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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
5
A story reports thousands face health risks from contaminated city wells as investigators probe a failed bid to save money on lighting bond sales. Evidence suggests improper handling and potential municipal neglect in the project.
A dispatch from Olympia discusses a council raid to fund city bonds and criticizes City Comptroller Riplinger. It cites the Board of Land Commissioners meeting last spring fixing loan rates from the permanent school fund and questions the authority to raise rates above the state mandated six percent.
A Star correspondent summarizes minutes from the state board of land commission showing a tiered tax rate: 44 percent below 20000, 4 percent for some amounts, and a minimum 34 percent for sums over 20000, based on the board's official records.
Dr Frederick Cook and his party arrived in Seattle after failing to summit Mount McKinley from the west side. He plans another attempt from the east if possible, noting discoveries on the Alaska trip and estimating harsh conditions near the peak.
City Comptroller Rip Yieger discusses a loan arrangement praised for saving the city about forty thousand dollars. He notes initial demands by Mr. Paul and the later acceptance of a higher rate, explaining the state required four percent and the best local offer was a five and a half percent rate.
The text notes that neither Paut nor others could help the city improve the rate, and that Paul sold the bonds at a favorable interest rate, implying special favor from the state as witnessed by the commissioners.
The city questions Watchdoa James and his Trusty Towser program as officials evaluate whether his bid to save money reflects actual reforms or is only a public relations effort. Citizens seek transparency on the initiative and its financial impact.
The fragment alleges a problematic marriage involving a Ba aT news Baeiden and A. W. Robinson. It claims he began a church career while she allegedly enjoyed long auto trips with Baeiden to Providence Newport and the White Moantanna, cooling toward her husband.
Josephine Mead of Los Angeles was shot at the Bush and Guna streets corner while visiting her aunt Mary Robb. A man who followed her from Los Angeles then killed himself after a short walk, dying instantly. His identity was unknown, and the motive remains unclear. The victim was shot three times and the assailant appeared well dressed and well to do.
The city fights impure well water as samples from Denny Way wells show one safe and one epidemic risk. The board of health, hampered by economy cuts and watchdog Jamen, pursues lawsuits for families harmed by sewerage and drainage issues, with lawyers Congdot Dormitter and Gill preparing suits in the Ninth ward.
The jury found James Tillman not guilty of murdering editor Gonzales after a trial that saw his defense claim the shooting was in self defense. The crowded courtroom erupted in cheers as the verdict was read at 10 45 this morning.
The formaldehyde manslaughter case opened for a preliminary hearing before Justice Cann. Witnesses included the dead child’s mother, coroner, chemist, health officer, and state university professor. Prosecutors clashed with defense lawyers as testimony established recent origin of the infant’s illness. Court adjourned at 11.20 until 2.20 P.M.
The Star warns only a small supply remains of Dr. Tanser's milk teat samples, free to readers who seek them first. The tent will serve 7,000 Seattle homes and reduce polioforming milk exposure. many recipients call it an enterprising public health effort by the newspaper.
Rafe Turner and Jack McClelland were set for a boxing contest at the Armory tomorrow night in a limited rounds event. Prosecuting officials faced pressure to rescind orders against the Chief and Sheriff as the Frank Clancy angle faded. Al Barton, the manager, argued Clancy had no stake in the match and the fight proceeded as a rounds for points affair.
Barton and Scott confirm the planned event is a boxing contest not a prize fight after a conference with attorneys. The dispute over whether the bout would violate the law is resolved, with sheriff and police informed. About 100 boys face cane rush discipline. some expelled. Dora Hartley sues Alexander Hanley for divorce on cruelty and drunkenness grounds.
Principal Twitmeyer expelled nearly 100 pupils for taking part in a cane rush and refusing to enter at the 1 o'clock bell. Students marched to The Star office to air their troubles after being refused admittance to the school.
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