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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1904

Page

3

Work of Raising Islander Postponed

Neptune Salvage to resume efforts next spring due to winter weather and equipment needs. Captain Finch plans searches for a $500 Spokane anchor and a rumored Russian cruiser wreck, with extensive gear and deep-water operations ahead.

Finch Juneau Killiance Nicholeon Spokane Neptune Salvage Com Capt. Finch Pinch Neptune Salvage Company Lynch Gottstein

Salvage Plan Delays Removing Treasure From Stricken Steamer

Captain Pinch and Captain Mineh favor waiting until the rising is completed to recover the treasure. The crew aims to spare cabin woodwork, noting seawater exposure will only dull finish and that tearing apart the ship would incur costly refitting after surfacing.

Pinch Mineh

Robbery Halts Oregon Short Line Cash Haul

Three masked men held up a train at Kemmerer Wyoming as it left the station at 1 30 this morning taking about 11 000 from the express agent and armed guard. They beat the railroad men and escaped with the money meant to pay off coal miners. Posses are in pursuit and reports vary on the total stolen and recovered sums.

Ealt Lake Pacific Expres Oregon Conl

Burglary Strikes Everett Deli as Local Crimes Reported

Crewell's delicatessen on Hewitt avenue Everett robbed Monday night six cents stolen. Burglars frightened from Quaker drug store at 1 am. Two suspects identified in unrelated local crimes Asotin plans speakeasy house Pryxell opera house to reopen after changes Coeur WA man killed in Lone Fall incident Olmstead, 65, mourned by wife and six children Nat Turner found guilty in Colville case then to be tried Today at Colville court John Krentoe miner accused of brutal assault on wife furniture destroyed in violent attack

Crewell’s Delicatessen Hewitt Avenue Everett Quaker Drug Store John Krentoe New Lawson

Suspect In Diamond Pawn Plot Pleads For Trial

Police claim Steve Brodie received the major share of proceeds from pawning a diamond valued at about 166 dollars while the Williams woman held the pawn ticket. She wanted a guilty plea earlier but now seeks a trial. Brodie, a race track tour, had a suspended three month sentence by Police Judge George and has since been in and out of the city. Both are described as notorious offenders.

Pice Williams Barter Steve Hrodie George

Lawyer On Trial Fined for Assault on Wife

T M Miller an attorney was fined 25 by Police Judge George for assaulting his wife at 906 Howell street on August 18. Mrs Miller testified of repeated blows causing a cut mouth and bruises while their sons corroborated. Miller denied the charges and appealed to the superior court, released on his recognizance.

T. M. Miller George Howell Street Millers Miller Mia Alice G

Grief Turned to Joy As City Detective Returns Lost Child

Fred Stefano a young boy from the Hiltyerd district was rescued after being swept away in a nearby water area. City Detective Lane arrived yesterday afternoon and recovered the child near police headquarters, reuniting him with his frantic parents.

Fred Stefano Fred Ho Hilyerd Lane Young Stefano

Proved Fruitleess Md Miranda Crave for Morphine Drug

A terse item notes Md Miranda sought morphine to ease cravings and suffering, pressing for relief from his condition in the city.

MD Miranda

Prisoner Slashes Arm with Can in Cell

A prisoner slashed his arm using a tin can and smeared blood over his face to alarm the jailer. He is in a critical condition and will be laid up at home time, with his arm in a sore state and his cravings unsatisfied.

Afraid of His Wife Lyons Seeks Divorce

Miward Lyons yesterday instituted divorce proceedings against his wife Frances Lyons a female barber on grounds of cruelty. Lyons claims she has abused him so terribly that he is afraid to live with her any longer.

Miward Lyons Frances Lyons Lyons

Carnival of Thievery Reported Across City Rooms

Catherine Clarberg on First avenue and Rose McGuire on Seventh avenue report break ins during sleep and absence with thefts including a gold watch valued at 40 dollars a feather plume valued at 15 dollars. Richard Hilm on Fifth avenue and Kathe Thompson on Second avenue also report entered rooms and stolen items including a watch with engraved name.

Catherine Clarberg First Avenue Richard Hilm Fifth Avenue Rose McGuire Seventh Avenue Kathe Thompson Second Avenue

Louth Hoveland Sues Shipbuilder Over July Injury

Louth Hoveland filed a damage suit in superior court against Hall Reothere Marine Rai road and shipbuilding company alleging a July accident in the defendant plant left him badly injured by revolving machinery. He seeks damages to an equitable extent.

Davis' Son Is Critically Ill in Elkins West Virginia

Johan T. Davia son of Democratic vice presidential nominee Henry G. Davia lies critically ill at Davia Memorial hospital. He contracted typhoid fever during a visit to his wife’s mother Mrs Armatead a week ago. Falls Woolene arrivals noted and a local tailor advertises excursion rates on photos at Kexan and Erickson studio.

Elkins W. Va Johan T. Davia Henry G. Davia Davia Memorial Hospital

Land prices hinted as business secret explained

Some readers question why land sells for less than neighboring plots. The text hints a business secret behind pricing, suggesting a cautious explanation without full disclosure.

Washington Amateur Presse Association Convening in Seattle

The Washington State Amateur Presse Association plans its first annual convention in Seattle on September 3 with representatives from across the state. Local reception committee members include W K E Parker Roy Elford Earle A Rowell A R Schmidt and A P F Furbush and Misses Frieda Clark and Ila Parker. Ships J W Clise Alexander T Brown and Wilbert Smith from San Pedro are delayed by heavy fog.

Washington State Amateur Presse Association Seattle Messrs W. KE. Parker Roy Elford Earle A. Rowell A. R. Schmidt A. P F. Furbush Prieda Clark Ivla Parker J. W. Clise Alexander T. Brown Wilbert Smith San Pedro

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