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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1903
Page
3
A large blaze in Nashville injures ten firefighters and kills De. W. Smith as walls collapse on three wholesale warehouses on Road Street. Assistant Fire Chief Weaver, Captain Burk and others suffer serious injuries in the early morning disaster.
A Baltimore conference between the Various brothers of employees and officials discussed the 140 grievances presented. No strike is anticipated as discussions remain amicable and progress toward settlement is expected.
Senator Beveridge told the Bankers of Indiana convention that Congress is unlikely to enact radical financial legislation this session. He warned that moderate reforms might be pressed, but major overhauls were not expected.
Editor Fred Rohrer's house was blown apart by dynamite in Indianapolis this morning. No one was inside. Authorities suspect an unknown foe driven by revenge.
Roanoke Va Sept 10 Judge Tyler Campbell assistant attorney general will resign to return to private practice as he can no longer afford to hold the position. The insufficiency of office remuneration to cover living costs in Washington is cited.
An OCR fragment describes Seattle union activity with Lawrence Christiansen among Cudahy Company wagon drivers and a strike. It notes Christiansen advocating strike to protest unfair employers, then mentions a later freight car job on the University line hauling baled bay.
A German bakery restaurant and coffee house opens today on 920 First Avenue managed by Louis Gutheil formerly of the Occidental German bakery. The facility features modern bakery equipment and excellent sanitation with a B-cent dinner and specialty coffee highlighted. Gutheil invites personal inspection as the business aims for lasting success.
The market notes show mixed prices for fruits, vegetables, and grains with inconsistent figures for pears melons and hay in the Puget Sound region. A missing person alert reports Louie Rexford of Fret is sought after being away for several days. Chicago reports Wheat at 2 1 4.
In 18 percent of business activity the oldest establishment of this kind in Seattle stood on the site now occupied by Pioneer Squatters. After the great Seattle fire it operated in a large corrugated tin building at Nah Shelton.
The Z C Miles and Piper Co marks two years since moving to First Avenue and Spring Street with a grand anniversary sale beginning September 14. Northwest Fixture stock and Northwest Picture Co branches have expanded to five floors, with half a million dollars of goods discounted to attract Seattle shoppers during the winter build.
William Hoffman, a farm hand 12 miles from Waterloo Illinois, killed his father in law with a blunt act, then warned he would kill more people. He fled home after the deed, told his wife to live straight, and now faces a sheriff's pursuit with 60 rounds of ammunition. The crime arose over a denied weekly allowance.
Hanley and Kringen announce the opening of their millinery firm in Seattle succeeding Curtis Millinery Company. They relocate from Denver after years with a large Colorado business and will serve all trade levels with a focus on low price hats and a wide assortment promised for opening day.
The sale draws eager buyers as prices offer rare opportunity. Large daily sales show growing interest and urge buyers to choose early while selections last.
A notice offers instruments for sale and invites buyers to choose the best suited item after comparing merits. It states no pressure to prefer any instrument, only guidance for mutual benefit, and extends a welcome to all potential purchasers.
A broad stock of 25 pianos and organs including Chickering Sona Kimball and Hobart M Cable models offers price cuts from $75 to $150 on pianos and $25 to $50 on organs. New and second hand instruments advertised with warranties, upright planes and flexible terms.
Attorneys at law of Ward Kemp and partners listed with office in Darke building Bow Way, W. D. Lambuth, 2045 Pacific block. Officers include J. D. Hoge pres, M. McMicken vice pres and cashier KR. F. Parthhurst. Exchange centers are noted in principal cities of the United States and Europe. Central office at Welbon 924.855 Avenue.
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