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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
1
Eleven year old Marry Francia met a horrific death at Bryant Laimber and Shingle Co mill in Pre-Monto when clothing caught in a rapidly revolving shaft. He was torn by a flying bar of metal and crushed as a bank collapsed. Coroner Hoye notified. Four men missing as rescue failed.
A boat tragedy on the Gopper River near Yakona leaves four men missing and presumed drowned after cries for help were heard by natives. The Sante Ana steamer delivered the initial report from Valdem. Blood and debris were seen along the riverbank as authorities investigate.
Mra Milen Allen who killed Mra Leura Graham in South Beattie last month was declared sane but unhealthy and moved from Providence hospital to the county jail yesterday afternoon. The commission found she was sane but recommended continued confinement for treatment.
Mrs. Pith Aronson was granted a divorce from Keang Aronson, a local jeweler, by Superior Judge Morrin. The decree cited cruelty though adultery was alleged. Aronson was represented by counsel but did not contest the suit. property interests were settled out of court.
In a dramatic twenty round bout at Beattie theater Charles Sieger and Rafe Turner fought to a draw. Sieger pressured Turner with hard rights and broke through his guard while Turner’s defense kept him afloat, with Turner showing moments of dominance in mid rounds but Sieger downed only once. A preceding five round opener saw Christie fare poorly in the fast contest.
Story recalls a brutal game with the Heat and Butte as fans saw five runs, umpire troubles, and late rally efforts. Players Hickey Beattie Dandman Mannon and Shea featured as Spokane and Baltimore teams clashed amid a chaotic finish with several umpires tried.
Announcement states Victoria B Praner of Seattle and Allele Randolph of San Francisco are wed. Clergy member J Viehert of Calvary Haptint church officiated. The couple travels to a port city after the ceremony.
A brief column vents at recent events and figures, noting public reactions and political missteps. The piece names several unnamed figures and places, hinting at ongoing debates and local tensions without detailing specifics.
The Seattle public will see top lacrosse as local players host Victimis at Rectatn Park tomorrow afternoon. The squad has spent to bring strong teams including Shamrocks of Montreal and Brantford’s Canadian champions for late October. Local supporters urged to back the team in these upcoming home games.
In Olympia E O Graves a mil band worker was crushed when his trousers were caught in a saw dust conveyor his legs were pulled in and mangled leading to knee amputations and fears for his life. Vancouver reports work progressing on a government barracks and hospital with Chehalis noting George D heralded in the entry.
Carpenter, once convicted of making a criminal a beneficiary of his own daughter, wins release as the supreme court grants a new trial. A recent affidavit from the assault alleged victim undermines the prior conviction, affecting the case's direction. The item notes a consequential legal development and upcoming proceedings.
Joe Phillips alias Joe Josie died at Wayside Mission hospital at 6 PM after a long cancer illness. He escaped Kingston prison over two years ago while serving a murder sentence and had lived in the United States as a free man. His wife had filed for divorce last May, and Canadian authorities knew of his whereabouts but did not detain him due to his condition. Alfred Monel ey sails to New York to study U S trial conditions for reform efforts.
A highwayman faced a lengthy sentence as guards restrained him in the courtroom. An angry light glinted while the defender was secured, and a deputy sat close by to prevent any break for liberty.
Four amateur fishermen narrowly escaped drowning when their small sailboat overturned in a bay near Manchester. Rescued by W. C. Shriner and Harry Soffin, who towed the men to shore and had them revived at the government fortifications cookhouse. Names of the rescuers and location cited. the four fishermen withheld their identities.
City engineer Jeffery presented a zig zag route proposal to the Rainier Heights Improvement Club outlining a path from Fourth and Main to Weller Street School and back toward Jackson Street or Rainier Avenue. A committee was appointed to petition the council to establish the route.
The article lists new officers. PF W Fuller vice president Dr LM Harrison secretary Homer M Hill treasurer J B Johnston Mrs Smith wife of County Commissioner J Smith is ill and away in Tilmore and West Virginia Expected to be gone about three months A J Woodhouse of Dabney Woodhouse furniture firm bought a residence at Belleview corner and will move soon
In San Francisco on September 12 the Siwashes fell to Oakland as errors and weak hitting doomed the effort. Pitcher Blewett, formerly of the visitors, allowed key runs while Beare and teammates struggled behind him. Stadium notes list scattered results from Los Angeles and Sacramento.
Miss Evelyn Scott of New York wed Clarence C. Chapman of Chicago in a notable Bar Harbor ceremony today. The bride is daughter of Farward Padetford Scott and granddaughter of the late Edward and Gurnee.
Notable residents who spent the summer in Herkahires arrived in force for the opening of the annual Lenox golf tournament on the Stockbridge links. The play will continue through most of the coming week.
The Commandant Barclay of the Puget Sound navy yard is promoted to rear admiral and will retain command of the navy yard at Bremerton.
Sept 1 special correspondent reports two armed box robberies net about 1.4 from boxes on No. 20 and No. 16. Police raided the Aurora and Marconi club rooms just before midnight, seized gambling material, and ordered players to appear in court. The raids follow a prior Monte Carlo club.
The governor ordered the Texas Rangers to the scene to preserve order following unrest or disturbance. The move signals a formal state policing response and escalation of security measures.
Chicago Sept. 11 The court today ordered members of the Painters' union and allied locals not to interfere with work by contractor Stiles who is pursuing a suit for 6499 damages alleging business ruination.
Washington dispatches state no seizure of the Rennes islands by any vessel. London reports caused concern, but the state department confirms no seizure and notes efforts to end piracy. A non protest note from the French chargé d’affaires arrived, stating only information. Islands are not appealing to America despite possession claims from the Spanish-American war treaty.
Boston Muse notes the Mesara Weber & Field Globe theater opening tonight starring James K. Hackett in John Ermine of the Yellowstone. The auditorium design features a trumpet-shaped pros cenium arch and curved rear wall to enhance acoustics with whispers heard to the back of the house.
Maryland marks Old Defenders Day commemorating the 1814 Battle of North Point defense of Baltimore. Governor and mayor declare a legal holiday with banks and public institutions closed and patriotic events in the parks.
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