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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1903

Page

8

Little stage heroine Marie Brownell earns praise

Mise Marie Brownell has risen from teen graduate to leading female in Bonnie Brier Bush at the Grand. Critics and audiences admire her pluck and ambition as she accepted demanding roles opposite J H Stoddart. The Cinematni girl carries her success with modesty.

Mise Marie Brownell Bonnie Brier Bush the Grand Epposite J. H. Stoddart Mise Brownell Mire Brownell

Japanese gambler Tanaka linked to Vancouver murder case

Special to The Star report from Vancouver B C December 16 identifies Tanaka a Seattle expelled Japanese gambler and outlaw suspected in a homicide case. The article notes his notorious record and ties to the United States crime scene.

Vancouver B.C Tanaka Wnh Seattle

Murderous confession linked to Canadian Pacific track incident

Witnesses allege Tanaka killed Kawasan on the Canadian Pacific railway near Pender Street. Companions say he returned to the gambling house at 13 Pender street and boasted of the crime then drank with them before departing. Two Japanese men are detained as accessories after the fact for harboring and aiding his escape.

Kawasan Tanaka Pender Street Kawarzan Tana

British Columbia Man Receives Long Combined Sentence

William Page, jailed for burglary and house breaking, and for attempted fall breaking, faced Judge Role in New Westminster. Page pleaded guilty expecting mercy but received ten years plus two years and 60 lashes. The sentences run consecutively for a total of twelve years with good conduct time.

New Westminster Canada Wiliam Role Page

Umatilla Leaves for San Francisco with 150 Passengers

The Pacific Coast Steamship Company's Umatilla sails this morning bound for San Francisco carrying 150 passengers and a full cargo of general freight destined for San Francisco and southern California ports.

Pacific Coast Steamship Company San Francisco Southern California Porta

Sensation in Nichols water deal trial as witness recants

In Grand Rapids Michigan on December 30 Boyd Phanniing a known hotel man corrected his prior testimony in the State Senator Nichols bribery case admitting he rented the room linked to the alleged bribery. His admission undercuts earlier denials and bolsters other state's evidence.

Grand Rapids, Mich Nichols Boyd Phanniing Nichola

RIOR GETS 25 YEARS? Not reliable title

David Speavey was sentenced to 26 years on three counts after creating a riot at Oxford. He shot two men and tried to shoot another, and was nearly lynched following the incident in Hamilton on December 26.

Hamilton David Speavey Oxford

Seattle Symphony Debuts With Ada Grey Scott Soloist

The Stage reports the Seattle Symphony Orchestra gave its first concert at Christensen's hall with Harry F. West conducting. Ada Grey Scott sang airs from operas, W. R. Hedley played violin, and the crowd filled the venue.

Seattle Symphony Orchestra Christensen's Hall Harry F. West Ada Grey Scott W. R. Hedley

Jantee redith to Hello Wil in Farce at Third Avenue

The Netli Moresse Company presents Jantee redith tonight with a change to A Royal Pamibiy Hello Bill and Hello Wil at the Third Avenue theater. The performance features lively specialties and comic situations. Mello Will continues for the rest of the week with one Saturday matinee. A new council is organized next Tuesday.

Netli-Moresse Company Dows Wil Third Avenue Theater Se Lange

Year end council report totals public works and fires

City Engineer James presented the year’s public works total of 263 653 dollars including 134 014 completed and 115 618 contracted for. Bids for Times street sewer were rejected for exceeding estimates. A free public library fund and harbor improvement memorial were noted. Chief’s report cites thirty fires with 54096 dollars insured and total annual losses.

Ballard Dec Old City Council James Times Street Second Pifth Avenues Congress

Close Call A German Liner Narrowly Missed Mine at Singapore

The Prins Heinrich, sailing from the Orient to Europe, escaped a fatal fate near Singapore on November 6 when a British captain in a launch warned the pilot of a submarine mine ahead. The liner accelerated but detonated a mine immediately behind, sending a wall of water hundreds of feet high.

Prine Heinrich Heintse Europe Maine Singapore Shanghai Beattie Prins Heinrich Jand

Turner Trial Opens in Pineville for Quarter House Killing

The trial of Lee Turner, charged as an accessory before the fact in the quarter house battle that left eight men dead, began in Pineville this morning.

Pineville Lee Turner Quarter House

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