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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1903

Page

2

Nome City seamen sue captain over alleged unpaid wages

In federal court today James Gallagher George Caldwell and John Coulter claim on a voyage of the steamship Nome City to Nora Captain Moore fired them then promised Sheath as wages for two weeks due to Nome labor shortages. They say no payment was made and seek owed wages despite assertions of wartime or factory conditions.

James Gallagher George Caldwell John Coulter Oqyree Aled & Bet Nome City Nora Moore Nome

City approves conduit project costs with Beattie Electric

City Engineer Thomeson endorses a bill of 19 844.99 to Beattie Electric for laying electric conduits in the business district. The city shares half of the ducting costs and manhole construction, totaling around 24 417 duct feet over four ducts and four manholes, with payments exceeding the current appropriation.

Board of Public Works Thomeson Beattieledtric Company Geffett

Happenings About Town Announces Convention in New Orleans

A city report states an agent of the railroad and the North Pacific deputy of the American Association of Traveling Passenger Agents arrived to announce the annual convention of the amendation will be held in New Orleans. An itinerary is being prepared for the visiting delegates.

North Pacific American Association of New Orleanne F. F. Picageraid New Orleans

Construction Bonds Approved for City Projects

Work on each project will begin at once. The bond totals include $91,000 furnished by Finte Cea for an avenue width brick and $71,600 by Es Co for the Sant Marion Street wirewalk. A bond of $10,200 by Jamon Parke for the truckhouse in the new fire headquarters was also approved as work nears completion.

Finte Cea Avenue Woath Es Co Sant Marion Street Jamon Parke War Arso

Marriages Listed In Beattie and City Notices

Married couples noted with grooms and brides from Beattie Maryeville and local city, July events recorded at several addresses. Officiating clergyman Rev Larson presided at Stewart street residence and at Lakeview Avenue location.

Arvid Cletus Mise Ellen Maddolph Beattie OY James Street Emil Hein Mary Strom Maryeville, Wash Larson Stewart Street Frank A. Nylander Mise Anna & Krosholm City Lakeview Avenue Larsan

Divorce Petitions Highlight Desertion and Cruelty Claims

Chartee EB Kateen seeks a divorce from Myrtle McKeen alleging desertion after 30 days of marriage. Jennie M. Free files for divorce on cruelty and support grounds, claiming income from a lodging house and abusive remarks. A restraining order has been issued against Free during the suit. Also, Mrs. Fraser granted a divorce from W. A. Fraser with $86 monthly alimony ordered.

Kateen Myrtle McKeen Jennie M Vree Tallman Fraser W. A. Fraser

Urged to Register for School Election

The board of education urges registration for a July 1 special election. Only 156 voters have enrolled so far. To give every citizen a chance to register, the books will stay open today from 9 AM to 4:20 PM. The issue concerns a large expenditure and the board stresses duty to register and vote.

Board of Education

Dr and Mrs WQons Wanted After California Death

Police seek Dr and Mrs Wqons in New York after the couple left a hotel at Atlantic City amid a fatal incident. An alarm went out for their arrest following the mysterious death of Col Beat at their California home.

New York Gan Rafael Atlantic Oty Specter McClasker Haliet Col. Beat California

Conductor Allen Accused After Onboard Fight Crowd Rush

An alleged affront to women passengers on a Madison streetcar led to a clash with Conductor Allen last night. The crowded car left Second Avenue for Third Avenue where women jammed the back platform and a passenger protested rough handling. Allen allegedly said women before all, sparking a fight and a halt as passengers refused to ride on. Multiple complaints reached Beattie Electric Company officials who declined to comment.

Alien Madison Street Second Avenue Third Avenue Allen Beattie Hieotrie Company Pub. Heation

Marine notices and ship movements in Pacific ports

Schooner Carrie Dove ashore on the Yangtze Kiang with a cargo of lumber from Vancouver. Northwestern Commercial charters the Wynette to haul coal from Nanaimo to Nome. Bermuda to Tacoma for cargo discharge. Hive Funnelfearie Telermachas expected in Victoria. Telemachus praised for power and capacity versus Ning Chew. Immigrant agent Krashrawan to Alaska on Inez voyage. Dewey and two cowboys released on $1500 bail in Topeka murder case.

Carrie Dove Vancouver Bhenghal Yangtze Kiang Northwestern Commercial Company Wynette Nanaimo Nome Philippines Goodwin Telemachus Ning Chew Krashrawan Serat United States Immigration Service Alaska Perry

Letter to the editor on urban crime and annexation impacts

A reader in Matteson Washington July writes to the Star criticizing ongoing gang trouble and police limits. The letter urges organized action to curb vice and questions suburban annexation hurting city governance and property protection.

Theo

Court hears battle over alimony and divorce settlements

Judge Tallman hears Stoliker case as he orders him to show cause why support for ex wife and three children should be arranged. The proceeding details past divorce, remarriage, and claims of alimony, with arguments from both sides about future payments and custody.

W. J. Stoliker Tallman Stoliter Perete Iker Ani

Prisoners Escape In Circus Night Burglary

In Harper City Oregon on July 1 a jail delivery led to the arrest of Morris a circus employee and a tramp for attempted burglary at the Vendome hotel. Ten prisoners escaped during the confusion as the circus train pulled away.

Harper City Ore Morris

City School Grounds Improvement Plan Expanded

The school board will spend about 11 000 during vacation months on repairs and improvements around the centre and end high schools. Permits were issued early for renovations at the central school, with the project costing around 6 000.

Echoeol

Cottage City Sails for Southeast Alaska Passengers

Cottage City sails tonight with eight passengers including Bilverman bound for Mad ley and Httle station near Ketchtkan, plus prominent New Yorkers Conneny and Macnee heading to Juneau for mining interests. Major Fleberger and Major Cawley visit Inaawey. Prefontaine and Marie Pause travel as well. wheat quotes from Chicago stand at 79 1 4 to 195 8.

Cottage City At & O'vionk Alaska Bilverman Madley Httle Station Ketchtkan Hadley Minme F. M. Btone R. H. Macnee Juneau

Miami Carnival Preparations Mention Odd Booths and Games

Fragmented OCR notes describe stalls and amusements for a Miami Carnival on July 1. Items include candy stands, balloons, perfume, fruit, and various games. Timing mentions an arcade and hourly windows, with unclear spellings and names.

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