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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1904
Page
7
Mont Brutte June 4 an unknown man attempting a hold up at Frank Ironside's Ogden saloon was shot dead after seizing a gun from behind the bar and forcing Ironside to surrender. Ironside says the dead man was part of a seven‑man carousing gang. four arrests have been made.
Mrs. Lara C. Smith files the first damage suit against Puget Sound Navigation Co in federal court for 50000 after the loss of the steamship Clallam on January 9. She claims negligence for sending out an unseaworthy vessel that led to the death of her husband James J. Smith, the chief engineer, and 65 others aboard.
Miss Florence Henry seventeenth daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Henry of Seattle died at Dana boarding school Morrie for appendicitis. Her father hurried from St Louis to Morrie reaching bedside too late. Her mother in Seattle learned of the illness by telegram.
The hearing of ex Police Matron Chapin before the civil service commissioners ended last night. The board took her appeal from Chief Delaney's order under advisement and will decide Tuesday. Testimony supported Chapin's claim she is fit for the matron post. The Chapin vacancy remains unfilled as Delaney argues a matron is a luxury the department can do without for now.
Barney Logue and Richard Murphy, firemen on the steamer City of Be, were bound over to the federal grand jury meeting June 7 by U S Commissioner Keifer after their arrest for attempting to smuggle opium into the country from British Columbia.
Governor Peabody faced a harsh roasting during a Western Federation of Miners mass meeting in Denver. Protesters condemned deploying the military in labor disputes and called for freeing President Moyer from Telluride military confinement. Additionally Canadian Pacific announced the Imperial Limited will start June 12, offering a four day six hour cross country run with daily Seattle to St Paul and Montreal departures.
An advertisement notes The Swell Dance offers a 25 member band. Readable on page 4. The listing highlights a large ensemble suitable for events.
An order directs J A Denholm Fr H Murray and Frank D B Cole to turn over all assets of the Washington Match Company to G F F Reeves, trustee appointed under federal bankruptcy law. Reeves seeks control reversing Pierce county superior court receivership headed by Judge Hanford.
Police Sergeant Leighton opposes Edward’s patrolman appointment. Roth is alleged to have struck Leighton two years ago at the Grand Opera house during an arrest and boasted he would strike an officer whenever he got a chance. Roth has passed the civil service exam and is on the eligible list.
A deckhand on the steamer Utopia was kicked in the neck and chin by a fractious horse while driving horses onto the dock. He is unconscious with a broken neck bone and may hemorrhage with danger of death at any moment. He later regained consciousness and identified himself. The vessel left for Tacoma and no details about his friends or relatives were learned.
Princess Mary Ernestine of Hanover, sister of the Duke of Cumferland, died today in Berlin. The news notes her status among German royals and marks a royal death in mid June.
Thomas Winsor and son Glen Winsor of a disreputable Detroit hotel were fined 5 dollars and costs after conviction for assault and battery on Police Sergeant Leighton and Patrolman King. A warrant was issued charging Winsor with maintaining a nuisance by allowing disreputable characters to frequent the premises.
A fragmented notice notes Ramaker’s sale ends at an unspecified time. It mentions an initial payment range from seventy five to ninety five dollars and adds an unclear punchline about everyone needing to pee.
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