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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1904
Page
7
The Icemen's strike drags on with no near term retirement prospects. Union president Ehrendt says the union may start something next week. Engineers' union meets tonight to discuss the situation and to expel Chief Engineer Brown of the Chippeck Fish company for refusing to strike. Brown accepts expulsion.
In Everett Washington on July 1 Adison Bolden a well known resident was arrested for threatening to kill his wife and an officer she had called for protection. The wife seeks a divorce and asked the court Monday for a restraining order to stop him from pestering her. The injunction seeks to restrain Bolden from further harassment.
City officials support appointing a weighmaster to weigh every coal or merchandise load sold in the city. The measure aims to curb frauds that harm citizens and the municipality, with coal deliveries cited as particularly prone to short-weight issues. Such an officer has existed in similar cities of Seattle’s size.
Mrs Gertrude Robb was arraigned in superior court on an assault with intent to murder charge after shooting George Joy on June 2. Joy refused to testify. his condition improves as a week to plead is set. Nearby ad for a breakfast special is noted.
Dr. Coe died at 7 30 this morning after a day of exhaustive work. He collapsed from a coma after an operation and died at his home on Thirty seventh Avenue and East Alpha Street. He leaves a widow two sons and a daughter and was a widely known physician and surgeon in the city and for Northern Pacific and local electric companies.
Washington July 16. Assistant of State Loomis had received no new advice beyond press dispatches about his brother's body found recently. He wired the brother's watch number and other details and asked for a careful search for marks of violence.
Henry Crawford representing his son W. K. Crawford of Chicago seeks controlling ownership claiming 52 percent of common and 66 percent of preferred stock. They demand a federal receiver as Frank H. Osgood and associates run the road, with Judge Hanford awaiting trial decisions in a closely watched case. The line is a key feeder for Renton’s south and valued, but the dispute centers on governance not finances.
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri writes that a yearlong sore healed after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He calls it the best salve on earth and notes availability at G O Guy Inc drug store on Second Avenue and Yesler.
A prosecutor explains the Whittlesey case delay in King County versus the ex treasurer and associates. Court records show the civil suit was started before Special Judge Wilman Tucker last October and has been continued indefinitely since November 4, with few witnesses questioned and ongoing questions from county commissioners.
Mrs. B Ward of Manila, seeking Frank Twomby a former messenger with Postal and Western Union in Tacoma, searched Seattle and Manila for months. She boarded the Shawneut liner, enlisted private detectives, and traced him to Pottee Company where he worked and was discharged in 1967 1968. Relatives in South Seattle believe he may be near Tacoma or Seattle.
By mid next week contractor C J Erickson aims to deploy a large steam shovel on Virginia Street between Fifth and Fourth avenues to remove tracks and reroute traffic via Cedar Street and other North Seattle lines. Two additional shovels will join from Kalispell Montana, with ten flatcars rented from Seattle Electric to haul dirt to First Avenue and Western and Railroad Avenues. Erickson may face council pushback despite street committee favoring rapid work before contract expiry July 29.
The superior court granted an injunction restraining the Sixth warders from calling a special recall election to replace Councilman Davenport. The ruling cited technicalities, marking the first trial of the recall charter provision in the country. A new petition will be sought to address the raised points.
A Russian cruiser Smolensk stopped the North German steamship Prine Hein rich in the Red sea and forced its surrender of Zettera. London dispatch says the British steamer Malacca was seized by Russians in the Ned sea and taken to Buese with no reason given.
Superior Judge Bell refused to release W. H. Harris on habeas corpus after a jury verdict they argued was entered without proper jurisdiction. The motion, led by attorney Hawkins, claimed the June jurors served in July, making the conviction invalid, and judges Tallman and Hinck initially agreed to avoid trial delay.
Everett on July 16 reports the sudden death of Percy Hicks a well known young athlete from appendicitis his passing follows a brief illness and state authorities have released no further details about funeral arrangements or additional medical findings.
Frank L. Thompson, a noted mining man from Bove, Idaho, shot his wife after taking her from a resort at Ala and then killed himself. He was involved in the Silent Friend mine and other Thunder Mountain properties.
Emperor Judge Kiffin granted divorces to Beatrice King from William King for non-support and to Mrs Peppan from Beymore Peppan for cruelty. Annette Cornwall from W A Cornwall for non-support and James West from Hertha Weert for desertion were granted. Henry Wolff from Inez Wolff was refused due to insufficient evidence. case set to resume next week.
Harry Marshall, 14, starred at Recreation Park winning the gold medal for his carrier class. He claimed first prizes in the 60 yard dash 100 yard dash standing broad jump and standing three broad jumps. He took second in baseball throw and third in the 10 pound shot put.
Salinas California July 16. James Paulsen the murderous lunatic who escaped from jail Wednesday has been recaptured near Soledad after making a desperate resistance and trying to kill his pursuers.
Acting Governor of California issues warrant for Don Carlos Donaldson on Washington request for rape and abduction of 15 year old Lottie Hubert of Seattle. Deputy Sheriff John Cudihee will arrest and deliver Donaldson to Seattle authorities for immediate return.
F W Gardham was arrested this morning and charged with insanity on the complaint of W D Wilson and DD A Hartney both of whom work for Lowman and Hanford. Gardham says he is persecuted by a former employer over a personal matter and claims a prior career with the New York Tribune. He plans to start a Seattle daily and has demanded a jury trial. He remains in sheriff custody until early next week for trial.
The Star announces a nationwide free baby photograph offer for mothers who subscribe and are readers. At Herpick Studio 119 Marion Street Seattle mothers with children under six may receive two free sittings and one free photo by presenting the coupon on Thursdays or Fridays between 11 am and 2 30 pm.
Washington druggists held their annual meeting on the steamer Queen and returned to Seattle. Officers elected include W. R. Pratt of Everett as president F. P. Offerman of Bellingham as first vice president P. R. K. Biah of Centralia as second vice president N. B. Wheeler of Kettle Falls as third vice president W. P. Honey of Tacoma as secretary Er. Rotiik of Beattie as treasurer with Carr and Schlumpf of Seattle on the executive committee. Names listed for governor’s possible appointee to the state board of examiners include E Bolink C H Low J Korn J M Lang and F E Wyatt. The association also declared against trading stamps.
In a default divorce hearing Judge Griffin granted Mrs. Babczewski a divorce on grounds of cruelty and $10 alimony. Babczewski, arriving to observe, admitted beating his wife once in this country while she called him a brute and faced language barriers during testimony.
Isadore Bureau living at 217 Third on Porth reports hair strands pulled from the bay while fishing between Joho and Thomas streets. He reeled in half a body length on Thursday, prompting police to investigate. Coroner Hoye to conduct a formal inquiry next Monday into a suspected suicide entangled at the bay bottom.
Finance committee will review an ordinance to provide the city with a $100 monthly appropriation to the Crite tendon home at Dunlap. The home, said to be badly in need of funds, is seen as aiding many women sent there by Chief Delaney. Superior Judge Griffin granted Mrs Minnie Sorenson a divorce from Peter Sorenson on grounds of extreme cruelty after a hearing last week continued for more evidence.
A broad market column lists fresh meat, vegetables, fruits, and staples with prices. Items include cow beef, veal, pork, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, apples, peaches, berries, melons, and imported staples. Transportation and regional produce names appear alongside varied price figures.
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