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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1903

Page

6

Baby death prompts formal chemical analysis inquiry

Dr Gl Tanser reports traces of formaldehyde in the stomach of baby Constantine Wane at 1106 Howell. Coroner Haye received the analysis late Saturday and has called a board of health meeting for a public reexamination to ensure the test's reliability.

Little Carrie Constantine GL. Tanser Stewart-Molmes Jenene Constantine Howell Haye Coryner Foye Board of Health Phyetelane

Doctor’s formaldehyde test proposal to prove stomach contamination

A coroner in King County notes an analytic chemist’s claim that formaldehyde can be detected in a human stomach. The chemist seeks a public demonstration before doctors and chemists to prove the test’s reliability with controlled samples and sealed procedures.

Beattie Woah Lees, Co & Nes. M. BD King County Board of Health Bell khyAnEen

Fulton Is Free After Grand Jury Indictments Dismissal

A grand jury indictments against public officials were largely dismissed by Superior Judge Bell on motion by Prosecuting Attorney Beott. Ex Prosecuting Attorney Walter Patton faced charges of nonfeasance in office for not enforcing gambling laws, but the bill was dismissed as prosecutors argued he was not a peace officer and there was no duty refusal proven.

Bell Beott Ting Se 4

Volante Crew Probe After Coast Guard Stop

Investigators may examine the schooner Volante and Captain G H Leve following a late night incident on the Coquille River. The vessel’s 600 mile voyage prompted calls for a formal muster and review of ship logs to confirm the captain’s directives and voyage conduct.

Coquille River G. HH. Leve

Dead Man's Character Attacked By Lawyer In Murder Trial

Opening day of the murder trial of I O Negua features defense attorney John B Hart cross examining eye witness Miss Ida Coates. State prosecutor Todd presents the case for first degree murder as Negus sits with his sister and nephew, while the Armenian victim Howard Kebabian is linked to Turkish employers.

1. O. Negua Howard Kebabian John B Hart America Kebabian Kepy Bell Hart Ida Coates Ketabian Negue Criminal Department of the Superior Court Todd Negus Nelson Eut Townsend Moran Brothers Gwards de. M. Davie Rer Alfred Raymond Roth Kebabten Croes John A Hart Waller & Fulton Ant Fred Kebabian Craven Edward

Girl testifies in Negus court case over advances and murder

The witness recounts a Monday afternoon encounter with Negus who allegedly asked if she wished his love and if he could build a house for her. She describes his advances as unacceptable and details the fatal shooting of her brother by Negus amid tense cross examination.

Negum Edward Negua Eoon Hits Negus Teul Fred Nesue Tate Mr. Mart Brother Neaut Mies Coates Ted Mart Aentin

Tillman Murder Trial Resumes in Lexington

The trial of James H. Tilliman for the murder of Editor Goteates continues in Lexington as 11 counsel argue motions and evidence. The proceedings reopen in the morning with defense and prosecution presenting their cases.

Lexington, & C. Berm James HM. Tilliman Goteates TilLiman

American Warships to Display Power in Asiatic Waters

The article reports that five new American torpedo destroyers, Decatur among them, are to proceed to Chinese waters as part of a broader naval show to deter Russia. It notes prior ship losses, the U S Navy secretary’s orders, and doubts among world powers about adherence to peace pledges in Asia.

Boon Russia Manchuria Secretary of the Navy Hae Decatur Thyster Mancharin Cantho Asia Great Main Germany Italy Washington

Riot at Sault Ste Marie as Finns clash with police

Rioters and Finns clash with officers in Sault Ste Marie Michigan as two policemen are beaten unconscious. Two Frenchmen are shot, and ferry boats are tied up to stop further attacks. A receiver is appointed in New Haven for the Consolidated Lake Superior Co amid efforts to halt a plant sale.

Sault Stimarid Consolidated Lake Superior Co Orde Michigan New Haven Conn Bent U. B Consolidated Lake Superior Co Hoeyer Co

A Turn for the Worse in Decline of Passenger

The report notes a serious deterioration in the subject's condition after a recent incident. Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Cummings were summoned. Cummings found the patient weaker than the prior day and gravely ill.

Thomas Hoffman Dr. Cummings Pir Cummings

War Party Gains Influence in Russia

Letters from St. Petersburg report the belligerent faction in the Russian state growing stronger following Grand Duke Michael’s stroke earlier this summer. A cousin of the czar, he would succeed if no male heirs are born to the crown. His influence over Nicholas II favors peaceful solutions and he advocated summoning a peace conference at The Hague.

Michael Russia London St. Petersburg Coar Arina Nicholas

Untitled Naval Maneuvers Stir Pacific Ambitions

Report describes five black destroyers ordered to Brooklyn Navy Yard and a long voyage to the Orient via the Atlantic and Mediterranean. It notes a impending evacuation and a plan for a potential show of force against China, with Britain Germany France Italy and the United States poised to deploy their best ships.

Wy & Ocatur Colllaien Ordre Brooklyn Navy Yard Secon Orient Atlantic Mediterranean Svee Otter China

Streets Are Rivers of Fire in Chicago Blaze

A massive varnish plant blaze in Chicago caused by a tank explosion sent flames hundreds of feet high. Water shortages hampered firefighters as turpentine and varnish fed the inferno. Five firemen were badly burned. a bookkeeper and two girls are believed dead. Freight cars and a Jubilee train chain were ignited as the fire raged, with costs estimated around a quarter to a million dollars.

Chicago Btanchard Varnish Co Turpentine Ehetlac Varnianh Miles Metant Roas

Five Workmen Injured as Fire Hits Cincinnati Factory

Fire at the Lavals carriage factory in a five story Cincinnati building causes a panic and five workers are seriously injured by jumping from windows during the escape.

Lavals

Steamer Farralon Aids Burnside After Iceberg Collision

The Farallon under Captain Nord arrived from southeastern Alaska after hearing distress signals from the US cable ship that struck an iceberg near Juneau on September 22. Farallon assisted the injured Burnside for 66 miles toward Juneau, then departed, lightening the carrying vessel as it headed to Seattle. The burnside was not seriously damaged. the cable lay being reeled out to assist. Separately, United States Steel preferred stock climbed to 59 1 2 after a buyback and employee offer valued at 82 a share was noted.

Farraion Nord Alasia United States Juneau Farralon Seattle Burnside

Special NP Train To Washington State Fair From Seattle

The Northern Pacific runs a special train from Seattle Wednesday September 30 at 8:30 a.m. Round trip fare is 3 dollars 50 cents including entrance to the fair. Return deadline noted as October.

Northern Pacific Seattle Fair

Steamer Bellingham Schedule From Colman Dock

The Daily Steamer notes Thatcom Fairhaven Anacortes and Everett service on the Belllingham steamer From Colman Dock foot of Columbia street leaves every morning at am subject to change without notice. John Rex Thompson is listed.

Whatcom Fairhaven Anacortes Verett Bellingham Colman Dock Columbia Street Mount At & Am John Rex Thompson

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