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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1903
Page
7
Former United States assay office employee arrested by Deputy Marshal Tyler on charges of sending obscene material through the mail. Warrant from Commissioner K after a complaint by a recipient, Elizabeth Comba, led to detention in the county jail.
B A Baldwin of Little Rock Washington writes to the city center proposing to wet a tract of undeveloped coal land about one mile from the Northern Pacific tracks. He offers coal for gas making and to sell a half interest amid much local talk. He urges action due to strong sentiment in the city.
William Blackman, state labor commissioner, proposes moving the Olympia headquarters to Beattie to improve reach across the state and aid labor dispute resolution including Rainier beer boycott issues. He notes Seattle as a labor troubles center and cites local bakery inspections and toilet room removals as examples of enforcement. John W. McKee sues for divorce from Margie McKee on grounds of desertion.
A compact ad from BN Wrooks & Co at 1931 Second Ave Arcade Building promotes neckwear, handkerchiefs, gloves, mufflers and related items. Florence Marvin is listed as consultant. The notice urges readers to buy at the proper time and place in the city.
Reported last night by J B Trenholm of the Northeast Siberian Company the steamship Manauense Captain Connauton wrecked on the Japanese coast while en route from Hakodate to San Francisco with a cargo of sulphur. After a violent storm the vessel broke to pieces and salvage of cargo was abandoned.
Paul Dithlefeen who was arrested months ago on bribery charges brought by immigration officers sues three Japanese defendants in Justice Cann's court seeking an interpreter in the proceedings.
Superior Judge Tallman granted Pauline Koch divorce from William Koch after 26 years of marriage on cruelty and drunkenness grounds. Four children, two grown, custody given to Pauline for two girls with William ordered to pay $10 monthly support. Kirkland property to be divided.
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