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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
3
Ty Ox Dickson, a well known horse trader, was found dead at his Georgetown home at four in the morning after a whiskey episode. Coroner to perform a post mortem to determine the cause of death.
The Arcade Stars of Seattle defeated the Ballard bowlers two games to one at Arcade alleys. Scores were Arcade Stars 799 797 30, Ballards 753 810 740. Pureman led Stars with 243 134 182.
A Philadelphia incident reports a locomotive striking a trolley car on Twenty third street this morning. Seven persons were seriously injured among the passengers.
The body of J M Gropper who died at Helly Croes hospital Nome was brought down from Alaska on the steamer Ohio to Seattle for burial. Born in Germany age 63 he had lived in Seattle for years before moving to Alaska, where he died at York. A daughter Mrs O F Meyer resides at 1214 Harrison street Seattle.
Pride won the Cambridgeshire Stakes at Newmarket today. Captain Hackler’s Pride led Hammond’s Burse second Ginglass placed third. The race was worth nearly $1000 with twenty seven horses competing.
The navy department plans to send the gunboat Nashville from coaling at Kingston to San Domingo to protect American interests amid the revolution there. The Nashville will be used as a safeguard for U S interests in the region.
Burglars tried to gain entry to the Bee Hive clothing store on First Avenue at midnight. They picked the lock but fled when a man entered the alley. No evidence or identifications were obtained. police alerted and a sharp lookout issued.
The Alaska club held a meeting to organize a mass gathering for thousands of Alaskans traveling to the city from the north over the next two weeks. Gov. Brady of Alaska and Gov. McBride of Washington were made honorary members. Talks on Alaska regions were given by L L Beles Judge Oscar Foote N N Rice and R M White.
Elmer J. Elliot filed a suit in superior court yesterday seeking 20000 dollars as damages for alleged personal injury. The plaintiff claims injury from a railroad incident and asserts the railroad company is responsible.
Witnesses say a child fell onto the rails near the rink area and was saved when a passerby pulled him free before an approaching engine could strike. The rescuer was injured as his foot became trapped between pavement and a railing.
In the case of Peter Company a motion for ground comparative negligence was granted in the US Superior Court yesterday. The award concerns the repealing contract for the able ship Huarnaide and the Alaska cable project. The winning bid was $5100 and work is to commence within 10 days with the remainder to follow.
Special to The Star reports Olympia officials and the Walton Tringa Hen company negotiating final terms to irrigate about 40 acres of land under the Cary act. The Southside canal in Yakima county now 67 miles long would extend to 117 miles, enabling over 10 000 acres to be irrigated as survey work and plats are filed under the Garber act authorizing state private contracts for irrigation.
Rome reports Cardinal Gibbons has urged the appointment of a second American cardinal. He recommends Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia as the sole candidate likely to meet broad approval among American clergy.
New York based salesman Weisenberger, linked to the Bechtel murder in Allentown, was turned over to Allentown detectives. Friends say he will prove a complete alibi.
Secretary Wilson arrived in Houston with agricultural experts to spend a week studying boll weevil devastation in cotton fields and report on measures to combat the pest.
The Globe Clothing stock from 1003 First Avenue fetched 17 765.75 after 28 bids. Judge Von Tobel, acting for Globe, accepted A Bridge & Co. offer. Goods move to 1415 1417 Second Avenue for a special sale. Largest clothing deal to date in Seattle.
Corner 2nd Ave and Reneca. Readable notes indicate clothing items and nearby shop locations in a compact street scene.
Chester Main of Drake University is described as a standout in both track and football. The piece highlights his exceptional speed in the quarter mile and his hard, strong play on the gridiron, noting his tall stature and recent call to join the team amid a season shortage.
Wholesale market listing shows cranberries from New Jersey at 956 per barrel, with orange prices around 4 per box. Includes mixes of meat, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, and byproduct items with varied regional prices and producer delivery terms.
If You before making a final selection. They will certainly please you. The action is easy, light and responsive. Great care is given to the selection of the material used throughout and every endeavor to put forth to make a plane which will not only please when new, but which will retain its tone after years of use. The Pease plano stands in tune longer than most makes, an important feature for those without a resident plano tuner. We sell these at low prices and easy payments. You will also find a large assortment of Chickering, Kimball, Hobart M. Cable, D. & Johnston Co. and Hinge pianos. We also carry the
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