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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1903

Page

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Mystery Over Seattle Franchise Deeds and Shuffleton Case

A long account describes the effort to grant a Seattle franchise to Shuffleton and the Beattle Electric Company. It notes misrepresented interests, vague deeds, and missing provisions, with council scrutiny, transfers, and accusations of fraud or false promises surrounding the municipal electrical franchise from 1906.

Beattle Electric Company SieryOre Ce Todan Shufffleton Albert Levenson Han Prandeeo Aittle Seattle Eleetric Company

Aged Couple Pleads for Help From County

Commissioner Van Horn shows sympathy for an elderly Green Lake pair whose savings ran out. They sold wool and endured sickness while living in poverty. Relatives in San city were absent, and local aid was sought to transport them to Gate City for relief.

Peter Trrmbal Green Lake San Amie van Horn Gate City

Strife in Rome as General Strike Affects City

The general strike disrupts Rome with shops open, few trams running, and food supplies uncertain. Tourists depart while battalions adjust and orders to report threaten to escalate. Rioters clash with police as authorities attempt to control the unrest and restore order.

SF Municipal

Doctor Fired Over Alleged Medical Misconduct Trial

A medical society examines Dr. Silliman in a murder case related hearing. testimony alleges improper conduct and professional ethics breaches. Witnesses describe a brain knife wound and possible involvement with Mallet and Billiman as key events in the probe. Further details remain unclear due to fragmented текст.

Silliman Kile Hampoux Billiman

Unclear Fragment Reflects Medical Society Tension

Fragmentary text suggests a dispute within a medical society where a member faces accusations or opposition. The passage mentions a higher obligation and a potential meeting or confrontation, but details and identities remain uncertain.

Marriage Licenses Leened in Various Locales

The following marriage licenses have been leened. George Lerar and Teresa Riorr both of Brick THamond. Peder Thorvey and Marie Batterfly of Hal lard. Steane Than Mabie Case of Beattie. Edward Peterton and Hulda Anderbera of Beattie. Motu lar and Gladys Ferguson of Seattle.

George Lerar Teresa Riorr Brick Thamond Peder Thorvey Marie Batterfly Hallard, Steane Than Mabie Case Beattie Edward Peterton Hulda Anderbera Beth of Motular Gladys Ferguson Seattle

Disappearance of Interbay Colony Banker Strikes Japanese Laborers

A Japanese laborer banker in the Interbay Great Northern Railway camp vanished with the colony savings. Police report a trusted local banker absconded with funds, leaving tears among the workers who hoped savings would fund their return home. Investigations continue as locals fear pursuit and justice.

Interbay Rieco Benker Collier

Cigarette Set Room Ablaze At New Tenderloin Resort

A smoking incident in a Washington house on Fifth Avenue South near King Street caused a small fire. A cigarette lit lace curtains, smoldered and was extinguished by the fire department. Damages estimated under $25.

Dameola Washington House Tenderloin

County man accused of selling liquor without license

Count claims he had no license in Kenmore a small county town. Fner was arrested by Deputy Sheriff McGee for selling intoxicating spirits without a license and released on reconocance to await trial. Witnesses named include G Brinkien G B Helton and W L Newton.

H Funker Kenmore McGee George Sunker G. Brinkien G. B. @helton W.L. Newton

Robbery at Toklo House Strikes J Johnson

J Johnson reported the theft of his watch and chain at Toklo House, a Japanese resort on Fourth Avenue South, last night. He suspects a woman he met there, recalls hearing someone say How time flies as he went down the stairs, but offered no further details to police.

J. Johnson Toklo House Fourth Avenue South Johnson Filer Ataira

Board Arbritration Restricts Scope of Inquiry in Streetcar Strike

The arbitration board limits testimony to events within the past two days and disputes over union history, as it weighs the streetcar strike. The session features leaders from the Street Railway Men's Union and Seattle Electric Company, with debate over whether the company should hire only union men and if strikers remained employees during the walkout.

Board of Arbitration Street One Scaope Nauity Ite Ae Ite Pew Mornir Ates Awe Moore Sonte Soe Tacoma Donworth Rust Mormon Harmen Heattle Electric Company Cses Electrical Workers Union Powell Mr. Harmon Harmon Danworth Kiefer Basia Rabat

Canine Convention Opens at Seattle Armory Dog Show

Blue Blooded canines from the coast gather for the Seattle Kennel Club annual convention at Armory hall. Judge Thomas begins judging at 2 pm with judging continuing. many out of town fanciers attend including representatives from Victoria Portland and San Francisco. Entries include Russian wolf dog Castac Hl and numerous setters span breeds with high valued contenders and a strong show lineup. The event runs through Saturday night with visitors admitted.

Seattle Welock Thomas KK. V. Wille Portland Kennel Club J. O. Bugat San Francosees California Irene Victe Tanoel Club TP. McVonnell G. W. Minor H. H. Jones W. F Mall Victoria T. V. Molman Portland HF. Ziegler Minnesota Beattie Hay Castac Hl Prestteoi Grrat A. Minor Oy Montes Ken Noger John Peersall Ireland Dee Chesapeake Dooley Prince

Board Set To Decide Scope Of Controversy At Two

The passage notes a board planning to resolve the controversy at 2 o'clock after discussion and mentions a person named Janoh and the subject under consideration.

Janoh

School bonds proposed at board meeting for improvements

At a regular board meeting the education panel voted to place a bond issue before voters at a future special election to fund school improvements. The election date and amount will be set at the next meeting. All members supported the bond plan, while protests over school name changes were noted despite action approving the plan and approving audits totaling $4806.72.

Board of Education Egsinet Chang

Beattles and Bewasheds Fall in Slugger Note

In San Francisco the Beattle squad lost to the Siwashers as the lineup of Eleco Iberg Leahy Seattie Schock and Wilson failed to produce the needed curves. Final score San Francisco 6 Beattle. Sacramento Portland game and Los Angeles Oakland match also noted with battery lines and 2 to 3 scores.

San Francisco Meattie Fhe Praneleco Iberg Leahy Seattie Schock Wilson

Doom of the Wa Chung Block In Beattie

M K Reed engineer for the Great Northern Railway obtained a city permit to remove buildings on the half block at the southern mouth of the tunnel bounded by Fourth Avenue South Washington and Main Streets. Most buildings are occupied but several smaller structures will be torn down as occupants vacate including the Wa Chung building on Fourth Avenue South.

M. KE. Reed Great Northern Railway Company Beattie Fourth Avenue Washington and Main Streets He Wa Chung Fourth Avenue South

Thetis Returns to San Francisco After Apparent Accident

The revenue cutter Thetis turned back to San Francisco this morning after leaving Seattle Saturday due to a machinery accident. A telegram to the Maritime Exchange reports the vessel paused in California for repairs and was expected to arrive yesterday for necessary maintenance.

Thetis San Francisco Maritime Exchange Inet Seattle Thetia California

Both want tide land in court dispute over title land lot

Fr Hinckley sues Andrew Laindal to recover possession of a valuable land lot in Judge Griffin's superior court division today. Hermen Hogland files a federal suit in the morning seeking relief in a damage case.

Fr Hinckley Andrew Laindal Griffin Superior Court Hermen Hogland

Train Conductor Attacked During City Run

A train conductor was assaulted aboard a city run train injuring him seriously. Police investigated and a suspect was taken into custody as the incident disrupted service and prompted medical treatment.

Never Pacific Railroad

Inspection Tour Details From Northern Pacific Official

Keonaford the second vice president of the Northern Pacific toured the city yesterday. His inspection focused on traffic conditions between Seattle Bremerton and the proposed line between Seattle and Richland. Fire investigations will determine if the planned route between Seattle and Richland is feasible.

Keonaford Northern Pacific

Fourth Term for Harrison Wins Fourth Mayor Term

Harrison is elected mayor of the city for the fourth time with an unofficial majority over Creme Stewart and others. Final tallies show Harrison 166,233 votes, Stewart 116,775, with other candidates totaling smaller amounts. The campaign focused on municipal ownership of street railways, with Stewart urging conditions and assembly actions toward possible concessions.

Chica Uhi-yeterday Creme Stewart Harrison Stewart Tod mient-Laber Ele Haines Tcene Campaian Goth

Local Court Interim Ruling In Keene Injunction Case

Louisville April meeting of Southern Pacific stockholders adjourned with the court decree in the Keene injunction read aloud. A motion passed to await the supreme court decision on the appeal from the temporary injunction. An order allowed Anthony and the administrator of Lou Grapeg to redeem a portion of pawned jewels valued at friends dollars.

Louieville Southern Pacific Brookholders Ting KB Y Anthony Lou Grape Ogee Perier Taliman

Tenement House Fire Claims One Adult Two Children

Philadelphia April 8 a worm and two children died in a Hebrew tenement house fire in the forenoon. Two other persons were badly burned and several others slightly injured.

Philadelphia

Shamrock II Trials Open as Shamrock I Leads Then Trails

In Whymouth England in April the Shamrock II and Shamrock I had a preliminary spin with Bir Thome Lipton aboard Brin following in the steam yacht. Shamrock I led by 40 seconds early before wind shift reversed the advantage and the newer challenger closed the gap. The first official test of the new challenge is set for Saturday.

Whymouth England Bir Thome Lipton

Buffalo herd offers to President Roosevelt during visit

Salt Lake City report notes Buffalo owner J. White offers his herd for Roosevelt's visit next month. The same column records eight year old Wren Kilnefelter's death at 762 Thomas Street and funeral arrangements by Khutterworth and Lone. The court case against Tom Considine for operating a concert hall without a license is postponed to July 1.

Jonn H. White ismMand Great Pull Lake Providenias Reception Committee Roosevelt Wren Wilea J. Kilnfelter Thomas Street George W. Kilnefelter Northern Pacific Khutterworth & Lone Tom Considine Judee Bell

Cyclone Strikes North of Hawville Leaves Casualties

A cyclone passed one mile north of Haneville in Cullen County at 2 AM causing two deaths and 26 injuries. All wires are down and details are incomplete as the region faces widespread damage and diminished communication.

Hwirmingham Alm Haneville Cullen County Ut Je

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