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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1903
Page
1
A Bremerton solicitor, Thomas Mahoney, was shot in the afternoon by H. Biersner a teamster after being called to a home for paperwork. Mahoney was wounded in the left arm and treated. Biersner claimed no wrongful intent amid a chaotic scene as neighbors and authorities investigate the incident.
Fragmentary note describes proposed widening of Widen Pike Street in Yarriet with anticipated city costs and potential condemnation. Mentions city council and improving traffic, though details are unclear due to damaged text.
A local note invites children under eight to attend a free afternoon baseball game at Athletic Park. The tale mentions a boy’s dream of peeking in and the lesson that every Beattie boy under eight will get in free, as parents discuss the upcoming event and the joy of seeing big league action locally.
Wives of four fishermen told Deputy Sheriff yesterday they were ashamed of their husbands and sought a test of loyalty. The four men, A B Held W F Knoer and others, were sentenced to six years in sheriff’s office with chains and fruit baskets to be taken to jail if they were caught. The judge ordered the men to Whalebounty jail to serve their sentences.
In Port Cravenworth, Kansas, Army officers collect the names of privates seeking duty in the Philippines. A large number volunteered, while the rate of enlistment appears similar in other regiments.
The Weal department yesterday filed with the city clerk a complete report of investigations into fraud practiced on the city by a swindler. The document details methods used and the scope of losses, urging further action.
Mayers secured forty dollars under a compromise with the city council over a late incident. He alleges a broken knee occurred during a town event and seeks damages from a member. The defendant serves a term in the Oregon district pen for attempting to alter the town of Aetorta.
Alea Lundberg of Te second avenue south reported that a clever thief swapped her watch with a similar model after breaking away. Police noted the suspect may have tried to cover the theft by tossing a battered ticker while leaving the scene near lower King Street and the Stockholm cafe.
Bept. to Mrs Le Potach, 30, wrote a note to the undertaker then connected a rubber hose to a gas jet and placed it in her mouth. A week earlier she had asked for cremation rates and visited the coroner. The note directed September to Polem Street and room 7 for undertaker fees and gas money.
W Beyder and a crew aboard his steamship faced pirates who boarded near Firet avenue and Yeeler way. They overpowered him, seized ballast, some silver and ingot, and escaped with the cargo while Beyder sought police aid. He vowed to travel with a well trained crew and return home promptly on his next voyage.
German army maneuvers near Berlin today ended in a fatality with one officer killed and six soldiers wounded. The incident occurred amid ongoing drills as officials investigated the cause and assessed casualties.
Genk Tanjevics, a figure linked to the late Queen Praga, plans a Parte stage talk near Belgrade about a tragedy. An American manager will tour the United States after Parte ends. The Belgrade theatre contract promises new details, while Paris protests and the French government may ban the lecture.
Cap t Charles Barr famed yachtman who steered Navahoe to England and back before commanding Columbia in defense of the America Cup. His leadership on the schooner Colonia and later roles elevated club talk and set the standard for American yachting prowess.
A brief report notes no danger to people this morning after a broken tall shaft caused trouble. Details are limited and no injuries are mentioned.
Police believe Willie Smith and Henry Leavenworth were caught attempting to break into Tiuh clothing store Wednesday. A Lavenworth name on a beat kit found in an alley after the first burglary links him to the crime. Police filed a formal charge seeking commitment to reform school.
Spokane twirler Hogg blanked the opponents as Wee Wile Hoge exacted revenge on his former teammates at Athletic Park. Maupin pitched well and struck out Mega, while Benson made a spectacular catch near the water pail. Rockenfield and Hurley sparked two long catches, and Spencer led in two runs with timely throws.
A Belmont man and three women were raided at a fashionable bawdy house on Piret Avenue opposite Wee raided Oy City, Hubbard and Belmont officials knew of the place yet police took no arrests. The Star-the Mancard notes the resort called the Belmont woman was notified. Stella Cloudaley Ide Brown Maude Leste gave notices.
As the term opens near Monday the city expands classroom capacity at Mercer and Pacific with new toilet rooms and a heating system. Central Columbia and Denny Fuhrman High School grounds are regraded, three portable buildings are placed at Beacon Hill FF Day and Wootlawn, and 17 additional rooms are added across Longfellow Walla Walla Warren Avenue Rows Interbay Queen Anne University Heights. A health check will screen children for scarlet fever before entering schools this fall.
In a tense sixth inning slip, Seattle lost the lead to Los Angeles after three costly errors. The Angels capitalized, turning a close game into a decisive win amid a flurry of controversial calls.
A report from yesterday states the steamer Bertha carried news of the death of William Irwin a prow over in August while attempting to ford a river tributary to Resurrection Bay. The incident occurred before the frwnre war fed on West.
Police were notified last night of a body seen face downward in the water near Alki Point. A tugboat crew in heavy tow reported the sight yesterday afternoon and a search began to recover the corpse.
McDonald resident at First Avenue and Jackson Wan arrested by Patrolman T for beating his wife who was badly injured. He was released from city jail on bail.
Miller, charged with assault, faced a verdict after being found in Hellidger's apartments. Justice Cann heard the case and issued a fine of 16 Ponte to Gettidger. A divorce is pending between the involved parties.
A confused wire service summary from Colorado reports Mrs. Kathe Raine summoned to her home and found a woman dead. The article implies jealousy over a relationship with the husband and hints at mental distress but is garbled in places.
In San Diego California today a patient declared insane and called Judge Conklin an idiot. The man pleaded his case and spoke of his own death as the cause of his condition, referencing his illness and fate during a formal examination.
In San Francisco on Sept 3, 48 year old Minore Cohn, wife of a retired merchant, shot herself through the heart. A maid heard the shot and found her dead. A note addressed to Nathan spoke of sorrow and forgiveness. The deceased was described as mentally unbalanced.
Dr L B Morgan, the city toxicologist, told the coroner today that analysis found over four grains of arsenious acid in the stomach of Martin I. Bowers. The accused woman will not be questioned at the inquest tomorrow.
Special to The Star reports the residence of W H Talbott broken into last night. The burglar stole his pants and a pocket contained what remains unreadable in the clipping.
In Chicago a reference notes a photograph appearing in the rogues gallery, illustrating a described suspect. The item signals a visual record linked to an investigative docket and public interest.
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