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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1903
Page
3
The superior court opened with juror service discussions under way. Bailiffs removed covers from benches as judges considered talesmen and calendar issues. Juror selection carried on amid concerns about disruption to work and family duties.
Charlee Batchelder a young man described as a perfect gentleman at sober times tried to clean out the Tenderloin district, resisted Patrolman Roberts, and escaped after a clash in which the officer fired several shots. Batchelder was released on $10 bail.
A lively parade by the Woodmen of the World drew a large crowd last night with top prizes to Beattie Newsboys union in numbers Cooks and Waiters union second and Retail Clerks union third. A U W won best fraternal order, Elks second, Uniform Rank K of P third. Dawley won $6 for finest float. Following the parade, carnival grounds featured exhibits and shooting galleries sparking concerns over safety and renewed management attention.
A chaotic scene at the carnival ends with the loud vendor being ordered to leave. Authorities tolerate certain games on carnival grounds but would shut them down if located elsewhere, highlighting concerns over fraudulent bunko operations.
Joseph Parent, a middle aged man who terrorized women and children near Ravenna park for a week, was arrested by Deputy Bunce and committed to the insane asylum by Judge Talman. He began his acts with prayer and profanity, and reportedly flourished butcher knives during his fits.
A new wage scale went into effect today at every mine in Missouri Kansas Arkansas and Indian Territory. The increase affects 1000 miners and amounts to about 10000 dollars daily.
In Olympia the state board of equalization begins its annual session with the state land commissioner, state auditor, and secretary of state overseeing. The board will review county assessments with Thurston County leading the list as it prepares to adjust county boards’ figures.
John L. Webster of Omaha, endorsed by the Nebraska Republican state convention, is cited as one of the state's top lawyers and a long-time political figure. His career includes leading roles in party activities and a notable, though unsuccessful, bid for the U.S. Senate amid factional rivalries.
Alma Toomer aged twelve was stabbed on Seventh Avenue by Thomas Barnes a sufferer. She will be able to leave the hospital in a few days completely recovered from an operation on her heart. The physician lifted her from the chest cavity and found no injury.
Two men drowned in the strikers riot at Bellaire were found. William Pracht had a bullet wound in his head, indicating he was shot before entering the water. Anthony Holloran was the other victim. Free Williams, a non union man, was brought to Wheeling for safety amid fears of revenge by Bellaire union men.
Baltimore officials deny a threatened strike on the Baltimore & Obie railroad. They say there are no prospects of a walkout and that relations between the company and the workers are better than ever.
A Navy League representative will address the Chamber of Commerce tomorrow afternoon. Mdwin Gill is to present plans for forming a Navy League chapter in Beattie. The league, headquartered in New York, is a nonpartisan patriotic group aimed at promoting sea power nationally.
Market notes show prices for fruits vegetables and dairy with wholesale quotes and per ton figures. Listings include green fruit apples pears peaches berries butter cheese eggs poultry beef and grain commodities with regional references and producer price hints.
A young girl testified in court detailing the harms she endured, describing the sequence of events and the impact on her wellbeing. The courtroom heard the account as part of ongoing proceedings and assessed credibility and context.
The grand annual convention of the Order of Puales meets at Tammany Hall with President Roosevelt an honorary member invited to address. Congressman Sullivan of New York is a leading candidate for the presidency of the order.
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