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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1903

Page

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Train crushes crew in Arkansas river wreck near Hugo

The Arkansas & Choctaw railroad construction train plunged through an unfinished bridge near Hugo yesterday afternoon. All crew members A. M. Hanna conductor M. M'Milan engineer Co L Miller fireman J T Ho brakeman died. The engine and 14 gravel cars sank to waters below as the bridge collapsed under speed.

Gine Q@ bridge Hugo A. M. Hanna M. M'Milaan L. Miller J.T HO

Team Drivers' Union Votes to End Strike

At a union meeting the Team Drivers' Union voted to end the two week strike after divisions over handling the action. Members favored workers seeking their old jobs or new positions while transfer companies stated they would not hinder rehiring. President Neufelter of Beattie Transfer offered union recognition, but the committee lacked authority to accept.

Neufelter Beattie Transfer Company Neufelders Daymen’s Association

Ready for Her Di The Cruiser Maryland Will Be Launched

Newport News Virginia prepares for the launch of the 14 000 ton armored cruiser Maryland at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. A large crowd is expected from Baltimore and Maryland points while public men from Washington attend. The christening will be performed by Miss Jennie Scott Waters daughter of General and Mrs Francis B Waters of Baltimore.

Newport News Sept

Mexican will meet American in Portland boxing bout

Portland sports fans anticipate a title match tonight at Pastime Athletic Club. Auretta Merrara the Mexican postiast and Jack MacCielland welterweight square off in a contest billed as a clash of two in good condition with local interest high.

Portland Ore Auretta Merrara Mexican Postiixt Jack MacCielland Uwe Pittebure Pastime Athletic Club Thie Place

New Wagon Road for West Seattle

County commissioners awaited the contract for building the Kremer mid wagon road in West Seattle. T. Ryan & Co. will do the road work for 12,000, and John Batley will build the necessary trestle for HAL. The project runs from Bookany avenue end to join roads toward the hill.

Kremer Mid Seattle T. Ryan & Co John Batley Teru Bookany Avenue

Battle of Prandywine Reenactment Marks 126th Anniversary

On the battlefield at Charter, Pa the 126th anniversary of the Battle of Prandywine was observed Sept 11. The Continental Army carried the Stars and Stripes into battle for the first time in this anniversary reenactment. Participants included members of patriotic orders from Philadelphia and nearby towns.

Wrest Charter Prandywine Continental Army Philadelphia

Indignant Mayor Humes Defends Police Staffing At Council Meet

Mayor Humes blasted critics at Tuesday night’s city council session over police protection for the carnival and town events. He argued for expanded patrols and warned against curtailing mayoral powers, saying residents deserve security and officers to deter crime.

Humes James Burg Renton Hil Denn Worcester

Maupin Stymies Dogs as Beattle Rally Fends Off Defeat

Maupin endured heavy pressure as Beattle beat Seattle with a late push. Drennan and Hickey sparked the defense, while Beattle’s Beatte pitcher plan faced late resistance. Spokane notes record Howes Hanon Wilees Shea batteries.

Labor Meetings Tonight Across City Halls

Brewers at Sodalleta hall and Heer Bottlers at W C L A hall host labor meetings. Butchers No 186 meet Burdicks hall South Beattie. Cooks and Watters meet Olympic hall 1104 Second Avenue. Laundry Wagon Driver No 2 at Stene hall. Senne remen meets con street fail road avenue Machinista Union hall Pacific block. Waitresses meet Waitresses hall 420 Second Avenue.

Sodalleta Hall Heer Butchers Burdicks Hall South Beattie Olympic Hall Second Avenue Setene Hall Con Street Fail Road Avenue Machinista Union Hall Pacific Block

Exodus Annual Rush From Dawson Reaches Hearne Humboldt

The Hearne Humboldt arrived from Skagway with 12 passengers and a Klondike treasure valued at $110,000. A rush of interior miners swamps Dawson as the Dolphin follows with more than $600,000 in treasure. September 4 marked a banner day for gold on the Klondike, deposits surging past $1,000,000 across regional banks. A rescue recounts Parry Srabling lost in the Big Salmon district and found exhausted after five days subsisting on blackberries. Humboldt reports two men, Hotaling and Motalling, lost en route to camps, with search efforts intensified across waterways. The Humboldt also stops at Quartermaster Harbor for bottom painting.

Hearne Humboldt Skagway Kiondine Parry Srabling Hotaling Hootalingus Mounted Police Hootalingua Motalling Mumnboldt Quartermaster Harbor

Dick Lowe Struggles With Debt Arrangements

Dawson advices Rich art Lowe once owned rich claims in the Klondike and is now obliged to deal with debt. He arrived in Beattie yesterday with his wife aboard the steamer Mumfeldt and agreed only to leave the Can.

Dawson Richart Lowe Klondike Lowe Beattie

Warrant Issued for Lowe in Dawes Court

In Dawes court August BM an affidavit by William Leak charged Lowe with leaving the country to avoid debts and defraud creditors. Leak claimed a 5.0 debt on money borrowed. Mr and Mrs Lowe, who departed Dawson on the river steamer Yukoner, were apprehended at Whitehorse where bond was posted. Dick Lowe formerly owned the rich fraction on Hopangs creek opposite Kok um gulch.

Whitghores Lowes Territorial Daw William Leak Lowe Dawson Whitehorse Dick” Lowe Hopangs Creek Kok Um Gulch

Trouble Breeding Trouble Brewing in Furniture Trade

New York notices a growing dispute in the furniture industry as hotel buyers pressure manufacturers to set prices for hotel retailers. The National Association of Metals Furniture Dealers warned manufacturers that wholesale sales to hotel men would be deemed unfriendly action, while manufacturers promise to continue sales at set prices to hotel buyers.

New York United States National Association of Metals Furniture Dealers

Court of Appeals Session Opens With Four Cases On Docket

The federal circuit court of appeals convenes Monday with Justices McKenna Gilbert Rose and Morrow presiding. Cases include United States v Loomekamp over railroad land grants and survey payments, Bird v Terry regarding Indian allotment titles, Mackey and Lead v Miller for shooting an Indian agent, and Hennessey v Tacoma Amelting involving a habeas corpus denial.

Circuit Court of Appeals Joseph McKenna William B. Gilbert Erskine M. Rose William W. Morrow United States Frank A. Loomekamp Northern Pacific Railway Company United States Treasury George Bird Frank Terry Charles Mackey J. Archey B.C. Miller United States Penitentiary P. J

Turner and Sieger set roped arena clash amid bets

Rafe Turner and Sieger meet in the Beattie theater arena at 2% o clock with Turner promising to chop Sieger to pieces. Sieger lately from Beattie, training for the bout, and betting intensifies as reports cite Turner confident of victory and a tough night ahead.

Sieger Turner Seattle Rafe Turner Charter Blower Sieger Ontee Weet Beattie Itowee Meattie Theater Hee

Bulgaria's Prince Ferdinand Tied to Russia as Puppet

The article traces Bulgaria becoming a principality under Ottoman suzerainty and Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha chosen as prince through a diplomatic scramble. Russia opposed Bramboulis influence, delaying ratification until 14, after which Ferdinand is described as a puppet of Russia and the porte.

Europe Turkey Ix de Perdinand Bulgaria Herlin Pulgaria Ferdinand Brambectoff Hungaria Alexander Russia Waldemar Denmark Austria Sase-Coburg Getha Louie Philipe France Coar Porte Brambouloif Hulgeria

Grand Prix at Atlanta Stirs Title Race Between Star Riders

Major interest surrounds tonight's motor paced race at Hremertog yard with Hobby Walthour and Bennie Munroe as key contenders. Waltour aims for world sprint championship while Munroe holds the American hour record. October 10 opening in Atlanta referenced in report.

Atlanta Hobby Walthour Bennie Munroe Waltour Anroe

Collision inquiry into Arrow Athlon steamer crash

Inspectors Whitney and Turner will conduct an investigation into the Arrow and Athlon collision at Bremerton. Passengers on both ships dispute blame with Captain Mitchell of the Athlon and Captain Thomas of the Arrow each accused by opposing sides. Weather and current blamed for the crash as the Arrow had just left Bremerton wharf and was nearly stationary when struck.

United States Marine Whitney Turner Arrows Athlon Bremerton Wednesing Arrow Mitchell Capwell Port Orchard W. R., Thomas The Oval Thomas Bremerton Stain Mitchell

Treasury order imposes new entry exams for foreign crews

The Treasury Department in Washington issued a circular notifying that all crews from overseas will undergo reexamination for entry eligibility into the United States. The measure is expected to disrupt operations at sailors boarding houses in port. The steamship Centennial sailed yesterday afternoon to San Francisco with a full cargo and a number of passengers.

Focal Tramigration Bureau Treasury Department Washington United Territory Centennial San Francisco

Hit Rock Bottom in Coast Pennant Race

Lou Cohen’s pennant contenders slumped amid controversial umpiring by Levy at a San Francisco game. Brash hurled a bat, was ejected to the bench, while Padres and rivals logged a lopsided scoreline amid messy plate action and persistent errors.

Ban Francisco Lou Cohen Levy Spain Brashear

Standings Show Clubs Fall Behind in Early Season

Fragmentary standings indicate Portland and Oakland trading spots while San Francisco and Seattle chase leads. The incomplete list suggests early results impact team positions as the season progresses.

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