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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1904

Page

7

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Samuel Brewer aged 4 of Valdez and Batellie Leopold aged 18 of Seattle. Charlies Roberts 7% and Elnora d Buckner 26 of Franklin. Fred Stark 22 and Clara Warehouse 23 of Seattle. Charlies Emery 1 and Ida Pully %&% of Seattle. Samuel Cunningham 3% of Vancouver and Annie Olesen 23 of Seattle.

Samuel Brewer Valdez Batellie Leopold Seattle Charlies Roberts Elnorad Buckner Franklin Fred Stark Clara Warehouse Charlies Emery Ida Pully Samuel Cunningham Vancouver Annie Olesen

Cleveland Owen Fined for Gun Threat on Rail Trip

Cleveland Owen of Sprague attempted to obtain a free railroad ride by showing a gun. He was fined 60 dollars and, unable to pay, remains imprisoned.

Cleveland Owen Sprague

Gas franchise clash at city council meeting

The gas trust fought the $1 gas franchise for the American Improvement Company with attorney Walter Ful ton claiming the opponents misrepresented finances. supporters cited 36 000 residents backing the grant while opponents urged bonds plans and public oversight to guard the city.

Gas Trust American Improvement Company Walter 8. Fulton Moore Investment Company Denny-Blaine Land Company W. P. Trimble Trimble Consolidated Gas Company George Kinnear C. BE. Fowler William Pigott J. W. Godwin T. H. Pidduck H. R. Coleman Counellmen Crichton Cole Mr. Coleman Ite Godwin Fulton Cele Capiitalisrs

City Franchise Debate Stirs Over Restrictions

Officials debate a franchise that would limit usage to current applicants and expire in years. Critics say it would embarrass the city and be worthless, while proponents back discussing provisions before final action. The council approves deferring the matter for internal talks. The meeting is set for next week.

Rude Corporations Committee

Long Will Meet Mexican In 128-Pound Bout At Butte

Louie Long of Oakland and Aurelia Herrera, a Mexican, will fight 20 rounds at 128 pounds for four side bets totaling 1000 dollars at the Montana Athletic Club in Butte Montana in mid May. Lavigne says all preliminaries are arranged and papers signed except date. Herrera seeks revenge for a defeat in Anaconda two months ago.

Louie Long Oakland Cal Aurelia Herrera Montana Athletic Club Butte Mont Tilly” Lavigne Long Herrera Anaconda

Romance in the County Treasurer’s Office Wedding Today

In Tacoma a romance grows in the county treasurer’s office during Treasurer John B. Reed’s term. Marry G. Walker and Miss Bessie Knox marry today at Knox family home. Walker is a clerk in the office, Knox formerly a stenographer for Mr. Reed. Family ties link Knox to Jamon Knox the shipping commissioner. Walker is nephew of K. B. Walker and brother of Mrs. Edgar Compton of Victoria.

Tacoma John B. Reed Marry G. Walker Bessie Knox Walker Miss Knox Need Jamon Knox United States Mr. Walker K. BE. Walker Edgar Compton Victoria

Willapa Bay oyster reserves open as seed gathering begins

RIGHT THOUSAND acres of the Willapa Bay oyster reserves were opened Monday morning and for seven weeks the gathering of native oyster seed will proceed unmolested. Officials predict about 3,500 sacks will be harvested this season. The article also notes local sales and advertising for clothing stores in Seattle with upcoming sales and promotions.

Willapa Bay

Tremont to Bring 80 Filipinos to Boston Port

Message from Frank Waterhouse Co states the Tremont left Yokohama and will reach Boston in about 17 days with 80 Filipinos from Manila aboard. The steamer is due to call at Manila and proceed to this port before going to the St Louis fair. passengers described as Moros and mostly unable to speak English.

Boston Steamship Company Tremont Philippines Frank Waterhouse Company Yokohama Manila S T. Louis Fair

Local and Regional Notes and Upcoming Events

Flood threats loom as Delville valley railway property may suffer damage. Whatcom County Fair set for October 4 to 8 with $5,000 appropriation for races. first local horses meet July 3–4, second September 5. Annual Teachers Institute in Davenport. Clarke county resident P. Plubs dies in Steilacoom after insanity from 1903 forest fires. Pacific & Idaho railway to extend from Council to Meadows once snow melts, plus to Big Creek in Thunder Mountain district. Pierce County Pioneers plan a July picnic at Point Defiance. Davenport farmer David Florine paralyzed after fall from horse. A Thi4ce & Co clothing sale begins Saturday, Beattie—reference to Binnings for bf.

Whatcom County The Agricultural Association Pacific & Idaho Railway Council Meadows Big Creek Thunder Mountain

Local Headlines From Garfield County and Coastal News

Aged farmer JAMES CALM near Dungeness is declared insane amid a run of Western dispatches. Tacoma Mayor Wright names his cabinet including William Welsh and C. G. Ellie. Fireman JOHN WILSON and Engr. JOHN Cronk confirmed among victims in the Leavenworth wreck. A misfired shell at Fort Stevens spooked Sanday fishermen with no injuries. Olympia Capitol plan proposes whitening the annex with alabastine to resemble a White House appearance.

Wright Tacoma William Welsh C. G. Ellie Col James J. Anderson Thomas Maloney Frank L. Davis Slaughter Department of Public Works Leonard H. Pearson Great Northern Leavenworth John Wilson John Cronk State Capitol Commission State Capitol Olympia White House

Healthful Complexion with Dr. King's New Life Pills

An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills for a healthy glow and active digestion. It claims the pills stimulate sluggish organs to prevent constipation and improve vitality, sold by G. O. Guy, Inc. on Second Avenue and Yesier street.

Dr. King G. O. Guy, Inc Second Avenue Yesier

Five youths held on arson charges in Couer d Alene

A group of boys aged 17 to 21 were arrested in Couer d Alene Idaho on suspicion of starting a series of fires in recent weeks. Named in the arrest list are William Snyder William Trunsell Bert Weeks Fred Harmer and Henry Smith. The Democratic county convention in Thurston County nominated delegates for the state convention in Olympia on May 6 endorsing George Turner for vice president and J K B Dalley as delegate.

Couer d'Alene Idaho William Snyder Wiliam Trunsell Bert Weeks Fred Harmer Henry Smith Thurston County Olympia George Turner Spokane J. K B. Dalley

Cyril Has A Romance in St. Petersburg Warfront

April 14 reports from St. Petersburg indicate Grand Duke Cyril seeks a front line posting to prove his love and then return to claim the woman he loves. The papers note his anxiety over the conflict and a possible betrothal motive as part of the romance rumor.

BT. Petersburg St. Petersburg Cyril

Match Sparks Family Feud Over Royal Heiress

The dispute revolves around Cyril whose cousin is the divorced wife of the Grand Duke of Hewse. She is also the daughter of the late Duke of Barre-Coburge and Gotha, who married a winter of Alexander VI.

Cyril Hewse Barre-Coburge and Gotha Alexander VI

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