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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1903
Page
3
Two masked men robbed Cascate’s saloon in Portland at midnight with revolvers, forcing 14 patrons and the bartender to surrender. They took $34 from the till, escaped on two stolen horses, and warned they would return to kill everyone if alarm spread. The horses were later found 10 blocks away.
Mayor Humes opposes gifting eight North Seattle blocks for a county armory. Council splits, with several members voting against the proposal despite earlier approval. Humes argues funds should fix a city hall and jail instead, citing tax costs and misgivings about the armory’s location and control.
An ad extols men’s wear as high grade yet reasonably priced. It touts stylish cuts and a focus on fit and quality, inviting shoppers to admire the range.
Congress outlines Senate succession with Charles Curtis replacing Chester Long and Kansas as a new senator. Democrats gain Floor Leader Wil Ham and Champ Clark replaces Francis Newlands as party leader, while New York delegates press for Geo B McClellan amid ongoing party maneuvering.
In Washington on November 1 protests from churches religious groups and educational bodies and women's societies surged against the seating of Reed Smoot the Utah Mormon senator. Officials report hundreds of protests and more are expected as the situation unfolds.
A special session of the court cleared the divorce calendar as Judges Miller and Bell issued decrees to twelve individuals. Mrs Kate Siasor sues William Siasor for non support and cruelty with accusations of infidelity and charming love letters. The scene portrayed diverse couples and varied motives in a candid, somewhat satirical glare.
An elderly Seattle widow Mrs. Mary Hutton mourns the loss of her nephew and foster son James Crosier conductor on the Cedar street line. Crosier died after a fifth avenue spark while off duty at a Seattle Electric Company telephone office. The coroner ruled heart failure induced by the shock. Mrs. Hutton had cared for him since he was five. the tragedy leaves her alone and dependent as she grieves a sudden, unexplained death.
Court records describe exhibits found in Mr. Slaser’s pockets and a note from an Indianapolis woman praising his manner. The report lists divorces granted including Ashmore from Katie, Nink from Louise, Coleman from Silas, Peterson from Nellie, Smith from Frank, Whittley from Edna, Aylmore from Reeves, Kuehl from Bertha, and McKinney from Katherine for cruelty or desertion or non support.
Advertises rooms in a lodging house with new furniture and range, monthly rents of 19 dollars for two small family rooms and four to eight dollars for larger rooms. Call immediately. H. Thompson, Arcade Building.
Salt Lake City reports Utay Fuel Company sending armed men to Sunnyside coal camps as wage hikes prompt tensions. Denver notes little change in Colorado coal strike. fuel famine looms as local coal supply dwindles. Gloves for Men offered by FE. N. Brooke & Co.
Warm all wool underwear at $1.25 per garment with a full line available. Comfortable fit advertised for $2.50 a pair or set. Hutchinson Co. corner of 24th Street and Union Street promotes their sale.
Suspect Harry Jones, alleged accomplice of George Van Horst in the Leach Park hotel hold up and T. & Lippy robbery, was arrested on Washington Street by Detective Lane this afternoon. Horst has been convicted and sent to the penitentiary. Jones had eluded arrest at Van Horst's capture.
The engagement of Miss Martha Louise Blackwell of St Louis to Stuart Morgan Aldrich son of Senator Nelson W Aldrich of Rhode Island is announced. Miss Blackwell is described as a beauty and prominent in St Louis society. You Come and See Our line of men's underwear with qualities and prices. EB N Brooks & Co 1331 24 ave Arcade bidg
In Everett on November 12 the mayoral contest grows hotter with outside influence alleged. The Republican US Senate endorsement becomes central as open-town Republicans pledge to cut saloon licenses to six hundred dollars, reopen dance halls, and revive slot machines.
Sam Murray armed with a revolver fired at his wife in the dining room of the Argo hotel South Seattle last evening missing the target. Alexander Hulternes intervened and Murray wounded him in the thigh before escaping. Murray and his wife once resided in Ballard and have been separated for months. The sheriff’s office has not captured Murray.
A woman was jailed after admitting to threatening to kill another person. The case involved official charges and a court proceeding that led to the prison sentence being imposed.
Game Warden Riof obtained a warrant from Game Warden Stores of Skagit county to arrest H. C. Bromley C. C. Cawsey William Stewart John Ruppe and A G Dunn on charges of using sink boxes to hunt ducks. The suspects are noted Seattle residents and the practice is a violation of game laws.
A private telegram reports Mrs Jed Hart of Seattle died by own hand in her husband's Portland apartments. Once Miss Mamie Eastman, she had lived at the Midway cribhouse, a notorious tenderloin house. Hart, a bartender, was forced to wed her two years ago to avoid criminal assault charges. they never cohabited. News from Portland not confirmed.
In Everett Washington on November 12 a quarrel over a warrant led County Auditor Ross to strike Prosecutor Cooley. The clash escalated briefly before bystanders separated the men and no one was hurt.
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