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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1903

Page

4

Coal Commission Session Amid Absences and Proxies

Philadelphia January session of the Coal Commission heard General Wilson chair in Judge Gray's absence. Proxies were allowed as delays due to counsel absence were declared over. Witness Culver of Delaware Hudson railroad testified that coal companies profit less from high prices, noting a $5 per ton cut for hard coal at tidewater and fringe control by middlemen and jobbers.

Philadelphia The Coal Commission Paror Washington General Wilson Gray Lanahan Neares

Rates War Looms On Tacoma Olympia Steamer Route

As legislature opens a fierce rate battle on the Tacoma Olympia steamer line emerges. Bay City will run next Sunday, City of Aberdeen may join, Walsh eyed for Tacoma Olympia service, and connections to the Flyer planned. Competitors promise to undercut rates to win traffic.

Tacoma Olympia Seashington Avigation Bay City RE. C New Navigation Company Aberdeen McCormack Hay City Everett Hay Beattie Ener Ity Willey Naviga Connery Multnomah

Window Smashing Burglar Strikes Drug Store

A burglar broke a window at a drug store on Jackson Street and Twenty third Avenue late Saturday night by throwing a brick. A large hole was smashed in the glass and the thief escaped with a quantity of goods on display.

Jackson Street Twenty-third Avenue

Still Has His Harem Still Has His Harem

Charlie ban an Indian woman for unlawful cohabitation under the Edmunds law was discharged. He admitted the woman was employed by him but no evidence proved an unlawful relation, and neighbors’ scrutiny failed to sway the judge.

Juneau Jan Charlie Utah Brown

Evening program split between two music groups

An evening program featured two halves. The first was presented by Members of Senate Club with Miss Jane Jeffries of the Vincent School of Music guiding the numbers. The second half showcased performers from the Seattle Conservatory for a music party hosted by Miss West of South Seattle on Friday night.

T. W. Proseh Ee Avenue Minthavenue Cherry Gertrude E Hall Buckley Little's Hall Stanford Boys Denny Hall Grand Opera House Fraternal Union Hth Avenue Pine Street Waltressee Ranke Hall Sunshine Club Christensen Wagner J. F. Trowbridge Warren Avenue Mise C. Stevenson Colonial Hall Christensen's Hall Wermen Century Club Lawrie C. Beck Senate Club Jane Jeffries Vincent School Of‘music Seattle Conservatory Mins South Seattle

Dips Robbing Passengers on Street Cars

Citizens report a surge of pickpocket robberies on street cars. Police suspect an organized group, the dips, targets riders and often takes jewelry from victims. Officials warn travelers to remain vigilant and secure valuables during transit.

Jens Sunburst Broech Dreas Onilar

Two Robbers Identified in Seattle Burglary Case

John Doyle and John Murphy were identified by the Blake family at the police station as the two robbers who tied family members at 6503 Meadow Place near Green Lake on December 15 after a home invasion aimed at stealing valuables. The suspects were among several alleged gang members arrested days earlier by City Detectives Lane Adama and Byrnes. One victim noted gold nuggets were sought and threats to burn the house were made.

John Doyle John Murphy Seattle Lane Adama Byrnes Green Lake Blake Ehaire White Teves

City Licenses Issued for Newcastle Nashville Beattie Averett

The city issued licenses to King Bird of Newcastle Amanda McNairy of Nashville Tenn Robert Gottachalk and Kittle Smith both of Beattie A C Masel and Lillian Castle both of Averett City Engineer Thomson confined at home by fines after a cold from a trip to the proposed municipal lighting plant site near Cedar river

King Bird Newcastle Amanda McNairy Nashville Tenn Robert Gottachalk Kittle Smith Beattie A. C. Masel Lillian Castle Averett Thomson Fe Finees Cedar River

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