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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1903
Page
2
A sweeping account outlines a string of misfortunes within the Hapsburg family, focusing on Emperor Franz Joseph and his granddaughter Princess Elisabeth of Windheim. It recalls Rudolph’s death, Stephanie’s exile, and Marie’s alleged murder as factors deepening a royal tragedy.
The narrative recalls Archduchess Elizabeth daughter of Crown Prince Rudolf and Stephanie queen consort of Belgium. Rudolf a brutal figure wed Otto’s wife, Elizabeth, facing a social dowry. Elizabeth bore a child before Rudolf’s bid to wed Marie Vetsera, and the romance led to a dramatic royal controversy in Austria.
An unnamed advertiser promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative with a risk free month trial. The letter pledges a high success rate and urges readers to send for Book No 1 through Book No 5, claiming cures for dyspepsia heart kidneys women men and rheumatism. The appeal stresses social proof and urges readers to spread the word.
Mrs G A Sgoryelski of Fifty Avenue asks the city clerk to move the cow bells from Fifty second Avenue claiming the bells disturb her husband who works nights. The nuisance centers on cows wearing bells near the residence and the claim of unlawful bells in daytime hours.
Kateer Wilhelm traveled from Potedam to Berlin by train and arrived at the palace in an open carriage to wild demonstrations. He initially waved his hat then held his hand to its brim, appeared pale, and after formal business rested before attending a national theater performance.
Robert Deardsley, who confessed to forging Nie weal name on checks for 1) at the Ginavian American bank and attempted to fake his drowning, was arraigned before Judge Cann on forgery. His bond was fixed at 14, with default to county jail. a December hearing is set, and the mother pleaded for him.
Washington December report states Associate Justice Henry Billings Brown of the U S Supreme Court has lost sight in one eye and doctors fear the other could fail. Despite retirement eligibility he refuses to leave the bench.
H J Johnson filed suit against the Seattle Electric company to recover over 8.9 damages for injuries from a transformer shock at the corner of Spruce Street and Twenty first Avenue. He was severely burned by electricity. Local ministers joined a First Baptist reception for new pastor Rev John Rust of Nashville. A. Jonson was arrested on the waterfront for attempting to sell clothes said to be given him by Thomas Barber. Det Byrnes found Barber at the Oregon House. I W Cole, once with American Soda Water Supply, was arrested at Beattie hotel for a Northport debt case but released after civil debt info. Mrs Elizabeth Mawson was granted divorce from Louie Mawson for cruelty and non support.
Superior Judge Tallman placed the Forty five Consolidated Company into temporary receivership this morning on the petition of Arthur Phill representing all stockholders. The court granted a temporary receiver with a $1000 bond as the company faces default judgments and claims it cannot meet current liabilities. A hearing is set for December 1.
The White River valley country schools face crowding due to Interurban service with District No. 14 rising from 34 to 100 pupils. Directors propose dividing the district into three and building three new houses, but County Superintendent Hartranft opposes, urging a large graded school instead.
WW Barr filed a complaint before Prosecuting Attorney Bevott charging B Bunsell with assault and battery on Mr C G Weeeet at the Beattie hotel on an October afternoon. A warrant issued from Justice Cann's court, Bussell was arrested and released on bail. Hart was fined for whipping Mussell and appealed to the superior court. a new trial was granted by Judge Rudkin due to irregularity in the jury verdict.
Edward Ryan, convicted in superior court of obtaining money under false pretenses by passing a twenty dollar bill from a defunct New Jersey state bank, was sentenced by Judge Rudkin yesterday to two years in the penitentiary and a $1500 fine.
Frank Lane and Robert Mertz were arrested by Patrolman Kelly after attempting to flee with loot from a waterfront junk dealer. Police seized jewelry including watches chains pins and rings and found milk and linen handkerchiefs. Authorities plan grand larceny charges and expect burglary charges if items are identified. Police credit ongoing investigations for prior petty burglaries.
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