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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1902
Page
4
Reports from Dresden claim Crown Prince Frederick may seek divorce from Crown Princess Leite after long estrangement. The princess reportedly refused reconciliation, citing alleged infidelity and alcohol issues. Scandals including a rumored American lover and confidential letters with tutor Giron are mentioned, with a Geneva retreat noted.
John Grace, a known local figure, suffered severe injuries after being struck by a wagon on Second Avenue evening traffic. Rescue and ambulance crews sent him to Wayridge Mission hospital with both legs broken and extensive bruising. possible amputation anticipated to save his life.
In San Diego California December 34 the deposition of Dr J A Anderson in the Tingley libel case against the Los Angeles Times was read. He recalls initiation rites of the society led by Mrs Tingley with cloth garb and hard food. He says the feeding of infants was cruel and aimed at starving children to suppress their animal nature.
Victoria Dec 54 An agent for the steamer Manauenee recently sold to Northwestern Commercial Co sought to land a crew of 20 Chinese from the Orient to serve on the vessel en route north. Collector A R Milne refused the request and the decision was upheld by the Dominion minister of justice. The case aimed to evade U S Se thon laws and follows similar refusals with owners turning to Canada.
In Freemuld Minnesota on December 29 the case against actress Biggar and alleged plot to seize millionaire Bennett's estate by a forged secret marriage faced delays. The jury could not proceed. the court scheduled instructions on key points and ordered a retrial or resumption.
New York December 4 Detective Thomas Sharkey was sentenced to ten years in Sing Bing prison by Justice Davy after being convicted of second degree manslaughter in the death of millmillionaire Nicholas Fish.
The Seattle Foundlings Home at 12 Alder Street prepares a Christmas dinner and tree for five resident children ages 6 to 14. Seven turkeys have been donated and more are requested as the charity seeks annual subscriptions to support its 15-year-old mission run by local Indies.
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The Washington Children’s Home Society accepted the resignation of president John Waldo Delta who will stay until January 1 and leave for California. The vacancy fills by HD Brown, pastor of Battery Street Church, with Mr Wille as long-time worker. A hand some $100 gift was given to the resigning president after yesterday’s meeting. Stamp deputy post at local internal revenue office also vacant as RP Porren resigns over low salary. successor unnamed.
The Alaska Marine Association at a Juneau meeting passed resolutions urging appeals from the district court of Alaska be heard in Seattle instead of San Francisco. It cites travel delays to Beattie and San Francisco, seeks convenient year round attendance for Alaska counsel, and directs officers to contact supporters.
Rita Murray and husband Won sue the Cire fon Railroad Co in superior Court for 20000 alleging an assault on Mrs Murray aboard a river steamboat. The complaint states two first class tickets were bought in Lewiston Idaho to Riparia Washington and that a purser forcibly opened their private stateroom, removed covers, and beat Mrs Murray. Planes note a summer schedule change for the Port Orchard Route with departures from Pier 2 at 6 30 a m and 1 16 p m, excluding Sundays.
A one day sale at Johnston Co 905 Second Ave offers sheet music every copy priced at 100 each regardless of quality or retail price. The promotion promises vast selection with vocal and instrumental pieces and claims no future chance like this to stock up.
The Seattle shop reports great demand for musical instruments and says it will sell through January 1 at low prices. It lists Chickering, Kimball, Hobart M Cable, Pease, PD Johnston, Haddorff Brinkerhoff, and Kimbell organs, plus pianos, violins, guitars, mandolins, banjos, and accordions to clear winter stock.
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