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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1904

Page

5

Indian Children to Have a Home at Metlakatla

The Metlakatla Red Men request deserted Indian children from counties be sent to their reservation in Alaska. Washington Children’s Home Society agrees the youths will be cared for and taught useful trades. Officials report civilised Metlakatla leadership views placement as beneficial to neglected Indian kids. One boy already sent, with costs covered, and another likely forthcoming.

Metlakatla Ton Children Redekine Alaska Superoir Tallman Indiana Washington Children’s Home Society John

Rewarded Husky Players Receive Varsity Sweaters

University of Washington faculty athletic and executive committees decided to award high grade blue sweaters with a gold W to players with at least two intercollegiate games. They set December 14 for the third annual varsity ball with proceeds aiding the athletic treasury.

University Station University University of Washington Aweit

Tennessee Launched Armored Cruiser With 32 Knot Speed

The armored cruiser Tennessee was launched at Cramp's shipyards at 10:50 AM in a ceremony led by Governor Frasier of Tennessee. Attendees included Navy officials from Washington League Island and New York Navy Yard. The vessel is praised as a top sea fighter with high battery power and protection, matching many battleships afloat.

Philadelphia Tennessee Crampa’ E Frasie Navy Department Washington League Island New York Navy Yard United States Navy Maryland St. Louis Camden

Champion Downed In Arcade Bowling Tilt

Sam Karpf, secretary of the American Bowling Congress, challenged AL Jenkins of this city in a four handed match at the Arcade alleys. Jenkins, a noted amateur with several 266 scores, led early but Karpf won the last frame to finish 169 to 167. Jenkins vows to challenge again while Karpf props himself with the remark Jenkins should go and get a rep.

Sam Karpf American Bowling Congress AL. Jenkins Karpf Jenkins Feam Sam Tuck Karpfs Jim Corbett

Constable Biederman slain in Bluestand saloon fight

In Chicago a constable Joseph Biederman was killed this morning during a fight over a slot machine between rival constable gangs at the Brun ner saloon in Bluestand. Police have made three arrests. A rummage sale for the Seattle Seamen's Institute will be held by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Seamen's Friend society on December 6 and 7 at Heklelberg's cafe rooms, 1112 Second Avenue, with auxiliary members receiving supplies Monday. Photos for Christmas must be ordered now with sittings 10 to 2 daily. Began Ericson, 1516 First, notes relocation to Bitel building January 1.

Chicago Joseph Biederman Seattle Seamen's Institute Ladies’ Auxiliary The Seamen's Friend Society Heklelberg Second Avenue Ericson Bitel

Politician's Mileage Trick Tied to Great Northern Message

A circulated tale depicts J B Farrell and Jim Hille using rail messaging to cover travel costs. A St Paul politician, seeking mileage reimbursement, informs Farrell of his location at Blank Junction. Farrell replies from Seattle, confirming Great Northern involvement.

J. B Farrell Jim” Hille A &J. Paul Mr. F Bloch Great Northern St Paulite Blank Junction Wash J. D. Farrell Northern Seattle W. A

Local theater notes for Coming Week at Alcazar and Abeagzar

The new Fanning Pratt stock company opens Monday at the Abeagzar with Held by the Enemy a South setting Gillette drama. Molise Champlen leads as Rachel with Frank Fanning and Alcazar star in key roles. Mike Hooley brings comic relief while the Wiedemanns perform their final show tomorrow night. My Official Wife follows Under Two Flags.

Fanning-Pratt Stock Company Abeagzar Gillette Molise Champlen Rachel Frank Fanning Alcazar Col. Prescott Mike” Hooley Tommy Atkins Egypt Old Darkey Wiedemanns

Under Two Flags to Open Week at Alcazar and Third Avenue

Seattle theater scene features Nellis presenting Under Two Flags with Cigarette played by Miss Chapman and Cecil by James Neill, plus The Black Patti minstrels at Third Avenue. New stock company under Charlie Newman begins Monday with Miss Champion and Frank Fanning in a high class repertoire. Dorothy Morton to star in Glittering Gloria. plans for Clariase and Little Princess revivals.

Two Flags Ouida Miss Chapman Cigarette Miss Gilman Cecil James Neill Bertie Berkeley Neil Neills Alcazar Charlie” Newman Mise Champion Frank Fanning

Tonight's Specials Best of All

Evening sale list offers children coin purses velvet curtains satin polish men and women underwear shirts shoes and bags with reduced prices. Readers may find assorted ladies purses wrappers curtains and mens wear plus a wide range of accessories and fabric items all offered at low sale prices tonight.

Jersey Sesree Ee

Seattle street board tightens grip on Kalberg contractor

Street Superintendent Walters and the board of works faced heavy criticism for failing to remove contractor Kalberg from the Third avenue and Denny Way grading job. The delay has left Third avenue impassable with mud knee-deep as Seattle Electric tracks block progress. The mayor and board plan to question numerous contractors about delays and extend enforcement of city contracts to compel timely work.

Walters Board of Works John Kalberg Seattle Third Avenue Dennyway Kalberg Mullen Zichinden Federal Avenue Seattle Electric Company Council Star

Mrs Chadwick's Wealth Power Draws Legal Scrutiny

The article describes Mrs. Chadwick using influence and persuasive power to secure funds from those she dealt with. It notes lawyers and psychology students study her methods and asks whether personal magnetism or hypnotism underlies her success. Witnesses describe her eyes and voice as compentitive and influential.

Mis Chadwick

How Mme Humbert Burrowed Millions On False Securities

Mme Therese Humbert presented herself as heiress to the Crawfords and borrowed $600000 annually from Paris bankers. She and the Humberts led a lavish life for years until a crash revealed no fortune in the safe, and they fled.

Mme. Humbert Mme Therese Humbert Crawfords Paris Humberts

Robbery near Byron Station Stuns Local Resident

Bimpson was grabbed by a stout highwayman near Byron Station shortly after 6 last evening. A confederate followed as they searched Simpson and stole $16 and a pocketbook with papers. He could only describe the two men as alike in height and build, with a gun pressed to his body, unable to run.

Bimpson Byron Station Simpson

Mrs Chadwick Deterred From Europe as Receiver Sought

In New York on November 3, authorities revealed Mrs Chadwick was prevented from traveling to Cleveland by creditor action that led to a receiver being appointed. Jacques Krakauer, a creditor, filed for bankruptcy action in federal court. A man calling himself Colegan Carnegie sought to see Mrs Chadwick but was refused. The expected clarifying statement from counsel did not appear.

York Chadwick Holland House Cleveland Europe Colegan Carnegie Andrew Carnegie Chad

Writs Seize Mrs Chadwick Assets in Non-Resident Case

Justice Conlon issued a writ of attachment for $1,000 against Mrs. Chadwick in favor of Louise & Co. as a non-resident. Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff acted to levy on property at the Holland House and forbid removal. A separate case in Cleveland delays decision on a receiver for Mrs Chadwick’s securities to December 10.

Neys Justice Conlon Herriman Chadwick Cleveland, D Herbert B. Newton Casele L. Chadwick

Mystery Hazing at Phi Kappa Theta Creates Commotion

In Lafayette Indiana a secret high school society rite of initiation into Phi Kappa Theta has sparked outrage among prominent families. A dozen girls faced brutal ordeals including a red hot branding iron and simulated flesh searing. Several victims are ill or unconscious and others are in a nervous breakdown. The proceedings involved mock trials of pain with placeholders such as beef steak and hot macaroni while victims were restrained and frightened.

Lafayette Ind Phi Kappa Theta Society

Renewal Run On Bank Reaches Crowded Buffalo Scene

The German American bank faced a new run this morning with depositors lining up for cash. Former cashier Wehmeyer released a statement to papers claiming the bank made multiple big loans. The Queen Anne Congregational Church wishes attendees to its annual sale on December 9 afternoon.

Beriins Buffalo Wehpner Requiser

Roosevelt names Wilcox postmaster of New York City

President Roosevelt decides to appoint William R. Wilcox as postmaster of New York City, announced today.

Washington Roosevelt William R. Wilcox New York City

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