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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1903

Page

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Revenged killing wounds Seattle solicitor John Nink

John A. Nink a solicitor for Mutual Life Insurance was shot on the sidewalk near Second Avenue and Union Street shortly after 1 AM. He, in guarded condition at Providence Hospital, said a rifleman fired from behind without warning. motive cited as revenge for a pending divorce from his wife Mary L. Nink. Police pursued a fleeing assailant. Nink’s wound was treated and he is expected to recover absent infection.

Sim Hoye Dr. Johnson Nick

Desperate Gang Threatens Murder in Western Lincoln County

An anonymous letter warns Dr. L Lewis of Wilbur that if the man jailed for the Thennis murder is hanged, his body will be harmed. Investigators link the Thennis killing to the Lewis murders, suggesting a desperate gang operates across Lincoln Douglas and Okanogan counties. Cyrus Victor stands trial for Thennis’s death.

The Star Spokane Charles Thennis Govan Lincoln County Lewis Dr. L. Lewis Wilbur Almira Thennis Hie Necallant

Robbery on King Street Hits Seal Rock Resident

Fred Gustaveson, of the Seal Rock hotel on that avenue, was held up and robbed by two unmasked highwaymen near the King street coal bunkers at 11 o'clock last night. They took $10, and one man carried a revolver pressed to Gustaveson’s face while the other searched him. Gustaveson gave a clear description of the assailants as the street remained well lit and not empty.

Fred Gustaveson Seal Rock King Street Gustaveson

Oregon Boys Arrive for Seattle Gridiron Showdown

The University of Oregon football team arrived in Seattle this morning for the Saturday game against Washington. The matchup is billed as a top Northwest collegiate championship contest with both squads practicing hard for a decisive afternoon clash.

University of Oregon University of Washington Oregon Husky Seattle Washington

Los Angeles Beats Portland In Eleven Inning Exhibition

Los Angeles won an eleven inning exhibition clash with Portland yesterday afternoon. The decisive run came with two outs in the bottom of the eleventh as Los Angeles scored to win. Final score reflected a fast, hard hitting contest with early Portland rallies.

Los Angeles Portland Los Angeles Ooo MG Portland Butler

Bankruptcy filing shocks Blaine merchant H Taylor

H Taylor a Blaine merchant filed for bankruptcy in federal court reporting debts of 15 067 435 and assets of 14 660. His creditors may share in a distribution of his property according to the petition filed yesterday. A separate item notes a cook Ernstow e charged with forgery after waiving examination and posting 800 bond.

H. ©. Taylor Blaine H. ©. Hrnstowe Jim the Penman David Powaerd Grand Pacific Hotel George Fisher Roeland Shepperd Auburn

Cable ship aims to finish Alaska line by January

The steamship American nearing arrival Saturday is carrying 7 percent miles of the Alaska cable. The transfer to the Burnside will take about two weeks. Completion is targeted for January 1 or earlier if possible.

American Alaska Bilka Burnside

Evening union meetings listed at multiple halls

Local notices show union gatherings tonight at Kendere Union Hall and Pacific Brick Layers Hall on Becond Avenue, Waltreenes Hall at 1420 Bee Avenue, and Leo's Buel College near Becond Street, with carpenters and cooks rooms at 1430 Pourth Avenue Colman.

Kendere Union Hall Toom Masonic Waltreenes Beeavenue Leo's Buel College Carpenters Hall Pourth Avenue Cooks Colman

Fisherman Found Dead on John Street

Peter Odness, a fisherman, lay unconscious on the street near John Street steps. He was found by Roy Hill and J Waddell, who sought help but he died before it arrived. Odness lived in a shack on lower John Street. heart disease is believed to have caused death and the body was taken to Bonny-Watson morgue.

John Street Peter Odness Roy Hill J. Waddell Odness Lower John Street Bonny-Watson

Mulhouse Seized by Cable Entanglement in Harbor

The French bark Ville de Mulhouse, stranded for 61 hours, freed after 4 PM with the United States cable ship Burnelde and tug Pioneer. The anchor was released by hoisting the cable, causing damage to the cable's protective cover and several strands. The vessel is moored to a buoy and away from danger, after crowded moorings forced the use of anchors.

Winters United States Burnelde Pioneer

Ville de Mulhause Freed After Windstorm Anchorage

The French bark Ville de Mulhause was released from the Alaska cable after becoming entangled while dragging its anchor in the recent windstorm. The anchor was freed at 3 30 o'clock yesterday afternoon.

Alaska

Byrne Daly Manages Notre Dame Athletics With Diligence

The Athletic Manager Byrne Daly earns broad respect from students and faculty for his business-like leadership of Notre Dame athletics. His experience aids schedule planning and contest prep, and he advocates clean competition while maintaining close contact with students. He also serves as treasurer of the Indian State association and chairs the key records and scores committee.

Byrne M. Daly Notre Dame Daly Indian State Association

Boxing Card Set for Bremerton Night at Evergreen Park

Three boxing contests at Evergreen Park Bremerton feature Jimmy Quaenen of Bremerton vs Danny Sullivan of San Francisco in a six or eight round opener. Kid Max of New York faces Kid Lewis of Beattie in an eight round bout. Sailor Harris the navy champion meets C H Black in an eight round bout. A chartered boat departs Pier 2 at 4 30 PM and returns to Seattle after the final match.

Hehte Field Evergreen Park Bremerton Jimmy Quaeenan Danny Sullivan San Francisco Kid Max New York Kid Lewis Beattie Harris Navy C. H. Black Pier 2 Seattle

Football champions during 26 years year by year

Intercollegiate champions recognized by authorities focus on the East. The record lists annual pairings and results from 1877 to 1884 showing Princeton and Yale alternating as champions with clashes noted.

Princeton Yale

York Woman Injured After Slipping in Woods

Mrs. M. L. Cody slipped and broke her leg while walking near York home. She was alone, unable to reach aid until a downpour forced her to crawl toward the road where neighbors finally heard her and she was moved to a friend’s home then Providence hospital.

York M. L. Cody Providence Hospital

Rare Books Sold From Howard T. Goodwin Library

The second sale of the Goodwin library, once owned by A. J. Cassatt’s private secretary, began in Philadelphia. The catalog features scarce first editions and rarities including Borsetti e Germ, Milton’s Paradise Lost 1669 edition, Paradise Regained, To the etc upon several occasions, and early works by Lamb, Coleridge, Dickens, Disraeli and Thackeray.

Philadelphia Howard T. Goodwin A. J. Cassatt Goodwin America Milton Charlee Lamb Wilkie Colline Dickens Disraeli Thackeray

Des Moines Welcomes Fort Opening Jubilation

Des Moines Iowa observes a three day celebration marking the opening of Fort Des Moines. The city long sought an army post and regards the acquisition as a cause for general jubilation.

Des Moines Iowa Fort Des Moines

Mortality Record Warry F Johnson Dies in City Hospital

Warry F Johnson a well known traveling man died at Providence Hospital Tuesday after a lingering illness. He was a Mason a member of United Commercial Travellers and Ancient Order of United Workmen. He leaves a widow and one child who reside at 1623 Twenty Fourth Avenue. The body will be shipped to Wenatchee for burial.

Warry F. Johnson Providence United Commercial Travelers Ancient Order of United Workmen Twenty-fourth Avenue Wenatchee

Deception Alleged in Bond Posted by Contractor Clark

HL Clark a contractor posted 82.0 percent bond before Justice Cann then bound to superior court to answer a charge of deception. J C Friendly accuses Clark of falsely claiming all labor bills were paid after contracting to build a house and paying $8.8 but liens of $1,000 for labor and material followed.

HL. Clark Justice Cann Superior Court J. C. Friendly Clark Friendly

Captain Mason Freed Amid Cruelty Charge On Jeanie

United States Commissioner Kiefer discharged Captain Phil lip Mason master of the steamer Jeanie who faced a cruelty charge by James Derbysire second steward of the weever. The last trip from Valdez saw the steward claim choking and cuffing without cause while Mason alleged dirt in the kitchen and pantry provoked the dispute. No witnesses confirmed either account. James Reed, a lodger at 110 Maynard avenue, reported his trunk broken and $25 of goods stolen Tuesday night naming a suspect in police.

United States Kiefer Phillip Mason Jeanie James Derbysire Valdez James Reed Maynard Avenue

Evacuations in Colon Panama Highlight Colombian Troop Withdrawal

In Colon Panama scenes report the withdrawal of Colombian troops after prolonged tension. A local incident mentions a theft at a police barn leading to a man named Bob being sought by officers as part of standard procedure.

Colon Panama Bob

Musical prodigy to debut at Carnegie Hall in New York

Edwin Grange, a young French violinist, arrives in New York for his American debut at Carnegie Hall tonight. In Ithaca, religious representatives convene for the fifth annual New York State Conference of Religion, meeting over the next two days. Bob Fortune is back in city jail visiting old friends for a few days.

Bob Fortune New York Edwin Grange Carnegie Hall Ithaca N. Y Minent

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Nink Nink John A. Nink Mutual Life Insurance Company Second Avenue and Union Pital Rela Mar Ried Self Said Widow Mentioned Mary L. Nink East Miller Burton BE. Bennett Ments Third Avenue Brooklyn Second Avenue Mink Assas Sin Union Street Brown Mand Munger Douglas and Okanogan Counties Fredd Gustaveson Alaskan Line Republic OF Panama Fredericko Boyd Hile Provisional Ville de Muld Marine News Byrne Daly Congress Finan Jay Uncle Sam Navy Yard Town J. H. Clark Capt. Mason
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