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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1903

Page

8

Cholera and Disease Trends in the Army Report

Surgeon General Reilly reports for the year the army death rate rose from cholera to 16 per thousand, with 354 per 1 46 and 66 cholera cases in the Philippines. Epidemic containment improved, but deaths from gunfire, accidents, and crime remain noted. Leprosy treatment via X-ray shows early promising results. bubonic plague absent. splenectomies yield five deaths in eighty four operations.

Philippines Reilly Jose Lite i Eholera O Reilly Gore Pilipinas N-ray O' Rielly

Fiddler Investigation Dropped by Morris Park Stewards

Morris Park stewards announce the Fiddler investigation is closed and say the horse is properly represented. A Beacon Hill Improvement Club meeting will be held this evening with George F. Cotterill addressing the group on the bending question.

Beacon Hill Improvement Club George F. Cotterill

Days nd DAYS Grocery Sale

Store advertises a quick take shop sale with limited days Thursday through Saturday and emphasis on deep discounts. It promises sold out lines are a sign of demand and asserts every day necessities are priced down.

Lowe Lene Beattie

Waiting Waiter Arrested for Ring Theft in Pike Street Incident

A waiter identified as G. HM Stoddard was arrested after a woman allegedly stole a ring while he sat with him near Firet avenue and Pike street. Patrolman Dannick chased the suspect prior to a missing partner who remains at large. Licenses to wed list Horace KR Wells and Amelia A Webb among several couples from Yakima Seattle Ned Oak Olympia York and Tacoma.

Stoddard Firet Avenue Pike Street Dannick Horace KR Wella Yakima Amelia A. Webb Seattle Aura Albertson Ned Oak Iva Chambers Olym Waeh James McAvor York Margaret Prewart Tacoma

Japanese newspaper figure arrested after plant blast plot

Kiyuuri a representative of the Japanese Heatiie New Japan newspaper is arrested and booked in city prison. He is believed to be part of a gang that planned the attack on the paper plant.

Kiyuuri

Maniac passenger seizes Umatilla bridge during voyage

A disturbed man named Fletcher occupied the Umatilla bridge for eight hours from Beattie to San Francisco refusing food and rest. He fixed on commanding the ship imagining the crew would crown him skipper. He raged during heavy rain as officers improvised shelter and later was placed in charge upon arrival in San Francisco.

California Umatilla Beatti San Francisco Nepander Wateh Ceoth Charles Fletcher Tacoma Voesel Ete Cotin Ant Piecce Pletcher Ban Rainier Centenois Omnes

Pollard Browneip Line Poised for Pacific Coast Route Expansion

Local agents L M H Gray and Pollard Browneip discuss placing a large steamship on the Seattle to San Francisco run. Gray departs by Ban day on the Puebla to secure a vessel capable of carrying passengers and fresh freight, addressing demand to augment current capacity.

Pollard Browneip L. MH. Gray Shetad Pacific Coast Steamship Company Heattle- Francisco T. MW. Gray San Frencisco Banday Puebla Mr. Grey Poctford Fine Rainier Pollard Seattle Aberdeen

Ruth Winge Launches Tug Ruth Amid Celebration

In West Seattle a new tug named Ruth was launched with champagne breaking at the bow. The ceremony honored Ruth Winge and featured maritime men, marking the vessel built from the burned hull of the Lady of the Lake.

Ruth Winge Ruth Eiliot Bey Inge Weat Beattie

Bonds Discussed At Chamber Meeting On City Issues

A chamber of commerce event this afternoon focused on a city hall and courthouse bond question. A special committee reported this afternoon after being appointed in the morning. Legal association members favored voting the bond, with many chamber members among them. The annexation committee also met and planned a report for this afternoon.

Chamber of Commerce Legar Accocietion Conda Chamber

Local Desk Thief jailed after city office robberies

John Westervelt admitted guilt in a spate of desk robberies in the New York block area. Police say a pawned surgical instrument set and stolen papers tied him to the L. F. Wheeler burglary and other office heists. Westervelt claimed he bought instruments from a stranger and denied keeping any papers.

Tively Chase John Westervelt Oattic J. W. Pellitter Weetervelt New York Pellitter Késon Derek Jimmy Metered Avenue Cherry Street Westervelt Basen Peltier Carr Piret Avenue Columbia Street Pilitviers Geek Dp. Ortehten Polles Westee Bullivan Deak Crichton Weetervoll L. F. Wheeler Marton Street Fifth Avenue Wheeler Wappetetein Westerveit Wappenstein

Prisoner Rumored to Have Family Ties in New York

Observers say the man prisoner has a brother in New York and a goldsmith relative. They question his mental state and note his odd behavior and restricted contacts. Local acquaintances recall former relations and speculate about his family background.

Tly New York Prismoer

Grand Opera House Presents Henry Miller and Margaret Anglin

The Grand Opera House opens with Henry Miller and Margaret Anglin in Taming of Helen and continues with The Aftermath and Camille, then The Devil's Diecipie. Dairy Farm appears at Beattie theater with strong scenic effects while Ten Waldrop stars at Third Avenue theater in Over Niagara Palace for a week.

Beate Henry Miller Margaret Anglin the Grand Helen Richard Harding Davis Wll Camille Beattie Theater Ten Waldrop Third Avenue Theater Niagara Palle

President appoints Wil. Ham Pope associate justice

The president designated Wil. Ham Pope as associate justice of the supreme court of New Mexico, marking a key federal appointment from Washington, D. C. Pope will join the state high court in Santa Fe, expanding the bench with a new member from the federal judiciary.

Washington, D. C Opt. T Wil. Ham BR. Pope Supreme Court of New Mexico

Drunken Lynching on Unga Ends in Forced Expulsion

A drunken mob on Unga abducted fisherman Daniel Colville after accusing him of theft. They lynched him, released him after four hours, and he later arrived in Beattie aboard the cannery ship St Paul. The incident follows a saloon dispute involving Captain Lareon and the missing bank notes.

Colville Beattie P. P

Automobilists Start On Big Endurance Test

Newburgh reports thirty four automobilists began an endurance journey to Pittsburg this morning after leaving from the city.

Newburgh Pittsburg

Threat to Kill Golden Leads to Fine and Bond Request

Justice Dena fines B A Ward 25 dollars for threatening to kill Mike Golden. Ward admits the threat and cites Golden's accusation that he caused Pete Gesler's death. A second complaint seeks bonds to keep the peace. Golden is described as an ex pugilist. Vincent O'Neill, labeled a desperate character, is jailed after early morning arrest by Detectives Byrnes and Adame.

Justice Dena B A. Ward Mike Golden Ward Golden Pete Gesler Vincent O'Neill Byrnes Adame

Will Tell on Tracy and Pat Kelly Case Summary

A forged burglary case connected Pat Kelly and Charles Tracy. Kelly, a first offender, is released and the case dismissed. Tracy, with a long criminal record, may plead guilty as Kelly agrees to testify against him. The arrangement seeks Kelly's testimony to implicate Tracy in the Connex room burglary.

Connex Pat Kelly Ailor Beil Charles Tracy Kelly Tracy

Cruisers Sail From Navy Yard Pier amid Busy Schedule

The fleet departs Pier 2 at multiple times throughout the day including early morning and evening slots. Movements shown include 8:00, 8:15, 9:10, 11:45 a.m., 1:16, 2:90, 3:50, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. with crews and observers noting the sequence.

U. S. Navy Yard

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