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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1903
Page
1
A Paris dispatch on strong authority claims King Peter of Servia has been assassinated. The report, relayed to New York by stock ticker and dated London, describes the monarch’s fate as a successor’s end. The rumor spread from Paris source to financial and public notices.
In Portland Oregon the Poor Sam Morris team edged the Browns with strong hitting and solid pitching. Vrain allowed few hits while McFarland relieved, and Loucks Wilson and Shea contributed on defense and offense. A fan observed marked tension as the game progressed.
A Sunnyside rancher assaulted a little girl and a mob formed with a rope around his neck before officers rescued him. The girl crawled to a nearby farm for help and identified the assailant, held about a half mile from the scene until capture. A so called kangaroo court was mentioned.
Charles M. King, also known as Keene, fired at his sweetheart Mrs. Deen in the Leland Hotel on First Avenue South. He wounded her twice but she survived. his sister witnessed the spree as patrolmen Cameron and Huff arrived. Police say jealousy was the motive. King faces arrest after the attack and prior self harm.
London reports a dramatic cabinet crisis as Hon Joseph Chamberlain and Sir Michael Hicks Beach resign from government roles. The King accepted the resignations of Chamberlain as Colonial Secretary and Hicks Beach as Chancellor of the Exchequer, with Lord Hamilton also resigning as Secretary for War. The move shocks both Liberal and Unionist factions and is said to disrupt the governing parties.
Lenox Massachusetts September 18 Beauty wealth and fashion marked the annual Lenox horse show at Hightawn with one of the largest events here. Runabouts riding and driving classes plus pairs are especially strong and attract attention from local horse enthusiasts.
A violent pursuit through dense brush leads to a man being dragged into a thicket and nearly strung to a tree. Sheriff's arrival stops the mob and carries the victim away, though threats persist of further retaliation.
Police say Thomas known as Kid Smith of Cascade County Montana is linked to the murder of Policeman Sehaneman. A posse, led by Detectives and Inspectors, arrested Frank Ailien and Joe Cohen alias Army Joe believed to be gang leaders with links to the incident.
Dispatches from Sopta and BOFIA describe mass killings of 10 000 at various towns with brutal torture and martyrs including women and children. Reports of Kastoria massacre heighten public fear and pressure governments to consider immediate war.
The royal commission on London street traffic sails for New York to study American street railway systems. Lord Ribblendale and Sir Francis Hopwood lead a committee visiting Boston Chicago Indianapolis and other cities to adopt successful features in London.
The American Institute of Bank Clerks holds its national convention in Cleveland starting today. The discussions focus on bank clerk union card requirements and related labor issues amid broader calls for organized bargaining.
The institute begins with roughly 60 000 bank employees nationwide and plans annual conventions. Florence Marvin is named as a leading prophet for the movement.
Weekend trip offer for Victoria with round trip price of 1 dollar. Valid Saturday and Sunday. Pickup at 606 Firat Avenue.
The stock is running low as days pass with active selling and stock reductions. We are not buying for fall, just closing out on hand at about half regular prices. Bargains vary hourly and daily, making the store highly active with daily sales beyond expectations. All old stock must go quickly, every price reduced. Original stock $50 000, now about $25 000. We must vacate soon and sell this stock from our old stand entirely to retail customers.
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