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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
7
A mentally unbalanced man gained entry to the White House lobby and was handed to police after an unapproved attempt to reach the president. He gave the name Decker of Norwich and was kept from access as officials enforce tighter disclosure rules after the incident.
Goldman, alleged sharpie linked to thefts from Los Angeles to Seattle, was arrested at a Seattle hotel by City Detective Byrnes and Adam Goldman. He faced charges for obtaining funds via a fictitious draft and is expected to face Los Angeles authorities after processing.
Union Street irrigation has boosted growth along the street. What began as a weeks long irrigation project appears to have produced an unexpected orchard or prolific greenery in the newly watered area.
A 21 year old, Paulson, is to be examined by a lunacy commission in Superior Judge Tallman's court tomorrow. He has recent escapades including stealing a horse and money, and was held at Maj Newell's Industrial school before escaping back to Fremont. His mother believes he is incorrigible though he appears sane. A sheriff will take him to court tomorrow.
Police arrested Mira Clark and John Smith after a raid at a Pine City hotel on First Avenue between Main and Jackson streets revealed a smoking layout with opium paraphernalia. Smith appeared to be a seasoned user while Clark was described as a novice. they were released on $26 bail. Also, bartender Marty Wardy was dismissed by Justice Cann as charges of larceny from the person could not be proven.
Mrs. Mattie Renway, a young matron, startled a burglar in her St. Louis home at gunpoint. She ordered him to step downstairs and telephoned police herself, keeping him covered until authorities arrived.
Fifty young women strikers led by a crowd of workers caused a riot at a First Street woolen rag factory. Police struggled to quell the unrest as windows were smashed and officers injured by stones and bricks. leaders were arrested.
Macinnias of Vancouver 1 C. contested his wife’s suit this morning claiming lifelong support. County Magistrate Alexander testified to two prior arrests for family distress. Judge March 14 awarded the decree to Mrs Macinnia with custody of five children and $15 monthly alimony. guardian Tom Page appointed.
The annual meeting and dinner of the Seattle Charity Organization was largely attended in the First Methodist church lecture room. Secretary H M Wirt Steele reported that 663 destitute cases had been investigated and assisted. Speakers included Samuel H Pilester M A Matthews and J B Meikle of the chamber of commerce. Dr Richard Boom, an Ohio educator, will lecture to teachers at the high school on Monday evening October 19.
Dr. Ludlow urges a city laboratory run by a chemist to analyze milk and water monthly. He estimates 76 milk routes and about 000 wells, proposing one chemist at 60 per month plus lab costs to enable broader testing and faster action against unsafe foods and impure meats. He notes university support and expects finance committee to endorse the plan.
Reported refugees fleeing into Bulgaria from Macedonia are dying at a high rate as exposure and hunger bite. Most are women and children. aid supplies reach those who reach the frontier though many remain too weak or frightened to attempt the mountains.
An automatic pin setter from Germany promises labor saving for alley owners. A box over the pin deck lifts pins by wires, dropping them into a tray set above the alloy bed. The device shows remaining pins at the foul line and returns balls via a lever system.
London readers report a token auction where a single pill claimed to hold a secret essence drew a bid of 2260 dollars. The piece was withdrawn after the bid was deemed inadequate.
An attempt to dynamite the Algoma Central Switch tracks occurred this morning in Sault Ste Marie Ontario. Authorities believe a dissatisfied employer of Lake Superior Consolidated Company carried out the act. Disgruntled loggers say they have unlimited dynamite after receiving worthless pay.
The insurance man Alibi is charged as one of two men who robbed the Huck family at their Oireen Lake home on December 1. Authorities say Mrs. Bliek, her father, and husband were bound and gagged during the attack.
The trial of a man in the criminal department of the Superior Court nears conclusion after the state evidence was finished at noon yesterday. The stolen jewelry was recovered from his house. He claims the items came from a man named Niram Johell who has left the city and is known as a dangerous character. Police suspect Johell aided the suspect in the hold up. The wife of the accused, Mrs Boncke, who was deserted and later arrested in Sacramento with another woman, testified as the principal witness for the defense.
London reports show general caution awaiting more details of Chamberlain's plan after last night's speech. British papers focus criticism on Chamberlain as an individual rather than the scheme, signaling cautious provincial sentiment toward Liberal policies.
Widewater report notes Langley deploys a 65 foot aerodrome at noon with Charles Manley aboard as navigator.
SUFFOCATED BUREKA Utah Oct 7 William Benlove a miner and six other men were overcome while setting a bulkhead to check a mysterious fire. They were resuscitated but Benlove died. Three mines are filled with smoke and 490 miners are idle.
Five hundred glove makers walk off in Chicago demanding higher pay as the Eisendrath company contract nears expiration November 1. Also noted is a New York delivery rowing event with several boat departures from Pier 2 throughout the day.
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