Alibi defense dominates Parker bank robbery trial
Lawrence Parker’s alibi defense unfolds as the state’s case hinges on his identity. J A Lewis testifies Parker was in Georgetown near the bank robbery with Fred Ruse, while a bank teller and witnesses link him to Kent and Seattle. Parker denies confessing or being at the bank, and Judge Griffin schedules rapid proceedings with a verdict unlikely before afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Parker
J. A. Lewis
Parker
Georgetown
First National Bank
Fred Ruse
Dingley
Bank
Bingham
Wappenstein
Collins
Kent
Ehanty
E. H. Hempy
Hempy
Col Une
Hemey
Supreme Court
Seattle
J. A. Lew
Betas
Mry. Young
Griffin
Chief Reed
Spokane
Victoria
Beattie
Mr. Fulton
More Poles and Tracks Granted in Seattle
The Board of Public Works approved a single line railway track on First avenue south from the Seattle Electric terminus to King street for the Seattle Tacoma Interurban. Seattle Electric also gets a Jackson street Twenty third avenue track to serve Rainier Heights and a Yesler Way wheel pit upgrade. Sunset Telephone receives almost 29 poles in 21 permits but is denied underground conduits on Union and Yest er way segments.
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Board of Public Works
Jacob Furth
M. H. Young
First Avenue
Seattle Electric Company
King Street
Seattle-Tacoma
Twenty-third Avenue
Jackson Street
Rainier Heights
Ames Street
Avenue and
Yester Way
Yesler Way
Sunset Telephone Ee
Union Street
First
Eighth Avenues
Seventh
Permits for minor street works issued in city
The Independent ephone Company secured permits for about 0 new poles. Full estimates were approved for improvements on East Spruce between Broadway and Twelfth Avenue, grading on East Spring Street from 23rd to 25th Avenues, costing $1,600, and wooden sidewalks on Day Street from 24th Avenue south for $1,400.
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Ephone Company
Spruce Street
Broadway
Twelfth Avenue
East Spring Street
Twenty-third
Twenty-ffth Avenues
Day Street
Twenty-fourth Avenue
Mrs Wickware to Wed Worcester Millionaire G Henry Whitcomb
Mrs William T Wickware of Lincoln apartments plans January wedding to G Henry Whitcomb a retired Worcester millionaire. Whitcomb owner of Katabrook and Whitcomb block properties has visited the city recently and holds other valuable holdings. The couple’s plans were announced after Wickware traveled to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
William T. Wickware
Lincoln Apartments
G. Henry Kitcomb
Worcester
Maas
Wickware
Washington, D. C
Henry Whitcomb
Katabrook
Second Avenue
Union Street
New Whitcomb
Wickmore
W. T. Wickmore
Merchants National Bank
Christmas Dinner Preview By Young Women’s Association
The Young Women’s Christian Association plans a Christmas dinner inviting members and friends with 60 reservations by Saturday and at most 76 guests. It aims to provide a home dinner and pleasant afternoon for homeless young women. Mrs Charles Black will lead Christmas services next Sunday at 4 p m in the association rooms. The Travel Club program lists talks on Italy England Alaska China Egypt and more by named speakers across upcoming dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Charles Black
Rooma
Joseph I
Italy
Olive Went
England
J. P. Lb
Llwyd
Alaska
W. D. Wood
China
Edith Wilkinson
Egypt
Mary Shumway
Mattea Wan Wreck Victims Reported Near Cape Flattery
The steamer Alice Gertrude from Neah Bay reports two bodies found on a beach south of Cape Flattery, believed to be Mattea Wan wreck victims. Officers have no means to identify them and seek further particulars.
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Port Townsend
Alice Gertrude
Neah Bay
Cape Flattery
Matteawan
Markets report shows tepid Christmas trade volume
Western avenue merchants report weak holiday business with some blaming two extra business days. Fresh produce prices vary with beans cauliflower and sprouts listed, oranges and spuds arriving by rail. Poultry market shows live and dressed birds in excess with prices quoted. beef and dairy not mentioned. A rail schedule update speeds Seattle to Spokane service by 15 minutes, with an 8:20 a.m. departure and 9:20 p.m. arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Avenue
Burglary Report At 906 Fourteenth Avenue
M. Roth reported a break in at his home on Fourteenth Avenue. Detective Tennant investigated and found a pair of trousers containing $2 missing, indicating sneaky theft by burglars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Roth
Fourteenth Avenue
Tennant
Steamer Exoclator Brings Passengers and Gold Dust
The steamer Exoclator arrived from Valdes with 38 first class and 2 second class travelers. Among the passengers were four immigrants miners who came out on the ice. The vessel carried about 18,000 in gold dust and 12,000 in gold bars. A Dawson party member reportedly held 2,000 to 3,000 in eta value. Local merchants advertise a range of goods including pianos cloaks and millinery.
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Exoclator
Valdes Uns
Angeria
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Qpelger & Furlbut
Santa Claus
Pease
Hobart M. Cable
D. S. Johnston & Co
D. S. Johnston
Second Avenue Building
Lacey OS Getter
Bartell
Prescription Druggista
BartetDausCo
Becond Avenue
Mrs. Wickware
Denny- Coryell Co
Finch’s Jewelry
Denny
Cooper & Levy
Port Green River
Lanaman
Hunter
Jesse Moore
Renee Abs Golden
Jamaica
Razor
Xman
Rainier Hardware Co
Goldman
Christmas
Diamond
Opera
Seattle-Spokane
Great Northern Railroad
Goldman’s
Vyol
Sterling Pianos
Heichert’s 110 Union
Finch’s
M. D. Pease, Johnson & Co
Second Ave
Ellwood Cooper's
Rogers Bros
Geo. H. Woodhouse
Garland
Frederick & Nelson—Fine Furniture
Pin
Xmas Gifta
Ogi Gente
Peterson
Cleerie
Ceceveesees Seria de
Cole
Olga Nethersole
Sultana
Ccc
Ccs
Eee MB
W. L. Douglas
Pike Street
Star
N. C. Miles & Piper
Cor. Spring
Harvard
London
RENO
Ord
P.m
Frederick & Nelson Home Furnishers
Madison Street
T Pike and Union Wash
Seattle Transfer Co
Freigh Passenger and Baggage Storage
Tel. Main
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