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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1903

Page

3

Congress 10 Investigates Post Office Inquiry Debates

The House adopted the Overstreet Resolution urging the postmaster general to forward papers on the post office investigation to the House committee. Crumpacker’s measure seeks a judiciary committee review on territorial questions and possible ceded territory consent. In the Senate Penrose calls for records to go to postal committees. Lodge opposes, German defends.

Washington, D.C House House Committee On Post Offices Howe Crumpacker United States Senate Penrose Lodge German

Wilson testifies on misrepresentation by AP reporter in Wood hearing

Gen Wilson, former military governor of Matanzas, testified before the Senate Military Affairs Committee that AP correspondent Bellaire deliberately misrepresented facts in Cuba. He said he alerted AP three months after Bellaire's arrival about this unreliability, but his warning was ignored.

Washington, D. C Gen. Wilson Matanzas Wood Senate Committee On Military Affairs Bellaira Associated Press Cubs Wlson Hellaire Wilson Bellaire Beslairs

Milkmen Arraigned Over Septic Tank Petition

Latona and Brooklyn residents protest a proposed septic tank for city sewage and seek a brick trunk sewer to Shilshole bay. They urge moving the tank site from Latena avenue to Fourteenth street near the government canal. Also noted are milk cases against Harmer Hoppe Swan Quimby in Judge George's court.

Latona Brooklyn Shilshole Bay Latena Improvement Chair

Three Charged in Death of Carrie Constantine

In a late afternoon arraignment in superior court, three defendants pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the death of Carrie Constantine. A trial date was set for December 17. The defendants are accused of causing the death by embalmed milk poisoning.

Htr Little Carrie Constantine

Man Struck by Train Dies After Walking on Tracks

Mid aged man Wit temore was struck by a Northern Pac locomotive while walking near Van Asselt Seattle and died from skull fracture at the county hospital. Coroner Hoye and the Watson morgue handled the body. witnesses note the engine light may have hindered hearing its approach.

B. Wittemore van Aasselt Yester Hoye y-Watson Seattle Whittemore Grand Central Hotel Hie Blanketsa van Asselt Town Littl

Mrs. Cherry Fined for Beating Foster Daughter

Mrs. H C Cherry was fined and costs by Justice George for assaulting her sixteen year old foster daughter Ingamar Horton at the Cherry home 105 Broadway last Tuesday. The girl testified she was beaten with a carriage whip and a stove brush after being urged to leave with jeweler C A Woods. The court found a clear case of assault and battery and the girl will be placed in another home.

H.C. Cherry George Ingamar Horton Cherry Broadway Mra. Cherry C. A. Woods Woods

Superior Court Orders Return of Bussell Divorce Case Files

Superior Judge Bell issued an order this morning directing that the files in the Bussell divorce case be returned to the Vaults from which they were withdrawn earlier by Bussell’s lawyers.

Bell Bussell

Two Arlington suspects held in Maple Leaf holdup case

Two men detained after a Maple Leaf saloon hold up face detention in the county jail awaiting identification. They used aliases Butler Morris Buckley and Lewis, found with a 32 caliber gun and bracelets, and denied the crimes as officers link them to Beattle Beattice era robberies.

Kid” Lewis Frank Butler Flian Frank Morris A. Bh. Buckley Allas Butler Arlington van Amselt Imi! de Mimit County Jall van Asselt Whlama Artington Lewie Arlington Jar Butler Seattle Tennant Willams Morris Beattice Bell Jall Maple Leaf Lewis

Mystery Cabin Fire Near Three Tree Point Enigma Deepens

A deserted cabin at Three Tree Point burned last Sunday morning after shots were heard as flames rose from the eaves. Two Seattle-area men nearby fled to get help, but the structure burned to the ground with no human remains found. A gunshot is suspected to have been fired by the heat, not a person. The owner is a Seattle physician.

Three Tree Point Seattle

City Health Board Considers Meat Inspector and Garbage Enforcement

The board held its regular monthly meeting to file M J Rary for city meat inspector, discuss enforcing garbage man ordinances, and note staff changes. They approved trimming quarantine guards and renewing support for Health Officer Ludlow and Dr L Mr Harrison's service.

Ludlow Dexter Mortone Riplinger Tuchow Fs

Boy Injured in Elevator Shaft May Recover

George Sullivan, badly hurt by a fall, remains alive at Providence Hospital with a slim chance of recovery. The steamer Valencia, Capt Cann, sails tonight for Skagway with 40 passengers and 600 tons of freight.

George Sullivan Providence Hospital Valencia Cann Skagway

Steamer Flyer Repairs Prompt Athlon Daily Run Schedule

On account of repairs to the steamer Flyer the Athlon will be on the run today and give daily service leaving Seattle at 7 30 am 12 m and 6 15 pm and leaving Tacoma at 9 35 am 3 8 and p m

Jon Dolly Seattle Tacoma Athlon

Shoes Guarantee Promises Full Refund for Unsolved Issues

Every pair of shoes sold carries a guarantee of satisfactory service or a full money back. The policy promises customers a complete refund if the product fails to meet expectations.

City Dads Reject Queen Anne Armory Site Petition

City council members expressed displeasure at the Queen Anne Improvement club's influence during last night's meeting. The club urged selecting a North Beattie site for the new armory over Howell street. Gill moved to reject the petition, and others debated narrowing the rejection to lack of power beyond offering a free site.

Queen Anne Improvement Club North Beattie Howell Street Gill

Grand Café Breakfast Lunch and French Dinner Offer

Visit the Grand cafe at 1414 Third Ave for breakfast lunch and a French dinner. Private dining rooms available for small groups in a historic setting.

Grand sale at Chesbros piano store with deep discounts

Chesbro's at 1207 Second Ave offers upright, square, and concert pianos and organs at dramatically reduced prices. Many models drop from hundreds to under $200. secondhand instruments, guarantees, and easy monthly terms are stressed to attract buyers.

Chesbro's Bete and Avenue University and Beacon Streets Suic Weber Jane Piano Kingdom Mason & Hamlin Wale Nut Crown Chenebro's Second Ave

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