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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1903

Page

3

American Fleet to Stay at Beirut Amid Tense Frontline News

October dispatches report continued American presence in Beirut after a Sultan request. Turkish and Macedonian clashes on the Bulgarian frontier kill many near Moniske and Getiew as General Bontechet leads Macedonian efforts. Admiral Cotton confirms Khalil Pasha succeeds Mazim Pasha in Beirut.

Beirut Constantinople Teisehman America Turker Fally Keomir Kapila New Pasha Washington D.C Cotton Khalil Pasha Mazim Pasha Heirut

Medal Presented to Puget Sound Harbor Captain Davies

Captain David Thomas Davies of Puget Sound Harbor No 16 AA of M&P received a prestigious medal Friday night for his seven years as captain and his role in upbuilding the harbor. The piece, designed by Hensel Brow, features crossed anchors and pilot lights. Davies, longtime resident of Seattle, announced plans to resign in December amid heartfelt tributes from harbor members at a gathering that included remarks by Senior Post Captain John Jordizon and George F. Cotter.

David Thomas Davies Puget Sound Harbor American Association of Masters & Pilots United States Rbor Capt. Davies A. A Puget Ln Hensel Brow Ana Arcee Davies Western Avenue John Jordizon George F.cotters Lavies Puget Sound Sound Mark Twain Nye Davietts Laumberman

Postponed World Series Game Between Pittsburg and Boston

Rath compelled the postponement of the fourth game in the World Series between Pittsburg, National, and Boston, American league teams, in Pittsburg, Pa.

Pittsburg Boston

Nields Named United States Attorney for Iowa Territory

President Roosevelt appointed John Nields of Washington to be United States attorney for Iowa Territory. Nields is described as an anti-aks man and was endorsed for the post today in Washington.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt John Nields United States Ivlawaere

Grocery Sale Sets New Economic Record for Shoppers

A store announces a closing out sale of entire stock with groceries priced "way down" to aid housewives and caterers. Six days remain as the shoe store also prepares to take possession. Cash only and phone orders welcomed at Main 482. One month's supply for one week's expenditure.

Society's Carpet Knight Ousted After Marriage

Baltimorean Marty Symes Lehr, longtime society favorite in New York, has been dropped from the social set after marrying Mrs. John V. Dahl. Once a permanent guest at exclusive events, Lehr’s status declined as new titles and a shift in leadership followed his wedding, ending his reign as social impresario.

Curley Monroe Reported Coatless in Yukon Tale

Beattie residents recall Curley Monroe a Dawson character now seen in Beattie wearing a blue flannel shirt without a coat and a well worn hat his past as a rough gun teen is mentioned though no violent acts are attributed to him in the story He travels from Beatle to Seattle in a bitter climate reputation lingers.

Curley Monroe Yukon Beattie Dawson Seattle

Northwest recluse famed for coatless attire spreads tale

A poorly legible fragment describes a man known for not wearing a coat since moving to Alaska. The note hints at wealth seen in Seattle and other Northwest towns, and mentions plans to return to the homeland with his distinctive dress and stake.

Fatal Black and White River Clash In Louisville

In Louisville on the riverfront a racial clash left Wil Pletcher dead and Robert Dalton Murdine fatally injured after a fist fight with black youths. W D Maye was also wounded as white sailors from the Louisville Reoat club defended themselves against stones hurled from shore. Tensions rise as friends of the white men threaten retaliation against the black community.

Wil Pletcher Ane Robert Dalton Murdine W D. Maye Louisville Luteville Reoat Club

Postmaster General Miesellia Reported Seriously Ill

Fra J. Marris, 13 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harrie of Green Lake, died of appendicitis at Beattie General capital last night. The body is being prepared for burial at the Buterwerth undertaking parlors.

J. Marri Mr. and Me Harrie Green Lake Beattie General Capital Buterwerth

Robbed of His Ill-Gotten Gains

Police report James Johnson, wanted in Los Angeles for embezzling $5000, was arrested in the local area after cash found on him matched bills stolen from another man. He admitted being in charge of the Los Angeles branch of the California Fruit Canners Association and fled the city on September 26. Sergeant Molynn secured a $600 reward for the arrest.

BT. Louis Cet Bein Era James Johnson Los Angeles Johnson Get. Johnson Molynn California Fruit Canners Ansociation Hating Low Angeles

Ministers Condemn Milk Poisoning in Beattle Sermons

Two local ministers denounced the widespread poisoning of milk in Beattle during sermons. Rev. W M Temple urged punishment for those behind formaldehyde contamination and urged boycotting dairy operations if proven. Rev. H H Lingenfelter stressed governance should protect life and ensure pure food for the public.

W. HM G. Temple Rameon

Howling Sudden Easter Wind Affects Harbor Fishermen

A fierce easterly wind disrupted small harbor activity. It kicked up whitecaps and endangered salmon boats, forcing Italian Purveseine Merher men to pause trapping and seek tugs to tow their gear and boats.

Log Boom Threatened By Wind And Seas

A log boom moored to a buoy faced possible breakup as wind and rough seas lashed the harbor. Three emails were sent and the drift was towed to a safe mooring. Steamers struggled through heavy chop. several were blown off course but none disabled. Pedestrians battled waterlogged streets and mud as hats were recovered from the pools. Overall damage was limited.

Gets Off 50 Easy Arneville State Compromise

In Kentucky Arneville the Southern Pacific Company faced a state settlement after a disputed amount is listed as 0,009 and later settled for 10,000 with a future agreement at 275.00. The state relied on Keene faction witnesses in the matter.

Arneville Tate of Kentucky Tates Keene

James Whitehead Sentenced for Theft from Mother

James Whitehead, a a theocar ctt tr corrigue, found guilty of stealing from his mother's trunk, received a thirty day sentence to Major Newell's industrial school in Justice Cann's court. The mother's testimony aided the conviction.

James Whitehead Newell's Industrial School Cann

Ministers Meeting Held At First MB Church

The first ministers meeting of the year convened this morning at the First MB Church. Rev F C Lee of Trinity Church was elected secretary and treasurer with Rev O H Mell of Battery Street Church serving as assistant. George Cabbie named as program chair. The group will meet next Monday at the First MB church and then biweekly.

BK. Ec Phurch I. Seengla Madison Street F.C. Lee Trint Church H. Mell Battery Street George Cabbie F. C Lee Trinity Church Firet MB

Boycott Cast by Laundry Drivers Union in City

The Boycott circula r issued by the Laundry Drivers Union No 141 lists all city union drivers and urges public patronage only of them The Cascade and other large laundries employ no union drivers effectively creating a boycott for those firms PRESS FEEDERS STRIKE CHICAGO Oct 6 About a thousand press feeders walked out seeking union recognition.

Tlattle Laundry Drivers’ Union, No Eity Cascade Chicago

Nanaimo Defeats Coal Diggers In Lopsided Lacrosse

In a foggy afternoon game at Hecre tioh park Nanaimo dominated Seattle’s Coal Diggers. Nanaimo won six goals to three highlighting superior play and a standout Beattie lineup performance.

Nanaimo Seattle Lacromne Fame Hecre@tioh park Coal Diggers

Poor Condition Routs Stalled Five Beattie Men

SS seis Puieilies is sie Onsne poor condition, lt te doubtful if five Beattie men could be said to be in good trim. They t up & mont miserable game- yers became fagged out, and quer went through the day's play without the slightest display of bition. Manager Kennedy acted an field captain and worked hard to make his men win, but It was of no use. No men could have taken his past ten and finished with any different result. He and Indian Galer had a few words during the latter part of the game, and Indian went to the dressing roor.

Kennedy Galer

Rich Clubman Dead New York

Jamen Kernochen a millionaire clubman and society leader died this afternoon in New York from an attack of paresis at age 58. He was known as the gentleman jockey of America and led a prominent social life.

New York Jamen Kernochen Gentleman Jockey of America

Norwegian Ship Abyssinia Tows Tow to Tacoma Harbor

The Norwegian ship Abyssinia broke free from tow by the Etta White on cruise date near Commencement Day. A collision at Tacoma damaged the tug and Abyssinia, drifting into Echo while both ships waited in port for customs clearance. The mishap delayed a voyage back to Norway and plans for a wedding aboard.

Tacoma Etta White Tosey Norway Abyssinia

Board to probe Mik Inspector Woodcock conduct over milk adulteration

The board of health will convene this evening to review Woodcock's handling of milk adulteration cases. Several members accuse him of failing to act and seek full inquiry into why offenders were not brought to justice. Coroner Hoye, who investigated Carrie Constantine's death from contaminated milk, may attend to shed light on Woodcock's actions.

Mik Woodcock Board of Health Hoye Littl Carrie Constantine

Three Hunters Bold From Seattle Return From Ba tlAt Range

Three Seattle men D Elliott J Hartwick and Dr W G Booth returned from a hunting trip in the Batlat range Elliott as state deputy head counsel of the Modern Woodmen brought a large buck Hartwick bears a rattlesnake bite mark on his left leg Booth tells tales of the trip and all are thankful to be alive Hartwick says the rye Dr Booth forced him to drink saved his life and Hartwick remains a total abstainer.

C. D. Elliott Joe Hartwick W. G. Booth Seattle Batlat Range Elliott Hartwick Dr. Booth

More Cars for Interurban Increase Tacoma trains

General Manager Dimmock announced more interurban cars for the Seattle Tacoma line. New cars have been fitted at Tacoma shops and will be in service within a week to ten days. Regular trains will carry three coaches instead of two while the time schedule stays the same.

Seattle-Tacoma Tacoma Dimmock

Burglars Loot Lexington Saloon on Fleet Avenue

Early morning burglars broke into the Lexington saloon on upper Fleet Avenue after closing hours and stole liquor and cigars. The day bartender discovered the robbery when opening the establishment and alerted police.

Lexington Upper Fleet Avenue

Confederate hero General Bradley Johnson dies at Rock Castle

Richmond Va October reports the death of Confederate General Bradley Johnson at Rock Castle. He was 84 years old.

Richmond Bradley Johnson Rock Castle

Union Horseshoers Strike Over Exam Certificates

In the city union journeymen allege non union horseshoers work without prescribed examination certificates. They blame the examiner board under Mayor H for bias toward the Master Horseshoers Association. The strike began June 8 with three union shops operated by Brennan, McClean & Columbus, and Alexander Merryman remaining active.

Eity Clark Examiners Master Horseshoere Association Benjamin Pigott Samuel MacClellan James Moberly Marty Benjamin Samuel Burdette Benjamin Drosses Horseshoers P. H. Brennan, McClean & Columbus Alexander Merryman

Magnificent Farm On Interurban Near City

40 acres with 90 under the plows balance in hay and pasture. Modern room house, splendid orchard, barn and other buildings. Fine young heavy team horses wagons and all farming implements. Pies chickens turkeys geese bees all kinds of small fruits. Most complete place including all stock farming implements for 5100 dollars on terms.

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Turk London Beta Moniske Bopla Qendéral Bontechet Getiew Zontecheff David Davies The Imperial Grocery Co Second Ave Society Marty Symes Lehr John V. Dahlgref Harry Ummer Lehrle Lehr Bellevue Avenue Alaska Caanseer le Dawson Northwest Buffalo N. Y Miesellia Coats For California HH. K. Lingenfelter Central Christian Church Herod Rich Clubman Dead McCarthy McCarthy Dry Goods Co Madison St Beccum Evergole Optical Company Recon Avenues Breck Peone James Board OF Health Will IN Levineson's Levinson Seneca University A. Lawrence Cor Marion
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