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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1903

Page

4

Woman Seized on Insanity Charge After Alleged Abuse

Mrs Camwell, described as old and sick, was taken to the county jail after her husband William Caswell filed an insanity complaint. Deputies found her alone in a Ward Street home and she tearfully claimed mistreatment by her husband, who allegedly beat her and sought to have her sent to an asylum to be rid of her.

Mra Camwell Willian Caswell Cook Little House Ward Street Rother Arthur C. Jackson Alaska Geographical Society Alaska Loute Exhibistena Juneau Clutene Aleeka A. & Deutrich Otty Beatthe

Kemp Jury Disagrees in Assault Trial

The jury in the State against Jasper Kemp failed to reach a verdict after a day and night of deliberation and was dismissed by Junior Judge Bell. Kemp faced an indict ment for assault on 14 year old Amie Tharp of Georgetown who allegedly confessed to theft of jewelry to her mother and claimed Kemp forced her to steal. Prosecutors said the case may be dismissed due to lack of corroboration.

Jasper Kemp Jenior Bell Eens Grand Giz Amie Tharp Georgetown Kemp Mr. Folk

Funeral of Gee Lee Dated to Seattie Chinatown Leader

The wealthy Gee Lee died last Tuesday and his funeral will be from his Third avenue south residence to Washington street with hired carriages and a band. Chinese funeral services will be at Lakeview cemetery and the body will be returned to the Ho-Wat company and later sent to China under the auspices of the local Chinese society.

Gee Lee Third Avenue South Washington Street Seattie Tha Lakeview Cemetery Bey Fener Partesh Ho -Waton Company Uoti China Maree

Drowning at Valdes Causes Tragic Portland Port Death

William D. Stewart, a steward in the Portland's stewards department, drowned near Valdes when he fell from a wharf as the ship arrived March 31. His body was recovered the next day. a coroner's inquest returned accidental death. Stewart, tied to the local Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, had relatives in Canada and a sister in England, and was buried at Valdes.

William D. Stewart Stewards Department Portland Valdes Stewart Merine Cooks & Stewards Canada England

Grand Jury Fees Blocked by Temporary Order

A temporary restraining order signed by Superior Judge Tallman at the request of Pred HMilt and a taxpayer bars county authorities from issuing warrants to grand jury members to pay fees for days they were in session. The order remains in effect until a merits hearing.

Tallman

American-Hawaiian Steamer Arrives with General Merchandize

The American-Hawaiian steamer Hawaiian arrived from New York via San Francisco after a 76 day voyage. It will load about 1600 tons of Puget Sound timbers and canned merchandise for Honolulu. The steamer Paralion heads to Southeastern Alaska tonight with 56 Chinese bound for Kell Bay canneries and carries 25 tons of supplies and 146 tons of tin for the canneries.

New York San Francisco Puget Sound Honolulu Paralion Alaska Union Packing Company Kell Bay

Trial of John Reynolds for McNally murder advances slowly

The John Reynolds murder trial at Wellagtesn struggles to start as jury selection stalls. A 20 member special venue was drawn yesterday, but only ten jurors were ready this morning. opening statements now expected tomorrow morning.

John Reynolds William McNally Wellagtesn

Conference between street railway men and Beattie Electric manager

A three member arbitration committee from the Street Railway Mes’ union conferred with Beattie Electric manager Grant at his office this afternoon to settle differences amicably though more than one dispute remains to be addressed.

Raihway Hmmeres’ Union Grant Beattie Electric Company

Wanted in Lima on embes... charge of embezzlement

A notice lists a suspect sought in Lima for embezzlement. Details are unclear due to damaged text. No further names or dates are legible.

Reese Lima Upem

Sewer Break Causes Street Flooding and Hazard

A sewer break on bie Firet avenue near University street caused rapid flooding and ground subsidence. Water saturated the earth, filling holes and raising levels to the street surface, endangering a 0 inch water main on the east side.

Bie Firet Avenue University Street Union Street

Arrest for Trout Fishing in Green Lake

The first arrest for taking trout from Green Lake occurred this morning. Bemoto, a Japanese individual, was caught in the act by Game Warden Heif and is jailed awaiting a prosecuting attorney’s charge of unlawful fishing. The law makes it a misdemeanor to harvest trout within three years of their June 1905 planting in Green Lake.

Green Lake Heif T. Bamoto Sunny Bemoto

Wilkine Divorce Complaint Filed in Fourth Court

Annie Wilking withdraws complaint against William Wilkine alleging desertion and support issues. The couple reportedly married in Wisconsin in 1883 and the defendant is said to have deserted his family, per the morning docket details.

Annie Wilking William Wilkine Wilkine Wisconema

Labor committee to hold special meeting on private agencies

The council committee on labor will hold a special meeting at city hall next Tuesday to consider private employment agencies. Chairman Mitepatrick said charges will be considered against private offices and steps may be taken to shut fraudulent agencies out of business.

Council Committee On Labor Mitepatrick W. 1 Crout United States Employment Office Everett Hey Hen Took

CORBETT COMING TO THIRD AVENUE ARENA

William H. Rothwell known as Young Corbett will appear for the Third Avenue troupe. Corbett recently fought Terry McGovern in San Francisco and holds the featherweight world title. Manager Drew completed the booking today.

William H. Rothwell Young Corbett

Theatrical Offerings at Local Theaters This Week

Rose Coghlan stars in The Second Meg Tanqueray and The Christian at the Grand tonight and tomorrow. Other shows include Lady Windermere's Fan at the Geuten. The Fatal Wedding at the Third Avenue theater. Calfornia four night run. Madison Theater features Dave Raphael, Kraft and Daily and others. Effie Ellisor in When Knight Hood Was in Flower at the Grand Sunday. Plus purse lost in Maple Valley and a south end shack fire on Connecticut Street.

Neros Hersiee Hose Coghlan The Madison the People Dave Raphael Kelly Keily Kraft Daily Geént Halder Effie Elisier Iftie Fissier

Bud Taylor Hanged for Murder in Kansas City

Kansas City reports Bud Taylor was hanged in the county jail this morning for the murder of 6th Nollard, a well known Mi player. The execution closes a high profile case that drew local attention and court proceedings lasting weeks.

Kans AS City Bud Taylor 6Th Nollard

King County Teachers Institute Declares Success

Charles Westhan sues Citizens' Light and Power in superior court for $6750 damages over a gas leak at the New Haven hotel alleging a defective fixture caused near suffocation. The institute concluded its season, described as the county’s most successful.

King County Teachers’ Institute Charles West Citizens’ Light & Power Company New Haven

Police Notes Reported Burglary and Loitering Incidents

Val Jorgenson reported his Bay View residence at First Avenue and Pike Street broken into last night with a suit of clothes stolen. Margaret Curley arrested for loitering around saloons on Western Avenue. her husband recently committed to an insane asylum. H. G. Stevens charged with passing a forged five dollar check on Pioneer Liquor Co drawn from Sound National Bank.

Val Jorgenson Bay View First Avenue Pike Street Margaret Curley Fletcher Upper Western Avenue Insane Asylum Léquer Com Sound National Bank Steynes

Local Pantry Prices in Brief List

Rolled oats and dried goods priced per sack and per jar. Preserves and berries include cherries and strawberries with Freeh Ranch Kaas offered. Malt Nut sold per package at 12 cents. Prices describe Saturday sale items at a rural store.

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