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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1904

Page

8

Seattle and Victoria Clash in Sun Lacrosse Showdown

A Sunday lacrosse game in this city pits Seattle against Victoria with both teams boasting strong lineups. Seattle lists Lorrimer, Bleecker, Rosekamp and Hartnagle among others while Victoria features players such as Hall, Barnes and Milne. The match is slated for 3 o'clock with plans for high competition and regional bragging rights.

Seattle Victoria W. Lorrimer Bleecker Rosa Lorimer Hurd Rosekamp Beattie Lang Hartnagle Gecess Hally Galer Mitchell Barnes Milne Webern Harrison Green

Robber Strikes Conductor Pollock On James Street Line

Conductor J N Pollock reported his pocket was picked by an expert while collecting fares in a crowded car. He found 6 dollars 65 cents missing that night. A similar robbery occurred last summer. Conductors have bought metal belts with money compartments for protection.

J. N. Pollock James Street

Paving on First Avenue South Ordered Finished by Board of Works

The street committee pressed the Board of Public Works to complete paving on First Avenue South of King after a year of delays. They granted residents and local business leaders the petition to finish the work, overruling contractor excuses about brick shortages. The board is to complete the job itself. The Washington Children's Home Society reports 78 children aided in July and 26 placed in favorable homes. Lady barbers at the Arlington Hotel report their shop sign stolen.

First Avenue King Board of Public Works Board of Works Mullen Washington Children’s Home Society Arlington Hotel

Reward Offered for Arrest of Suspected Seattle Star Impostor

The Star offers 50 dollars for information leading to the arrest of Robert Petera, who poses as a Seattle Star solicitor and collect subscriptions without authority. A warrant charging embezzlement is out. Petera, about 25, 135 to 140 pounds, with a black wall hat and brown mustache, was last seen near Bothell around July 23, having changed his hat.

The Star Robert Petera Seattle Star Robert Petere Bothell

Apostle Joshua Held In Portland Court

In Portland on August 6 Wad mond Creffield known as Apostle Joshua appeared before Judge Hogue. He waived examination and was bound over to the higher court under $2,000 bail, with default to be held in jail. Creffield, a Holy Monster leader, drew a morbid crowd as his teaching disrupted families and led several disciples to mental asylum.

Mond Creffield Apostle Joshua Hogue Creffield Jali Holy Moster Theane Asylum

Witness Th Miarr Bares Alleged Sanctity Violation

The complaining witness Th Miarr who accuses Creffield of violating the sanctity of bia was present at the proceedings.

Th. Miarr Creffield Bia

Engineers to Meet Next Evening at Chamber

The Pacific Northwest Society of Engineers will hold its regular monthly meeting in the Chamber of Commerce room tomorrow evening.

Pacific Northwest Society of Engineers Tts Chamber of Commerce Rooma

Cooperation between State and Government in Topographic Surveys

At 8 o'clock SK J Chapman of the United Citizens Geological Survey will address the audience on cooperation between the State and the Government for topographic surveys. The month’s regular papers include The Equipment of a Modern Drafting Company by WN Chase and What the Franchised Corporations Are Doing and Their Obligations to the Public by W Wheeler.

SK. J. Chapman United Citaten Geological Survey WN. Chase W. Wheeler

Woman Rescued After Attempted Drowning at Wharf

Mrs M J Hamilton of 611 Ninth Avenue attempted to end her life last night by jumping from a dock between the Pioneer boathouse and Schwabacher's wharf. Passersby and Patrolman Jennings pulled her from the water. a note with her name and address was found on the edge of the wharf. She had left home after declaring intent to kill herself and had been nervous in recent weeks. Her son alerted police and soon after a home watch was set, she was heard struggling in the water and rescued within ten minutes.

M. J. Hamilton Ninth Avenue Pioneer Boathouse Schwabacher's Wharf Pascorsby Jennings

Claims She Touched Him for $80

Philomena Travers was arrested by Special Officer Clark on a charge of robbing Mike Donovan of $80. Donovan, a late arrival from San Francisco, traced Travers after they left together. she vanished briefly and returned alone. Police found no money on Travers, though Donovan later identified her. A Navy yard sailor reported a separate robbery of $7 and a diamond ring at a Beck and Avenue saloon.

Philomena Travers Clark Mike Donovan San Francisco Donovan Travers Seattle A. O. Lats Navy Yard Beck and Avenue

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