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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1903
Page
5
Three masked gunmen robbed an entire train crew at Ellen sburg depot last night. Suspects calmly left the scene and were later apprehended by Sheriff Thomas Leads in Jal.
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Ballard property owners protest sewer contracts amid alleged fraud in construction and inspection. A citizen committee alleges misused materials and improper oversight, seeking removal of Councilman Frazier and temporary inspector Cotterrill to resume probes.
A blaze at the Vatican in Rome began around 8:30 PM and raged for nearly four hours in the area housing the Hall of Manuscripts and the Pinacoteca. Pope Pius IX ordered staff to clear debris as Italian authorities entered the Vatican for the first time since the church’s temporal power decline. The cause centers on the studio of French restorer Marie, with manuscripts and engravings to be verified before a final date can be set.
In Nashville at 6 o clock morning two masked men held up cashier Wheeler of the Cumberland Telegraph Company. They forced the vault open and escaped with 3000 dollars as the heart of the city shone with bright lights. The cashier fired twice but missed. All avenues out of the city were guarded afterward.
Fort Worth reports a thrilling, unverified news item of a gold find in the Indian Territory. Early tests allegedly show rock ore assaying high value per ton, triggering a rapid stampede as excitement spreads.
A dispatch from the Voalcce Zeitung reports a clash between gendarmes and Jews in Warsaw with unspecified cause. Several killed and wounded, many women among the injured, and around twenty arrests noted.
In Minneapolis Fred Ehrenseick, a hotel man, shot his wife then killed himself by drinking carbolic acid. The couple had three children, one residing in Portland, Oregon. In Washington, Louie Mortfeld, a St. Louis contractor, shot his wife and died by suicide taking poison at his residence after a recent release from an earlier confinement.
Report from Little Lightning Creek in Eastern Wyoming details a Saturday clash between a 28 Indian band led by Sioux Smith and a posse led by Sheriff Miller. Six Indians killed, 10 wounded, five captured. Miller and a deputy died. Black Kettle credited with killing Miller. 100 frontiermen pursue remaining Indians.
In Delaware Ohio on November 2 10s Stout received a days jail sentence and a $25 fine with costs of prosecution noted as heavy for striking Korean Prince this morning.
A dynamite car exploded in Moon causing widespread panic and heavy property damage, with debris to be cleared for two weeks. The Pennsylvania yards where the car stood sustained shattered windows and damaged railroad equipment, while main tracks were buried under dirt and wreckage.
The trial of State Senator Far ria on charges of boodling in the baking powder trust scandal began in Jefferson City. Lieutenant Governor Lee will testify for the state and sensational evidence is promised.
Indianapolis Inc reports the mine workers’ leader is ill and receiving care. A statement outlines the illness and plans for continued leadership despite the health setback.
Secretary Wilson said President John Mitchell is improving and that rumors of his illness are greatly exaggerated. Mitchell is reportedly suffering from acute intestinal trouble and has been hospitalized in New York.
United States Marshal Treat departed Norfolk with 42 Chinese nationals bound for deportation from San Francisco under the exclusion act.
Georgetown school district directors filed in superior court for an injunction against Northern Pact Railway and Columbia and Puget Sound Railway to stop a new branch line that obstructs the road serving as the district's only access to the school.
Nov. 2 Washington reports Bert Ross convicted of murder in San Luis Obtepo county California will be hanged as the supreme court refused to interfere Mortality records note the death of Mrs Sarah Brown aged 14 in Columbia City funeral plans set for tomorrow at p m interment at Lake View cemetery Gustave M Jacobean died from an accident at Woodinville funeral to be held there Mrs Nettle Twitchell death notice lists Twentyninth avenues Elmira resident remains at Butterworths undertaking parlor
Police received a telegram from J. H. Anderson of Milwaukee asking that Allen C. Kay be found in the city and stating a Milwaukee ticket awaits him at the Northern Pacific office. The message says his mother there is seriously ill.
Prophet Darting calling himself nature's man addressed several hundred yesterday from a hilltop Lookout. He wears minimal clothing on the streets and plans a movement of nature living. Many contributed money to the prophet of nakedness, drawing attention in Los Angeles.
A porch climber entered the home of W and Mook at 118 Thirty fret avenue by climbing the porch and entering a front window. He was scared off before taking much value, though a revolver was stolen. Police note no prior Seattle porch burglaries recently and expect more until caught. James Caney, a known burglar, previously struck Bam Till house.
Advices report a mutiny aboard the whaling bark Grayhead in Arctic waters during June. The crew, accusing the captain of harsh treatment, was quelled by armed officers led by Capt. Fisher. Seamen Johnson and Ross were jailed, and one foremast hand, William Gray, disappeared overboard.
Councilman Mullen to introduce a resolution tonight to cancel the Pike street grading contract with Dr Erickson. Work done totals about 24000 dollars. completion may require 10000 more. Residents of the Fifth ward protest delays as street traffic stalls. Readings on Meridian avenue grading and condemnation of needed property will be presented. Hearing of assessment rolls for multiple avenues and streets is scheduled.
W B Kerlin promoted a dubious money scheme in the city, posing as a gambling facilitator. He solicited on University street, asking women for money with promises of repayment, then threatened return visits when refused. Detective Walt Basson suspects more similar operators.
Mrs Dowie and her son arrived today in Liverpool from Boston. She denies having all of Dowie's money and says Elijah 11 will soon join her in Australia.
Admiral Endicott releases the Bureau of Yards and Docks annual tally showing Puget Sound expenditures at 1,001,000 with a 1% next year estimate. Major items include 89,008 for steel work and new plans for electric plant, conduit system, heating, and rails. The report notes slower progress amid navy growth and seeks larger appropriations for new constructions and repairs.
Charles Peterson, 74, of near Point Williams, fought a two year old buck with a rope noose and a broken ball knife. He maneuvered his skiff to trap the deer, then hauled it close and finished with a jugular cut after a ten minute struggle. He towed the carcass ashore, skinned it, and sold the hide for 50 cents.
The trial of Harold Haynie for robbery began in the Clark County Superior Court before Judge Miller. Prosecutors allege Haynie robbed Oscar Gens of 13 dollars in North Seattle on August 22, and he is linked to other possible highway robberies. Haynie is described as driving to crime in a buggy with a spotted horse, accompanied by wife Grace Haynie, who was briefly jailed.
The defendant admits guilt and is linked to Gens, while the defense asserts an alibi and claims the confession was coerced to secure his wife’s release from jail. The trial is expected to last a full week.
Dowie and his choir left New York today after a flat failed mission with few converts and almost no funds. The first train departed at seven this morning and pickpockets were active in the depot crowd. two were arrested for pocket thefts. Dowie's group will remain this week to hold meetings in Carnegie Hall.
Capt F A Grant formally assumes command of the United States Army Quartermaster at Seattle. Capt G G Batley departs for Jeffersonville this evening to begin a new station.
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