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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1903

Page

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Wreck of the Northern Light Drags Ocean Freighter Down

The sound freighter Northern Light, 265 gross tons, owned by Beattie Whatcom Transportation, broke in two at Higgins Slough near La Conner during yesterday’s storm. It filled with water, 8600 sacks of oats ruined, and was total loss as tide and gale drove it onto the slough. Capt Charter Cadwell and crew escaped unharmed.

Frieghter Higgins Slough Higgins’ Slough la Conner Northern Light Beattie- Whatcom Transportation Company Charter Cadwell

Gale wreck hits Juan de Fuca Strait boats

A violent gale yesterday noon in the Juan de Fuca Strait caused the Little Withkeh to capsize on its voyage to Seattle, about miles east of Clallam Bay. Rescuers and bystanders helped Frank Fabre save his boathouse and boats as all rowboats were moved to the wharf to prevent further loss.

Straits of Juan de Fuca Seattle Turtle Clallam Bey Fabre

Violent storm damages Seattle waterfront and vessels

A severe gale pounded West Seattle and the Brighton boat house area, wrecking yachts and launches. Ben Gustaveesa and Andrew Sanders were rescued from a capetard craft as waves swamped boats, while the Mary and Madeleine suffered damage. Tugboats towed stricken vessels toward safer moorings amid widespread destruction.

Eres Oi Seattir Agen Brighton Battery Street Baltimore Madeleine Seattle Oscar BF May Harold San Juan Fish Company Mary Firighton Arrow

Quaril Strike Near Lynn Canal Reportedly Found

A. C. Donnely and F. B. Little from Seattle reportedly found a gold bearing rock near the upper Lynn Canal seven miles north of the city. Assays show about 12 dollars per ton. The Burnside cable ship halted by an iceberg while heading to Sitka to splice and continue laying cable.

Seattle Lynn Canal A. C. Donnely Little Skagway Canal Tacoma Scattel Dolphin Burnside Juneau Sitka

Big Gain in Exports Figures Reported by Port Warden

Port Warden Jensen's September report shows a substantial export increase over August, totaling 925 019 dollars. The gain reflects higher shipments by Wokseens and marks a strong month for the port.

Jensen Wokseens

Orient Takes Lead in British Columbia Comeback

An early report notes the Orient in a strong position as news arrives from British Columbia with signs of a decisive development. The piece highlights the regional impact and expected follow up details.

Eruption Witnesses Describe Mount St. Helens Blast

Olympia observers James Brewer J M Gurgan and Rev William H Triesch recount witnessing Mount St Helens eruption amid rain and a massive explosion described as dynamite like. Earth tremors followed and witnesses farther up reported rocks and dust raining down in the hail.

Olympia James Brewer J. M. Gurgan William H. Triesch Mount St. Melens Mr. Krewer

Mass Meeting Called in North Seattle for Bonded Courthouse Vote

The North Seattle Improvement Club calls a mass meeting of North Beattie residents tonight at 420 Denny Way about the new court house and city hall bonding proposition.

North

St Paul Wins First pennant in American Association

St Paul clinched the league flag as the first pennant winners in their history in the American Association. The team earned praise for consistent teamwork and strong performances this season.

ST. Paul American Association

Diamonds in Alaska Nome Prospect Attracts Attention

Nome reports a discovery of a rough diamond valued around $50,000 found by mining men. McMally plans to ship the gem to New York for Tiffanys examination to confirm its value. If verified, Nome could emerge as a diamond prospecting center alongside its placer gold mines.

Nome Trier New York Tiffany's

Be ward peninsula rock hints at precious stones finds

A perturbing report from Nome cites a pert explorer stating that Be ward peninsula may host precious stones. He notes formations similar to those in South Africa and Brazil, but no development work was undertaken. This supports hints about the Hivestone region discovery by Miles McNally.

Seward Peninsula So ‘Pert Diamond Fields South Africa Beward Peninsula Biresil Nome Hivestone Miles McNally

Chief Sullivan Takes New Action Against Everly Club

Chief Sullivan and Attorney Scott prepare to file a complaint over the Everly club run by Mancard Bourne opposite the post office. Joe Hoeslich, owner of the rental property, faces possible arrest for leasing the building for immoral purposes as Belmont, a noted slum figure, awaits eviction with aid from Hoeslich’s lawyers. The chief says he has one chance to pursue the owner and remove the woman from the premises.

Shief Sullivan Everly Alias Mancardbourne Hadith Belmont Joe Hoeslich Belmont Tven Chief Bulliven Scott Hoestich

Case of State Against Whittleley Continues One Week

The state versus ex County Treasurer Charles F Whittley has a trial in Superior Court before Special Judge Wilmont Tucker delayed one week to allow inspection of the treasurer's books. Cross examination of expert accountant Charles B. Grant concluded yesterday.

Charlies F. Whittlesey Wilmont Tucker Charlies B. Grant

Veiled Prophet Parade Opens With Electric Display

St Louis hosts the Veiled Prophet parade as the annual event returns with about 100000 visitors expected. The notable new feature this year is the use of electricity in the parade presentation.

ST. Louis St Louie

Veiled Pageant In Saint Louis Promises Ceremony

The article describes a grand society event in Saint Louis featuring cloaked grooms and a modern parade using wireless signals. The centerpiece is a featured dignitary, the Vetted Prophet, whose attendance marks the highlight of the season. The program will conclude with a bell ceremony and a major social gathering.

Louis

Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs Opens Ninth Annual Meet

Delegates from local organizations across Nebraska fill the First Congregational church in Fremont for the ninth annual meeting. The opening program includes the president’s address and officer reports with educational discussions and payments on tap for the evening sessions through Thursday.

Fremont Neb Nebraska Federation of Women's Clube First Congregational Church Sions

Tapping a New Vein at Newcastle Coal Mine

Improvements at the Pacific Coast Coal Company Newcastle mine will tap a newly discovered vein. Seven hundred feet of tunnel will be driven to reach the vein, boosting capacity to 1000 tons of fuel daily and raising the mine to third rank among state mining properties.

Newcastle

South Carolina Bankers A S A convention in Columbia

Telegraph briefs from Columbia and Ogden note the third annual convention of the South Carolina Bankers Association in Columbia begun on October 6. The two day program includes papers and practical discussions. Teachers from Utah attend the state association meeting with a welcoming program and business sessions scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.

Columbia D. C South Carolina Bankers’ Association

McKee Appears in Court in Humble-Looking Tray

The defendant McKee appeared in court looking humble and subdued as authorities arrayed him in the courtroom. A Greek statue was noted in the background as proceedings began.

McKee

Prisoner Waives Hearing In Larceny Case

McKee, held on grand larceny charges, appeared in the county court wearing ill fitting clothes taken from a local man. Detectives Hubbard and Saturday reported the case after the alleged theft of a complete outfit from Shea. Clothes were held as evidence.

Rothes Crwekata McKee Shea Hubbard Saturday

Funeral services set for Raymond H. Maden

Funeral services for Raymond H. Maden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eiwood Maden, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock at the Butterworth chapel. J. M. Walsh described as a hard-working man. details note a recent arrest connected to a Ban Juan incident.

Raymond H. Maden Eiwood Maden Butterworth Chapel

Trinity Parish Men’s Club Meeting Notice

The Men’s Club of Trinity Parish church meets in the church at 7 pm. A short sermon and a brief address will be given by EB Lewis and Rev G Russell, H H Gowen. Light refreshments will be served.

Trinity Parteh Church Wii EB Lewis G. Ruxselie H. H Gowen

Meeting of League of Municipalities Opens in City

The annual League of Municipalities meeting opens at the city Y M C A auditorium with McLane welcoming delegates. Mayor James M. Head of Nashville addresses municipal contract issues while Charleston mayor J Adersmyth and other officials participate. Police search continues for Thomas who vanished from 510 Washington Street with missing silverware.

Ore League of Americanities Tomer McLane J. Adersmyth Charleston James M Nashville Batiniayi Cale They Thoms

Varsht Foutoall Varsht Foutoall Football Squad Alters Prospects

The university football squad concentrates on evening practice as coach Kulett assesses potential starters. Candidates include Crimm at center, Zieharth, De Voe, and Bigeworth at guards, Pullen and McDonald at tackles, and three near-certain ends led by Hill and Tibalsa. Halfback spots remain unsettled with Lants and Meimen likely alternates.

Kulett Sherer Crimm Fer Zieharth de Voe Bigeworth Pullen McDeonald Bigrist Migriat Hill Tibalsa Cosgrove Birauss Bas Ber Full Beck Lants Meimen

University Football Team Sets Historic Schedule and Practice

The university aims for its strongest second team and plans a regular schedule with high school tours nationwide. The college team plays a crucial role in supplying material for future varsity squads. The season opens October 24 against Whitman in this city after several practice games with locals.

Whitman

Opium Fiends Fined and Ordered to Leave City

Rene Harton George Ferrie and George Wheeler were fined 25 dollars plus costs by Judge Poller yesterday for opium smoking. Appeals were filed by each defendant. One of the men, a notorious character, was given four hours to depart the city.

Rene Harton George Ferrie George Wheeler George Joe Joiden

Three Little Blazes Strike Local Dwellings and Buildings

Fire crews responded to three incidents in quick succession. Cy Reebach on 4 Twentieth Avenue suffered about 875 in damage from a home fire. J Moore's building at King Street and Rainier Avenue sustained 175 in loss due to a fire. J T Hatsheid building at 518 Jackson Street had a chimney fire causing 825 in damage.

Cy Reebach Twentieth Avenue J. Moore King Street Rainier Avenue J. T. Hatsheid Jackson Street

Sam Jones Lectures Postponed At City Auditorium

Reverend Sam P. Jones, noted Georgia revivalist, cancels a scheduled night lecture citing illness. A letter from his Cartersville home says physicians prohibit starting dates before November 1. He promises to resume engagements in Beattie within a few months.

Sam P. Jones Georgia Reverend Jones Cartersville Hie Beattie

Bribery Probe Sparks Disbarment Rumors in Nome Court

Special correspondence reports a sensational district court session in Nome with potential disbarment of attorneys W. T. Lowe and Jonas L. Mecina. Witness Meulon testified Love arranged payoffs via J. M. Johansen for the Hot Air Mining Company, claiming a 100 dollar scheme at Carthou claim near Nikkela Gulch.

Nome W.T. Lowe Jona L. Mecina Meulon Nilma Va Bhea J. P. Johansen Love Te Saya Minsee Kuxkokwim Mt. McKinley

Patti Pattis Comeback Tour to Seattle and Carnegie Hall

Mme Adeline Patti plans a six month farewell tour of America, starting with a Seattle appearance and a November 2 Carnegie Hall show. She will travel from Liverpool on the Etruria October 4, with Baron Baird and entourage, earning six thousand dollars per concert plus a share of receipts over seven thousand five hundred. Her program spans arias and classics, with Romaldo Sapio as accompanist, and will visit major eastern and western cities including Minneapolis, St Paul, Kansas City, Omaha, Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Patti, now 60, is billed as unfading in voice and style, drawing fans across three generations.

Craig-y-Nos Wales Mme Adeline Patti America Seattle Liverpool Etruria Baron Baird Caroline Baumeister Patti Butler Carnegie Hall New York Romaldo Sapio Linda Tannehauser Kentucky Charles K. Harris Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Omaha Denver Salt Lake Los Angeles San Francisco Mme. Patt Jeanette J. Gilder Albert Hall London Albert

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