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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1903

Page

5

Cars Collision in Dense Fog Stops University Line

Heavy fog caused a head on crash between outbound car 371 and inbound car B at Fastlake avenue near Lake mion. At least 12 injured, with several seriously hurt including Kinney with a broken thigh and Hammond with multiple fractures. Ambulances and surgeons attended. motive unclear due to signals and fog.

The University Tne Fastlake Avenue Lake Mion Ham G. B. Marden Harry Kinney Tine- Man Sam Weld Electric Sundry Harry Mathews Steve Ois Mathews Edina Pinkham Leavitt the Times B. K. Emerson Coe Edeen H. Reed Dr. Powers Kinney Hammond Beattle General Hospital East Union Street Collieton University Studente University Line Third Avenue University Street Morden Mammond Hert Wheeler Breckford University Galer Mercer Streets Galer Street Mercer Street Aisers Moon Oth Hammond Seattle General Hospital Paanen J. B. Jarensheidt Paul Henry Ravenna Park J.C. Rathbun Brooklyn Kempeter University Station Galor Street Stockbridge Peeneass

Santa Claus Arrives at Bon Marche Amid Large Seattle Crowd

The Star reported Santa Claus would reach the city by 9 o clock and set up at the Bon Marche with a large queue forming. Manager Pochanan said the event drew the year's biggest store rush as about 200 children followed Santa from Second Avenue cheering loudly.

Santa Clqus Teo Bon Marche Old Saint Nick Pochanan Santa Second Avenue Seattle STAR

Conductor Hastings Arrested After Fatal Train Collision

In Indianapolis Indiana conductor Hastings of the Big Four work train was arrested at his home and taken to Pekin Indiana. Dispatches say the engineer will also be arrested and both will be tried for responsibility for the wreck.

Indianapolis Ind Hastings Pekin Fis

Postponed Trans-Atlantic Yacht Race Cup Offer

A Kaiser withdraws his cup for the 19% trans-Atlantic race due to ill health and substitutes a different cup for the 196. The dispatch stirs regret among yachting men in New York.

New York Hertin

Death of Victor Banner in New York boarding house

Victor Banner, a retired San Francisco merchant, fatally shot himself in a stylish New York boarding house. A note directed the coroner to notify his brother, Br Banner, a merchant here. He had ample funds and no apparent motive for the act.

New York Victor Banner San Francisco Banner BR. Banner

Bryan Is Lunched and Heads to Dublin

London reports William J. Bryan lunched with Joseph Chamberlain today and plans to travel to Dublin tonight where he is expected to speak. The visit highlights Bryan's ongoing campaign activities and Europe tour stops.

London J. Bryan Joseph Chamberlain Dublin

Explosion at Swift & Company Soap Factory Fatal

One worker was killed and several others seriously injured in a faulty ammonia tank explosion at the Swift and Company soap plant in Fort Worth. The blast severely damaged the building and factory operations were disrupted.

Fort Worth Tes Swift & Company

Fatal Fall at San Francisco Iron Work Site

William Rankin, foreman in charge of iron work on a Merchant’s Exchange project, died after plunging about 100 feet from near the elevator shaft in a new building in San Francisco. He toppled into a shaft area and was reduced to a mass of injuries. a contest for prize selections is mentioned alongside a special edition of the Star.

San Francisco William Rankin Kachange Mle

Delinquent Contractors Probe Sparks Public Works Critique

An over Sunday thought blasts the board of public works for inaction on unfinished street projects. It accuses the board of tolerating poor business methods and failing to collect $6,762 in forfeited funds while pleading for property owner and taxpayer interests. The column likens city rot to historical rottenness in Geattic and Denmark.

Board of Public Works Piratical Co

Receiver James Smith Jr Confirmed in Shipbuilding Co

In Philadelphia this morning the circuit court of appeals confirmed the appointment of James Smith Jr as receiver of the United States Shipbuilding Co. The ruling formalizes his role amid ongoing proceedings and financial adjustments for the firm.

Philadelpita Noy Ectrcuit Court of

Man who dressed as a man jailed for wearing men's clothes

Matson, a San Francisco resident, who wore men's clothes for 20 years, was sentenced to days in county jail for wearing men's attire.

San Francisco M. BK. Matson

Mitchell to Take Charge in Trinidad Colorado Strike

John Mitchell leaves Indianapolis for Trinidad to establish headquarters and direct the Colorado miners strike. He will first seek a settlement.

Mitchell Trinidad Colo Colorado

Biscuit Factory Burned in New Orleans Blaze

A fire today destroyed the National Biscuit Co plant and badly damaged neighboring property in New Orleans. Authorities estimate losses around a quarter million dollars.

New Orleans National Biscuit Co

Insane Crank At Large After Escape From Asylum

A severely disturbed man, once detained after a White House disruption, escaped from the State Insane asylum in Minnesota. He eluded guards yesterday amid suppressed reports, after earlier arrest in Washington where he was deemed insane and sent for safekeeping.

Roosevelt State Insane Asylum Cape

Cornetist Jules Levy Dies in Chicago at 62

Jules Levy famed cornetist dies at his Chicago home from apoplexy at age sixty two. The prominent musician had a lasting impact on concert and band music and was widely mourned in musical circles.

Chicago Jules Levy

Clash Averted as Morrigeau Surrenders

In Montana exaction showdown ends as Morrigeau surrender averts clash with soldiers. Uprooted tensions with Nex Perces under Morrigeau defied tax collection. troops return to Plains after the agreement.

Butte Mont Nex Perces Morrigeau Plains

De Wolf Hopper to Help Pick Winners in Star's Contest

De Wolf Hopper, the tall genial comedian, has agreed to act as chief judge in the Star's prize contest. He has reviewed hundreds of submitted answers and will select the winners. Hopper joked about his qualifications and his experience with “kisses,” then affirmed his ability to judge the entries.

Star DE Wolf Hopper de Woolf Hopper

Fight for Millions in Fair Case Opens

Paris November proceedings in the Faire case began before Deputy Commissioner Vieh er of New York. Attorney Harper represented Mrs Faire relatives. A druggist testified about Mrs Faire and Paris bodies with bruising and embalming issues. The case adjourned until Tuesday.

Paris Vieher New York Harper

Hold Up Near Argo Ends Without Arrest

Christ Granett of Georgetown was robbed at about 4 PM by two highwaymen near Argo. He resisted briefly and was released after being warned to stay silent. Town Marshal Bragg conducted a search, but the perpetrators were not found. Seattle police were notified.

Argo Granett Georgetown Bragg Seattle

Priest arrested after claiming charity million in capital

Rev Father Walters assistant pastor at St John’s Cathedral Altoona was arrested in Washington DC. Detectives took him to a hospital after he said he came to meet President Roosevelt to obtain 3 000 000 dollars he had collected for charity.

Washington, D. C Father Walters St. John's Cathedral Altoona Penn Washington Roosevelt

Reyes Disclaims Warlike Intent In Colombia Mission

General Reyes arrived in Washington met by Colombian minister Herron. He declined to discuss his mission and denied warlike statements attributed to him. He blamed overzealous reporters and said he would visit South and Central American legations to urge unity with Colombia on the Panama affair. Venezuela will respond formally to Marroquin's appeal, treating the Panama issue as between Colombia and the United States.

Warkhington D. C Fien Reyes Heren Ace New Orleans Gen. Reyes Wolforme Central American Colombia Washington, D. C Remis Caracas Venezuela Marrouquin Panama United States

Farmer OBrien Chases Summer Boarder With Six Shooter

Walla Walla farmer EB OBrien accosted Patrolman Roessler on Washington street seeking the chief to locate his wife who left for Portland with a summer boarder named W J Kexter. OBrien drew a revolver, was booked for carrying concealed weapons, and released on $20 bail to await police court Monday.

D. O'Brien Walla Walla Roessler Washington Street O'Bfrien Sullivan O'Brien Portland W. J. Kexter Spokane Keteb O’brien

Fifteen Drown in North Sea Storm Near Island Ketigo

A severe storm wrecked fifteen fishing smacks off Island Ketigo in the North Sea. All hands on board were lost, with fifteen fishermen drowned in the incident.

Berlin Kctigoland North Sea

Bartlett murder trial closes defense rests

The defense rested this morning as the state began rebuttal testimony. Dr. Loughary testified the defendant suffered chronic alcoholic insanity. The state plans to portray Bartlett as a drunkard and argue Mrs. Barrett left him, while the defense hints at valuable sur-rebuttal evidence.

Bartlett Loughary Frartiett Barrett

Britt to Fight in England

Willie Pritts manager for lightweight world champion Jimmy Pritt is negotiating with the National Sporting Club of London for a bout with White the English champion. The international match is planned for London in early January.

San Francisco Willie Pritt Jimmy Pritt National Sporting Club of London White London

Cleveland Chamber Delegation Donates Ship Bell

A delegation from the Cleveland chamber of commerce presented a bronze ship's bell to the cruiser Cleveland in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Walter J. Graham, an elderly pioneer, has shown slight improvement after illness at his Prospect Street home.

Portsmouth N. H Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Cleveland Walter J. Graham Prospect

Federal Judge Upheld Inheritance Tax in War Revenue Act

Judge Morrow ruled the inheritance tax provision of the war revenue act constitutional. The measure imposes a heavy levy on inheriting heirs and has faced widespread refusal to pay.

San Francisco Morrow

Three more damage suits filed against city over streets

Maud F. Schmitt seeks 12000 for injuries after stumbling into a dark hole on First avenue near Virginia street on November 1. She fell against rails and plank, injuring left arm and suffering internal injuries. Walden claims injuries from stepping into bog at Eighth avenue Lane street also November 1 and seeks 335. Lorraine asks 163 for hiring men to excavate a horse and wagon stuck in mire at the same corner.

Maud F. Schmitt Nicholas Schmitt Virginia Street First Avenue Walden Eighth Avenue Lane Street J. 8 Lorraing Lorraine

West Point Dominates Navy In Franklin Field Clash

At Franklin Field a monster crowd watched West Point crush Navy. First half 14 5 and a dominant second half sealed a final West Point win over Navy in a midseason Army Navy clash.

Philadelphia Franklin Field West Point Navy Army Boys Annapollis

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Engineer Kaiser Bryan Joe Chamberlain Kled Swift Soap Factory Foner Stamet San Francisco Denmark Miners’ Union John Biscuit Factory ST. Paul, Minn Hiett White House Fr. Watt Cornetist Thia Christ Granett George Gome Fiom Farmer O'Brien Britt England M. Pruzan Buford United States Army Thomas Rhode Island Northwest
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