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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1903
Page
3
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The jury finds Albert C. Behaneman died from a gunshot fired by Thomas alias Kid Smith on Occidental Avenue in Seattle on September 13. Coroner’s inquest covered limited testimony with detectives detailing the murder scene and subsequent arrest, and the jury returns a guilty verdict against Thomas with possible forthcoming charges.
Captain G Rudlin master of the steamer Princesse Victoria and veteran Pacific navigator died suddenly of heart failure yesterday morning in Vancouver after leaving his vessel on arrival from Vittoria. He had commanded several steamers including the Charmer and Feaver on the coast.
Justice Cann bound A. R. Brody over to the superior court on a charge of criminally assaulting Mertha Hottene. The girl confessed her shame in the courtroom yesterday and the judge set bond at 100, citing no conviction was yet entered. Pullman, Washington, Sept 14. Washington Agricultural College opened its banner year with a faculty of over fifty and student body exceeding 600. The campus expands rapidly with facilities rivaling northern institutions.
An official investigation in Tacoma follows reports nine of %% milk samples from wagons of local peddlers contained formaldehyde. State Pure Food Commissioner McDonald will prosecute amid fears of widespread poisoning while samples from Walla Walla and Whatcom await chemist analysis.
Overcrowded city schools threaten to force out about 160 Japanese and Chinese pupils currently receiving free education in Beattie. Superintendent Cooper may remove Orientals if space worsens, though he has moved some Japanese pupils to less crowded schools. He stresses Japanese rights to schooling and notes San Francisco faced similar cuts. A 11,000 ton Aztec freighter arrived in San Francisco under charter carrying freight from this port.
Report states that about 70 Turkish troops clashed with a revolutionary force near Kotehant on Friday. Six hundred Turks were killed. Turkish forces retaliated by plundering and destroying several Bulgarian villages to avenge their losses.
Congressman Humphrey of Beattie plans a private marriage to Miss Melen Jackson at 1192 Peet John Street residence. The couple, with only close family present, will have Rev. Major officiate in an informal ceremony.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a sultan’s heirs and a succession plot. It mentions a ruler with six daughters and a test of strength among sons. The eventual successor would imprison or eliminate rivals to secure the throne in a grim, uncertain future.
District Judge Seeds at noon demands Gen Chase, leader of the National Guard at the mines, produce four prisoners in a habeas corpus case. Gen Chase says he will comply if no governor directive overrides, and would return prisoners to the bullpen if required despite the court's decision.
In the criminal department of the superior court the trial of 1. O. Negue for the murder of Edward Keralian Moy began. Lawyers select a jury as the crowded courtroom discusses the case and the events surrounding the fatal shooting in La lone yard.
A burglary is reported at the residence of A. J. Pewe located at 614 Broadway. Details are sparse with no suspect information provided.
The thief believed to be the same as the Beith residence burglar yesterday raided the Frye home between 7 and last night. Several rooms were ransacked and three purses with small amounts of money were taken along with jewelry and trinkets. Detective Tennant investigates, suspecting a clever thief.
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers adjourned today in Salt Lake City. Seven vice presidents were named and William Giledort elected general organizer. Local unions vote to decide whether El Paso or Wille hosts the next convention.
Baltimore Sept 24 Drile grand lodge work and exemplification of degrees plus social features mark todays program of the Severe Grand age meeting of the Sent Order of Odd Persons at the Fifth Regiment armory tonight. The grand decoration of chivalry will be conferred on several members of high standing in their lodges.
A congress in Weimar begins with a program emphasizing revision of the Berne Convention. The plan includes submitting Paesos to the United States, the Netherlands, Russia, Sweden and Romania to secure better protection for foreign authors.
Our big sale highlights large reductions on seasonal goods across departments. Purchases may be kept at the warehouse and insured until delivery with terms requiring half payment at purchase and balance on delivery.
Bargain listing highlights a Friday only sale featuring gray enameled Berlin and Preserving kettles and a 10 quart galvanized pail. Reads like a rough catalog blurb with erratic OCR. Identifiable items include Gray Enameled Berlin ware and 10 quart galvanized pail.
Hardware reduced 10 to 40 percent with a ready hardware department. Prices are right on carpets, heaters, and axes. examples include Dreadaxes and Claw Hatchets offered at lower sale prices.
Fragmented OCR lists various tool items with inconsistent pricing. Appears to reference drill bits screws braces levels and miscellaneous hardware with old style pricing but content is garbled and not clearly legible.
A local retailer advertises broad price cuts across many departments. Items include Mantel and Tin and Enameled Ware with reductions from 10 to 50 percent, Silverware 25 percent, Hardware up to 60 percent, and Butchers’ Supplier at cost with substantial savings across the store.
Sheriff Storey returns to Portland with one highwayman believed killed after the Oregon Rail & Navigation hold-up near Corbett. The wounded suspect, named Jim Connors, lies at the Geed Samaritan hospital unconscious and may die. Police search woods along the river for remaining robbers.
Deputy Coroner Ham reports a grisly death investigation near North Bend for John K. Cavanaugh, Civil War veteran found in a farm cabin badly mutilated and half devoured by cats and dogs. Burial occurred without an inquest. body later moved to Quincy for interment while relatives were notified. A group of locals charged exorbitant fees for services, which the coroner refused to approve.
The Tonaimo lacrosse team will face the locals at Recreation Park Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock.
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