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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1903
Page
7
The Star accuses Milk Inspector Woodcock of incompetence after formaldehyde was found in a baby's milk and a death followed. It charges him with delaying arrests, withholding dairy names, and neglecting evidence while demanding accountability and resignation.
The board of health will present to the city council an appropriation request to establish a city laboratory for public health. Dr. J J Crichton leads the effort citing impure milk meat and foods as core health risks and argues current analyses are inadequate. The plan aims for a $1500 minimum setup with costs covered by current food analysis spending. The measure awaits council, health and sanitation and finance committees, with chamber of commerce endorsement likely. The milk regulation punishment amendment also moves to tonight’s council session.
Coroner Howe accuses Milk Inspector Woodcock of neglect and collusion with dairymen after a child’s death from formaldehyde in milk. Howe demands detectives and an immediate arrest of the adulterer, criticizing Woodcock for withholding the dairyman’s name and delaying the inquest.
WH R Mearet Jr accuses Phil and Reading officials of unlawfully controlling coal supply to fix prices. The charges, filed months ago, were only brought before the interstate commerce body today.
Report from Grove Missouri describes a raid last night at Kansas and Texas rail station and a nearby store. The robbers blew safes and escaped before the alarm or pursuing citizens could reach them. Nearby watchers attempted to corner the culprits but were thwarted.
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James Murphy president of the local painters and decorators union appeared before the board this afternoon to present concerns and request the board review their grievances and actions.
Mo Sept 23 regulars begin maneuvers this morning to occupy time until 10,900 militia join on Thursday, when the larger war game starts.
A steam fire caused smoke in the Senonebent block basement at Second Avenue and Union Street. Firefighters responded by telephone and extinguished the blaze. John Kelly, a logger, was restrained by six men and taken to the county jail after arriving on the Northern Pacific train, under Deputy Sheriff McPhee’s custody.
Coroner Hoye halted the funeral of Carrie Constantine after evidence tied a Duwamish dairy wagon to formaldehyde milk. An autopsy at Henney Watson morgue showed the stomach and intestines with formaldehyde traces. An inquest is set for Wednesday as the dairyman faces charges once identified.
D. and McKinney a Beattle Bar bartender on First Avenue South was arrested early yesterday on a charge of shooting at GO W Trahey who had been creating a disturbance at the saloon Trahey had been kicked out of several bars before returning to Beattle McKinley says he did not shoot at Trahey but fired at the floor to frighten him He was released on bail.
James Whitehead an 11 year old boy suspected of running away from home and stealing a sizable sum from his mother was arrested on First Avenue. Patrolman Holland identified the youth with help from his brother. The case centers on the alleged theft and the boy's attempt to evade authorities.
The notice proclaims a week long sale with bargains everywhere and special pricing. Mantels fixtures and furnaces bought will be stored in warehouses and insured for buyers until their houses are ready. Terms require half cash at purchase and the balance on delivery.
Fireplaces mantels and hardware go on deep discounts with 10 to 49 percent cuts on fenders fire sets and andirons. Gas and electric fixtures down 2 to 50 percent along with lamps chafing dishes cutlery and hotel supplies. Laundry goods and enameled ware also reduced as the sale promises broad savings.
The New Victor leader in air tight wood heaters features a heavy polished steel body, cast top and skirting, steel jacket lining, and a combined feed and griddle hole attachment on top. It includes a nickel plated damper, name plate, and feet. price listed as $10.50.
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