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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1903
Page
7
Dr G L Tanser, a special analytic chemist, reports tests from Stewart Helms Drug Co proving that even small quantities of food preservatives are injurious. He cautions that adults with normal kidneys may tolerate daily doses, but individuals with weakened kidneys can be harmed or fatally affected by minute amounts.
Mrs Leanda Hughes a 4 colored woman died near her home after a death agon y shriek was heard at her door. Coroner Moye and Deputy Isham investigated the case. Post mortem to determine cause, body taken to Benney Watson mortuary. The Hughes family had lived in Seattle since 1999 at 14 Twenty first avenue.
Fire at the Snoqualmie Power plant halts the Snoqualmie supply to Renton and Seattle Renton streetcar service and local mills face shutdowns while Tacoma Railway & Power steps in to supply interim interurban power Officials report the Post Street storage battery and generators suffered damage but most equipment remains intact and rapid repairs are planned Interurban cars run on schedule as power is restored and mall delivery shifts to wagon transport
Rocky Ford Colorado September 17 severe frost hit the Arkansas valley killing a large portion of the cantaloupe crop. The loss runs into a significant sum with farm contracts already in place for Gaetern firms totaling around a quarter of a million dollars.
Gladys Grey Dorsey, a noted society woman, obtained an annulment of her marriage to Captain George Worthington Mathorn on grounds the marriage occurred while the bride was under age. She had lived with Ruthere two weeks before the husband was ordered to Manila. John Dorsey, her father, is a leading attorney.
Carey Snyder son of a millionaire was arrested in Montana on highway robbery charges. Detectives chased him across the continent. Snyder says he was not a fugitive but traveling for amusement.
A strike began this morning on the California and Northwestern railroad. All employees including freight handlers officers and ferrymen are out. The walkout followed the discharge of a night watchman for union membership in the United Brotherhood of Hallway Promoters.
In Kansas City the miners and operators discussed a scheme to raise wages with a private agreement and have the public bear the cost. James Mooney urged a two step plan while Mitchell strongly resisted it.
The jury in the Gallanar murder trial was discharged after hours of deliberation with the count tied 6 to 6 between conviction and acquittal. A new trial is anticipated.
Spencer staged another aerial display in London this afternoon. He flew his airship across the city at a perilously low height of eight feet and circled the dome of St Pauls, drawing cheers from onlookers.
A Washington jury charged three additional counts in port fraud. Attorney Meach secured a court order to withhold names from records pending arrest. Heach said two persons are involved in the three bills and did not disclose prior indictments.
Superior Judge Albertson grants a non-suit in the Elizabeth Thompson versus Borah Jones case. Thompson alleges Jones attempted to choke her amid a long neighbor feud in North Seattle. Evidence shows Thompson found finger marks on her neck after a confrontation over dripping roof water and property tensions.
Mr and Mrs D W West request 1600 97 for the house and 700 for damaged footings after city workers tore down their property near Ninth Ave S and Beattie Blvd The Wests say the ground was their own but a city street project forced removal and they could not move the house in time before demolition
In New York a storm battered several fishing vessels with eight boats arriving by afternoon. Five men are known dead after being swept overboard and many dories are missing with no survivors expected. The schooner Ameshine with sixteen aboard is believed to have founder and sink. In Norfolk a British steamship Meshana overturned in the sea. one of two officers and men survived to tell the tale.
City detective Tennant laments laws after his brindle bull terrier stolen from the police station yesterday afternoon by a nervous thief. He had left the dog for safekeeping at the station.
A typhoon offshore from the southern Chinese coast sinks the steamer On Hing Wo near Leichou peninsula. all aboard perish including passengers and crew. The disaster follows extensive shipping damage from the storm. In other news, Judge Tallman has signed an order allowing Ral Dutcher to change his name to Ralph Wilcox.
A telegraphic bulletin reports 90 deaths from yesterday's hurricane with many injuries. Police boats count 150 wrecks between Hell Gate and Norton's Point. Jamaica Bay has over 100 boats wrecked or beached. City Inland in Chavennend Bay sees many yachts ashore. 34 yachts wrecked from moorings. Coney Island and Rockaway bulkheads carried away. New Jersey shore damaged. Also two wrecks at Tomaguid Point Maine with 14 drowned from the George Kamund crew. Badie and Lillian wrecked soon after.
The Antietam battlefield dedication in Hagerstown honored New Jersey units the Thirteenth Regiment and Hoboken secretary with President Roosevelt and Governor Murphy present. Key speakers praised courage, brotherhood, and civic virtue, stressing moral leadership and fearless opposition to evil.
President Roosevelt reviews Antietam and Civil War lessons in New Jersey remarks. He notes the potential European recognition of the Confederacy had history differed and honors the veterans. A granite shaft marks the Vermont monument while bronze tablets list New Jersey regiments.
A son brings his elderly mother before Judge Tallman seeking asylum. The mother pleads she can work and only fears being sent to an institution. After an insanity exam finds no mental illness, she is spared. the court orders county hospital care and nourishment.
Reports from the streets say the Call has changed hands. Exk-Maggy Phelan is said to be the purchaser and the first payment was made yesterday. The new owner will take possession October 1.
The Snoqualmie Power Company plant fire darkened the Seattle post office overnight delaying mail. Owner David Gilmore could not be located, the Diamond Tee and Storage engineer refused to connect, lanterns aided clerks, and J Gilmore started a private plant to restore power within half an hour.
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