Resignation of Union Church Pastor Over Small Salary
In Oakland California on April 15 the Rev BE L Burnett resigned as pastor of San Lorenzo Union Church after months of salary tension. The church had fixed his pay at six dollars a month following drought and finances, far below his prior Boston tenure. amid trustee deaths the pastor warned of dwindling support and used sermons to vent his grievances. Trustees advanced April salary and granted four months off to allow him to seek future welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
BE. L. Burnett
Union Church
San Lorenzo
Mr. Burnett
Binghampton
Robert Watson
C. L. King
Amusements and Crime at Local Theaters
Richard Foote stars in Don Cesar de Narzan at the BulloTein theater while a dog show at Germanita Hall is described. Mrs. Curtice accuses Lehn of forced entry after an infatuation. she shot toward his hand when he advanced with a knife. Lehn presses assault charges against the widow. No witnesses besides the involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Avenue Theater
Richard Foote
Don Cacear de Narzan
Thie Lee
Lehn
Scanlan
Heir Locate Triggers Estate Final Distribution
In Oakland on April 15, Johanna Hisgal died at Altenheim German home leaving a $5000 estate. A nephew, Christian Beck, located in Ohio, is identified as a major heir after a lengthy search. Judge Hall ordered final distribution as no immediate heirs remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Johanna Hisgal
Altenheim
Christian Beck
Ohio
Beck
Hall
Widow Fires at Suitor in Oakland Lodging House
Mrs. L Curtice, a widow, shot at Charles Lehn a Southern Pacific baggageman after he sought a talk at her Twelfth Avenue lodging. The bullet hit his thigh and he feared blood poisoning. Lehn and his 8-year-old daughter stay with the Curtices. Police arrested the widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
L . Curtice
Charles Lehn
Southern Pacific
When a Man Stops Jumping
Henry and Maria discuss love and change after marriage with a fable like analogy about a cherry and a boy jumping. Maria questions affection while Henry explains contentment ends once a goal is reached. The dialogue reveals shifting expectations and unresolved tension in the relationship.
Local Flashes From Town News And Events
Local court records show J. B. Elliott awarded 491.40 against John G. Barnes on a promissory note. Mrs. Lydia Demoris and Mrs. J. McLean, Grand Secretary and Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern State of Washington, guests at the York hotel. E Schwageri spoke on Public Parks and Improvements at the chamber of commerce this afternoon to a large audience. A small dance party at Mise Estelle Figher's with Gene Graham and others last night. Building permits issued for a sawmill at the tide flats for 2500, a Bellevue residence at 700, alterations at 200, Columbia street fixtures removal at 0.8, a Fremont cottage at 600, and alterations at 300. Steamer Cottage City sailed for Alaska with 137 passengers and 500 tons of freight. Sewer contract on Sev enth Avenue awarded to Thomas J. Peterson for BAL lim. Frank Smith fined 9 for begging. Avalanche near Wellington injured several workers. two expected to die. Health Officer McKechnie reports 60 deaths and 53 births in March with 3 diphtheria and 8 scarletina cases. 162 houses inspected. Dr. Forrest's practice covered by Albin & Smith while away.
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Elliott
Superior Court
John G. Barnes
Lydia Demoris
J. McLean
Order of Astern State of Washington
York Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
E. ©. Schwageri
Schwager
Mise Estelle Figher
Gene Graham
Mins c. Bruns
Irene Graham
J. P. Hallaman
RK. G. Force
Reginald Kaylor
J. A. Preston
Lewis Rackarts
Charles Scurry
Moran Broa
Tide Flats
P. H. Nelson
Bellevue Avenue North
John Willow
Puget Bound News Company
Columbia Street
West Stret
B. Calloway
Fremont
W. H. Thompson
Twenty-third Avenue
Board of Public Works
Seventeenth Avenue
Eeast Marion Street
Yesterway
Thomas J. Peterson
Bal Lim
Frank Smith
Cann
Americans Labeled Liars by George D Herron in Chicago Speech
George D. Herron addressed the Christian Citizens' League in Central Music Hall Chicago calling Americans a nation of liars. He criticized U S betrayals of Cuba and the Philippines and warned that promises abroad are not trusted in Germany and France. The audience greeted his harsh critique as a heartstrong denunciation of current policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George D. Herron
Christian Citizens’ League
Germany
France
Central Music Hall
Merron
Notron
Receiver Sought for Puget Sound Dredging Co by Moran
Robert Moran and the Pacific Coast company asked Judge Moore to appoint a receiver for Puget Sound Dredging Co. Jay C. Allen was named receiver. Chas Nordstrom received a stay of execution until next Wednesday. Mr Dennings told Judge Jacobs that Lewin was delayed by washouts on the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Moran
Pacifi Coast Company
Chas, Nordstrom
Dennings
Mr. Lewin
Jacobs
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Two Suits To Enjoin Cedar River Water System Contract
The Superior court heard two injunction actions filed this morning seeking to restrain the board of public works from letting Cedar River Water system contracts. Judge Moore granted a temporary restraining order in all three cases. The board members Thompson, Little and Youngs were ordered to show cause next Monday why a permanent order should not block Smythe Wakefield & David or the Pacific Bridge Co. bids. Subdivision No. 2 bid by Sterrett Goetz & Co. was lowest with a certified check. Smythe Wakefield & David allegedly bid incomplete work. FP McLellan bid No. 1 at 971,681 percent with 44,000 cash, claimed as lowest conforming bid. The Pacific Bridge Co. bid met notice and advertisement requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Moran Bros
Board of Pubiic Works
Cedar River
Moore
Messrs. Thompson
Little and Youngs
Board of Public Works
Smythe, Wakefield & David
Pacific Ridge Company
Sterrett, Goetz & Co
FP. McLellan
Pacific Bridge Company 414
Judge declares bond forfeited in Bergstrum case
Judge Jacobs issues an order forfeiting bonds for John Bergstrum and C Kerbatrum. John Tergstrum forged a check for 42.60 at Feston National Bank last October and was arrested but released. he vanished still at large. Louisen McClelland seeks divorce from John G McClelland on cruelty and nonsupport. Judge Benson awards 792.24 to A G Marion against HM Henkel and wife. Mamie Poster sues for divorce from Geo H Foster over non-support. Leander Lodge begins foreclosure suit in Superior Court against David J Merce et al. DIENNIOR April 16 ex senator Tabor buried with military honors. Post office inspectors Wayland and Linn depart for Alaska to inspect seaport towns and onward to Valdes and Maggie City. Ray Lichty injured, treated at Providence hospital. World’s a fleeting show but circus posters draw small boys.
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Jacobs
Mrl. Wayland
Geo. Pf. Linn
Alaska
Linn
Wayland
Abercrombie
Valdes
Maggie City
Sunday church services in Seattle area churches
A compiled list of morning and evening services from multiple Seattle churches. Schedule includes Trinity Parish, First Presbyterian, St Clement’s, English Lutheran Holy Trinity, Church of Our Lady of Good Help, Immaculate Conception, Seattle Tabernacle Baptist, Westminster, Calvary Freeborn, Second Presbyterian, St. Mark’s, North Seattle Baptist, Market Street Baptist, and more with pastors and sermon topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Parish Church
Eighth Avenue
James Street
H. M. Rector
the . J. Bastin
Lytton
B.C
Bishop Rowe
Alaska
First Presbyterian Church
Fourth Spring
A. L. Hutchison
EF. Molfridge
Pacific
English Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
Seventh Avenue
Union Street
James PF. Beates
Jonee
Pike Street
Chereh
Our Lady of Good Help
Washington Street
Thirdwenty South
F. X. Prefontaine
Church of Ifmaculate Conception
Cornerway
Madison Street
A. Ewere
Westminster
Presbyterian Church
Jumbia Street
Broadway
W. Olehriet
Critique of American wartime policy and imperial ambitions
The author denounces U S actions in Cuba and the Philippines as betrayals of liberty and trust. It portrays the war as greed driven, warns of annexation aims, and condemns treatment of Filipino emissaries. It also notes harsher views of Europe and calls out wartime hypocrisy and brutality by U S forces.
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Spain
Europe
Germany
France
America
Cuba
Philippines
Manila
Paris
Washington
Russia
Turkestan
Gold finds spark hope at Manook and nearby creeks
Ed Peck reports from Rampart City that Little Manook richens, McGraw and Carr advance with about forty men, Big Manook shows promise, Idaho Bar lacks water for sluicing, Knapp reports a rich find on Hoosier creek, and Hunts and others yield good prospects, with spring bringing potential new discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle-Yukon Transportation Company
Ed. Peck
Rampart City
Big Manook
Idaho Bar
Little Manook
Idaho
Hoosier Creek
Knapp
Seattle
Hunter
An Emperor’s Death Through a Self-Feigned Funeral Rite
Emperor Charles V of Spain rehearsed his own funeral while living in the Yuste monastery after 1558. A ceremonial mock funeral preceded his death, supposedly to gain divine favor, but the chilling act and ensuing fever hastened his demise on September 21, 1688.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles V
Spain
Netherlands
Philip
Yuste
Matremadura
Cardinal de la Marck
Charlies
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Germanita
Second Avenue and
Seneca Street
Henry
Maria
Wellington
Waeh
Madison
George Hart
A. Lundgreen
Jerry Mortarity
Thomas Grant
George Adams
Thomas Sullivan
Miverett
Jerry Moriarity
Providence Hospital
McKechnie
Albert J. Forrest
New York
Albin & Smith, Dentists
Sullivan Block
Geo. D. Herron
Louisen M. McClelland
Outt
John G. McClelland
Benson
A. G. Marion
HM. Henkel
Mamie H. Poster
Geo. H. Foster
Leander Lodge
David J. Merce
Diennior
United States
Tabor
Ray
Lichty
Yakima
St. Clement's Eppal Church
Twenty-fourth Avenue
George Buszzelle
Third Avenue North
Harriston Street
W. A. Major
Third Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Twenty-second Avenue
East Cherry
Elmer E. Thomson
Jeff Street
Boren Avenue
Co. Ohrum
Bigelow
Mr. Winchester
Snohermish
Acrea Heart Church
Brotherhood
Sixth Avenue
Bell Street
Father Bagown
Fourteenth Avenue
Geo. A. Bailey
Lia. m
A. Gregg
Ua. m
Grace M. EB
Thirtieth Avenue
King Street
W. H. Selleck
Calvary Yreebyrn
Twenty-fourth Avenue South
Donald Rows
P. m
Preabyrian Church
Cor
Battery
M. KE
Third Avenue and
Battery Street
H. D. Wh
St. Mark's Avenue
Betw Street
J. Morning Ee Hishop Rowe
W. H
North Senttle
Third Avenny
Cedar Street
Rev. L. J
MI Rm
the Gospel
Elymas
Main
Thomas Idwin
Atlia
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
Sherman, Clay & Co
Steinway” Dealers
Second Avewer
SAN Diego Froit
D. S. Johnston
Second Ave
Burke Bullding
Acme Publishing Co
Alley
Amt
Germania Hall
Second Avenue
Sprig
H. Lewis & CO
First Avenue and
Cherry Ste
Bonney & Stewart
Third Ave
Columbia
Seattle, Wash
Alaska Views
la Roche
Inion
Beattie
Priceg
The
Cahn & Cohn
Yesler Ava Yesler Dock
Seattle Transfer CO
Roam Spreegeban
Pantie Ees
Samara Bank
Yesler Way
Iet
Winnweral
Saveine Adhoeny
Reutmen Plumby Co
Cerner
de Lramng
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