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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1903

Page

4

Ballard Father to Face Hearing Over Custody of Children

Joseph Coffee of Ballard is ordered to appear before Superior Judge Hell on September 4 to show cause why his five children should not be placed in the custody of the Washington Children's Home Society. The court already placed the youngsters in the home pending the hearing amid Ballard outrage over Coffee's drinking and neglect. The oldest is 12, the youngest a one year old boy. Mrs. Jane and Marshall Hunt reported complaints, and Coffee promised to reform but failed to fully comply.

Joseph Coffee Ballard Hell Washington Star Tallman Mre. Ja Ee Marshall Hunt Bal Gir Awed

Star Dust and Sailor Yarns From a Fractured Evening

A collage of quirky items includes a masked bandit robbery report, a Cunard Lucania arrival in New York after five days and 11 hours at 21.25 knots, Merida hospital Yellow fever tally, rockefeller car fuel note, and Luke the Loon’s risky Peanut schooner trial off Bremerton with a near drowning. It closes with letters on blondes and a Tennessee governor nomination, plus reflections on the yacht America victory anniversary.

Cunard Lucania New York Luke Bremerton Run &S Beattie Insane Anylum New York Yacht Club Neo Hoon Sandy Hook

True apportaman and the dy Upeintment noted

A fragmentary report recalls a yacht race victory on the 182d anniversary of the America defeat and mentions the Mhelieh yachtsman as a true sportsman. It also notes a fatal shooting in Nevada City California, where J Kippert killed J N Robinson after a dispute over tools and borrowed money.

Mhelieh Yackhteman J. N. Robinson Graniteville Nevada City Cal John Kippert

The Vinegar Fliver Opens Grand Opera Season

Grand Opera at the Grand features Kendall in The Vinegar Fliver beginning next Thursday with strong supporting players and a star turn. The Texas Steer and The Texan Steer play Seattle theater on Sunday with Milt Q Barlow and James A Devlin in key roles. Mordant Humphrey present The Legion of Honor and other new acts headlined by Julian Rose and Sutherland.

Bera Kendall Manning Kendall Seattle Milt. Q. Barlow Dayhomey James A. Devlin Mayette Hrander May Hretonne Toway Humphrey Ny Third Avenue Legion of Honor Hunday Mr. Mordant Miss Humphrey Beattie Empire Park Theater Julian Rose van Poenen MoCaully Artisle Zana Lillian Sutherland Martinetth

Could Not Prove in Back Assault Case

John Lorentsen faced charges of criminally assaulting Mr Chiia Miller and was discharged by Superior Judge Well morning. The case against Kiet was dismissed on motion by the presenting attorney who argued the crime could not be proven. The sole state witnesses besides Miller were two small boys who saw Lorentsen run in and out of Miller's residence on the day of the alleged offense.

John Lorentsen Chiia Miller Kiet Mery Miller Lorenzenn

Frank Shay Guilty In Petty Larceny Case

Frank Shay pleaded guilty in superior court to stealing a sheet from J Berkman and paying an Information hushed with three prior convictions. He received one year in the penitentiary becoming the first sentenced under a new curfew sentence law applying enhanced terms for prior offenses.

Frank Shay J. Berkman

Not Guilty Richard Winsor Seeks Case Dismissal

Dr Frank Van Waters dentist faced criminal assault charges after a motion for dismissal failed. Attorney Richard Winsor argued confinement without arraignment violated rights. Judge Bell denied the motion. Van Waters pleaded not guilty. Copper tempering patent by Seattle firm announced with factory at 149 Fleet Avenue South Limited stock offered.

Richard Winsor Frank van Waters van Waters Bell Seattle Fleet Avenue South Antee Copper Manufacturing Coy Burke Bug

Ten Dozen Pies Promise Star Newsies Picnic

The Star newsies plan a picnic at Al ki point with about three hundred sixty pies promised by circulation manager Green. A large array of pies including plum and apple will join watermelons and sandwiches from The Star’s lunch tray as the team prepares for a test of endurance tomorrow march 9.

the Star Newsies Teay Alki Point Newnie Green Newsies Ca‘wan

Portland Man Links Seattle Night To Lost Wallet

William Hall arrived from Portland and visited a Seattle concert hall where he became romantically entangled with a girl who disappeared with his wallet. A detective documented the incident and Hall later sought the girl, spending the night with her before waking up to a bare morning.

William Hall Portland Seattle Teaderiot Lee Station Kennedy Hall Sseer Beattle Jackeon Street Sixth Avenue Park Theater Iic Indy Beattie

Desertion Plea Garners Divorce Actions

Frank Kortecki seeks divorce from Agnes Kowtecki claiming desertion after moving here a year ago to buy a home. He says she ignored his letters and calls while her family influenced her. Separately divorces granted to Alexander Levine from Annie Levine and to Emella Parry from Emanuel Parry on desertion grounds. Excursion details note Capital City steamer from Lillyards dock to Point Defiance Tacoma.

Frank Kortecki Rane Agnes Kowtecki Kortecki Kostecki Alexander Levine Annie Levine Hgh Anay Emella Ery Emanuel Parry Om Grownd Point Defiance Tacoma Capital City Lillyerdus Dock Lilly- Urdus Tom

Grand Excursion and Exposition Events Promised by Fremont

The Ladies of the Congregational Church of Fremont organize a grand excursion on September 2 aboard the commodious Capital steamer for a view of the Hole in the Wall and Battle scenery. Tickets sell at Fremont druggists and other outlets with round trips from Lilly and Main Street. Also scheduled is a Woodmen of the World dance at the exposition armory with 23 cent admission and a separate battleship excursion listed for Pier No. 2.

le Conner Fremont Ricamer Sefram & Gordon Haltard Green Lake Brith ‘& Kennedy Ruffin Preeborn Drugstore Ninth Leavee Lilly Bojaurdue Gock Main Street Woodmen of

Hay and Feed Prices and Notes

Mixed livestock yard terms and pricing for hay and grain items appear, listing tonnages and products such as alfalfa timothy barley middlings and Puget bound hay. Also references cattle calves and foot travel notes with shuffled fragmentary phrases and a casual event entry for a concert and dance on Sunday August 0 with time card information.

Freight Passengers Seaport Notice Publishes Seattlerane

In Seattle a local notice lists main telephone numbers 41 to 46 for freight passengers and related services. Details are partially legible but indicate a transit or shipping context with institutional contact points. The fragment suggests a municipal or company schedule or contact card.

Seattlerane For Co

Queen Ouven Radishes and Provencale Dishes Featured

A menu style list highlights Queen Ouven Radishes, Chicken Mulligatawny Gaheune, Fresh Shrimp Salad, Mayonnaise Tenderiin of Bole a ia Cardinal, Chicken Sautna ta Provencale, and Ravioli Genovities. The items suggest a formal continental course selection with varied sauces and regional names.

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