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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1903

Page

8

MEW political broom will sweep clean

Special to The Star Everett Washington voters elected a Democratic mayor and promised a major personnel shake up across city departments. The police may trim to two retainers Boughton and Knap while Fire Chief Connor faces dismissal. City Engineer Barkhoff and Street Commissioner Exatrom also face removal amid shifts in policy.

Everett Bec Boughton Knap Roth Hrodeck Connor Craigue Finieh Barkhoff Healee Exatrom van Vechten Headlee

Narrow Escapes and Local Crimes In Seattle Area

A Seattle district report details T. R. Pomphrey narrowly escaping death by gas in his Fifth Avenue room after turning off the supply and opening a window. His wife discovered the odor and revived him with assistance. Other items note Fr. Buller’s arrest for disorderly conduct on a Green Lake car, A. Michaelson fined for petty larceny, a city union forming with Western Central Labor, divorce proceedings by Mrs. Odellia Crain against Richard Crain, and the shipwrecked Italian brig Cavour near Pea cock Spit, owner Domingo Leero. The body of John B. Metarthy was shipped to Montana after a suicide at the Great Northern hotel.

T. R. Pomphrey Fifth Avenue Pomphrey Ady Fr. Buller Green Lake Grant A. Michaelson Kelly Western Central Labor Union Conners Wright Legainea Rebecca Fine Ocheltree Odellia Crain Richard Crain John BR. Metarthy Great Northern Katllepell Mont Henny-Watson McCarthy California Berk T. Letlanes Peacock Spit Cavour Domingo Leero St. Johns Nova Scotia

Mrs Jane Jex Committed to Insane Asylum by Judge

Mrs Jane Jex of South Seattle was committed to the insane asylum by Superior Judge Tyaliman yesterday after friends testified her mind had been failing for years and she showed danger of self harm. She is 44 years old.

Jane Jex South Seattle Tyaliman Jex Mann Smith Boyston Street Alaskan Petroleum Coal Company C. Crockett Inste

Runaway Engine Horses Rampage Through Seattle Streets

Pedestrians watched as three engine horses and the hose cart horse bolted from engine house No. 2 at noon yesterday. They thundered down Third Avenue toward the lower town before tiring on a steep hill near the brow. Firemen recaptured the animals and blamed the frolic on their recent move to new quarters.

Third Avenue Seattle Engine House No. 2 Howe Vee

Music store ad promotes vast instrument selection for Christmas

Northwest shoppers urged to visit the store offering Talking Machines Music Boxes Violin Harmonicas Accordions Mandolins Guitars Flutes Clarinets and more. Second hand pianos and organs advertised with prices from 15 and 35 dollars. The Simplex Piano Player displayed and all instruments offered on easy payments with guaranteed representations.

Northwest Alwaye

Justice of the Peace Oversteps In Local Court

Pred Hawkins, an ex-prisoner, reports that Justice Lucas of Ballard sentenced petty offender Hawkins to an extended term beyond a minor charge. Superior Judge Bells was alerted by Hawkins and a court investigation led to Hawkins' release by Judge Frethim. Hawkins had been kept in custody after a peace-bond dispute classified four months prior.

Bells Pred Hawkins Lee Mawkine Hire Frethim Feto Court H Mawkine Lucas Hie Superior Court Hawking

Munroe Case Dismissed Freeing Harry Munroe

The Superior Court dismissed the indictment against Harry Munroe on the motion of Prosecuting Attorney Scott. Scott said he investigated the charge that Munroe employed women in a liquor venue and found the claim unfounded. He stated Munroe had no connection with Star theater, no ownership, and was not employed there at the time.

Harry Munroe Superior Court Grand Jury Bell Scott Munroe Star Theater

Japanese man arrested for concealed weapon carry

J Metta a Japanese man was arrested by police for carrying a concealed weapon. Otto in a Chinese restaurant on 213 Washington street fell asleep after a meal and drew a gun when asked to pay, but a cloth tangled in the trigger prevented discharge.

J. Metta Otto Washington Street

Time Card: Flyer Repairs Prompt Daily Steamer Run

The Athion will run today with daily service due to repairs to the steamer Flyer. Departures from Seattle are at 7 20 a m 12 m and 6 15 p m while Tacoma departures are at 9 25 a m 2 and 8 p m.

Athion Seattle Tacoma

Revival Services Set by Esteemed Evangelists Arrive in Seattle

J Wilber Chapman an eminent Presbyterian revivalist arrives from the East to lead series of revival meetings in Seattle churches. Dr Walton, another noted evangelical, also comes to open ongoing events at Bethany First Westminster churches with multiple services. Chapman plans three morning and evening sermons at First church and evenings at Firet church. Walton addresses the Ministerial Association and preaches at several churches as the series begins.

J. Wilber Chapman Committee of the General Eem Dry Presbyterian Churches of America Seattle Walton Preea Watton Bethany Church Firet Church Westminster Church

Marine News French bark Colonel de Villebelie Maureuil arrives

The French bark Colonel de Vitle belie Maureuil and the American schooner Willis A Helden, owned by Globe Navigation, reach port as shipping news updates.

Colonel de Vitlebelie Maureuil Willis A. Helden Globe Navigation Company

Unidentified Bay Body Buried Without Papers

A decomposed male body found by McDonala and Mike Murphy in the bay at Thomas Street foot yesterday is unidentifiable at Bonney-Watson morgue. Estimated six weeks in water, about 44 years old, 6 feet 7 inches, dark hair and facial hair, dressed in standard marine fireman overalls and jumper. no papers found. He will be buried in Potter's Field tomorrow.

McDonala Mike Murphy Thomas 'Street Bonney-Watson Will Tommorrow Potter's Marine Firemen

Smith Divorce Case Dismissed After Plea for Return

Chester Smith, seeking divorce from May Smith on desertion grounds, had his case dismissed by Superior Judge Tallman who said he would try once more to persuade his wife to return. He claimed a tip that sending her a ticket might bring her back to Seattle.

Chester Smith May Smith Tallman Hit Smith

Franklin writes of building a happy home

A terse note describes fostering a warm household by guiding a partner to a stable life. The message emphasizes steady support and shared goals to create a cheerful domestic environment.

Boucke Trial Faces Second Day in Green Lake Case

Insurance man F Boucke, charged with binding gagging and robbing the Blick family at Green Lake December 1 1902, is tried in superior court again after a previous hung jury. An alibi defense will be attempted as testimony starts after jury impaneling.

Blick Green Lake Boucke

Slander suit at St Elmo baths trial before judge Merrie

Tony Vascure a bath house attendant sues M M Teater proprietor of St Elmo baths for 10000 dollars alleging he was called a thief. The trial proceeds before Superior Judge Merrie with witnesses present.

Tony Vascure M. M. Teater St. Elmo Baths Merrie Vassure

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