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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1903

Page

8

Centennial Now Afloat After Beaching In Fog Near Alki

The San Francisco Hood Centennial ran ashore three miles south of Alki Point in thick fog this morning. Captain Cillewple reports the vessel damaged but able to refloat under its own steam with no injuries. Crews from the Doctor and other tugs assisted, one bolting a hatch, as high tides finally freed the ship near dawn. captain cites limited visibility and abrupt shoreward turn as causes.

San Francisco Capt T Trowbridge Ling Duwamisha Als Point Cmbo G @etodk Wessels Centennial Alki

Spotted Pony Named Exhibit A in Robbery Case

A humorous courthouse note describes a spotted pony to be used as Exhibit A in the Maynie robbery case. The pony, cited for appearance, may evade service while munching oats at Union stables and is central to the trial next week.

Weither Judge Bells Caport Union Bugsy Haynie North Beatle

Jury still forming for Sam Parks trial in New York

In Elling New York on Oct 27 the jury pool for Sam Parks trial remains incomplete with six chairs still vacant. Parks shows defiance but appears noticeably subdued as court work continues.

New York Sam Parks Parke

Mystery death of Wentz near Ta Zwell

A report from Ta zwell Virginia states the body of Wentz, son of a millionaire, was found a mile from his riderless horse. Indications suggest he was shot and killed instantly, with robbery suspected. Also noted is a mortality record for Lydia Nyquist of unknown age, reported on East Pike Street, with the body to be embalmed and shipped to Minnesota.

Tazwell Wentz Lydia Nyquist East Pike Street Minnesota Burt

Death of waiter grounds gas leak at Stockton Street lodging

In San Francisco a waiter F M Keowhan was found dead on the floor of a Stockton street lodging house room. An unknown woman lay unconscious on the bed as a gas jet was observed still leaking. The woman may recover.

San Francisco Cal F. M. Keowhan Stockton Street

Banks in Midwestern Run Sparks Clearinghouse Action

In Luotru Missouri a bank run hits the Min Fiv Spot Valley Bank and Mey Matitie Trade Company amid rumors from New York. The Clearing House Association moves at noon to protect institutions, with Mississippi Valley Bank listing capital at 4,000 and Mercantile Trust at 5,000,000 plus substantial surplus and profits cited.

BT Loutr Det Moe Spot Valley Bank Mey Matitie New York Atepa Misesineippi Valley Bank Mercantile Trust

Green Lake Improvement Club to Meet for Officers and Library Talk

The Green Lake Improvement Club will hold its annual meeting and election of officers at Good Tears hall in Green Lake Thursday night. President will report on the year’s work and the main item is plans to obtain a branch library with library board support for reading rooms books and delivery station, contingent on a reading room and attendants provided by Green Lake residents.

Green Lake Club Urees Ubrary

Dynamite Explosion Shakes City Hotel

An unknown miscreant set off a dynamite charge at the Year of the Capitol hotel on First Avenue and Jackson Street shortly after midnight. Windows within a block were shattered and the blast was heard for a mile. Police suspect mischief motives.

Capitol Hotel First Avenue Jackson Street

Fragmented notes and oddities from a city column mix

A jumble of names and phrases cites The Gates Ajar Julius Caesar and various figures. It mentions city topics, misprints, a Portland port schedule, and a classified line offering a 1 room house at Green Lake for $6 a month.

Portland Paul Art Green Lake Ave. Groltia

Superior Judge Issues Restraining Order in Chilkat Mining Dispute

Judge Tallman granted a restraining order on the petition of Chilkat Gold & Copper Mining company. It bars WN Fee and H M Covert from voting 46 shares at today’s stockholders meeting and from selling the stock, alleging fraudulent acquisition. The complaint claims they failed to account for treasury stock proceeds and the shares lack legal seal.

Tallman Chilkat Gold & Copper Mining Company

Patrick Loses in Albany on Millionaire Rice Funds

In Albany on October 27 the court of appeals held Albert Patrick not entitled to Millionaire Rice's funds, affirming the lower court's ruling. Patrick faced the electrocution for the murder.

Albany N. Y Court of Appeals Albert Patrick Ie Rice Patrick Se

Troop trains carrying state militia depart Fort Riley

Troop trains with state militia leave Fort Riley after maneuvers here. The movement marks the end of ongoing training exercises as units disband from the post.

Fort Riley Ken Traneuvers

Cathedral Fair Doors to Close After Two More Nights

The Cathedral Fair nears end with profits topping $1200 from art sales and contests and more than $1440 earned Saturday by the ladies in charge. Nightly programs featured the Norwegian and Swedish singing groups and other Seattle ensembles under Prof. Alfred Luebin. Voting results list top spots in Popularity, Fiano, and Doll contests with several named participants.

Norwegian Singing Society Seattle Swedish Glee Club Cambrian Glee Club Gerthan Liederkrang Norden

New Agent Appointed to Local Fishermen Union Branch

New agent A. E Baugh arrived from Kan Fratolece to head the local branch of the Fishermen's Protective Union of the Pacific Coast and Alaska. He succeeds Frank Alves, who acted briefly while the case against ex Agent Kraft proceeded. Kraft was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary for embezzling union funds.

A. E Baugh Kan Fratolece Fishermen's Protective Union of Pacific Coast Alaska Frank Alves Kraft Funda

Tariff Campaign Critique Over Free Trade Failure

A Kansas City Journal excerpt criticizes the tariff campaign, arguing free trade failed the nation and praising the protective tariff as the greatest test so far, citing supposed undeniable results and urging renewed protection.

United States Kansas City Journal

Fragmented Odds and Ends Across The Nation

A jumble of anecdotes touches politics in Montana Wis Zonevitl and New York. The sultan and a boy ponder philosophy while Anne’s age and McKinness’s fate intrigue readers. Tramps steal engines, diamonds rise in price, and a Wall Street thief earns a cryptic failing report. Dowie’s NY efforts falter as he preaches at home.

Judge Estee Dies in Honolulu After Illness

Federal Judge Morris M. Estee of the Honolulu district died after surgery for kidney related complications. Once appointed as first judge of the Hawaii district by President McKinley, he had a long legal career in San Francisco and served as a senator for governor by Budd.

Honolulu Morris M. Eeten Extee Hawari Mc.Kinley San Francisco Budd

Nome liners Ohio and Senator sail for Nome port

The Nome liners Ohio and Senator carrying over 1000 passengers are due to reach port tomorrow. Assistant Secretary Ailes, arriving from Washington to visit his brother, received a telegram from St Michael that the Senator may depart Nome October 1 and arrive tomorrow if not delayed by weather. The Empire Transportation Company says the Ohio may depart Nome October 20 and arrive tomorrow night. The Roanoke left St Michael October 18 bound southward. its Dutch Harbor call remains uncertain, with arrival between tomorrow and Friday.

Nome Ohio Senators Treasury Ailes Washington St. Michael Empire Transportation Company St. Micheel

Free Want Ads Hee Classified Page

A compact free want ad page listing miscellaneous items and services. Readers find brief notices for jobs, items for sale, services offered, and community notices, typical of a local free classified section.

Military Attache Reports Reveal Global Forces

Washington reports by military attaches reveal approximate armed strength of major powers. Russia and Japan show high peace and war footing figures, Germany and France near similar levels, Austria and Switzerland around three hundred thousand, Britain about two hundred thousand plus Indian forces, Spain twelve thousand regulars, Brazil fifteen thousand, with global totals indicating growing balance of power.

Washington, D. C Oct. T War Department Russia Japan Ruseien Germany France Austria Switcerland Great Britain

Postmaster Expects Grant Visit from California Official

Postmaster Stewart received a letter from Francis W. Grant, named superintendent of construction for federal buildings, announcing his arrival in the city around November 1. Grant has just completed the Oakland post office project and is now visiting Boone, Iowa with his wife and two children.

Stewart Francis W. Grant Feder Grant Oakland Cal Boone Iowa

Wilsons Modern Business College Prominent Seattle School

Wilsons Modern Business College claims status as Washington’s largest business training school and one of the nation’s top twenty. It reports high instructor salaries in the Pacific Northeast and notes its top floor location at Collins block Second and James streets. In 1903 it graduated 82 students with most securing salaried positions. enrollment in 1902-03 surpassed all Seattle schools. The day and night programs run year round with hours 9 to 4 and 7 to 930 evenings. Visitors welcome. catalogs available.

Pacific Northeast Collins Block Second and James Streets Seattle Wilson's Business College Business Schools Wilson's Business College

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