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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1903

Page

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Mysterious Death Near Port Gamble Stuns Seattle

Patrick Marty died at the police station after drinking at the Whale saloon and later at the Depot Restaurant. Authorities await autopsy by Coroner Hoye to determine cause. He had recently arrived from Chendia, carried baggage to Main Street, and was linked to Ontario kin.

Chendia Patrick Marty Port Gamble Hoye Seattle San Whale Saloon Main Street Railroad Avenue Yesler Way Deigh

Collision near Broad Street deck damages two vessels

In dense fog early today the tux Yellow Jacket and the stern wheel steamer Pairhaven collided near Broad Street deck causing significant damage to both. The Pairhaven, en route from Laconner to Seattle, and the tug Yellow Jacket, outward bound, sustained damage to upper guards and foredeck while lookouts struggled in the dense fog. The Pairhaven is owned by Lacanner Trading and Transportation, and commanded by Captain Baker. the tug is under Captain Grant.

Yellow Jacket Pairhaven Broad Street Col- Heaton Laconner Seattle Tely Pairhaver Lacanner Trading and Transportation Cam Pecans Thomas Grant Baker

Burglar Escapes After Night Trap In Jefferson Street Home

H A Fisk of 715 Jefferson Street set a trap for a prowler, but the thief escaped as Fisk confronted the noise in a ground floor room. In night clothes Fisk pursued but the intruder tore free, leaving Fisk to await police assistance.

H. A. Fisk Jefferson Street Mr. Fisk Bude

Cook Party Aims for Mt McKinley Summit Return

August 15 marked the date for the Cook party to return from Mt McKinley after a perilous ascent. Dr Frederick Cook leads the expedition and many fear an accident has overtaken the climbers while supporters hope for a safe ascent completion.

Cook Mt. McKinley Frederick Cook Alpine Club of New York Tyonick Turnin Arm Cook Inlet

Study on McKinley Ascent Warns of Dangers and Timing

United States Geologist Hrooka notes the ascent of McKinley is risky due to persistent mist. Maj Ingram cites the element around the peak nearly year round and argues a winter base camp approach could allow a start in late fall, with a long winter stay before attempting ascent.

United States Hrooka Maj Ingram Call Esterday McKinley

Tin Discoveries Spark Interest In Alaska Prospects

Joseph Hutchinson former Idaho official and ore buyer arrived from Nome on the Otoloet to inspect tin finds near Teller and Lost Creek with eight claims held for a quarter of a million dollars. He reports rich tin showing ten percent in crevings and copper buttons aboard ore shipments. New tin ledge seven feet wide found on Kangarok headwaters by Bob Brown and Jack Smith signals a promising discovery for prospecting next spring.

Joseph Hutchinson Deller Idaho Nome Otloet Pittsburg Capitalista Mareff Inlet Kar Seoun Teller Hutchineen Lelie Canat Cornwell Eng Cneearite Creek Lost Creek Crim Randt Elatt Kangarok Bob Brown Gack Smith

Fall Proves Fatal for Nell Bjorkland

Nell A Bjorkland died at Providence hospital yesterday from a broken bone after a fall from a wagon near Toit several days earlier. The broken bone pierced an artery, causing a fatal hemorrhage.

Nell A Bjorkland Providence Hospital Toit

Gold Strike on Clear Creek Finds Rich Vein

Bonanza dispatch from Sept 15 reports a reported gold strike on Clear Creek. Billy Warren returns with word of a rich find after passing numerous prospectors on the way in. Horsemen bicycles and pack teams converge as word spread, with reports of many men seeking the site.

Daws&on Corce Cleark Creek Bonanza Billy Warren Dings

Saloon Holdups Shown. Two Men Charged in Robberies

Patrolman W C Hubbard nabbed two alleged highwaymen linked to saloon robberies at Snow Harbor and Villard. M O Leary alias William Wilton identified by bartender Peter Lieberg as one thief. Vecker arrested for the Villard hold up. Both suspects set for hearings with uncertain dates.

W. C. Hubbard Sation Felbberg Tiers Bohaneman Marryerer Hecker

Klondike Tragedies Report Two Drownings Near Danaon

Special correspondent Merk Alcock and W J Rendell went to Yumee by Peterfore canoe to reach the strike site five miles above Danaon. Their craft overturned near the bar mouth. Alcock drowned after sinking. Miner McMahon attempted a rescue, but fell to the cliff face and disappeared as river currents claimed him.

Alcock Hendeit J. Ht Reacuert Ady McMahon Dawson McMahon Yukon River

Babes Wow The Game In Spokane

The visitors won another game with Maupin and Hower strong at bat while Drennan and Kiefp contributed with hits. S tricklett added a three bagger and Hannivan had three singles as part of the Dugdale era and Rockinfield went three for four.

Spokane Ept Maupin Hower Drennan Kiepf S@tricklett Hannivan Dugdale Gang Hese Veteras Rockinfield

Lands in Skagit and Whatcom to Open for Settlement

Expert W. T. Cox reports after inspecting government forest lands in Skagit and Whatcom counties that large tracts placed in reserve last winter will be opened to settlement. He notes that the timber on the reserve is among the finest he has seen. He is in Seattle.

Skagit Wihtcorn W. T. Cox Seattle

Held for trial in assault case after bindover

Beott charged with attempted criminal assault on Marion Nichols granddaughter of Burns H Nichols secretary of state of War. Justice of the Peace Clark bound the defendant over to stand trial in the superior court.

Marion Nichols L. Beott Bans H. Nichols Btate War Justice of the Peace Clark

State crime trial path overshadowed by defense motion

The court heard testimony on September 14 in a Sunnyside case as the defense argued insufficient evidence for a crime. The district attorney for the state opposed dismissal and Justice Clark overruled the motion, allowing the examination to proceed.

Sunnyside Lcott Clark

Whitehead Released After Contempt Sentence

Charles Whitehead was sentenced by Superior Judge Beil to three months in jail for contempt of court after making abusive remarks to the witness in court. He had been discharged from further charges of theft related to a Georgia crime and appeared in court in a drunken condition, leading to contempt proceedings.

Charles Whitehead Beil Whead Georgia Whiteoat

Sentences Given In County Jail After Superior Court Hearing

A man identified as Eugene Jody was sentenced by the Superior Court to six months in the county jail. The SOUTHERN PACIFIC rebate system between Seattle and San Francisco is abolished by order of General Passenger Agent Goodman effective October 1. Dr and Mrs Wentworth of Chetan Washington arrived in the city Thursday to attend the death of Mrs Wentworth's father, C J Simmons, killed near Burns Washington Tuesday night.

Eugene Jody Superior du Fieu Southern Pacific Seattle San Francisco Goodman and Mee Mr. Wentworth Chetan Wash Thoraday Mra. Wentworth C. J. Simmons Tuentay Leet Burns, Wash

German ship Niobe reaches port with cement cargo

A German vessel Niobe arrived in port from Antwerp after a two day voyage and storm damage near Cape Morning. The ship endured rough seas and needed repairs at Port Brantey in the Peulkland Islands.

Antwerp Niobe Cape Morn Port Brantey Peulkland Islands Cape

Storms Force Tug Rescue At Sea

A vessel was stranded amid fierce storms until the tug Baha arrived to pick up the crew member or passengers remaining aboard. The rescue terminates the peril as the Baha proceeds to safety.

Big Real Estate Sales Rock Southwest Corner Lot

The southwest corner of First avenue and Cedar street sold to W. J. Cregion for 21 604 yesterday. Elina 8. Wangtiop’s lots are now occupied by a one story brick. Crawford Conover sold a lot on Third avenue between Pike and Pine for 25 000. a three story brick is planned. A 40 room hotel on Union street between Sixth and Seventh avenues will be let next week by Crawford Conover.

First Avenue Cedar Street W. J. Cregion Elina Wangtiop Crawford & Conover Mae N.hm. Latimer Third Avenue Pike Street Pine Uniotttreet Sixth Seventh Avenues Crawford & Concer

Gents Heavy Fleeced Ribbed Phirte and Drawers

A brief ad noting men’s fleece lined ribbed underwear in pearl color, described as warm and serviceable with a value listed as 196. The item emphasizes practical wear and sturdy construction.

Gents Wool Shirts Drawers Offerings Incomplete List

Fragmented catalog note lists gents ribbed shirts and drawers in stock with Australian yarns and prices. Includes ladies Fitwell Jervey ribbed vests and pants and children’s lined shirts and drawers with elastic and warm fit. Partial item details and unclear values.

Arrow to Resume Cut Rate War on Bremerton Run

The Bremerton route cut rates will restart tonight as the Arrow resumes service. The steamer has completed repairs and overhauls after three days laid up, restoring her echoes and machinery to full working order.

Bremerton Run Arrow Rlepaire

Local Happenings and Obituaries In Town

Hathaway of Columbia department in city on official business. Crosby of Tacoma appointed chief of tent office in Port Townsend. Heuben aged 68 died at home on Republican Street. Funeral at Benton chapel Sunday at 1 pm. James Tilton charged with robbery discharged in Cann court after witness’s failure to appear. Anderson admitted Tilton beat and robbed him of a small sum. Charles Harris found guilty last...

Beattie Post Office Peat Edward Atton Chapel Jolfier Waa Cad Jions Marons G. A. Rs James Tilton

Biwashes Edge Browns in Tight Pitching Duel

Jay Hughes and Lamsey powered the Biwashes to a narrow win over the Browns. A single a double and a home run fueled the chunky outfielder’s three for four day. Mc Farland limited the locals to six hits. Lumley and Hughes starred on defense with sharp fielding by Francis. Crohan rejoined and may pitch today.

Jay Hughes Lamsey Browns Umer McFarland Brasheare Lumley Hughes Francis Crohan Fleattio San Francisco Hudson and Leahy Russet Graham RH

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