20 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1903
Page
1
EXTRA EDITION reports the steamer South Portland, laden with grain and 63 passengers, struck a reef off Bandap Cape Bianco on the Oregon shore and sank with likely loss of all on board. Captain McIntyre and six crew reportedly escaped in a small boat. ship owned by Alaska Coal and Mining Company, once a collier, 2009 tons burden, about 140 feet long.
London reports the Alaska boundary commission award with Canada receiving Portland Canal and the Isles of Wales and Pearse, while the United States takes the remaining areas. Washington confirms official advices from London as the decision is signed.
The article recalls Michigan football legends like Maddock and Redden, highlighting their standout traits and impact. It notes veterans returning in the new squad, with emphasis on a quick, agile center and strong tackling prowess that helped the Wolverines in prior seasons.
Secretary Moody slashes estimates for Puget Sound yard while favoring other yards. Total requested for Puget Sound is about 23.2 million with near 898.5 thousand for Puget Sound yards and 4.38 million for Mare Island. Key items include a 19.9 million boat shop, 20 thousand for crane and track, and dredging plus quay expansion and plant work.
The city council rejected a petition by four large hotels to ban hotel runners. Officials said removing runners would hurt smaller hotels that rely on them for business, while supporters claimed runners annoy passengers. The license and revenue committee had reported unfavorably on the measure.
Portage lock opened by Maj Millie after it troubled White River Valley farmers. Water from Lake Washington rushes toward Lake Union and remains open as engineers deem it advisable. B Kink and Irene Arment posted 116 bail each after police court smoking opium charges. arrest warrants issued.
Special to The Star reports Lawrence John, a 28 year old farmer, killed himself with carbolic acid in front of his fiancée and her mother after an apparent dispute. He reportedly attacked his brother, gave directions for the disposal of his belongings, and then drank the poison near his home on the farm of Mrs. John Dickinson, about a mile from the center.
A garbled passage mentions a person named Jonneon escorting someone to a Sunday school and a Christian Endeavor meeting. The text suggests disputes over writing and timing but is too fragmentary to recover a coherent event or outcome.
Mrs Jacob Munn, wife of a well known German farmer near Waverly, was found dead after apparently leaping from a road near their home. A bottle with poison was found nearby. three children witnessed the event and later learned of their mother’s death. The exact cause remains under investigation with no clear motive established.
A wartime style notice calls for action by the Japanese Society of Beattle against members tarnishing the group. It cites repeated assaults by outlaws causing city disturbances, notes insufficient evidence, and warns of deportation efforts for perjurious witnesses and foreign-born women of ill repute.
An exceptionally large piece of Washington spruce has been shipped here from the Buna lumber district, signaling a notable timber export move and possible demand boost for local mills.
A 14 foot long spruce timber, 4 feet in diameter, from a large tree in the Nern Pacific garden district drew attention at the council meeting. Organizers requested permission to build a display platform to exhibit the timber near the BL Louis exposition venue in 1904. The matter was sent to the fire and water committee for consideration.
Mrs Nel L ie Hogue of Los Angeles travels to Everett to appeal to Judge Denny for a sentence reduction for her son William Hogue who was convicted and sentenced to 20 years for assault and robbery near Arlington. Hogue remains jailed as relatives, including a former congressman Jennings of Denver, press for influence.
Crowds pack Nene as Shamrocks, world champions, clash with Vancouver champs of British Columbia. Montreal beat Vancouver seven to ten three while Vancouver tops home team twelve to five. Vancouver players unsure about a southern trip as the steamer Santa Ana sails with 100 passengers tonight.
In a Pony Stables area room at 314 Third Avenue Seattle, Jom McNeil aged about yoars shot himself with a buckshot loaded double barrel gun in the presence of roommate A W Owen. Despondency and heavy drinking are cited as causes. The body lay by the bed with the left side torn by buckshot. Deputy Coroner Isham ordered the body moved to Bonney-Watson morgue awaiting relatives.
Cresseus broke the world trotting record for a mile in Wichita Kansas on October 20, establishing a new standard after a strong early stretch and finishing with a decisive speed. The performance marks a historic milestone in harness racing.
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