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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1903
Page
5
A Merchants National Bank messenger was robbed at Baltimore’s post office this morning after receiving a registered package. The thief took the satchel of letters as the messenger signed receipts, and a crowd pursued him before he escaped. Reports suggest the packages held about $100,000 though bank officials say $2,000 was in the satchel.
An added claim for 15000 was filed this morning as Dowie faces financial trouble. Receivers and the custodian believe Dowie may pay debts with 75000 in tithes due before January 1. Dowie remains confident amid reports of winter hardship for Zionist workers and coal shortages. Receivers seek access to his financial records and must report within a week.
Falls New York reports Joseph List died when an elevator collapsed at Loyus Bros store this afternoon. Six others were injured in the incident.
Superior Judge Tallman yesterday granted a temporary injunction to block the council from issuing a year fee to Horace F A Dunber proprietor of the Rainier.
An advertisement argues that food must be digested for nourishment and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as natural help that offloads stomach work. It claims tablets restore digestion, reduce stomach strain, and provide essential nutrients for brain and body, sold by druggists at a listed price.
Mrs Elmira Noyes owner of the grand hotel filed for an injunction in the case brought against her property noting the order was made and the application granted earlier the suit was initiated several days prior.
Edna Wallace Hopper, daughter of the deceased mining heir Alexander Dunemutt, attends the trial to have the will set aside. Her lawyers introduced depositions to show the father was of unsound mind due to alcoholism, with a $106 percent value mining property left to her brother James Dansmir.
Important amendment filed in Salt Lake City as Annie Bradley submits amended birth reports to the board of health naming former Senator Arthur Brown and the father of her two children.
Actress Clara Morris will lecture at the University of Washington in Seattle this winter. She opens the series at Denny Hall in January with the subject Celebrities Have Known.
Special to The Star. On December 4 in Tacoma a mill worker named Kelly was held up by a lone robber at Gra avenue and California street near 10 o clock. Kelly knocked away the revolver but was struck unconscious after the assailant recovered the weapon and struck him.
An 11-year-old Spokane boy, Harry Walton, died after a bout of sparring in Union Park where a punch taught as Fitzsimmons' blow allegedly incapacitated him. The blow occurred last Saturday. Walton grew sicker that day and died after a seizure. The Mitchell boy who showed the move is at large. Capt Halstead arrived as a passenger aboard the Iyo Maru, returning from the Formosa coast wreck.
City council members led by Kistler oppose President Parry's plan to delay ordering improvements until March, arguing it will worsen street conditions and push contracts into mid summer. George F. Cotterill and others warn against delaying work, noting risks of scarce material and a flood of petitions after March.
Lieut. Burbank asks for divorce from his Filipino wife Mrs. Conception Vasques. Judge Kilpatrick granted an extension after receiving a cablegram from General Wilde in the Philippines, delaying the fifty day limit for answer.
The case against Fred Bee Becker charged as a participant in the Villard saloon robbery was dismissed this morning on Prosecuting Attorney Craven's motion as the trial began. John Cotten the bartender who testified fell apart under cross examination admitting no chance to observe the robber with a mask during the hold up.
Rail line blockades by coal strikers at Castle Gate Utah were discovered in time to avert a wreck. Miners camp tents rise at Bunnyside as workers arrive by train. Governors report militia active as Teller county is placed under insurrection and martial law advisories emerge.
In Chicago the Feeders' union was ruled guilty of violating an injunction issued to curb violence. The decision targets the union as an organization, with a fine to be set tomorrow for the local president and secretary. The ruling is described as significant by union members.
The United States grand jury returned four indictments to Federal Judge Hanford this morning. Two indictments target white men while two target Chinese individuals A Tai and Leo Tin allegedly forged certificates at Whatcom. Frank Smith and William Moore were indicted for selling liquor to Yakima Indians. More Indian defendants and numerous other cases may follow as the grand jury finished in about four days.
Buffalo officials report evidence against 76 year old Bonter in connection with the Brehr couple murder. Bonter, described as frail from rheumatism, is nonetheless said to be exceptionally strong. Advertisements note Big Saturday sale at A Bridge & Co. in downtown Buffalo with Florence Marvin listed as a prophet contact.
Mrs Etta Patten, manager of Washington Undertaking, buried 5 year old Alphonse Schuster with no mourners or pallbearers at Fairmount Cemetery. The child died of diphtheria and, by law, only the undertaker may handle interment, yet she performed the burial unaided despite the bitter cold.
Mrs J Cherry of 10 Broad Way is arrested on a Humane Society complaint for allegedly whipping her 11 year old stepdaughter with a carriage whip. Neighbors reported screams. the girl is bed bound and severely bruised. Dr Buckley found serious injuries. Cherry claims truancy while the girl says the beating followed a walk with a young man. Police enforced secrecy at the request of Clarke the deputy.
Milwaukee Dec 4 Charlie Neary set for a headline bout against Jack McClelland of Pittsburgh in a Badger Athletic Club show. Also on the card Jack Dougherty vs Charlie Ferry. McClelland once eyed Rafe Turner in Seattle before bouts were blocked. University debaters at Denny Hall pick topics for Washington Interstate contest.
An old travel solicitation touts year round outdoor sports in California via the Shasta route. It lists transit rates to San Francisco of 25.60 for first class and 20.60 for second class and offers descriptive literature and tickets from 618 First Avenue through FE BE Enis, general agent, plus a note about the mince pier special at New German Bakery First and Madison.
Special to The Port Angeles The Port Angeles Pacific railroad faces a lien by Hofius & Co of Seattle for over $20,000 in materials. Judge Hatch named James Stewart receiver after Smith-Mastic Construction Co requested help. Rumors say two factions in the company split between Elmira Logging and Smith-Mastic.
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