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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1903

Page

5

McBride Probes McDonald Over Milk Probe and Ties to Merz

Governor McBride announces an immediate probe into dairy official McDonald amid milk adulteration charges. He flags potential civil action against McDonald tied to the Royal Dairy case and notes McDonald’s ongoing incumbency without reappointment.

McBride Olympia McBride Redey Star MacDonald McDonand McDonald Merz Company Geat Meid Himeelf Gev Royal Dairy Fashion Sun of Seattle

Last Boat for Nome Sets Sail from Nome

The White Star Steamer Oregon will depart Monday night at 4 o'clock for Nome with passengers and 106 tons of freight. It will be the last boat to leave the season.

White Star Oregon Nome

Record of Devastating Floods Strikes Northeast States

Floods sweep the Northeast with record rains and rising rivers. Crippled cities include Scranton Paterson Philadelphia Passaic Port Jervis Middletown and surrounding towns as bridges, mills, and railways are ruined. Drowned victims and widespread displacement mark the disaster.

Middletown N.Y Barrett Delaware Matamoras

Procrastinating Attorney Scott Fines Seattle Slot Cases

Twenty slot machine cases heard before Justice Cain with fines of 316 each to support county government. Procrastinating Attorney Scott vows to weed out gambling, striking hard against operators. Listed defendants include Wellington Bros, Strumpf, Munner, Barton, McDonald, Gondon, Logan, Clark, Shefford, Zimmerman, Roe Yee, Hetry, Thompson, De Vault, Cipplegate, Matther, Schulte, Smith, Beans, Kee Henkrey, Hillet, Lam, Lum. Deputy J J Callaghan filed sworn complaints and will resume cases November first.

Cain Seattle Scott Root Branch Ofv Alot Willie ‘Emorrow Scott Nue James Munner LE Recond Avenue A. Barton John Doe McDonald Pike Street J. H W. Gondon Frank Logan Second Avenue O B. Clark Shefford John Doe Zimmerman Richard Roe Yee D. T. Hetry W. Thompson J. de Vault C. C. Cipplegate Mleuth Callaghan

Kelly Brothers Sentenced in Hold Up Case

James and John Kelly received 14 and 15 years respectively in the penitentiary for conspiring with Pat Murphy in a highway robbery that left Henry Anderson injured. Murphy, the ringleader, drew a 18 year term after admitting involvement and testifying against the Kelleys. The robbery occurred in an alley between Yesterday and Washington streets. Separately, Ed McDonald faced a theft charge for reportedly taking $2.50 from Michael Farren, filed by Attorney Scott.

James John Kelly Pat Murphy Henry Anderson Bell Thin Morning Mao Murphy Kelle Neer Washington Street Scott Ed. McDonald Michael Farren

Directions for using Tanzer's Milk Test

This instructive note explains a simple milk test using two bottles labeled A and R to detect formaldehyde. It warns to handle test solutions carefully, use a clean glass, and pour two tablespoons milk with three drops from A, then ten drops from R, observing color changes from pink to white or purple, and to report adulteration to the city health office.

Cfty Health Office

Beating Record Foiled by Death of Doc Tanner

Morerly, Mo Williams Sorrel, farmmate of Randolph county, tried to beat the record set by the faster Doc Tanner but died during the fast. Details are scarce as the attempt ends in tragedy.

Doc Tanner Morerly William Sorrel Randolph County de. Tenner

Fading English Scholar Borrell Ends Fast in Bed

The article recalls the final days of sorrel in die, a former shoot teacher and later a lawyer, who starved himself for two weeks while confined to his bed. His mind remained clear until the last days when delirium set in. He suffered childhood illness that weakened him and ended up living on the county farm for the last six years.

Borrell Sandusky Obi Guenther Negresa Barhood Ueather

Threatened Strike Looms in Coal Mining Territory

The state faces a coal mining crisis as operators refuse to grant engineers a 26 percent pay rise, offering half that amount instead. Engineers threaten to shut down all mines if demands are not met, signaling nationwide disruption. Meanwhile, Jim A. C. Stirn, traveling auditor, is being sought after departure of a former night ticket agent at the Northern Pacific depot.

Paterson N. J Apollo Hall Rogers Proria Belsting Engineere Operatere Jax Northern Pacific Jim A. C. Stirn Lass

Ticket Agent Missing

Special to The Star reports a Spokane incident as authorities seek a missing ticket agent after an event on October 16. No further details are provided in the fragment.

The Star Spokane Mmanuel

Buchanan Wins Again in Indianapolis Meeting Battle

In Indianapolis on October 10 the Structural Building Trades Union argues for a national body and condemns the International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers. Sam Parks led a sharp clash with both sides at the recent Kansas City convention.

Indianapolia Structural Building Trades Union International Ridge and Structural Iron Workers Sam Parks Keneas

World champions clash with Beattle team at Athletic Park

Tomorrow afternoon the lacrosse match at Athletic Park features the world champions against the Beattle team. Manager Kennedy says the Shamrocks have acclimated after beating Vancouver 6 to 4 last Wednesday. The champions face a tough Western tour and aim to redeem their standing, with an 8 p.m. start and a large local turnout expected.

Athletic Park Hbeattle Kennedy Kearney Shamrocks Vancouver Montreal Brantford Toronto Winnipeg Nelson Westminster Westminsters Columbia

Injunction Knocked Out in Missouri Case

In St Louis Missouri on October 16 a lower court injunction was overturned in a civil action involving a United States agency and local interests. The ruling dismisses the restraining order and clears the way for continued proceedings.

Telegraph company barred from discrimination in stock Quotations case

The United States court dissolved the restraining order against the Postal Telegraph Company in the Chicago Board of Trade versus Christie Commission matter. The court held the telegraph firm had no right to discriminate in the messages it carried to Christie & Co. at Kansas City and other cities.

Inpete Chicago Board of Trade Christie Commission Company Postal Telegraph Company Christie & Co Kansas Wy United States Court of the Court Telegraph Company

Hawkins sues city for damages over sidewalk fall

William J. Hawkins claims $10000 in damages from the city in superior court after suffering serious injuries from a fall on a defective Second avenue sidewalk near Pine street last July. The China Mutual steamship Deucalion arrived from Liverpool with 40 tons of freight and will load 1500 tons of salmon at Broad street dock. Steamer Bentinel will depart West Seattle with a new keel built locally. Tug Sealion sailed to Wrangel to tow the disabled steamer Cottage City back to port.

William J. Hawkins Second Avenue Pine Street Deucalion Liverpool Vancouver Broad Street Bentinel West Seattle Sealion Wrangel Cottage City

Hertiner Rettung Reports War Threat Over Maria

A St. Petersburg dispatch claims Inesia will declare war on Japan tomorrow if Japan does not adjust its attitude toward Maria. The Cow Gazette echoes alarm from St. Petersburg. Port Arthur notes Frussia’s fixed status in Manchuria, a matter involving China and Kuasia and not others. Manchuria remains on Mussas side.

Czar Japan Bears Manchuria Berlin Hertiner Rettung St. Petersburg Inesia Maria Cow Gazette Port Arthur Frussia China Kuasia Trussia Mussa

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