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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1903
Page
7
The finance and health committees debate an overdue city laboratory to test milk water and foods. Councilman James shifts from opposition to considering monthly running costs plus a possible start for a lab using existing city facilities as protection against contamination and disease.
The board pressed for a city laboratory to test milk and water, arguing it would ensure purity, enable prompt analysis, and help prosecute offenders. Dr Crichton and Dr Limerick backed the proposal with council support seen from James’s potential approval. W T Shaw arrested for alleged theft of a case of diamond grills nearby.
A devastating cloudburst near Gold Creek flooded the mining camp, killing a Swede and washing away cabins, shake boxes, provisions, and mining gear valued around 15000 dollars. About 66 men worked there and escaped to high ground as the flood swept through the valley. The disaster mirrors a prior Hepner Oregon flood in sudden force and loss.
In a humorous exchange, Jupe and Forecaster Salisbury debate Seattle’s wet month. Jupe complains of miscalled forecasts and public misperception while Salisbury jokes about press relations and impending departure from the weather beat.
An article reports a man described as a swift fiend and cripple attempting to shoot William Peterson, leading to a fatal self inflicted wound. The incident occurred on October 2 in Rremenaton.
The Arrow Navigation Company faces a tense decision this afternoon on whether to resume the Bremerton run after a week’s repair. Unpaid bills total hundreds of thousands, including about 20 000 for the Telephone and 5 000 owed to carpenters, with creditors threatening attachments if obligations remain unmet by Monday. The Isaac brothers of Walla Walla and other local stockholders, unwilling to provide fresh capital, are amid a dispute that keeps the steamer’s future in doubt and shrouded in mystery around ownership and plans.
A motion to adjourn and study a laboratory funding proposal was carried as officials debated the total sum needed and the board of health’s role. The discussion centers on whether the full appropriation should be supported and timed to influence Monday council actions.
The Brooklyn Jockey Club announced a $9.00 stake for the Brooklyn handicap in 19H and guaranteed it, replacing the prior $10.00 added by the Coney Island Jockey Club. A similar notice was issued for the suburban handicap of 17H. A seven year old boy named Arthur Waters was found wandering near the police station and placed in the matron’s care while his parents are sought.
A 64 Union Street resident told police this morning that a gild watch was taken last night near the corner of Second Avenue and Pike Street. The incident is one of several similar thefts reported to authorities recently.
Last night Swift held Petersen at gunpoint and forced a park walk with the intent to shoot him. A scuffle redirected the revolver, the cartridge blasting into Swift’s own head. Petersen survived the incident after the assailant’s failed shot.
Fragmentary note reports a confrontation involving Peterson and an unnamed assailant who struck with a stone. The text also mentions a person named Swift and a threat to Peterson, but details and context are unclear from the available material.
In Reno Nevada, a westbound freight collided with an eastbound passenger train on a steep grade at 7 last night. Marian Harper of San Francisco was killed, and Grant Pyle of Oakland plus K E Thornes of Wyoming were seriously injured. Storenton and Mathews, Weile Fargo messengers, also suffered severe injuries. sixteen total were wounded and some may die as engines and cars were damaged.
The charred hull of the ferry steamer Lady of the Arisen is rebuilt as a new tug christened Monathoon at West Seattle by King Inge. Marine men attend the christening. Winege, the former owner, oversees rehabilitation of the vessel now named Huth Snoqualmie. The tug, built at the West Seattle shipyard for towing duties, is valued at 8900.
In Chicago on October 2 1904 a financial rumor says Homestead steel mill employees will face a 15 percent wage reduction on January 1 1904. The cut is described as a forerunner to broader reductions across steel trust plants.
A jury returned a murder verdict in Carlo Constantine’s death from formaldehyde milk. Prosecutor Scott delays arrests of William Hoppe and A. B. Smith, promising tomorrow actions for selling adulterated milk while hints at harsher charges.
State auditor uncovers a bungled attempt to claim a witness fee in the Powers case using forged applications, totaling several thousand dollars. Discounter stakes in the matter face legal scrutiny as the issue unfolds.
President Moorevelt summoned the first cabinet gathering of the station with Secretaries Payne and Wilson in attendance. Beotie is in London Hay remains in New Hampshire Moody attends the Republican convention in Boston while Shaw is delayed en route.
Senator Dillingham reports to the White House on the Alaska trip of the senatorial committee. He urges the government to fund all highway construction and maintenance, arguing Alaska can repay the cost as revenues rise and the roads will bring immense returns.
A serious riot broke out on the streets this afternoon when striking omnibus workers clashed with non unionists. Rioters attacked police, overturned horse-drawn omnibuses, wielded iron bars, and hurled stones. Dozens were injured and one person reported dead.
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