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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1903

Page

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Local Outbreak as Prisoners Taken to McNeil’s Teland

A chaotic scene ends with three prisoners moved to McNeil's land after a deadly incident. Clarence native killed and two others wounded during the spree. An insane man named Daniel Morphy, who traveled from Nome for the Solormen river railroad project, attempted suicide by jumping into the water, declaring he would swim to Beattie.

Deperty United Brace Mareheal Ketabrook Thomas Oronasuk McNeil's Teland Clarence Daniel Morphy Nome Solormen Beattie

Robbers Strike Express Car on Michigan Central

Bold heist attempt reported on a Michigan Central train headed to Chicago. Robbers bound and gagged a guard after beating him, then forced open safes and escaped with a sum near 75,009 dollars. A prior 25,000 remained aboard the car before the train left the station, leaving parts of the loot behind.

Ran Freenstbie Express Company Thin Sur

Repairs Bring Seattle Power Service Near Normal Levels

Snoqualmie Power Company reports progress restoring electricity to the Seattle Renton line and interurban service. Power for flour mills resumed after a nighttime outage, with midweek expected to cover all customer needs. Streetcars suffered a late blackout as Seattle Spectric Company engines failed yesterday.

Snoqualmie Benn Seattle Renton Post Seattle Spectric Company

University of Washington Opens With Record Freshman Class

The University of Washington began the term with expectations of the largest new student class in its history. Preparations include a expanded gymnasium capacity nearly six thousand seats and extensive laboratory equipment. The law school has relocated to a building on the Administration floor and the campus is mostly open, though unfinished ditches remain hazards.

University of Washington

Jury Deadlock Leads to Dismissal in Murder Trial

In the superior court Nicholas De Jaueterand faced trial for the murder of his wife. The jury failed to reach a verdict, standing four to two for conviction, and was discharged at 1 o'clock yesterday after deliberation before Judge Bell.

Superior Court Nicholas de Jaueterand Bell

Portland Arrives From Nome With Treasure and Tragedy

The steamer Portland reached port from Nome carrying 1166.00 of Nome treasure, with 70,000 allocated to Beattie and Han Francises. A passenger died by self harm at Nulate after a July incident where two were killed on the Korukuk. Gen. Van Cleet and officers attempted to arrest the suspect as the government steamer neared.

Portland Nome Lower Yukon Beattie Han Francises Parvaeivers Nulate An Tretien Korukuk Mallee van Cleet

Tributes Paid to Officer Albert Schaneman at Funeral

The memory of Officer Albert Schaneman was honored with a large service at First Presbyterian Church. The eulogies highlighted his duty in a dangerous district, his lone beat, and the small police force blamed for his death. the procession to the cemetery included Beattie police, Odd Fellows, and Masons.

First Presbyterian Church Matthews Nigmarchy Beattie Police Department Odd Fellows Masonic Order Hencow Street Third Avenue Pike Street Pike Eighth Avenue Dorte Lodge A. M Beattle Sehaneman Schaneman

The Light That Lies In Woman's Eyes Premiere

Washington expected premiere of The Light In Woman's Eyes at the Columbia theater tonight starring Virginia Harned. Harned and her company tour the West after Washington, with San Francisco on the itinerary. If successful the new play may rotate with Iria, her prior hit.

Washington, D. C Columbia Theater H. Sothern Virginia Harned Washington

Otter Captain Denies Refusal of Assistance

In Victoria interview Captain Brown of the Canadian steamer Otter denies charges by Capt F & Moore of the Puceisior that he refused aid when Venus caught fire at Midway intend. He concedes both vessels lay at Wrangell awaiting a favorable tide within hailing distance during which time no communication was made.

Captain Brown Otter Victoria F. & Moore Puceisior Venus Midway Wrangell Nerronwe Durtie

Otter Departure Signals From Bude Vessel

A nautical report describes the Otter leaving its anchorage when the Bude sounded her whistle several times. The crew believed the whistle signaled a shore boat and did not stop after parting, thinking no further gestural communication was needed.

Brown

Water shut off in district north of Galer Street

City water will be shut off between 9 am and 11 am in the district north of Galer Street and west of Third Avenue West. This includes the Army Post and Interbay districts. The shut off is necessary for completing certain repairs and to resume service promptly.

M. Merrow Dietriet Galer Street Third Avenue Army Interbay Cole

Beattie Triumphs In Tense Lacrosse Classic At Recreation Park

Victoria and Beattie lacrosse teams met at Recreation Park for a brisk second meeting this season. Beattie won after extra time with a close score, while a late brawl led to player suspensions and a heated finish as both sides showed strong defense and fast passes.

Victoria and Beattle Lacrose Tearm Recreation Park Beattle Trojans Jocaia Pases Beattie Nane George Snider Victoria Eaver Point Seattle Snider Cherehill

The Men With The Hoe Meet In Convention

Delegates arrive in New York for the Petters National congress. States like Minnesota and New England send sizable delegations as a large crowd gathers, with associates and an advance guard already on site.

Gara Falaa N. Y. Septetienes Petters National Congress Econo Nebraeske Minnesota New England

Fire destroys Conway stables killing twenty four horses

A Holocaust fire at Conway stables on Mara avenue near Plummer and Charlee streets began about 12:30 AM. The building owned by John A McWilliam burned beyond control. 24 horses died or were suffocated including the famed Henry 8 and two valuable stallions owned by John McCormack. Watchman Jack Romana escaped in night clothes. Fire crews arrived after an imperfect alarm. the one story weed structure stored inflammables and incurred about 4000 in losses with 260 in damage to the building.

Conway Plummer and Charlee Streets Mara Avenue Henry John McCormack John A. McW Liame Jack Romana Plice Murphy Tranefer

Infante Leads Fourth Straight Victory Over Mormone

In a high hitting contest Infante propelled the team to a fourth straight win as Wiene and Kingte endured tough early innings after sixth inning replacement. Maupin pitched one inning while Marley McNichols and Treadway supplied key stops. The squad leaves tonight for Bpo kane then returns to finish the season next week with Beattle, Hatterive, Ma, Branley, Wiges, Engle and Anderson noted among the lineup.

Infante Wiene Kngte Maupin Sasely Marley McNichols Treadway Bpokane

Coal Mine Tragedy Claims Pacific No.7 Timberman

A timberman at the Prenklin Pacific No 7 mine was crushed to death yesterday morning when a large stone and mine debris collapsed. The report to Coroner Hoye left the inquest decision undecided, with the deceased listed as a single man.

John Krupa Pacific Cnart Cas Prenklin Cormer Hoye

Abyssinia's Crew Stands Firm Against Crimps Ties

The Abyssinia, a Norwegian ship in Beattie harbor, faces a local predatory boarding house crew known as crimps. Captain Albert Petersen leads a loyal, village-tied crew from Mandal while mates and sailors recount family ties and plans to marry before homecoming. Letters from loved ones underscore a calm voyage ending in hopeful reunions.

Beattie Harbor Thie Abyexinia Albert Petersen Petersen Flehermen Lving An Teland Mandal Johannan & Co Abyrainia Porabie Hone Abyssinia

Riwashee Wins Series Despite Thowns Errors in Portland

Riwashee clinched the final game in Portland aided by costly errors by Thowns. Hughes faced tough batting but Mor ris received better support. Lunley and Hadeau each had four hits in six at bats as Linley again starred at home. The score by innings shows a close contest with late rallies.

Portland Ore Hughes Morris Lunley Hadeau Linley

Sacramento and San Francisco Batterers Hit Games

Sacramento and San Francisco split results with Keele Graham Cooney Zearfors as batteries in Los Angeles and Sacramento clashes. Saturday scores show Portland and Oakland amid driving games, while standings list Los Angeles and San Francisco at top with mixed wins and losses.

Sacramento Francisco Keele Graham Cooney Zearfors Portland Beattie Ramento San Francisco Angeles Onland

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