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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1904

Page

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Robber shot during Maple Leaf saloon robbery

An unknown robber was shot and killed after attempting to rob the Maple Leaf saloon in Van Asselt early morning. Jockey Eddie Smith nicknamed Regs fired in self defense after the thief grabbed a billiard ball. the man died within 26 minutes. Maple Bros and friends plan a gift for Regs and the saloon dog Ponto.

van Assnelt Eddie Smith Smith Neoleee Bie Eddie Regs Hawthorne Day Rega Maple Neith Brother Seattle Ponto Sheriffa al Maple Mister Maple Hawthorn Maple Brothers DeSchmidt

Baltic Fleet Rumor Sparks Harbor Attack Talk

Fragmentary text suggests a planned concentrated attack on the Baltic fleet with torpedo craft in the harbor. The wording is incomplete, leaving the exact intent and entities unclear.

Baltic

Controversy at Ryther Home as Board Faces Crisis

The Star reports internal strife at the Ryther home where Mrs. Cauffman and Mrs. Lapham admit conspiring with Mrs. Carpenter to remove Mother Ryther. The piece notes questions of cleanliness, governance, and the board’s narrow quorum enabling action, with authorities denying overt dismissal to protect the children.

Ryther Mother Ryther Charles Baker The Star County Commissioners O. H. Carpenter Board of Control

Statement challenges charges in court appearance

A defendant declares belief that the charges against them are untrue while asserting they do not believe the accusations. The remarks occur during a court appearance as the case proceeds.

Welcome Minnesota Arrival Sail Parade Planned West Point

The steamer Minnesota is sighted 26 miles west of Point Crescent at 2 o'clock. A large naval flotilla under Commodore Patterson will escort Minnesota from Filiett Bay to West Point in a ceremonial line with flags, bands, and salutes. A press party will be accommodated on the Wyadda.

Minnesota Point Crescent Wet Point Umatilla James B. Patterson Shemerton Amazille Lee Reder Patterson Filiett Bay West Point West Pol Seattle

Wrong Lot Sale Case Heads to Trial

Superior Judge Morris hears a suit by Anderson Hume against real estate agent Hillman over seven Garden of Eden lots sold for 400 dollars. Hume, partially blind, says he relied on Hillman’s representations and an abstract he could not read clearly, discovering it covered different lots in Hillman City.

Morris Anderson Hume C. D. Hillman Hume Hillman Garden of Eden Hillman City Fdster Mrs. Ryther Jesus of Nazareth Seattle City Mission Mother Ruther Mother Ryther Donkey Right Alex DS Oro

Election officials jailed over precinct fraud in Ward 3

Supreme Court sentences four election officials to six months in jail and a $100 fine each for fraud in Precinct 3 Ward. Plaintiffs W Green John Dosage Frank McMahon and Robert Goodman face penalties for alleged misconduct during the election.

Penvpr Colo W. Green John Dosage Frank McMahon Robert Goodman Supreme Court Ward

Defenders of Mrs Ryther Face Letters From Readers

A sequence of letters lauds Mrs. Ryther for her charity work with the Ryther Home in Seattle. Citizens praise her selfless care for fallen women and waifs, defend her against critics, and question charitys structure and oversight.

Mother Ryther C. W. Hioynton A. L. Miss Eiter Star Mre. Ryther Times Lyon-Dempsey Ninth Avenue Mrs. Ryther Howard O. Waltz New York Block

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