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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1903

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Monterey Woman Slays Four Children in Tragic Houseout

In Pacific Grove on Saturday night Ngane woman Teereen killed four of her children during a madness episode. Eldest Eitan, 12, died first after being strangled. Eleven year old son escaped after an axe wound. Harold, 11, suffered a fatal head wound, and Maria, the infant, died later by strangulation. Sheriff Neehitt says she claimed God commanded the acts. The wife of a Balinas machinist, Iverson, she had long suffered illness and melancholy from religious brooding.

Monterey Cal Teereen Pacific Grove Eitan Harold Maria Sheriff Neehitt Balinas Mra Iverson

Navy yard plans push for new drydock and facilities

Howles, Chief Constructor, urges completion of a drydock and new facilities at Puget Sound Navy Yard in Moody’s annual report. He backs a renewed 40,000 dollar locomotive deck crane appropriation and seeks an 80 080 addition, plus a second dry dock to support larger Pacific fleet vessels. Rear Admiral Bowles details naval construction progress and future needs.

Star Washington Moody Howles Navy Jndolves Puget Navy Yard Bowles Pacific

Berlin Scandal Trails Actress Horma and Actor Walden

Berlin headlines spotlight Agnes Horma and Marty Walden amid divorce petitions and a public scandal. Walden’s periodic disappearances threaten performances at Berlin theaters, while Horma signs a winter contract with the Nelles theater as investigators weigh breach of contract and personal turmoil.

Berlin Agnes Horma Marty Wealden Horma Count Minotti Harry Walden Karl Heinz Heldel Walden Agnes Sorma Innsbruck Tyrol Agnes Horm Nelles Theater

Roosevelt Birthday Observance and Career Milestones

The article notes President Roosevelt's 65th birthday celebration at the White House with family and close friends. It recounts his career path from New York State assembly member to governor, navy secretary, Rough Rider commander, vice president, and ultimately president, detailing key dates and positions in a chronological outline.

Washington Roosevelt New York Rowsenvell Congress Mien Allee Chicago IMD United States Tvil Service Commission Harrison New York Board of Police Commissioners Navy McKinley Navy Department Wood Rough Riders Wee Whatwe Op Ban The United Ao Wilhem McKinney McKinney

Right of Way Granted for Fort Lawton Electric Line

The secretary of war approved Beatie Electric’s cross Fort Lawton route. Seattle Electric officials say construction from Ballard to Fort Lawton will start at once after the telegram to Col. Taylor, commandant, confirming the grant.

Fort Lawton Military Reservation Beatie Electric Company Col. Taylor Seattle Eiectric Company Ballard Fort Lawton

Charles Stanfield narrowly escapes drowning at Coleman dock

Charles Stanfield fell into the bay from the Coleman dock at 3 o'clock yesterday. He was quickly rescued by bystanders and carried to the Wayside mission where he was thoroughly dried out.

Charles Stanfield Coleman Dock Stanfield

Lumber rate fight dominates ICC hearing in Atlanta

Interest runs high as the Interstate Commerce Commission opens a multiday session in Atlanta to decide the lumber care case pending since earlier court action in Macon. The Georgia San Miinaeno case centers on a disputed insulation outcome affecting shipments.

Atlanta Interstate Commerce Commission United States Macon Georgia San Miiaeno

Judge Speer Refuses Permanent Restraint on Lumber Rates

A temporary restraining order against rate raises for lumber to the West is not made permanent by Judge Speer. He directs the matter to the commerce commission for decision, noting the case’s importance and potential impact on the Southeastern Freight association.

Ciation Southeastern Freight Association Weert Speer Commerce Commission Cours Iseaew

High Court Hands Down Precedent on Excess Interest

Superior court Saturday ruled in the Ridgway versus Davenport case that interest beyond the legal 2 percent rate, charged on a note, is illegal and recoverable as a commission on the transaction. The decision marks a significant stance against money lenders and pawnbrokers.

Superior Court J. W. Ridgway J. E. Davenport

Sayre Arrested for Suspected Fraud in Arcade Mock Case

Constable Menk of Justice Cann's court arrested Adolph Manel Sayre a patent medicine man in the Arcade Mock Saturday charged with obtaining $200 from Eugene A Childs under false pretenses. Sayre bond set at $500, with defense that he expected to leave money orders he never possessed.

Constable Menk Justice Cann's Court Adolph Manel Sayre Eugene A. Childs Sayre

Gerten Leads 19th Straight Victory in Turbulent Game

Gerten propelled AU/TIERS GERTEN to a 19th consecutive win as Dillon, Doth, and Corbett excelled on the mound. Corbett dominated the opposition while Dillon challenged the first cushion. The crowd booed and cheered as Mohler and teammates maintained pressure in a tense San Francisco game, with matches against St. Vrain and Mall contributing to the success.

Angel” Dillon Doth Corbett Dillon Yis Mohler Sime Bt. Vrain Eiftf Mall

Washington Huskies trounce Whitman in rough showdown

In front of more than two thousand fans, the University of Washington routed Whitman College 6? to 0 amid rough play. Key moments saw McDonald return a fumble 23 yards and McFinnon score a late TD. Captain Bpledel and Lantz suffered injuries, while Whitman fought hard with a standout fake kick for 26 yards.

University of Washington Whitman College Saeater Bpledel Washington Whitman Lantz Spiedel McDonald McFinnon

Farmers of the South in Session in Macon

The Georgia State Painters Congress met in Macon on October 1946 with record attendance. The opening sessions focused on organizational work and heard a keynote address by Hon. John Hamilton of the U S Department of Agriculture on agricultural education.

Macon Georgia State Painters Congrem Association Thal John Hamilton Department of Agriculture Washington

Swedish engine hailed as future naval adviser on oil power

Engineers who examined the Hertheau oil engine hailed its simplicity and potential for cheap propulsion in passenger boats, tugs, lighters, cargo craft, and small launches. They noted one-man operation could cut crew costs and that crude oil offers a cheap fuel option. A dock accident injured Fred Hanson, who was treated at the Wayside mission after being taken from the ocean dock.

New York America John Kiricssen MH. A. Hertheau Stockhelm Euperta Bertheau

Monster spruce timbers seek St Louis exhibition at federal site

William Hepfinger owns massive spruce logs ten feet across brought from the Bima tumber district. He sought city permission to erect a temporary frame structure by the federal building at Third avenue and Union street to display the timber and raise freight funds for a St Louis fair exhibit. The permit was granted only if Anted Estates allows construction, but Hepfinger has yet to obtain United States approval and may need an alternate plan to move the logs.

William Hepfinger Bima Tumber Federal Building

Love Worth Twelve Thousand Dollars in Divorce Case

Everett detectives report a case where Walter Milne sues Harry B. Brady claiming Brady caused his wife Susan Milne to leave and harmed Milne’s feelings and companionship. Milne seeks about 12 600 in damages as a court date sets for October 11 to determine trial.

Star Everett Det Harry B. Brady Susan I Milne Walter G. Milne Milne Laweil Walter Brady

Burglars Rob Home of A G Stewart on Madison Street

Burglars entered the home of A G Stewart at 711 Madison Street shortly before morning hours and stole gold nuggets a gold watch and chain and $14. The entry was gained by prying open a window and the family was unaware of the break in until they arose. Significant silverware remained.

A. G Stewart Madison Street

West North town visitors visit from St Paul

James N Bill of the Great Northern with his mother and five friends arrived yesterday morning from St Paul in Mr Hill's car. The party left this morning. City Detective C W Wappenstein reports a valuable milch cow on Jackson street was injured yesterday and had to be shot. The animal was valued at 150 dollars.

Cherry Columbia Marton Sound Lake Washington Mark James N. Bill The Great Northern City St. Paul Mr. Hill W. Wappenstein Jackson Street

Fire devastates business district in Portland Indiana

A serious morning blaze swept through the entire business district of Portland Indiana. The conflagration destroyed about eight buildings with unknown origin. Fire crews battled the flames but could not prevent extensive property loss.

Portland Ind Buernewn

Deputy Marshal Stringer Returns from Manila Visit

Cap tain Stringer, deputy United States marshal, back from Manila after escorting FE L White, former cashier of the Newberry Bank. In custody, he arrived yesterday at the station. Labor meetings planned for tonight include Brewery Engineers and Firemen at Carpenters Hall Ballard. Local unions listed at various halls and addresses. An incident at the Y M C A involved Andrew Beckman’s stolen hat being recovered.

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