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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1904

Page

3

Chinese Smuggler Caught in AGT Cannery Scandal

U S Attorney J A Frye exposed a cannery smuggling ring at Point Roberta. Foreman Chin Jung Eng and six Chinese workers were found hidden under fruit benches. a search warrant revealed the operation and a queue in a boiling pot. Eng bound over to grand jury under $3000 bond.

Point Roberta Frye Aix Sam United States Monfort Port Roberta Chin Jung Eng Lander

Worthless Check Suspect Poses At Downtown Meal

Frank Mordauntte tried to pay a $6.60 bill with a forged check drawn on the Dexter-Niorton bank and signed by W. M. Manley. Owner Frank Hill accepted the meal and change before the restaurant learned the check was bad and the signer had no funds. Authorities believe the document was forged and that the suspect forgery targets are being pursued.

Frank Mordauntte Frank Hill Dexter-Niorton Bank W. M. Manley Hill Stanley

Floto Show Readies Two Daily Circus Performances

The Floto show sets up at the circus grounds opposite Recreation Park with two performances tomorrow, at 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., featuring Lueen's Dutch elephants Mamma Mary and her baby Frieda, aerialists, clowns, and a Jungle Queen with lions leopards and panthers.

Recreation Park Herr Lueen Mamma Mary Frieda

Saloon Keeper Victor Goodman Dies by Self Inflicted Shot

Victor Goodman a Seattle saloonkeeper well known in the city shot himself this morning in Portland Oregon. He had married just four weeks earlier.

Co Ore Victor Goodman Seattle

Saloon robbery foiled as horse and buggy stolen by rival gang

In Silver Bow Montana on August 3 four masked men robbed a saloon and fled on foot with about 500 dollars. A second crowd then seized the highwayman's horse and buggy during the same incident, complicating the escape.

Silver Bow Mont

Still at It Jack Muriey Arrested on Stolen Watch Charge

Jack Muriey recently jailed inmate was arrested early today on a charge of possessing a stolen watch by Patrolmen Chipman and Huff. Hurley, an old offender, twice escaped from the Olympia jail and aided fellow prisoners in attempts to break out. He is about 67 years old and shows no sign of reform.

Jack Muriey Chipman Huff Hurley Coca Olympia

Man Falls into Bay Rescued by Fisherman

August Bergner, a deaf and nearly blind elderly man, wandered to the bay at Virginia street and fell in. A passing fisherman rescued him and he was taken to Way Side Mission hospital where he is reported doing well. Only his name is known and he may be mentally unbalanced.

August Bergner Virginia Street Wayside Mission Hospital

Rich Mountain of Gold Discovered Near Meteor

Charles Vader of Mallard reports a vast gold-bearing quartz vein on a mountain near Meteor in the Colville reservation. He claims six claims cover the mountain with a 3,000 by 1,800 foot vein, estimating $10 per ton on average and $0 to $500 per ton possible, with plans for a stamp mill and tram road to enable quarry-like operation aided by abundant water. Vader has engaged workers to sound the vein and believes the lode may extend deep into the earth.

Charles Vader Leary Street Mallard Colville Vader Meteor Lea Republic Mr. Vader Treadwell Alaska Vossen Colville Indian Reservation Mr. Vadier

Murder charge follows shooting in Butte incident

Patrick Mahoney died after a Saturday shooting by Jerry Slattery, who is jailed on a murder charge in Butte Montana. The case centers on Slattery’s alleged role in the fatal incident and ongoing investigations.

Butte Mont Patrick Mahoney Jerry Slattery Slattery

Last production of The Ortroon ends tonight

The popular southern play The Ortroon wraps up its run this evening after a long engagement with the Wiedemann company. Tomorrow night Pora Million opens for the remaining week at the theater.

Wiedemann

Wanted Robber Frank Ryan Tapping Gun Meter

Police seek Frank Ryan a night cook at the People's cafe at Second Avenue South and Washington Street for robbing a cash register of $8 and tapping a gun meter for about $20. He is described as a Navy Yard deserter from Bremerton and was reported to police with lookout instructions.

Frank Ryan People's Cafe Second Avenue South Washington Street O Cane Ryante Navy Yard Bremerton

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