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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
5
An elderly man named Boler, claiming his wife also named Boler, asks county workers about divorce papers and ventures a confession of his drinking and unhappiness. He describes a rough night, a frightened return home, and his wife's resolve to separate while he clings to rumors of divorce in the press.
Timothy Courtney filed a suit in superior court seeking damages for the death of his son T Courtney who was thrown from an overcrowded interurban car June 21. He alleges negligence by the company for overcrowding and forcing the boy to stand on the platform.
Patrick Murphy found guilty after five minutes of deliberation in the superior court for helping Henry Anderson to an alley and robbing him last June. John Kelly convicted. James Kelly to be tried next Monday. Murphy failed to prove an alibi with no witnesses.
A historic gathering of rural free delivery carriers convened in Chicago to discuss wage terms and labor conditions, marking the first meeting of its kind. Delegates from Missouri Illinois Michigan and other states attended as discussions focused on improving postal service operations and workers’ conditions. A storm earlier in Nome affected ships but journey details followed.
Two men on a West Beattie bay trip attempt to net a five pound salmon. Miller and Marrison wrestle the fish from the water, the salmon leaping into their boat during a gymnasium like moment beneath the craft. The struggle ends with the fish subdued and the fishermen adopting it.
Superior Judge Tallman yesterday named John FB Gordon administrator of the estate of Mrs Addie Mull. The ruling ends a heated contest between Mrs Ort the deceased's mother and Mull the former husband over letters of administration.
Edward A. Wraniff of the bureau of forestry reports only one eighth of the proposed forest reserve is suitable. The rest should join the permanent reserve, likely added to the Washington reserve next year. Orr The Mike and Piper Co.'s anniversary sale opens Monday September 1.
As the great saving at this sale becomes generally known, intending purchasers are making every effort to take advantage of the rare opportunity. A large number of sales occur each day proving the demand. Buyers are urged to select early while options remain and to compare merits of all instruments before choosing the best suited to their purpose. The sellers do not push any single instrument and invite customers to inspect anything on the floor at sale prices.
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