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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1903
Page
5
Attorney James Roberts flavors a grand jury statement alleging James Blair issued bogus notes and forged deeds, misused trust funds totaling about $940,000 from Dick Pros bankers and $63 from the Blow estate where Blair acted as trustee. Blair denies all charges.
Crowded streets show idle workers amid warnings of possible rioting. Anaconda smelter fires threaten to halt giant operations, forcing shutdowns in Butte mines and watchmen left to guard equipment. Amalgamated and Heinge tensions spark fear of unrest as courts and officials react.
Dowie and his wife and sons left in his private car for Boston after arriving early morning, with officials saying the trip is unplanned and he refused interviews. He stated he would return to New York this afternoon and not pursue Australia, while a reporter noted his silence with the phrase Peace be unto thee.
Reported in San Francisco that Ralph Williame allegedly escaped Alcatraz using a forged pardon. Authorities say this is the fourth escape after detecting forged pardons issued in Washington, with local officers unable to distinguish real from fake pardons.
Fifteen hundred sausage makers at the Union Stock Yards began strike action today after Packers refusals to concede on a new wage scale. Workers earn from 50 to 60 cents an hour and demand a 5 cent raise.
Mrs Tomme Smith files for divorce from Dr. George Smith citing incmpetence of temper and intolerable quarrels. She seeks custody of two children aged 14 and 6 and alimony of 26 per week, alleging the husband earns between 206 and 400 dollars monthly.
The Public Works Board starts moving the Oregon and Washington Navigation Company warehouse near Hallroad Avenue between Columbia and Madison Street. Contractor D N B Shepard handles the job, the structure serving as a ferry warehouse and waiting room, formerly housing a barber shop and restaurant.
The board of works is urged to force continuation of good work by repairing the wharf opposite Cotman dock and removing ramshackle Commercial Mill buildings over Railroad Avenue to prevent traffic obstruction.
Emperor Franz Josef orders mandatory use of the Austrian language by Hungarian troops. The crisis is believed imminent as authorities prepare for rapid action and potential political upheaval in Vienna.
Superior Judge Bell signed an order granting Mrs Dora Drasdo a widow’s allowance of 254 dollars a month from her husband Paul Drasdo’s estate. The widow, widow of Vienna case owner, had been cut off with 1 dollar in the will and faced a contested petition as divorce proceedings and community property claims loom.
At a conference with Montanan county commissioners George town citizens proposed an iron viaduct over the Northern Pacific Columbia and Puget Sound interurban tracks to connect Van Aas elt road and Maple school. A 40 foot land strip would be condemned as an approach. The commission opposed the project saying railroads should bear the cost for public safety. The bridge would cost about 7000 dollars. The collier Montara departed for the southern port.
A Dynamite explosion on an eastbound New York New Haven and Hartford freight train near Bay Pourcer caused a two mile blast radius. Brakemen were hurled from a cave end of the train but uninjured. A large hole ruined the roadbed and nearby Chester officers reported the blast rocking the station. Citizens panicked two miles away as inmates in a nearby roundhouse were thrown from their beds.
Mayor Mackie ousted John O Den superintendent of water works and W. Wolly and George Boakena after receiving a letter from E L Peters alleging none had resided in Ballard a year to qualify for office under the city charter. An investigation led to their removal amid broader charges of importing outsiders for political gain.
Five workers on an Erie Railroad repair crew were killed instantly when a Fort train struck them on the tracks near Suffern New York. The men had no warning and did not realize the danger until the locomotive was upon them.
A policeman watched as a daring motorist sped through a street scene. A horse and rider clashed with the steam blown car as the automotileer released a blast of steam. The surprised horse bolted down the street, rider held firm beneath the unsettled chariot.
A bucking cayuse nearly wrecked a car on Western Avenue near University Street yesterday afternoon. A cowboy working at a street stall contrived to tame the lively colt while a large crowd watched the risky show as traffic paused nearby.
In Ashville the new $40 000 auditorium and adjacent $10 000 residence were razed by a morning fire. James Nichols was granted a divorce this morning alleging his wife migrates each fall and returns in spring, causing perpetual uncertainty. W F Oliver sues for divorce from Emma Oliver on grounds of desertion, alleging she now lives in California. the couple have no children.
Nearly 19 000 troops were reviewed under 500 officers at Fort Riley on October 24. The Fifth Iowa led the militia regiments while state regiments received about 419 000 dollars in pay for the day.
Two Globe Navigation steamer captains, Capt Amen of the Meteor and Capt Brien of the Eureka, face the risky rescue from Ber ing sea to Dutch Harbor. Capt O Brien and Capt Ames are trusted to complete the operation amid uncertain weather and insured risk.
Mrs Elien FR Miller offers a cake making pastry salads and desserts course at the YWCA starting next Tuesday night at 8 oclock A second demonstration on marketing is set for Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 oclock The Current Events club meets Monday night with Miss Ella Guptill speaking on Turkey Only members admitted A vesper service will be read Sunday at 4 pm by Mrs Charlies H Black All women invited
John K Brown, former cashier of Union Bank of New Holland, CO, is under arrest in San Francisco amid claims he is $103,060 short in his bank accounts. Santa Barbara arrived from San Francisco with a crowd and 400 tons of freight.
Miss Alice Roosevelt daughter of Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page arrives in Chicago to attend the horse show and enjoy planned festivities in her honor. She will return to Washington to be a bridesmaid at Miss McCauley and Mr. Tucker man’s wedding next month.
A state board of health committee departed for North Yakima to investigate typhoid fever conditions cited by local physicians. The panel aims to finish by Monday and will file a report with conclusions and recommended state action.
Robert Abrahams filed a suit against Beattie Electric seeking 250000 dollars for 25000 damages claiming he was ejected from a University car by the motorman and conductor on August 23 and severely injured. The Skagway liner Dolphin was delayed by fog and did not arrive as expected.
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