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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1904
Page
5
The document details a long monetary dispute in King County involving Chas F Whittlesey then county treasurer. It lists debit and credit items from 1902 to 1905, notes a shortage of 24 317 82, and claims only 10 743 77 was paid by the bonding company. The speaker disputes Seattle Times claims and invites taxpayers to judge.
The speaker recounts delays and poor handling by attorney Mr Scott in a civil suit with Judge Tucker. They describe lengthy trial, cross examination, and perceived misstatements in press coverage, asserting no motion for a non suit was made and that direct examination was expected but not held.
A local official disputes Judge Tucker's non-suit ruling arguing the opinion is a weak defense brief. He claims treasurer's mail account funds were misused and cites bank records showing checks drawn from the mail account, challenging the court's findings and demanding truth through examination of the books.
Testimony challenges Judge Tucker on general account solvency and receipt timing. Alleges receipts were not recorded, checks destroyed, and that tax rolls show payments later than book entries. Claims examination reveals numerous mistak es in Whittlesey's bank account and tax records.
A Seattle letter dated July 26 1904 outlines findings from a January investigation into a county treasurer case. It states misstatements of cash on hand, a $4260 89 overstatement, and a corrected exhibit reducing the first term debt from 25094 94 to 23644 14. The writer asserts justice was done, criticizes prosecuting officials, and declares Mr Whittlesey exonerated.
In Frisco July 29 local agents of the German steamer Arabia report a cable confirming Vladivostok arrival of captured cargo in the charge of a prize crew. No capture details are given. Marine insurers rejoice over the Korea escape and risk confidence improves as the Mongolia valued at 1.6 million dollars sails to Yokohama.
A telegraph confirms Chefoo dispatches reporting Port Arthur capture. Wei-Hal-Wei wireless station links to British ships, suggesting the fall may have been received this way. Thirty refugees arrive by junk from Port Arthur, describing heavy fighting on land and sea as they left.
Olympia Washington July 29 Governor Mebirde issued a requisition to Ohio authorities seeking the extradition of Isaac Horsell wanted for a brutal assault on his wife. The case escalates as officials pursue the suspect across state lines.
Augusta Olliver filed for divorce from William Olliver on cruelty and non-support. T. R. Hoss sues Hetty Ross for desertion. Ethel Walker begins proceedings against T Walker for non-support. Tilly Morris files against William Morris for cruelty. Myrtle Terry sues Anthony Terry for divorce on drunkenness.
Two suits filed in Butte district court by Boston Montana Mining Company seek $5 200 000 damages against Augustus Heinze and associates for alleged illegal ore extraction as basis for action.
Phoebe Smith tells Prosecuting Attorney Scott that junk dealer Charlie Aronson entered her barn and took a bag of clothing valued at $13.26, prompting a warrant for his arrest.
Kathleen Harvey twenty three year old daughter of BE Harvey was riding a toy wagon at the Stockade hotel with her brother Harrison when she lost balance. The wagon wheels ran over her leg fracturing the thigh bone. Dr Turner treated the child in Saint Petersburg.
Frank Durton alias Frank Frye and Jake Zimaskey alias Jack Downey, long familiar to police, were arrested for disorderly conduct by Patrolman Decker and City Detective Wappenstein. They used a rotating slot scheme to steal cigars from Edgar stands, luring clerks with diversions while cards were moved into favorable positions. Downey, once thought dead in San Francisco, admitted his identity and quipped he felt well for a dead man.
The Western Central Labor union elected officers and a new executive committee at their Wednesday evening session. George Ketman was named president with Alice Lord as vice president F A Rust secretary and business manager RR B Heakel treasurer Mrs Foster sergeant at arms Prentice and Wowler reading clerks Taft and Tyler on the organization committee Summerfield urna Howenbery on legislation and resolutions committee Harte Hooth Keep Orchard and Lynch formed the executive group. Emily Donnelly sworn to a complaint against George Williams for assault and battery after a dispute over a clock Williams allegedly struck her a warrant issued for his arrest. The affray occurred at 618 Stewart Street. A dog thief is suspected on Pike Street with a pup stolen from a corner basket along with its littermates.
James Gnerr failed to answer his name and was held in the city jail but released on the spot. Charles Behultz, charged with assault on Mrs Grace Land at the Detroit hotel weeks ago, was discharged this morning. The notice mentions a sale by KK N Brooks & Co at 1991 24 Av. and a cape on straw hats.
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