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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1903
Page
1
A grand stand collapse during a bullfight in Oxnard injures about forty people, all Mexicans, as spectators were jammed together in the crowded venue during the festival celebrating Mexico's natal day. Many suffered broken limbs and serious bruises before rescuers arrived.
Special correspondence reports Dawson's streets paved with gold after pay dirt worth from 2 to 12 cents a pan is discovered near Alvert Street by men hauling travel from an old pit. The find excites the town as a gold strike in the heart of the city.
The Seattle Street Railway Employes Union ended its strike against Seattle Electric Company after an advisory report by Richard Cornelius of San Francisco. About three fourths of the 76 strikers remained at work, divisions among the men and pressure from organized labor led to the walkout's collapse.
A petition signed by more than 26 residents of Interbay and nearby calls for forming a new ward west of Mileworth Avenue. The draft would pull Ross and adjacent Fremont areas into the new ward, but petitioners say interests are not mutual and would cause inconvenience. The council debated referral to elections and boundaries committee versus committee of the whole.
University of Pennsylvania alumni in Oregon Washington Idaho and Alaska gift a 135 foot Douglas fir flagpole. Der F D West proposed the idea and sourced the pole from Skagit county for Franklin Field off campus display during a morning trip.
The circuit court of appeal reverses the ruling declaring Hannah O Callaghan and Ward Corcoran heirs of John Sullivan and voiding Marie Carran’s claims. It holds the federal court lacked jurisdiction over probate matters and remands to the superior court. Costs taxed against O Callaghan and Corcoran and in favor of Marie Carran.
In New Haven on September 15 the 19th conference of church workers of the Scoopal church among colored people convened at St Luke's Church. A leading topic asked whether the colored clergy and laity in a diocese should organize into a separate convention.
Councilmen Gill Murphy and James clash over a Green Lake sidewalk ordinance. Gill votes negative citing legality of temporary street work while Murphy threatens to block improvements. James weighs in, roasting both sides as tensions rise in the council.
Members of congress from Indiana and Illinois along with manufacturers and business leaders from Vincennes and Lafayette attend the Wabash River Improvement Association convention in Terre Haute. The aim is to improve the river so it can be navigable.
The Cherokee Strip festival in Perky Oklahoma opens to mark the event’s milestone with flag displays, bunting, and crowds arriving by train. The three day program begins with a festive opening as local sponsors host activities and auctions.
Dayton hosts two conventions this week with sessions opening today. The Central States Waterworks Association holds its annual meeting while members of the Public Service Board of Ohio convene to discuss the new municipal code and interpret provisions affecting the boards.
Virginia State Medical Association met in Roanoke for its annual session with many of the state’s leading physicians attending. The day centered on reading and discussion of papers on profession wide topics.
Kept 18 Jaaper T Goodwin of Columbia and the crew coach for the coming year celebrate after winning the Visitors' Cup at Henley Royal Regatta in England. The victory marks the lone American success in the event.
Listings show union gatherings at Barbere Foresters hall 28 Firet avenue Matcers No Olympic hall 1M Second avenue Carpentere Carpenters hall leemen W C L A hall 1506 Bec ond avenue Laundry Workers Muetclane hall 1420 Becond avenue Paintera Decoratore Painters hall corner Firet avenue Le nora street Upholaterers W C L A ice avenue United Garment Workers No 1 0119 First avenue Plectrical Helpers No 1 Watt resses hall 1420 Second avenue
The body of Siyosuke Pukamoto, a Japanese section hand, was brought to Seattle after being killed at Index yesterday. He apparently stepped onto a side track and was struck by a passenger train before realizing his error. Fifteen minutes later another Japanese worker was badly hurt at Times by a hand car, brought to Beattie and expected to recover.
Patrolman W C flute beard arrested William Wilson a week ago. Wilson was positively identified as one of the men who robbed the Harbor saloon at the foot of University Street a month earlier. Bartender Peter Breberg viewed Wilson and testified. Wilson appeared extremely nervous when confronted by Reubers.
Fans wore crepe in the stands as two defeats yesterday settled the pennant race. Local clubs faced decisive losses affecting final standings and championship hopes.
In a tense two game set the Miners defeated Hutte Arey 8 4 in the opener and 8 6 in the nightcap at Athletic Park. Pitchers Pendelin Swindells Harmon and Stanley held the visitors to scattered hits while Rice and Carruthers provided key hits for the Miners. Balt Lake’s strong start still leaves them near the bottom of the standings as Hutte remains in the chase for the top.
During last night’s meeting Councilman Jamen urged creating a temporary post for an additional building inspector. The finance committee would provide a salary for three months to meet the demand until the building season peaks, with the motion passing without opposition.
Readable fragment notes plans for a new Carnegie library building on Weard Avenue. Officials push to establish a pub access route to prevent work delays and keep construction on schedule.
Thomas J. Hunch’s body was recovered near Pier 1k after a three week absence. The 80 year old Riverside Laundry Company bookkeeper left the Batley building August 1h and planned to call his son at hospital. He leaves a wife and two sons. funeral delayed for son’s arrival from Dawson.
General A. W. Greeley chief of the US Army signal corps arrives in Seattle from Berlin to join the cable ship Burnside on an Alaska cable laying voyage. About 56 miles of cable have been transferred from the Texan to the cable whip and will commence in a few days.
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