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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1903
Page
2
In Kansas City the International Association of Bridge Workers convention faced a circular from the New York House Smiths union. The letter warned of disabling action if a charter was denied, calling the group a rotten fake union and urging decisive disruption within three months.
Comeaux a carpenter, taken unconscious to the Wayside Mission after a fall at the Rhospital area, regained senses but remains critically ill. He had recently been shoved from a sidewalk onto the street near Occidental Avenue and Yeeler Way. Very little is known beyond his name, profession, and residence in the city for a short time, with kidney disease suspected to contribute to his condition.
Gunona ty Por years Arthur B M Beaupre held high offices in Colombia. He served as first secretary to the legation at Guatemala in 1401 and was made convul general to be getaty President Roosevelt. He married a daughter of Dickson. He blamed officials for the Corem itan canal troubles.
James Orien and J K Linter were arrested in the lower Ely day charged with stealing from four Japanese women. Warm Control was arrested for forging a check in a South Side saloon. A small fire from live coals on a rear porch at 11 Washington Street was put out by water. George Worthbers died at Way Ride Mission yesterday aged 2 after draper illness. Mrs Carrie McClure and Mrs Fannie Gordon sue their husbands for divorce for desertion and cruelty respectively.
The Star lists prize recipients from the Million Dollar Contest. First prize to Miss Margaret Onier of Union Street for a letter on wealth and charity. A. O. Moellwig Georgetown Washington wins third prize with plans for education and philanthropy. Master Harold Jacobson earns fifth prize with ideas on investing and travel. An extra prize was awarded to two younger writers for a combined five prizes.
Rumor spreads that Seattle’s world champion team features professionals. Vancouver Westminster and Victoria claim coast title while Vancouver cites amateur status and threats of injuries if Seattle matches proceed. The dispute references Churchill and past paid play, with amateur rules enforcement shaping upcoming October games and San Francisco tour plans.
Seattle city officials face a growing contractor trust that fixes street work prices and awards among a board of public works. The combine coerces new bidders, boys only some, and divides city work among favored firms. The practice erodes competition while some large contractors resist.
A Vancouver lacrosse dispute questions Churchill’s eligibility with Beattie’s team and the impact of a possible Seattle game. The Province alleges a scheme to draw crowds and aid expenses, while Seattle demands no favors and Beattie’s manager has not yet responded to inquiries.
Hallie Ermine Fives, the Kentucky girl noted for Hearts Courageous, which is being prepared for the stage, will herself perform the leading role. The production adapts the popular novel into a live stage play.
The role of Ann Tillotson and Miss Rives is highlighted with Mrs Potter mentoring the young actress protege. Miss Rives comes from a prominent Southern lineage and counts Amelia Rives and Thos Nelson She as kin. Her early notoriety includes Smoking Plax and Hearts Courageous successes.
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