10 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1903
Page
1
Oct 10 reports describe widespread flooding with the Susquehanna and Delaware rivers rising. Bridges washed away and power stations submerged while Paterson and nearby towns evacuate residents to Apollo Hall as supplies run low for storm survivors.
A partially successful escape by seven convicts from Galt Lake prison last night ended with three recaptured fugitives and four still at large. Nick Howarth, condemned to death for the Night Watchman Layton murder, was wounded but escaped. Jamel Lynch, also sentenced to death for Col. Prowse’s murder, escaped uninjured. A guard was shot, and one inmate killed during the chaos as prisoners fled over the wall with armed convicts.
At 6 o clock guards Wilkine and Jacob began locking in prisoners when two convicts overpowered them and freed five others. Abe Majore and Abe Majore were both wounded during the breakout. Dayten was killed, Mullan wounded in the leg, and Waddell lightly hurt. Haworth and Lynch escaped. one guard fired on the group.
The international sanitary plague conference opens in Paris under French government auspices. Delegates from Austria Italy Spain Germany and nearly all European nations attend to consolidate findings from two Venice conferences. The United States represented by Assistant Surgeon General H D Geddings of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service.
Special report from The Star notes Bothell Independent has resumed publication in Bothell Washington after a pause. Details on issue frequency and staff changes were not disclosed.
October 16 reports a busy college football Saturday with many top teams on the field. Key games include Columbia vs Williams in New York and Penn State at Philadelphia, plus Harvard at Cambridge and Navy vs Virginia at Annapolis. The Naval Academy opens its season at Annapolis against Virginia as teams gauge strength for the stretch run.
Instructions describe a two step milk test using small measures labeled A and HR to detect adulteration. Mix one tablespoon of milk with three drops from bottle A to observe a pink color then add four drops from bottle HR to see if the milk returns to white or turns red purple, indicating contamination. The Star urges reporting adulterated milk to city health officials and identifying the supplier.
John McCormick drew a large knife in a Washington Japanese restaurant early morning near Oovidental avenue and Washington street. A crowd formed as he demanded a meal he could not pay for, provoking a riot until two patrolmen intervened and arrested him in the alley near the restaurant. Japanese residents faced a mob while officers restored order.
The University of Virginia cadets ride a bright path toward success as they host multiple opponents including Dickinson Georgetown Lafayette Huckle n Washington and Jefferson. Every contest unfolds on the home field.
Fragmentary OCR shows locations and halls including 1420 Bee avenue Steam and hall references at Pier 6 Gordon de Biablemen and Second Avenue. Missing coherent event or names limits a full summary.
Uniform coats were delivered this morning for the captains in charge at the police station. The arrival marks an update in duty attire for supervisory ranks.
Contes describe a plan for an army short fatigue coat with a stock collar bearing a double hurdle and an emblem of office. The detail emphasizes authority and uniform design in military attire.
Havana observed independence day with widespread flag displays and business suspensions. Patriotic meetings remembered Cuban patriots like Cespedes and Agramonte who started the fight at Vara on October 10, 1868.
Frank Gallagher for independent dairies argues city milk should be investigated for preservatives. He contrasts small, single-farm dairies selling fresh milk with large producers who mix milk from various sources and ship it, increasing risk of souring and the need for preservatives.
The Star notes most dairymen oppose dishonesty and support a full investigation into the formaldehyde scare affecting the dairy trade. Information was filed yesterday by Procrastinating Attorney Beett against Mr McDonald, charging him with the theft of $2.50 from Michael Forren.
The Star will offer free formaldehyde tests from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at its office on Seventh Avenue. One test per family, available to all readers even if not subscribers, to help detect poison in milk from criminal dairymen and empower protection against contamination.
At a Rainier Heights Improvement Club meeting the group backed the plan for a city park on the lakeshore south of Jackson street and favored a tree bordered boulevard along Lake Washington. Members urged a nearby outing spot close to home and in easy city reach. The discussion touched on park improvements and community access to leisure space.
J. T. Renald and L. C. Gilman urged the cornetl to determine options for acquiring through and broken land known as Hatnier park. The effort was recorded as passed.
Justice Cann this morning dismissed the case against Hange Kelooka and his brother John Doe Kalooka for assault on Ichero Kiyomuri. Dismissal granted on motion from Assistant Procrastinating Attorney Kriete.
Rain prevented the ball game between the Piwashes and Senators as spectators gathered around the fire. If good weather returns, a game may be played this afternoon. locals held a three game lead while the southern team seeks a split. No game was held in Portland due to rain.
A nameless man drowned September 20 near the mouth of the Koyukuk river while aboard the steamer Koyukuk owned by Albert Cavanaugh of Beattie. He was knocked overboard near the wheel as the vessel passed the river mouth. A $100 reward is offered for recovery of the body. Also noted is a Bethany Presbyterian service for the 10th anniversary of Rev. W. A. Major's pastorate.
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