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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1903
Page
7
The Seattle Rogues Gallery displays over 190 local photographs with many foreign images, housed in hinged frames and leather bound volumes. Detective Charles Tennant explains how each criminal’s record links to photos by a numbered index, aiding rapid identifications for patrolmen and investigators.
William Mey era, a Republican politician at the Troy polling place, shot Phillip Betty the Brain, inflicting a dangerous wound. The incident occurred this morning as voting proceeded.
The world notes the fifty one year reign of Mutou Hito emperor of Japan with a dinner at the Japanese legation in Washington. He ended feudal rule in 1867 and helped establish a constitutional government bringing progress and modernization.
Boston November 3. After delays the impending 15 round bout between Kid Carter and Joe Walcott appears set for tonight at the Criterion Athletic Club in Boston.
The notice urges buyers to choose a well known Seattle piano dealer with established reputation and guarantees. It claims musicians, schools, colleges and seminaries purchase there, promising best value and courteous service after sale.
Latona residents petition the Seattle City Council to extend the water main north from Forty Second Street amid a typhoid outbreak tied to impure well water. The board of health reports artesian well water at the Seattle hotel is sewage‑colored and unsafe to drink, prompting a move toward city water with Beattie hotel and Collins building already connected.
Mise Bessie Anthony the United States golf champion will wed Bernard Horne of Pittsburg at First Presbyterian Church Evanston. The teen star, Western and national champion, will be joined by prominent society guests from Chicago and Pittsburg.
Classified brief notes a free want ad offering goods or services with a prompt to view the Free Want section for details and contact. The readable text is minimal and supports no names or concrete items beyond the generic offer.
W. H. Herr was fined $60 and costs by Justice Cann for assault on C. T. Russell at a Seattle hotel nineteen days ago. The sensational trial touched on family troubles and a private detective brought in to resolve them. The crowded courtroom heard lively argument as order wavered.
Sixteen survivors of the English steamer Lontant Martha report that the captain three officers and six seamen were drowned when the vessel wrecked off Veseria. Local authorities awaited details as rescue operations continued.
Telegraph briefs report a meeting of Railway Y M C A secretaries from the Pennsylvania lines west opening in Columbus. In Oswego New York a notable society wedding took place between Miss Hessie DeWolf Ward and Edward A. Stevens. Cartersville Georgia hosts the seventh annual meeting of the Georgia State Federation of Women’s Clubs opening today and continuing to Friday.
Anarchist Juan Casadement, recently arrived from New York, was arrested in Barcelona while en route to Lisbon to attack King Alfonso during his visit. Police found documents linking the plan to kill the monarch.
Chicago’s "Bubbies" Hil earns a starting center spot for this season at the university, praised by Coach Stage for his size and potential. The 18 year old weighs 214 pounds and shows strong form in practice.
A Fallat Washington apple lot arrives in good demand. Jonathan and other first grade fetch 1.4 dollars a box. Baldwine and piping command 1.35. Yakima pears at 1.50. Poultry arrivals rise with turkeys and other fowl more plentiful. Wholesale prices list cow beef at 6 6 0 per pound and other provisions noted.
The Tageblatt reports the deliberate murder of a colonel in Vilna by a soldier who was later aided by his regiment. Troops cheered as the officer was cut to pieces and then borne off the field. Investigators say the murder was planned by regiment members who cast lots to select the killer. The troops mistreated their chief and acted in anger.
A historical market notice lists prices for hay timothy and other feeds, grains, fresh dairy products, eggs, poultry, and livestock. It details deliveries to producers at docks and freight depots, with regional references to Washington and Oregon markets and a variety of vegetables, fruits, and farm goods including pumpkins, cucumbers, radishes, onions, Jonathan apples, pears, and quinces.
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