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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1903

Page

4

Pledge Broken as Father Faces Custody Hearing

Joseph Coffee of Ballard is cited to appear before a superior judge on September 4 to show cause why his five motherless children should not be placed in the custody of the Washington Children's Home Society. The children have been placed in the home pending the hearing amid Ballard unrest over his conduct and prior promises to reform.

Joseph Coffee Ballard Washington Children's Home Society Tallman Lane Marshall Hunt Coffer

Masked bandits rob Lew An suburb. Cunard steamer Lucania arrives

A brief item reports masked bandits hold up a Lew An suburb car with about one payoff. The Cunard steamer Lucania arrives in New York after a 5 days 11 hours 7 minutes Atlantic crossing of 2792 knots at 21.23 knots average.

Cunard Lucania New York

Insane Asylum wreck documented in starboard tale

A fragmentary bulletin recalls Luke on a starboard tack near the outer mark when the Insane Asylum wreck occurred. Luke saved himself by tying a waterfire around his waist and swimming ashore amid other odd clippings about maritime lore and letters to the editor.

Sandy Mook Luke Afi

Grand Opera and Beattie Theater Season Opener Details

The Grand Opera House opens with The Vinegar Buyer near Thursday. Kendall, once top vaudeville earner, headlines advancing three fights and stars with The Texas Steer at Beattie Theater starting Sunday. Milt Q. Varlow and James A. Devil join the cast. Mordant Humphrey company new Seattle run. Empire Park features Julian Rose Our Hebrew Friend and other vaudeville acts as week three continues.

Bera Kendall Thureday Kendall Texas Beattie Theater Milt. Q. Varlow Dahomey James A. Devil Mavette Brander May Fretonite Caracter Hosar Empire Park Empire Park Theater Julian Rose van Fowen MeCaully Black Fees Ano the Illustontet Litian Sutherland Martinietti Dainty Soubrette

Not Proven Verdict in John Leventeen Case

John Leventeen faced charges of criminal assault against Mrs Chris Miller. July was discharged from custody by Superior Judge Belithie merging, and the case was dismissed on the motion of the prosecuting attorney who stated the crime could not be proven.

John Leventeen Chris Miler July Cuetasy Jwige Beli Thie

Ten Dozen Pies at the Star We wsies Picnic

Ten dozen pies are promised by Circulation Manager Keen for a Big Star News picnic at the Colman dock tomorrow at 8 o clock. Mirthful debate over exact pie count. watermelons, sardines, and crusts of bread will supplement the feast as the newsie crew concludes practice in the alley.

AL Ki Poling Néwabeoy Keen Green Newsie Colman

Beattie heist tale of Portland man and pink dress girl

William Hall of Portland recounts a night in Seattle Beattie district ending in loss of 730 dollars after an initiation into a tenderloin scene. A Beattie theater encounter with a girl in a pink dress led to drinks and a costly deception.

William Hall Portland Geattle Penniess Peon Kennedy Police Ans Ates & Ae Beattie Jackson Street Bisth Avenue Park Theater Tic

Small Boys Run From Miller Residence During Offense

A fragment notes small boys who had con Serenteen run ito ami out of the Miller residence on the day the offense wes said to have been committed.

Meeting Machine Sunday Boat Ride Advertised

Readable text shows an advertisement for a celebrated Meeting machine with boat services from Pier Pato. Times listed include 1:16 and 3:20 with related schedule notations. The fragment mentions vegetables and various meat items likely as part of a market scene.

Bunday Pier Pato

Plumbing And Hot Water Meats Plane and Fellmates

Itching Piles produce moisture and caver itching cure by Dr Ho-san-koe Pile Qemedy. Stopes itching and breed ing. Absorbe tumors, a jar, at Dregeiete, or sent by mail. Treatioe free. Write me about your case Dr. Besarks Phiiladelphia Pa Forsate et the Quaker Drug Co. 1013 First evenue Beattie

Ho-san-ko'e Dregeiete Besarks

Frank Shay Pleads Guilty in Pett y Larceny Case

Frank Shay a petty thief pleaded guilty in superior court for stealing shoes from J Berkman also known as Abe. He faced three prior convictions and was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary under the new cumulative sentence law which adds penalties for prior offenses.

Frack Shay J. Berkman Abe Wee

Mystery of a Tender Investi… Reveals Disappearance Case

A cryptic report describes a man seen with a real tender, later tracked by investigators. The account notes a “wise looking fellow” who was outmatched as a younger woman vanished with his roll, prompting further inquiry by Mall’s mystery of the affair.

Hall Mall

Divorce Granted Over Interference by In-Laws

Frank Kosteck seeks divorce from Agnes Kostecki on desertion grounds arguing her family influenced her decisions and blocked reconciliation. He moved here a year ago to build a life for four ranches and a home, claiming he sent writings and messages without response. The court granted divorces to Alexander Levine from Annie Levine and Emanuel Parry from Emmetla Parry for desertion.

Frank Kosteck Agnes Kostecki Bell Kosteck Tle Rin Alexander Levine Annie Levine Emetla Parry Emanuel Parry

Portland Tourist Aims To Right It After Lost Night

An early morning search at the Detroit hotel reveals a missing companion and vanished money after a trip with a grand excursion planned to Le Conner Green by Fremont Congregational Cherett. The Woodmen of the World announce expositon dances with tickets and a battleship excursion to Pier No. 2 as details appear on page 2.

Portland Detroit Main Street Tee le Conner Green Congregational Cherett Fremont Capital City Peraes Hamammten Jechrem & Gordon Ballard Green Lake Kennedy Second Ave Ruffin’s Pharmacy Second and Pike Freeborn Drugstore Ninth Avenue South Lilly Bocartue Dock

Not Guilty Plea Entered in Van Waters Case

Richard Winser for Dr Prenk Van Waters argued in superior court for dismissal on grounds of delayed arraignment after confinement. Judge Bell denied the motion and Van Waters pled not guilty. The report also notes a Seattle patent for a new tempering copper process and a local factory at 1269 Pret Avenue South with limited stock for sale.

Richard Winser Prenk van Waters van Waters Bell van Watere Seattle Pretevenue South Astedc “Ee Manufacturing Co Rurke

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