30 4 00 and 6 16 p m. Also notes a round trip and that Remple the new pitcher will start on the next game at Recreation Park.
Due to UC crew travel delays the rowing race with Washington is moved to next Wednesday. Event starts 3 PM with canoe races followed by the James Fay Athletic Club matchup. The final clash crowns the Pacific coast championship between state universities. Mary Dumbetten sues Beattie Electric for 14.80 dollars over a street collision.
Classified listing offers furnished rooms for rent on Kenton and Marion with references, plus a Grand Pacific Motel listing and other lodging options. Also advertised are loans from Collateral Bank, sale of new and used furniture from Front Furniture Co, an American Watch & Jewelry Co outlet, and an optical business closing bargain notices.
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