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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1903

Page

3

House Naval Affairs Committee Ends Leasler Probe

In Washington the House Naval Affairs Committee votes to end the Leasler investigation and backs a provision to buy Holland submarine boats. The panel finds a bribery claim tied to Philip Doblin without proof of wider ministerial involvement and directs renewed action against Dublin. The session then moves to the naval appropriation bill and the vote on purchasing 10 additional Holland boats ends in defeat.

Washington, D.C. Fenn House Committee On Naval Affaire Lesnier Leasler Quign Halland Beat Company Ainst Doblin Philip Doblin Quigg Hotland Company Hin Attorneyeneral Dublin Holland

Bremerton Enacts Saloons Buffer Ordinance

Bremerton officials pass measure to move back saloons from Front Street toward Puget Navy Yard entrance by four feet. Rumors claim repeal promised by some town councilors, but council defends action as aimed at limiting objectionable features near the naval reservation. An investigation into alleged secret saloon compact is promised.

Bremerton Lowtmat

Burglar Breaks Into Song Writer's Room

Beattie newsman J Gordon Temple reports a burglary at his Terrace room. A thief took a coat, suit, umbrella, and a folder titled Another Shattered Door Dream. Temple notes increased attention from thieves amid his rising fame and urges action by police.

J. Gordon Temple Beattie News Mews Bray Teen

City awards damages after sidewalk incident suit

Christiana Smith receives 7400 in a city damages award after a fall from a damaged pro im door in the sidewalk near the New York building. She had sued for 15600 in the superior court before Judge Griffin.

Christiana Smith Griffin Department of the Superior Court Evende New York

Senate Passes Reparation Bill After Amendments

Congress proceedings in Washington note the Senate passing a bill on reparation with changes. Senator Proctor leads the debate as sections are scrutinized and removed before final passage.

Easterday Backs Up University Reimbursement Clause

Easterday withdraws opposition to the Raines bill after a concession by King county. The amendment states the bill does not waive the state's claim for reimbursement of the 150000 dollars appropriated for the university in 1893.

Raines University DEL King County

Divorce Filed in Honolulu by Two-Attorney Firm

A duplex filing shows a divorce case in Honolulu where two attorneys are represented. The action outlines the separation request and involved parties. Financial and custodial details are not disclosed in the accessible text.

City backs special police officers amid patrol dispute

The city council delayed the merchants patrol appointment and ordered the police committee to draft an ordinance for special officers. Mayor Humes noted possible courtesy from the street car and electric companies may extend to bona fide city employees only.

Humes P Oeare Police, License and Revenue Committee Electric Company

Vessels Leave for the North From Juneau Area

Several steamers bound north sail from Alaska ports including Bhagway and Valdes with cargoes of rt. Passengers include L. P. Shackleford Juneau Susie attorney Alaska T J merchant of Briagway H witsman Haines and A Morek White Pass railroad. A small party heads to Forty Mile country. Dolphin laid up for overhaul. Santa Ana and a 22 member theater group also head north.

Dolphin Bhagway Thorn Portland Salle Valdes A. Morek White Pase M. McPherson W. Uthill H. ©. Peterson W. B.thorn W. L. Smith Santa Ana

Webb Seeks Divorce Over Mother-in-Law Tension

L M Webb, a lodge-supply manufacturer, files for divorce from Vietette Webb citing extreme hysteria and temper, with the mother-in-law blamed for interference. Webb alleges his wife worsened after her mother-in-law opposed the match and that he could not live happily. she seeks $75 monthly support. The case names attorneys Falcon and Fulton and notes the couple married earlier.

L. M. Webb Lodge Vietette Webb Pacific Block Re. Kipp Eerther

Arrests After Early Morning Street Altercation

Mitchell a hack driver and a woman who gave the name Ade die Wood were arrested by Police Mermeant Peer and Patrolman Cameron on a fighting charge. Marie Campbell was jailed for vagrancy at the same time.

Mitchell Mermeant Cameron Marie Campbell

Robbery Charge In Saloon Arrests Noted

City detectives Mubbard and Pree man arrested John Mealy early morning on a charge of robbing John Capp of several hundred dollars in a saloon. William Jackson, alleged witness, is held as a witness.

Baloon City Mubbard and Preeman John Mealy John Capp William Jackson

Fence in Chinatown Fences Stolen Goods and Arrests

Police recovered a cache of stolen cutlery in Chinatown and arrested two Chinese men, after confessions by Hert Eger and Bert Hollingsworth. Detectives Barbee Adame and Lane traced plunder to Wa Chong building rooms and a dance hall. Other suspects, Jin Wong and Jim Bay, are under investigation for receiving stolen property.

Hert Eger Bert Hollingsworth Chinatown Atol Barbee Adame Lane Chin Worse Jim Bay Piper @ Taft Celestials Edgar Moellingeworth Wa Chong Tennant Nou Jim Wong

Plan to nab gamblers hinges on cross border arrest idea

Detective Byrnes reports a proposed scheme to charge Mott, ittam, MH Pasou with past gambling fraud by moving the case to the American side to secure apprehension on the grand jury counts. Authorities consider the plan but await action and confirmation of details. Fason allegedly ran gaming in Dawson. Hoff's involvement unclear.

Hoff Fazon James Hyrnes Ian Mott Ittam MH Pasou Diritie Columbia Justion Byrnes Devcon Ral Tawa Rift W. Nelson Infoona Fason Bing Gamer Daweon Brace

No More Rebates Proposed Federal Restrictions

The draft measure in Washington aims to ban rebates and regulate commerce with foreign nations and among states. It would prohibit forcing witnesses to incriminate themselves and allow corporations to provide records without enabling prosecutions from such testimony.

Warhington D. C Armen

Parking system plan moves to council for $9000

The park board and the committee on parks and boulevards debated a plan calling for the park board of public works to contract Olmetead Hroa of Brookline Massachusetts to design a large parking and boulevard system. A $9000 appropriation would pay the firm and related expenses. The Olmstead firm, founded by Frederick Law Olmstead, has long been recommended to the board.

Park Board Coun Committee On Parks and Boule Board of Public Works Olmetead Hroa Landscape Architects Brookline Mase Dcides Almatead Krom

Council Passes N. P. Franchise in Second and Third Readings

The ordinance granting a franchise to the Northern Pacific Railroad for terminal tracks was given its second and third readings and ordered advertised. The franchise covers terminals from the canal waterway to Atlantic Street, between Color and nearby avenues.

Northern Pacific Railroad Com Northern Pacific Canal Waterway Atlantic Street

Lost mustache damages claim in court filing

A damaged OCR item reports a dispute where a man names Peter J. Glasen as causing injury to his mustache during an December altercation. He seeks about 3600 in damages and describes an incident of forceful removal. The fragmentary text notes a fight and a court filing with unclear details and names.

Peter J Giasenvied Glasen- Vieh

Piano and music gear sale injects deep discounts

A long closing out sale extols bargain prices on sheet music and instruments as the store promotes scores of cuts on regular music and announces continued Violin Special pricing. It highlights piano options including a Pease Baby Grand at a steep discount and markets brands like Chickering Kimball Hobart M Cable and D Johnston Co as part of an extensive stock.

Portage Barenin Chickering & Lone, Kimball Hobart M. Cable Pease D. & Johnston Co Kimball

For Rent Front Room With Bay View

Large nicely furnished front room overlooking the bay in a private family setting. Walk to business center. Inquire at 916 First Avenue. For sale miscellaneous items and "for sale" notices appear among odd listings. Jersey cow, first calf, M Braun Byron Station.

Feralehed Floome Bae Fine Dusiness Center First Avenue Jersey M. Braun Byron Station Ken Vormpiete

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