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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1903

Page

3

Water scandal widens as aldermen plead guilty

Dee Be The Grand Rapids graft case unfolds with six city aldermen waiving preliminary exam to plead guilty in superior court. Salisbury ties the conspiracy to outside interests and outlines payoffs including ex Alderman Muir and De Pagter with cash and bonds figures.

Grand Rapids Mich Dee Balisbury Muir Johan” Muir de Paster Salsbury de Pagter

Priest Lenert Found in Los Angeles After Colorado Departure

Rev John Lenert formerly of Silverton Colorado left his parish without warning. He had married his housekeeper Anna Leonard formerly a Chicago schoolteacher. Anna and her sister had moved to Idaho Springs for health. the couple traveled to Los Angeles where the priest and his wife arrived together, ending his pastorate.

John Lenert Los Angeles Cal Colorado Silverton California Anna Leonard Chicago Leonard Idaho Springs Col Anna Pather Lenert Father Lenert Siiverton Ple

Abound in Our Selection of Suites and Overcoats

A local retailer touts a wide assortment of suits and overcoats with Fabrice fabrics praised for consistency and value. The ad highlights style quality and the claim that the garments offer the right fit and price.

Newman Believes He Was Robbed of His $240 Roll

John Newman, an elderly man, reported a robbery at Hillside saloon on Fifth Avenue yesterday claiming $240 was taken. City Detective Adams investigated and found the money hidden in an inside pocket, leaving Newman elated and grateful to the officers. Union Savings Trust Co. at 112 Cherry Street advertises all day deposits and 4 percent interest.

John Newman Hillside Fifth Avenue Adams Newman Union Savings @ Trust Co Cherry Street

Notice for late Star delivery by phone messenger

If your copy of The Star does not arrive by 6 20, call Sunset Main 1060 or Independent 1198 between 6 20 and 7 30 and a messenger will be sent with your copy.

Killed in the Woods Near Milton Station

Charles Rothmiller was struck and killed by a falling tree in the woods near Milton Station on the Interurban road. Fellow mill employee George B. Fairbanks witnessed the incident as trees fell during a wind storm.

Star Tacoma Charles Rothrmilller Milton Station Rothmiller George B. Fairbanks Fairbanks

Unclear Fragments Describe Fatal Fall and Storm

Fragmentary report notes a man named Rethraliler felled by a falling tree during a fierce storm. The wind prevented bystanders from noticing the accident as Fairbanken reportedly did not hear the impact or the danger.

Rethraliler Fairbanka

Princess Alice Family Denies Official Story

The Princess Alice family rejects the official account of the scandal claiming the departure was a desertion of husband and child. They reaffirm the quarrel explanation but seek a mutual consent divorce.

Alice Berlin Eyen

Man With One-Chamber Revolver Described In Case

The report notes a revolver with one chamber empty was in his hand. The man is described as about 35 years old, smooth shaven, and well dressed.

Servia Seeks Heaviest War Budget Yet

Belgrade December 2. The minister of war asks Parliament for a 2.5 million dollar budget for the coming season to buy modern quick firing field guns and ammunition, the heaviest in Servia’s history.

Belgrade Servia

Lowry Convicted in Slot Machine Case at Cigar Store

Jense W Lowry was found guilty by a Justice Cann court jury for conducting a slot machine at 616 Second Avenue. He faces fines and costs totaling 19 dollars. Five machines were seized October 17 as deputies pressed a broad raid, with further complaints filed against Lowry. Deputy Sheriffs McGee and Lambert testified, while C EB Smith defended, arguing the machines belonged to the company he represented.

Jense W. Lowry Second Avenue Justice Cann Lowry F. W. Parker Calvin Hagen Thomas Hood Rober Calligan James Bogard B. W. Gordon First Avenue

Women barred from bar in Lords ruling on Bertha Cave

London reports that the House of Lords refused Bertha Cave's appeal to practice at the bar citing no precedent for women in British courts. A separate item notes Thomas Conway reporting a slip containing valuable clothes and $25 erased from the Queen City hotel last night.

House OF Lords London Bertha Cave Thomas Conway Eraien Queen City

Andrews Returns From Eastern Trip Aboard Spokane

W. J. Andrews, northwest passenger agent of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company, has just returned from a business trip to the eastern states. He has plans for the steamer Spokane, which makes a summer trip for Alaskan tourists.

W. J. Andrews Northwest Pacific Coast Steamship Company Mr. Andrews East Spokane

Death by self harm found near Woodinville

The body of E. Shay, who died by his own hand last Sunday east of Woodinville, was found by a train crew yesterday afternoon and brought in by Deputy Coroner Austin. The man's name appeared on a freight receipt, but identification remains unresolved and no inquest is expected.

E. Shay Woodinville Austin

Carrie Nation Strike Kids Beer Ad In Seattle Car

Carrie Number Two disrupted a South Seattle streetcar by lunging at a beer advertisement amid commentary on passengers outfits. The confrontation escalated as she toppled the display, punched the conductor and fled vowing to continue her reform work.

Carrie Nation Seattle Carrie Number Two Passeongere Fares Square

Free Want Ads Classified Page Overview

A compact notice page lists free classified items available for immediate pickup. Readers may find household goods, furniture, and misc. items offered without price or reservation, with location hints and contact shorthand for inquiries.

Happy Surprise Sale Of Pianos And Organs In Seattle

The N and H Chestro Piano Mouse announces a broad sale on pianos and organs in Seattle and vicinity. Low down payments from five dollars and monthly terms of three to ten dollars make Weber Kurtamann Wheelock Stuy vesant Kohler Campbell Spheer & Co pianos affordable. Weaver organs in walnut and peak cases are offered along with many second hand organs. Stores open evenings and inquiries run high.

Seattle N. & H. Chestro Weber, Kurtamann, Wheelock, Stuyvegant Kohler & Campbell Spheer & Co Weaver Weber

Kohler Campbell pianos on sale with five dollar down

The Kohler Campbell pianos are advertised as honest reliable instruments with affordable prices. A stock is on hand in buried walnut mahogany and quarter-sawed oak cases. Five dollars down will deliver a Kohler to your home.

Kohler

Guarantee on Instruments Refund Promise for One Year

The seller guarantees every instrument sold and will fully refund all money within the first year from the date of sale if the item does not match their representation. They will take the instrument back at their expense.

Beautiful High Grade Pianos and Organs Sale Prices

A sale advertises high grade pianos with varied regular prices now cut to sale figures such as 106 209 227 209 287 and 228, alongside organs like 37 57 and 9 BA and hand organs from 2. Terms require 35 percent down and monthly payments as low as three dollars.

Place-H. Bh CubbPRO-Next To Stone Fish Ber Lane

The note references a location at 12007 Second Avenue near Stone Fish Bar and Lane, identifying the place by the labels Place-H and CubbSbro-NEXT TO.

Cubsbro Stone, Fishber & Lane Second Avenue

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