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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1904
Page
5
A row between a woman and two men led to the loss of a $100 diamond ring as the street department and police tore up a sidewalk in a bid to locate it. Witnesses say the ring was flung onto the pavement. two policemen helped, but only dust and temper were found amid claims of improper permit rules and potential injuries.
The German village feature at the upcoming carnival is scrapped after objections by the state university board of regents and the University Site Improvement Company. The regents favored removing the beer stand, and the committee agreed to comply with their wishes.
Members of Seattle Lodge No 1 Danish Brotherhood are requested to attend the funeral of Brother Thyse at 6 30 o clock Sunday morning August 2 from Honney Watson Co s funeral parlors corner Third avenue and Columbia street.
Mrs Idillan Winder of Beattice left for Aberdeen accompanied by her two sons Fred and Erwin. They plan to spend two weeks at the summer resort of Aberdeen and Cohasset.
A sale notice lists Cluette Shirts at 1.15 and general pricing of 1.50 2.00 and 2.50. Advertisement for E N Brooks & Co located at 1871 Indiana Avenue Arcade details merchandise available through the store.
Early morning burglaries sparked fear as two thieves entered three homes from Twenty first avenue, raiding the residence of attorney F. M. Jeffery at 216 Sixteen Avenue and escaping with jewelry and silverware valued over 125 dollars. Jeffery confronted a masked intruder with a lantern and revolver, tracking the pair briefly before they vanished across the street. Patrolman Potter investigated but found no trace of the suspects.
Local store advertises end of sale on men’s shirts with prices 65c 75c 1.00 1.25 and 1.75 plus 12¢ 17¢ and 115c listed in mixed text. Shoppers urged to buy now before prices rise.
A rear entry burglary was reported near Detective Barbee's home around o o'clock with a thief entering houses in the Marion Street area. A search of a pair of trousers found a recent theft item, and police expect more reports as investigators probe the two burglars' overnight activity.
The Shawmut ran aground in Hong Kong harbor a few days ago but was floated without difficulty. It was unclear whether the vessel suffered significant damage at the time of reporting.
George Sherwood Molsford aged 24 of Tacomas and Elizabeth Lawrence aged 73 of Beattie were issued marriage licenses.
Three union riveters at the Cedar Lake Highting plant say the strike remains unresolved. They returned to Seattle but would resume work at eight hours daily with double overtime pay. Foreman Thomas Flemingle expected to arrive tomorrow to arrange a return to work. The men claim no replacements were found and cite city charter limits on overtime. They discuss rivet work on 1,100 feet of steel pipe for water from the faila to the plant, noting hard labor on steep grades. They held to eight hours for 4.25 dollars daily, while Col. Glenn offered nine hours at regular overtime rates, leading to their quitting Friday night. Monarch shirts advertised at 75 cents by BE N. Brooks & Co.
George Jones files divorce from Alfie Jones alleging desertion and incompatibility after a 1987 marriage. The report also notes the funeral of Louise Waters, bankruptcy filing by A M Ashley of Glasgow Woolen Mill, removal of ten acres from Hillman City precinct to Columbia precinct, and Lucy Sailors filing for divorce from Mason Sailors on grounds of extreme cruelty amid Hillman City residence.
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