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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1903

Page

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Europe Crisis Escalates Amid Balkan War News

World wires report turmoil in southeastern Europe as Bulgaria leans toward war and Macedonia suffers cruelty. In Madrid, 600 imperial troops and their leader die fighting insurgents near a detachment commander. Vienna dispatch notes insurgents near Ohrid were crushed. two hundred plus killed. Belgrade learns Bergian bands are marching to the frontier in military wagons.

Vienna A_ dinpatoh Ochrida Alpane Belgrade

Riot in New York Rival Factions Clash Before Primary

In New York on September 1 riot flared between Monk Massman gang and Paul Kelly faction members. Over a hundred shots fired. two rioters killed and four wounded as police intervened. A second riot near 5th Avenue and 116th Street on the eve of a primary left one man dead and several seriously hurt. Injuries included Robert Crombie with a fractured skull and suspected fatal internal injuries, and George Leonard beaten near to death. James Kerr Kelly, former U S senator from Oregon, died in Washington at age.

New York East Monk Massman Paul Kelly Fth Avenue 116Th Street Een Aly Tease A. Hoper Daniel J. Wonnell Tarmnany Thirtyfiret Robert Crombie Jerome George Leonard

William Golden Dies After Train Accident Near Bothell

William Golden died yesterday afternoon at Beattle General Hospital from injuries suffered when he was struck by a freight train on Northern Pacific tracks. Coroner Hoye said no inquest was needed. Golden, employed at French and Fish sawmill, had no known relatives in the state. The body was taken to the Butterworth morgue.

William Golden Beattle General Hospital Bothelli Me Northern Pacific Butterworth Morgue Hoye Golden Thie State French & Fish

Taken by Mormons in unclear baseball note

A fragmented baseball recap mentions players including Jack Hickey and Jimmy Viges with mentions of Drenton Hartey and Honest John McCloskey. The text references errors, base hits, and sympathy from Gale toward the press box, but the details remain garbled.

Jack Hickey Tong Jimmy Viges Dug Drenton Hartey John McCloskey

Susie Torenson Sues for Defamation Over Alleged Slur

Alleges slander claim seeks 115.60 from J W Brown for defamation of character. Plaintiff asserts Jane Brown called her vile fame in front of witnesses. Prohibition Alliance No 1 hosts an entertainment tonight at Fremont Hallard location with music expects attendees. Transportation instructions: take Fremont Hallard car to Kilbourne Street and Third Avenue West, then three blocks south.

Susie Torenson J. W. Brown Jane @ Brown Prohibition Alliance No. 1 Fremont-Hallard Kilbourne Street Third Avenue

Lynching Feared After Sheridan Card Game Killing

Indignation spread in Sheridan Wyoming after Henry Schroeder was killed and bartender Edward Sims wounded by Jack Hanley in a dispute over a card game. Hanley fled on a horse after forcing a stable worker to saddle him, then was pursued and shot at before being captured.

Sheridan Wyo Henry Schroeder Bia Edward Sims Jack Hanley Hanley

Mexicans Celebrate Independence Anniversary Across Republic

On September 14 Mexico marked its independence anniversary nine three years after gaining freedom from Spain. Public meetings in Mexico City and other cities honored Hidalgo and independence heroes while the constitutional congress opened its annual session. President Diaz delivered a greeting praising prosperity and international relations.

Opr Mexico Republic Hidalgo Diaz

Lake Union Club Sets Draft for Avenue Improvements

The Lake Union Improvement group held its first fall meeting to petition the city council for action on improving Howard and Fairview avenues. Members aimed to secure definite steps toward upgrades and curb safety concerns.

Lake Union Club Lake Union Improvement Oward Beercer Howard Fairview Avenue

Sultan’s Photos Supposedly Taken by Proxy in Constantinople

Readable notes claim many portraits of the sultan have circulated though he never posed. A stand‑in who resembles the ruler appears in the images, with expressions of fear and anger suggesting tension surrounding the sultan’s image and public portrayal.

Constantinople Hia Rogal Highness Efapathet Atul Hamid Abner Weemid Dallbhos

Sea Serpent Sighted Near Waldron Island At High Speed

A Ragtime quarry worker reports a sea serpent over 49 feet long moving at about 60 mph off Waldron Island. William Jackson described a massive head about 10 feet above water and a 40 foot body, claiming he timed the distance by boiling eggs to verify the six minute sighting.

William Jackson Ragte Lime Eagt Jackson Jackson Orewe Island Waldron Island Lydia Ennine Orcas

Portland Beavers Lose Close Game in Ninth Inning

In Portland a tense late rally fell short as Nadeau and Kisey delivered key hits for the winning run. Lumley returned with a productive game showing a single, a double and a home run in four at bats. Final score Portland 4 Beattie 9.

Ing Nadeau Leek Brashear

Martinsville Wedding Promises Military Groom and Civic Note

Miss Mary Beith Woody daughter of Major and Mrs B M Woody of Martinsville and Lieutenant Guy K Bucker Ninth Infantry A E will wed at Cumberland Presbyterian church in a ceremony with many guests. The report notes the event as a wedding of note in Martinsville with civic ties.

Martinsville Ind Mary Beith Woody Mra B. M. Woody Guy K. Bucker Ninth Infantry Cumberland Presbyterian Church Philadelphia Deleas National Baptist Convention Seraion Lawrence Kan

Washington adjourns after annual state convention in Whatcom

Whatcom September 26 The annual convention of the state party adjourned that night after selections and speeches. Delegates named leaders for Seattle and surrounding districts and discussed upcoming activities for the party.

Whatcom the .c Washington Seattle

Methodists Gather for Detroit Conference Session

Nuamerocue delegates and visitors arrive in Flint for the Detroit conference of the Methodist church. Ministers and laymen, totaling several hundred, convene at Court Street church for the annual session spanning the remainder of the week.

Tacoma Rocky Mountains Colorado Utah Flint Mich Nuamerocue Detroit Methodiat Noisco Court Street Quincy Methodiat Hlinots Methodiat Episcopel Church

Right Sort of Labor Union Details Its Structure

A union chartered as Bhinglere Protective Union No. 16,467 outlines its organization via president, vice president, treasurer, secretary and doorkeeper. Secretary H. Mreda notes 24 members in good standing, weekly meetings, and wage rates for roofing and siding duties with penalties for substandard work and expulsion for poor results.

Bhinglere’ Protective UN H. Mreda American Federation of Labor Shingler Union Shingiere

Democratic Love Feast in Baltimore Convention

Baltimore September 16 The Democratic state convention opens with planned speeches by party leaders. Nomination of Rawin M. Warfield for governor is assured by recent primaries, and picks for comptroller and attorney general are set pending ratification.

Baltimore Rawin M. Warfield

Seamen Seek Charter as International Union Affiliates

The Puget Bound Steamshipmen’s Daan seeks a charter from the International Seamen’s Union of America. Its members include deckhands aboard sound steamers and existing branches in the Fishermen’s Pacific Protective Union and related unions. Labor meetings are listed for tonight at multiple halls around Seattle, with various trade unions holding sessions. The cable ship Burnside delivered a 60 mile cable to Juneau, and steamers Nome City and Valencia are slated to sail to September 8 and 12 respectively.

Daan Sound International Seamen's UN of America Sailors Union Fishermen's Pacific Protective Union Pacific Coast Aml Alaska Marine Firemen of Union Marine Cooks and Waltere’ Union Burnside Juneau Teran Nome City Tine Valencia Pact Coast Co Sal

Bride of Supreme Court Justice W Z Davin

In Marion Ohio 13 year court stenographer Mine Jeasse Myer becomes the bride of Supreme Justice W Z Davin. Davin is a widower with two grown daughters one married. They met while working at the court and plan to leave the boarding house life for housekeeping after marriage.

Jeasse Myer Deemien Ohio Ohio Supreme Court Supreme W. Z. Davin Marion

Guardian Angels for Chicago Babies Milk Inspectors Planned

Chicago officials plan a milk inspection program with ten medical students and physicians acting as scout inspectors at 67 stations. They will identify diluted milk and report to the city hall, seeking $500 in treasury funds to pay salaries of eight dollars monthly plus travel by their own wheels.

Chicago McGann Frank Reilly Act Civil Service Comilsan Tforina LS Wss Ahenadehene W. K. Jaques

Love Your Dog and Kiss It Not, Warns Paris Doctors

From Paris comes advice to women who practice os calatory exercises on their canines warning against kissing household pets. French aristocrats are urged to avoid intimate contact with dogs as microbes linger on noses. A physician cites a case of a girl who contracted a skin disease from affectionate dog care, including swelling gums and a tooth extraction after six weeks of treatment.

New York Paris

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