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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1903

Page

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Bandits Rob Westbound Train Near St Joseph

Four masked robbers held up a west bound Burlington & Missouri train north of St Joseph at 10 pm last night. They forced the engineer and a passenger from an oil and forced them to pull the express car, then dynamited the safe. Officials say cash taken ranged 5 000 to 16 000 though some sources claim nothing was secured. Citizens armed themselves and hurried toward the scene but the bandits had fled.

ST. Joseph Burlington & Missouri Aune Hets Ora Express Company Soccore Amarenta

Changes In Portlands Team Opens Series

The Portland squad failed to arrive in time for a schedule of games yesterday due to a ticket agent dispute. Sammy Viasneux and Bowes Bly led the lineup with veteran leadership while Shields and Reidy tried to intimidate Portland, delaying the result until a bailout by Recreation. Tonight at 3, Jimmy Vrain and Ike Butler are slated to face opposing pitchers.

Gertland Portland Sammy Viasneux We Hugger Bowes Bly Shields Reidy Jimmy Vrain Ike Butler

Babes Win Easily as Seven-Run Fifth Seals Victory

Spokane reports the Babes scoring seven runs in the fifth inning to win. out hit the visitors but left runners stranded earlier. Hickey pitched well after a rough start, Stanely backed the effort, and Spencer stood in for McNichols at third with solid defense and timely hits.

Spokane Manyeras Seattie Nune Hogg Singie Hickey Spencer Yed McNichols Stricklett

Fellows' Procession Route Noted for Decorative Decor

The text describes a lengthy procession route lined with elaborate decorations, noting the intertwining elements around the order’s emblem. The fragment emphasizes the visual display along the march and the ceremonial setting surrounding the event.

Pugilist McClelland Arrives in Seattle for Training Bout

Jack McClelland arrived in Seattle yesterday to begin training at West Seattle for a scheduled match at the Armory. Local sportswriters expect him to challenge the Mexican contender and possibly face Rute Turner if the Yangson prize bout winner is not booked elsewhere.

Jack McClelland T Aurelia Herrera Oher 5 Armory Seattle West Seattle McClellan Rute Turner

Alleged Firebug Free in Hotel Northern Fire Case

The case against W. J. Amerson for setting fire to the Hotel Northern last July was dismissed by Superior Judge Bell on motion by prosecuting attorney Scott due to lack of evidence to convict.

W. J. Amerson Northern Bell Scott

Raine and Ryan Convicted of Larceny Look for Jury Impaneling

James Raine and atlas Ryan were convicted of larceny from the person and, under the new cumulative sentence law, yesterday pleaded not guilty to the letter charge and asked a jury be impaneled to decide a former conviction. The five minute jury verdict found Haire the man who held up a bartender at the Drum Sealeen in 196, with a three year penitentiary sentence previously served.

James Raine Atlas Ryan Poreen Aguinet Pellce Leighton James Byrnes Haire Drum Sealeen

Rough Houses Ended in Jail

Thomas CaltidRan Gay Shelton and young actress Lillian Stork were arrested for rowdy conduct described as seven kinds of rough house. Sergeant Stepler and Bert Detter led the arrests. Judge George fined each $24 and they failed to pay the fines.

Thomas CaltidRan Gay Shelton Lillian Stork Theerderly Coeoma Jatier ‘Stepler Bertad Detter Wade George

Farmers Still Talking Shop At National Congress

Niagara Falls N Y Sept 2 The National Farmers congress sessions drew increased attendance with arriving delegates. Two sessions were held today featuring addresses and papers on agriculture and allied industries, plus informal talks on a wide range of farming topics. The congress will continue tomorrow and finish Friday morning with unfinished business and officer elections for the year ahead.

Niagara Palls N. Y National Farmers’ Congress Congress

Peace Movers Meet in Paris at Universal Congress

The Twelfth Universal Peace congress opens in Paris to discuss diplomacy arbitration and ending war. Attendees include Fey Matthew Anderson and Merbert W. Koth from Philadelphia representing the American branch of the Universal Peace Union and Mrs Lacy Rider Meyer of Chicago hosted by the Denconesses of Rattle after a reception at Mrs W.K.R. Brawley's home.

Paris Universal Peace Congress Al-Ousa Fey Matthew Anderson Merbert W . Koth Philadelphia Amertlean Universal Peace Union Mra. Lacy Rider Meyer Chicago Denaconens Society W. KR. Brawley Ninth Avenue South

Methodists Meet in Central Illinois Conference Opening

The 48th annual Central Illinois conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened at First Methodist Church in Monmouth with Bishop McCabe of Omaha presiding. Committees, roll call and lectures were scheduled, drawing delegates and visitors. In St Paul Minnesota the German Methodists hold their Northern conference with several hundred dates from Minnesota, Eastern Dakota and Western Wisconsin attending.

Monmouth, I First Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church McCabe Omaha ST. Paul Minn Minnesota Dakota Wisconsin T. Paul

Telegraph Briefs From Macon To London World News

Telegraph briefs report scattered items from Macon Georgia to Fort Wayne Indiana and London England. Mercer University notes improved vacation term completions while Indiana hosts its 12th annual conference of Charities and Corrections at Pires Presbyterian. London hosts departure of Ancient and Honourable Artillery Company for Boston aboard the Mayflower invited by the Narne Bake Company of Kenton.

Macon Boston Liverpool Narne-Bake Company Kenton London

Local Labor Halls and Union Activities Noted

Attorney L N Rosenbaum returned to Beattie after a month away on business trips to New York and other eastern points. William McKinney Circle No 11 Ladies of G A R host a card party at Mia Ortilia Galloway 413 Fifth Avenue near Verlerway on Thursday evening with all G A R invited.

L. N. Rosenbaum Beattie New York City William McKinney Mia Ortilia Galloway Fifth Avere Verlerway

Harbor Transit Notice at Navy Yard

The New York Bennington Marblehead and Concord depart from Pier 2 opposite the depot at 6 16 9 00 10 00 11 46 1 15 2 30 9 80 4 80 10 90 a m and p m.

New York Bennington Marblehead Concord Navy Yard Pier 2

Curt Jett Sentenced to Death for Murder in Kentucky

Cynthiana Ky Sept. The Curtin Jett trial ended with a verdict of guilty and a death sentence for the murder of Town Marshall Cockrill at Jackson Kentucky on July 12 1902. The jury was out barely two hours and the decision surprised many involved in the case. Jett’s mother was absent from the courtroom.

Cynthia, Ky Curtin Jett Rial Town Mar Hal Cockrill Jackson Ky Jett

Pioneer seriously injured after horse accident near South Bend

Joseph Rockey, an elderly resident along the Nuaol river, was thrown from his horse while riding home near Bunehine. A jagged limb pierced his left breast and leg as he dragged several hundred feet. He walked a mile home with a chest wound, fainted, and was later brought to town for medical care. his 16 year old son sought help from a neighbor.

South Bend Joseph Rockey Nuaol River Non

Fire Feeds through Chase Sawmill Devastating Lumber Blaze

Fire swept the Chase mill in Morse Wisconsin destroying the facility and six million feet of lumber. Early estimates put the loss at a high figure as investigators assess the blaze.

Morse Wis Chase

Secret Service Guarded Entrance as Man Sought President at Bagamore Hill

Reported at Bagamore Hill last night a man identified by Samuel Swenson as Bwede claimed only to want to see the president and his summer quarters. Secret service men guarding the entrance conducted a preliminary inquiry into the incident.

Ter Bay Secret Service Bagamore Hill Samuel Swenson Tatiana

Turtle Mountain Slide Cuts Off Turtle Mountain Town

Private wire report from Neinon British Columbia says a large landslide at Turtle Mountain near Frank Alberta left the town deserted as residents fled to Blairmore and nearby towns. Train crew halted service and helped evacuate most residents before continuing to the disaster area.

Vancover B. C Neinon B.C Turtle Mountain Sear Rank Alberta Hlairmoore Vrank Antety Frank

Northern men threaten a strike after rail line talks

At St Paul Minnesota September 22 after a rulness conference between President James J Hill General Manager Ward and the consolidated grievance committee representing roadway employees the committee began talking strike. Grand Master Hanrahan of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen has considered the matter for seven weeks. The Great Northern shows willingness to settle the dispute if the committee accepts concessions. The men meet railroad officials today asserting the line must concede immediately or face a fight.

BT. Paul, Minn James J. Hill Ward Great Northern Hallway Company Consolidated Grievance Committee Helday Hanrahan Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Ules Roa Road Ie

Man Charged With Flourishing Dangerous Weapon in Crowd

John Whittley armed with an 82-caliber revolver loaded with blank cartridges searched for his wife. Justice Cann ruled the weapon not dangerous as Whittley was not carrying it for harm when arrested near Paremont Saturday. Prosecuting witness Frank Pope testified to the complaint charging flouris hing a weapon in a crowd at his mother-in-law’s residence.

John Whittley Justice Cann Whittley Paremont Baturday Praiik Pope

Ten Round Trips from Pier 5 Percent to Nev York Yard

A brief transit listing shows round trips from Pier 5 percent to Nev York Yard with schedule times 6.30, 8:15, and 10:00. The note references Bessoe and a numeric code 13548.

Nevy Yard de Pot Bessoe

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