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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1903

Page

1

Freight car collision injures none on Green Lake line

A freight train pushing a totem car carrying heavy machinery crashed into a city bound Green Lake streetcar on Eighth Avenue near Virginia Street. The impact demolished fronts, sent passengers scrambling, but Motorman Henry Fenton and quick braking likely saved lives. Minor injuries included a passenger cut by glass. both cars were moved and service resumed after the wreck, with total damage not expected to exceed a small sum.

Green Lake Aiippery Reite Eighth Avenue Beeween Stewart and Blanchard Streets Virginia Street Stewart Street Henry Fenton Lt Ie Mest Fenton Teal James Byrne Giass

Dunbar Refuses Rainier Hotel Lease Action

Dunbar announces he will not surrender the Rainier hotel lease before its December 11 expiration. A notice to that effect was served in Butte on Monday. The case stems from Noyes estate attempting to lease to WM Wilken and W C White of Butte with possession set January 1, likely to be fought in court.

Dunbar Rainier Diramd Butte Dunther Noyes Estate WM. Wilken W. C White Poe

Don Booth sues canine physician in superior court

Don Booth dies after alleged malpractice at a dog hospital run by Thomas Dutton. Booth claims the dog treated badly and medicine caused his death. Amiy Harti, charged with burglary, appeared in superior court after being arrested at the Grand Central hotel with trousers belonging to George. He was bound over in the sum of.

A. A. Booth Thomas Dutton Bia Booth Crilic Don. Booth Marge Don Ee Ee Amiy Harti Cana Marrie Grand Central Hotel Philtrock George

Murphy Emerges as Tammany Boss in Power Struggle

Story traces Murphy rising within Tammany Hall, his past from the Gas House district to leading the reformist forces. It notes his blunt style, street reputation, and plan to challenge Mayor Low and the reform alliance in a first campaign.

New York Tammany Hall Murphy Boss Tammany Howe Croker Aes House Wang Mayor Low Mintereete Hie

Webster Couple Mark 70th Wedding Anniversary Near Clinton

Mr and Mrs C D Webster of Clinton Wisconsin recently celebrated their 70th anniversary. Both in their 90s and in good health they enjoyed well wishes from many descendants including children grandchildren and great grandchildren. A family gift valued at 510 was among the presents.

Clinton Wis Mea C. D. Webster Ndchildren Sali

Dowie’s Appearance And The Tall Image In Portraits

New York October 2. John Ales describes Dowie as fair fat and forty yet eager to seem tall and commanding. Pictures exaggerate his height while he moves stiffly on tiptoe and with a boxing gaze. He dresses neatly in fine broadcloth with polished shoes and a silk hat, giving a tidy bath‑fresh impression despite the short frame.

New York John Ales Dewies Aleg Rlijah Dowie Dowle Roosevelt Prince Albert

Japanese Bribe Plot Leads to Arrests at Dock

A Japanese man named Yamamoto was arrested after attempting to bribe a federal officer to land two brothers from the Shinano Maru. The incident follows a spate of similar bribe attempts as immigration enforcement tightens against Japanese clans suspected of aiding entry for hundreds of would be migrants. A watchman with Nippon Yusen Kaisha reported the bribe to authorities at the Great Northern dock.

Nippon Waisha United States Yamamoto Harlan Ho Hagima A. Bydney Orchant Whele Nippon Yinsen Kaisha Asd Great Northern Dock

School Libraries Prove Popular in Public Library Project

Work on the new public library progresses rapidly with ground floor changes nearly finished. Librarian Sienith expects a large building drawing for public exhibition. Mr Smith reports school libraries have exhausted their book supply and orders are placed for more. The library now has more books than can be handled in the current garters and no more orders will be placed for a few at least.

Sienith Smith

Dispute Over Damages Stemming From Train Ejectment

Grace McFeeley sues Southern Pacific for 9.9 damages in superior court alleging wrongful ejectment from a train while en route from Vancouver to San Francisco. The case hinges on an incident at San Francisco after arrival of the return trip.

Grace McFeeley Sait Southern Pacific Mailway Company San Francisco Vancouver

Passenger Claims Conductor Ejected Her From Train

A woman asserts the conductor told her she was riding on a caliper's trammet and removed her from the train, detailing the incident and seeking clarification or remedy.

Bribery Charge Involving Japanese Merchant Seaman

A city resident Hagatini sought access to his brother aboard the steamship Shinane. After being denied by the munition officers and a watchman Joseph Martian he offered money to aid entry. Martian refused, the Japanese man was arrested and detained on the ship then jailed on a bribery charge.

H. Hagatini Shinane Hagatini Muntion Joseph H. Martian King Harlan

Labor Meeting Venues Listed Across City Halls

Fragmentary OCR lists multiple labor meeting sites including Jalil hall 1420 avenue Olympic hall 1st avenue Painters 2112 Fourth avenue and Central Labor Union Otters hall 1816 seyond avenue with mentions of workers and unions in a dense street map style. The text reads like an address file for union gatherings and offices.

Waltresmen Avenue Olympic Hall First Avenue Arpenhell Fourth Avenue Eatern Central Labor Union Otters Hall Seyond Avenue Jere Pacific

Divorce filing details abuse case between Lillian Collett and Edward Collett

Lillian Collett files for divorce from Edward King Collett alleging repeated abuse. She describes incidents including hiding in bushes and beating on her way home, leading to hospitalization. She seeks custody of two children aged six and four.

Lillian Collett Edward King Collett Mre Fett

A Tale of Pipes Complaint Filed in Federal Court

Charles Allen of Denver filed a federal suit alleging Ker Hill Mining and Smelting Co and Maine Corporation infringing his patent on a wooden pipe known as the Allen pipe. He seeks a permanent injunction against making and using about 1400 feet of pipe, a breakup of pipes in possession, and damages for unauthorized use.

Charles , Allen Denver Ker Hill Mining Ny, & Maine Corporati Bnehemiah County Washington Hie Allen

Uncertain River Navigation Prepares for Winter Ice

Skagway harbor reports arrival of Humboldt with a large crowd and 10 000 in cash. Dawson contingent follows via river steamers Caren. Eleven more steamers approach White Horse but five or more may fail to reach due to sandbars ice and low water. State Treasurer Truman Reeves and daughter visit city hosted by George B Cole at 1818 Fourteenth Avenue.

Skagway Undr Humboldt Kiondike Iressurer Dawson Caren White Horse Truman Reeves Calfornia George B. Cole Fourteenth Avenue

Russian protest over America’s role in world affairs

The Novee Vremya accuses American missionaries of political use, cites the opening of Monkden to world trade as U S aggression, and criticizes American diplomacy and Pacific and Chinese ventures. Russian papers condemn U S policy and urge restraint amid growing tension with Britain and Japan.

St, Petersburg Novee Vremya Pacific China America Japan United States Monkden S T. Petersburg Port Arthur Nowoe Kral Ubie Muesian Ruseta Manchuria

Trial of Three Chinamen Shocks British Columbia Scene

In Cinton on October 21 a trial of three Chinese men reveals that two younger accused allegedly pressured an old decrepit partner to confess a murder for pay. The weak man admits nothing while the other two are jailed. one elder Chinese claims sole guilty.

Cinton F. & Murrey Hus. G. Ote Bayeeeeeer French Bar China

Seattle Draymen Demand Halt to Street Tearing

The Seattle Draymen's Association criticized public works tactics in a meeting at the Seattle Transfer Company office. FE H Stormfelts reported a board member said streets could be torn up at will, sparking protest over impassable avenues South Eighth Ninth Pike and the impact on Lake Union District access.

Seattle Draymen's Association Seattle Transfer Company Board of Public Works Thon FE. H. Btormfelts Btormfelte Avenue South Eighth and Ninth Avenues Pike Street Lake Union District

Clothes Menders Will Now Have a Chance to Mend Their Ways

A brothel on First Avenue North near Pine Street operated under the name Gentlemen's Mending Parlor until early today. Detective Hubbard and Patrolman Carr arrested J Baker and Mrs J Howell for lewd conduct and Jack Howell for living off Mrs Howell's earnings. Police had received weeks of complaints about the north Pike Street area. The arrests mark the first action since the detail began. The case will be pursued under state felony law despite the women’s respectable appearance.

Hurnees Ananu Ithe Sene First Avenue Pine Street M. Rh. Hubbard C. Carr J. Baker J. Howell Jack Howell Pike Street Hubbard Freeman

Robbery Charge At Belmont Saloon Aboard Duke Street

Besete Bryant, a 17 year old girl, was arrested by Patrolmen Hubbard and Crandall for allegedly robbing John Felts in the rear of the Duchess saloon on Third avenue and Washington street. The incident occurred Monday night with a gold piece taken and demand for change. Both the complainant and Bryant were jailed pending a preliminary hearing.

John Feltshausen Duchess Third Avenue Washington Street Belmont King Street Home's Place Belmont Saloon

Maud Gilmour Returns Home After Elopement Rumors

Maud Gilmour, said to have eloped from Interbay, left last night for her parents’ home in Port Townsend. Her father and F. W. Delfer, whom she was visiting, insist she did not elope and that fears arose soldiers might try to entice her away.

Maud Gilmour Interbay Port Townsend F. W. Delfer

Happenings About Town: Divorces and Suspected Robbery

Mrs. Clara Lindfors sues for divorce from Charles Lindfors on desertion grounds. Mrs. Catherine Canavan seeks divorce from John Canavan for desertion and non-support. Er. H. DeWolf sues Bee at the Renton & Southern Railway to recover 5 dollars after alleging assault by a conductor. Will Howard released after being held as a suspect in the Frank McIntyre home hold up. Fr. D. Harria arrested for operating slot machines.

Clara Lindfors Charles P. Lindfors Catherine Canavan John Canavan Er. H. DeWolf Columbia Yestersday Bee Renton & Southern Railway Company Damagges

Sudden Fog Delays Montara and Port Town Steamer

The California city of Pueblo and the Montara steamship reached port hours late amid dense fog banks from San Francisco. They blew whistles continuously to prevent collisions, as the doomed South Portland wreck tragedy echoed nearby life losses.

California New City of Pueblo Montara Pacfic Coast Steamship Company San Francisco Point

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Ceriain BL & Ream parsons@ee Trac Rainier- Grand Chas. T. Murphy Cc. D. Webster and Wife Father Knickerbocker Elijah Jalil Skagway Bear Ghuwlo CMN Ned Ninth Avenue Yesterway Aroceryman McRae & Brannigan Conti Atere Maud
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