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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1903

Page

3

Rich Quick Book Agency Revival Aims at Deception

Police investigations reveal a revival of a scam offering false book sales jobs. Victims deposit $7.50 to $20, then are pressured to recruit others as field managers. deposits are forfeited if targets are not met. No one in Washington reportedly recovers funds.

Monarch Detret Tate Stein de Palice Lowal Agenb N. J. Neleon Labor Commission Fron Haseritine Cary Lane Washington

Lee May Resigns After Grand Jury Testimony

St Louis reports Governor Lee May returned to the city after two weeks in hiding in Chicago and appeared before Cole County grand jury. He says he will resign as attorney general of the state after being advised by state officials regarding bribery at the last session.

ST. Louis. Mo Lee St. Louie Chicago Cole County Grand Jury Iaat

Debated Question Tests Finnish and U S Constitutions

A campus debate between Stanford University and the University of Washington is set in Denny Hall. The topic asks whether the Finnish constitution is more democratic than the United States’ system with judges named from Tacoma.

Stanford U. of W Denny Hall Stanford University University of Washington United

Northwest Debate Draws Interest as Judges Consider Panel

Judge Ballinger of Seattle may be joined by Judge Muston of Tacoma or Judge Hanford of the city due to Preston's service issue. The Stanford team includes J. M. Page, Alexander Bherriffe, and W. Male, arriving last night with the R. C. Pierce contingent. The outcome intrigues Northwest colleges.

Ballinger Seattle Preston Muston Tacoma Hanford Stanford Consieta J. M. Page Alexander Bherriffe Male R. & Pierce BR. MH Evans C. Jackson Northwest

Disappearances and Theft Reported Around Town

Jack Bennett is missing from 1414 Fourth Avenue, reported by friend J A Dennison after Bennett vanished since April 11. Roderick of Jefferson Hall says his watch and chain were stolen near the city hall crowd. Minnie Johnson lost a pocketbook with a New York ticket and 6 49 in money beside her on a depot area seat. A J Fisher reports burglars to the groin o this morning.

Jack Bennett Fourth Avenue J. A. Dennison Bennett Roderick Jefferson Hall City Hall Minnie Johnson New York Ee Puree A. J. Fisher

Bribery Charges Dominate Springfield Assembly Scene

In Springfield on April 4 the house remains quiet with the journal open as factions demand full discussion on Speaker Miller's bribery charges and the Inter Ocean alleges money used to influence the Mueller bill. Fire disrupts Seattle area twice with multiple alarms and a third blaze at 6 90 o'clock causing minor damage to Mrs Glover home.

Springfield House of Representatives Speaker Miller T Municipal Chicago Inter Ocean Mueller Bill Caitor Hinman Inter-Ocean McGinty Columbia Street John Kelly JS Bet Westlake Avenue Mercer Street Third Avenue Mra. M

Local Thief Reported After Saddle Theft at Union Street

A man entered a barn at 112¢ Union Street and stole a saddle and bridle. Actress Kitty Gray of the Comique theater on Fifth Avenue South is reported missing since last Tuesday, causing concern among friends. Humane Officer Vaupell arrested two men for animal cruelty this morning Bert Blowers faces a beating charge and H Aureht a charge of driving a horse unfit for service. Both will be tried before Justice Cann. Marriage licenses issued include Wright King 31 Snohomish and Bertha Timper 3r Seattle Eugene Walters and Margardt Pond Beattie both of legal age.

Union Street Kitty Gray Comique Fifth Avenue South Vaupell Bert Blowers Hh. Aureht Justion Cann Wright King Snohomish Bertha Timper Seattle Eugene Walters Margardt Pond Beattie

Princess in Prison A Ward of Depew Detained by Turkish Sultan

In New York April report says Princess Banykowski, once ward of Chauncey Depew, and her husband are prisoners in Constantinople. Details are scarce, but politics are suspected. Later messages indicate they are at a summer palace in Byfia with the prince.

Chauncey Depew Turkey Constantinople New York Princess Banykowski Clarence Colling Orient Collines Byfia

General Punkton seeks court of inquiry for cruelty charges

Washington D C April 11 General Punkton requests a court of inquiry into charges he was guilty of cruelty toward Filipinos while commanding a brigade in the Philippines The move follows reports and investigations into alleged abuses during the campaign there.

Washington, D. C Punkton The Philippines

Peattie Athletic Club Holds Second Exhibition

The gymnasium classes of the Peattie Athletic club stage a second exhibition tonight at the club rooms. The event follows many requests to repeat the prior program and features an elaborate lineup prepared by the clansmen.

Peattie Athletic Club

Steamer Excelsior Sails to Valdes Tomorrow Night

The Steamer Excelsior sails to Valdes tomorrow night with a full cargo and a large cargo of passengers aboard.

Excelsior Valdes

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