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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1903
Page
1
Wittlam and Smith known as Kit Smith and Wittam Thomas died in Providence Hospital at 6 19 am following surgery for wounds from a gunfight during the murder of Patrolman Sehaneman. Deputy Sheriff Allen reported Thomas showed signs of recovery but died after a period of talk and agitation.
In rough seas off Cape Flattery the halibut schooners Mdith and Denesareek suffered damage and nearly wrecked. A tug named Myrtle aided the stranded crews who jury rigged rudders to reach Neah Bay. Both Myrtle and Mary lost two anchors in the gale.
The Edith’s captain Magnusen and crew fled from the vessel, signaling Myrtle from Temeran reef. Magnusen chose to abandon ship for a smaller craft to reach sea while the Edith drifted toward the reef with the others ashore.
Fevers spread aboard several schooners as damage and torn sails slow the fleet. The Myrtic arrives from the halibut teake with the latest word on the incident and status updates from the vessels and crews.
Edward Barry fell from a Northern Pacific elevator at West Seattle yesterday, landed on his back and suffered severe internal injuries. He was taken to the Wayside Mission hospital. He is a Canadian man who had been working on the elevator about two months.
Mistortha Tobneten of Macon named among bridesmaids at the wedding of Mina Goelet of New York to the Duke of Roxeburgh. She is a cousin of Mrs. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Ogden Goelet. The Johnston engagement to Detney Kountse, a New York banker, was announced.
Gen John M. H. Bryant of New York arrives in the city with his retinue. He formerly led Beattie Lake Shore & Eastern and later served as road president. The Lake Union Improvement Club urges county commissioners to buy and site the armory on land offered by the Pontius estate.
Mrs Laura Pertwan yesterday received a divorce from Wally Pertman by Superior Judge Hell on grounds of incompatibility. She was awarded $1.60 alimony and custody of a minor child.
Dan Weet, a Great Northern tunnel laborer, was struck by a car in the tunnel and knocked down. He was removed to Providence Hospital with serious internal injuries feared.
Sir Michael Herbert, British ambassador to the United States, died this morning in Davos Platz Switzerland after serving in Washington. His death marks the end of a noted diplomatic tenure with tie to London and international relations.
The tug Molyoke suffered a crankshaft break near Pine Sound while towing the John C. Potter. Canadian fisheries cruiser Kestrel and the tug Beardon aided, with the Molyoke steering to Port Alexander for rescue details to Seattle. In a separate dispatch, Vienna reports Turkish abuses in Albanian villages and planned massacres.
John L. Gabel a private in the regular army was run over by a garbage wagon on Port street this morning and seriously injured. His head was badly cut and he was otherwise hurt. Police say Gabel had been drinking and was asleep in the street when the wagon passed at 5 o'clock. The driver did not see the unconscious man and the wheels passed over him. Gabel was taken to the hire station then to the Wayside Mine on hospital. The fare of the garbage train was not learned.
The czar arrived in Vienna today to visit Emperor Franz Josef. The emperor greeted the czar at the station and they traveled to Behrenbrun Palace amid cheering crowds lining the route.
New York stocks opened firm and steady in the morning session as trading shows stability after yesterday's unusual volatility. The market remains free from the prior day's erratic moves and investors await further developments.
The Thetis under Capt. M A Healy returned from an Arctic voyage begun last spring. Senator Deitrich of Nebraska joined at Pt M August 1 seeking data on the country. A solid ice barrier blocked mail to Point Barrow. mail was delivered at Point Hope and sent inland by dog sled. The Thetis rescued six men near Point Lisburne including William McGregor and William Stanley. Provisions promised by Lisburne Coal Co. were not delivered. Antonio Goncalia died at Nome after kidney trouble. He left a family in San Francisco.
The damaged vessel and its passengers drifted from Dutch Harbor toward Port Townsend. Reported by Nowe that a whaler carried words of tribal war with four natives killed. Investigators found the island deserted by 250 inhabitants believed to have fled possibly due to a wheler incident.
Lou Dillon broke two new marks in a workout mile at Clevelandville today. He completed the last half in 1 minute 4 seconds and the final quarter in 28.5 seconds, recording the fastest half and quarter ever trotted.
A Lake Shore area crash near Perlin Heights injured one seriously while others suffered cuts and bruises. Senator Hanne and Republican governor hopeful Myron T. Merrick rode in the car, which was elected to a noon track near here and escaped a worse fate.
Flowerd Bebree practiced revolver shooting at the corner of 4 avenue and Virginia street in the afternoon. Thomas W. Kelly was the target but unhurt. Bebree fired, then Keiley appeared and Sebree opened fire. Sebree was taken into custody by Officer Baunick. No reason given for the attack.
The Oakland ball team arrived in the morning and will open the afternoon series to decide the cellar championship. Games are expected to be close with a 2 o'clock start today. San Francisco clubs standings noted.
Virginia prepares an extensive tobacco industry display for the Louisa exposition. The exhibit will showcase tobacco from seed to finished product with related machinery and tools. Tobacco growers will fund the display. the Charity Organization Society holds its annual meeting and dinner at Piedmont M E church on October 8 at 6 97 PM.
Jack Hickey dominated on the mound for Seattle, holding Spokane to few hits as Seattle won 9 to 4. Treadway Hockenfield and Murey sparked extra-base hits, while Stricklett and Captain Marley delivered key late-inning contributions. The new lineup impressed fans as Harmon faced the opposing team today. Additionally, labor meetings were announced for electrical workers and plumbers at local venues.
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