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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1903

Page

5

Milk Combine to Control City’s Whole Milk Supply

Plans reveal a bid to consolidate 9 percent wholesale and over 40 percent retail milk in the city into a single combine. The scheme envisions a large pasteurizing plant within 66 miles of Seattle, with operations starting within three months at a cost of 15 000 to 20 000 dollars. The goal is a unified delivery system, one wagon per street, while maintaining current prices and insisting on cleaner stables and higher quality feeds.

Seattle Star Rmith Tte Combine Combine Nere Beattie

Robbery at Nanticoke Post Office Nets $500 Cash

Four masked men raided the Nanticoke post office blowing the safe and escaping with about $500 in cash. Local junk dealer A Michaelson is charged with grand larceny after being observed carrying brass wheels linked to the theft. Police connected missing items to Puget Sound Machinery depot staff.

Nanticoke A. Michaelson Kelly Michaelson Puget Sound

Violence in Chicago trolley strike escalates with beatings

Dawn clashes as police struggle to control rioters targeting trolley workers Capp er and Connelly guarding wires. Wires cut, poles broken, cars attacked, a steel wedge wrecks a streetcar, and crowds riot near State Street and Thirty ninth Street amid intransigent strike demands and reinstatement disputes.

Chicago Capper Connelly State Street Thirty -Ninth Street

Divorce Case Brings Tears and Sympathy in Court

In a sensational divorce trial, B F Day wept beside the witness stand as he defended his 4 year marriage. He denied improper relations with servant Marthine Westby and blamed his wife’s relatives for pressuring a property dispute. Mrs Day showed reluctance to testify while acknowledging jealousy in marriage.

B. F. Day Joiner Everett Smith Milo Root Smith Day Tives Marthing Westby Martine Naree Bevingtons Tech Miss Westby Marthine

Shots fired as youths burglarize local confectionery

A. Salmanowtta of 1019 Porty Ninth Street reports repeated break ins at the confectionery and cigar stand near his premises. He says last night youths under 16 fired two shots at him with a revolver as they fled. police seek the culprits.

A. Salmanowtta Portyninth Street

Theft of brass leads to arrest warrant in Cann court

Open complaint filed by Herbert Newton accusing theft of brass. A warrant was issued in Judge Cann's district court for the arrest of the accused.

Herbert Newton

Trial of Morrow and Barrett on naturalization fraud conspiracy

The trial of Albert Morrow former Governor Dockerys private secretary and former Marshal Barrett began this morning on four counts of conspiracy to perpetrate naturalization frauds.

Mutineers Take An Appeal In Kas Prison Appeal

Mutineers in Popaka Kas who were sentenced to imprisonment filed an appeal on the day. The case involves alleged mutiny and detention by local authorities. Official records indicate continued legal proceedings and potential review by higher courts.

Popaka Kas

Noted horseman dead and missing spouse reports

Nov. in Loneton a noted horseman and sportsman John Maple is dead as police search for Al Bwesgie who has not been seen since Saturday. Mrs. a says he is on a protracted spree and left home at 2229 psly Saturday amid unclear circumstances.

al Bwesgie Mra

Man Faces Financial Strain Amid Growing Bank Withdrawals

The husband has drawn from his bank account steadily, depleting funds to the point of email-scale proportions. The wife says the family is in need and cites ongoing financial stress.

City approves seawall plan and street paving project

The city council passed a resolution declaring intent to extend Railroad avenue and build a seawall from Wike street to Denny Way including a narrow strip of land between the avenue and Hillett avenue. The plan will be published before the engineer finalizes drawings after talks with property owners. The council also endorsed asphalt paving on Harv Boylston and Belmont avenues and all intersecting streets between Roy and East Union streets per the Broadway Improvement club petition.

Railroad Avenue Hillett Avenue Harv Boylston Belmont Avenues Roy East Union Streets Broadway Improvement Club Latona Murphy Latona Avenue Northlake Avenue Forty-fourth Street Second Avenue

Man Hurt After Horse Attack at Manning Stables

Sterling Dark, employee at Manning stables on Madison street, was kicked several times by a horse this morning. He was taken by ambulance to Wayside Mission hospital with a badly lacerated face and possible internal injuries.

Sterling Dark Manning Stables Madison Street Wayside Mission Hospital Ifis

Roosevelt lunches with Butte labor leaders in Washington

President Roosevelt hosted Montana labor chiefs Dan McDonald M R Dempsey and others including J W Gilbert and Wrack Doyle for discussions on wage policy. He pledged government support for workers while warning public service would not be hampered, with Dix on Cotteryou and Carroll D Wright present.

Roosevelt Montana Dan McDonald American Labor Union M. KR. Dempsey Butte Miners’ Union Long J W. Gilbert Butte ‘Workingmen's Union Labor World Wrack Doyle Miner Yow Trades and Labor Assembly Malcom Offiis Stationary Engineers’ Union

Anarchist Attacks Near Cherbourg On Royal Train

Two attempts to derail King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena's royal train occurred as it returned toward Rome near Marseilles. Rocks and spikes were placed on tracks. authorities arrested three anarchists near Aries. Police halted the wrecking attempt through the night.

Cherbourg Victor Emmanuel Helena Italy Jane Rome Marseilles Aries

Reconciliation Sought in King County Divorce Case

The lurid recounting reveals a family feud over a reconciliation plan. Marthine Westley, the elderly correspondent, testifies for the defense as a strained marriage faces a public court ruling.

Insane Londoner Fires at Bank of England Official

A London man named Robinson attempted to kill Kenneth Graham, secretary of the Bank of England, firing four shots in the bank library. The attacker, described as insane, fought police before being arrested, his motive cited as rebellion against wealth inequality.

London Kennethraham Bank of England Graham Annailant Robinson

Americans Clash with Moros in Jolo Campaign

Gen Wood’s expedition returned from Jolo as American troops engaged Moros in a fierce battle at Kile. The fight yielded one American dead and two wounded. Moro casualties were reported.

Manila Wood Jolo Kile

Wholesale Burglary Hits Eighth Avenue Construction Site

A theft of carpenter tools valued at 120 dollars occurred last night at a building under construction on Eighth Avenue South between Yesterway and Washington Street. Entry was gained by forcing front door locks and several chests were robbed. Three miners were killed in a mine accident near Dubois, Pennsylvania, when a hoist failed in shaft No. 1, crushing three workers.

Eighth Avenue Yesterway Washington Street F. R. E Bucreet Pinney Avenue Dubois

Tax Levy Increases Reported By Local Bodies

A historical notice records rising tax levies by the School Board City Council and other authorities. The document lists old and new limits across County and state totals with percentages and sums for 1900 1902 and related figures.

Tax Levy Trends in Seattle Show School Comparison

The article analyzes Seattle tax levies from 1900 to 1902, noting school district levies unchanged at five and a half mills while city levies rose from eight to twelve and a half mills. It warns taxpayers to question city hall management as property values lag behind levy increases and cites $6,402 owed by delinquent street contractors.

Seattle Seatle Star

Lund Arrested In Ballard After Burglary Attempt

In Ballard J A Lund a married man living at 10 North Street was arrested and held for investigation after a burglary attempt at the Fourth Avenue meat market early today Policeman Bennett chased the fleeing man fired twice a shot was blocked by a posse of a small boy who helped obstruct the thief Lund was identified by Bennett as the suspect Hutch onlookers noted the boy may have aided the escape The northern waterfront inspection continued with a Seattle visit by Northern Pacific officials led by President Elliott who tours the city and waterfront before departing for Sumas and Spokane with a large Seattle party

the Star Ballard J. A. Lund North Street Hennett Fourth Avenue Bennett Lund

New President of N P is Here

The special train carrying President Howard Elliott and party arrived at the foot of Columbia street. They registered at the Washington hotel and early morning left for Auburn to inspect properties. At 11:30 they reached Seattle and had luncheon on the train with L A Nadeau, local representative.

Howard Elliott Northern Pacific Railway Company Columbia Street Washington Hotel Auburn Seattle L A. Nadeau

Fire Damp Explosion Kills Miners Near Bonangs

In Bonangs Arkansas eight miles north of Nilled Yort a mine blast trapped several workers. Three bodies have been recovered with no hope for the others. The dead were mainly foreign miners.

Yort

City of Seattle Arrives With 147 Passengers and Salmon Cargo

The Skagway liner City of Seattle docked at 2 pm with 147 passengers 6500 cases of salmon and 59 boxes of halibut. There is no update on the missing Discovery. Among travelers were John Tisdale of the Smettiehan cannery and U S Inspectors Halle and Boil ers in Alaska Whitney and Lehners.

City Seattle Discovery John Tisdale Smettiehan Cannery United States Halle Alaska Whitney and Lehners

Nixon Returns to Stand in Shipbuilding Trust Hearing

In New York the U S shipbuilding trust hearing resumed with Lewis Nixon back on the witness stand.

New York United States Lewis Nixon

Volunteers of America Feed 50 Families for Thanksgiving

The Volunteers of America plan a Thanksgiving feast to feed 50 families. Donations have been arriving at headquarters at 118% Second Avenue, and volunteers will ensure the gifts go to worthy families.

Volunteers of America Second Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Auehter Mia William K. Vanderbilt, Jr Loneton John Maple Ise Wike Street Denny Way Workingman Square Deal Washington, D. C Dent Roosevelt Butte Labor Leaders Congressman Dix Cotteryou Carroll D. Wright Wamington D.C Priddy Marthine Westley Cray Crank England Moros New City Old City Food For Northern Pacific Arlington Dock Elliott Litte West Seattle Port Townsend Furth Seattle Electric Company Sumas Everett Adrian Spokane East Eliott H. A. Gray A. B. Mitchell F . Gilbert G. Fernald Thmas Cooper E. G. Pearson J. M. Wannaford 8. G. Fulton Portland N. P MR. Elliott Kentucky Saloons Nelson & Wymer Kentucky Occident Avenue Yesaler Way Nelson Justice Cann B. Dunlar Rainier-Grand Hotel Elkmira Noyes Dunbar THE Northwest
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