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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1904

Page

3

Brakeman Elliott’s Heroism Leads to Damages Suit

Kilmer J. Elliott, once a Northern Pacific brakeman, sues for 20000 damages over injuries after he warned children of danger near a crossing at Avenue and Clay. He argues unplanked ties caused his leg injury when he jumped in to save the kids, while the railroad says he released claims for 150 and hospital bills.

Kilmer J. Eliott Northern Pacific Railroad Eliott Northern Pacific Railroad Company Avenue Clay Street Eliiett Elliott Anton Oldon Sunset Tele- Company Superior

Robb Retains Lawyer After Shooting of Daughter’s Betrayer

Mrs. Gertrude Robb, jailed on a possible murder charge for shooting George Joye, has retained Judge J B Quinn to defend her. Her father Judge Swett, Minnesota bar, was a former ally, and she plans to place her daughter in the House of the Good Shepherd. Doctors hold cautious hope for Joye’s recovery. Robb remains distraught but calmer. In a separate note, the revenue cutter Bear was disabled in fog near Point Reyes after a collision with the Spokane.

Gertrude Robb George Joye J. B. Quinn Mra. Robb Judge Swett Minnesota Quinn Francisco Bear Spokane Point Reyes

Washington hotel back in J. A. Moore's hands

The Washington hotel returns to former manager J. A. Moore as Don H. Porter of Salt Lake resigns due to health. Porter had run the hostelry for two months before transferring stakes back to Moore on agreed terms. Porter departs for Angeles to pursue recovery.

Washington Hotel J. A. Moore Don H. Porter Salt Lake Mr. Moore Porter Angeles McCarthy Dry Goods Co Seattle

Will Dig a Well Ballard Franchised Dig Underway

June 6 Ballard authorities commit 2500 dollars paid by H A Starkey for a city electric light franchise to fund a new well. A contract with L B Green authorizes digging the well in the northwestern city area and work will start within a week to improve the water supply.

Ballard H. A. Starkey City Electric Light L. 8 Green

Maybury Toma hawk union clash at Pacific Coast Labor Meet

At the Pacific Coast Federation of Labor convention in Astoria the Independent Longshoremen of Seattle face possible merger with Local No. 562 Longshoremen Stevedores and Riggers. Since the Independent charter was annulled in 1903 talks have failed and influence of the International Federation of Labor favors the latter group. Locals 62 and 552 dispatched officials to outline the past year’s tensions and seek a settlement.

Pacific Coast Federation of Labor Astoria D. Connell J. Nevin Connell Longshoremen, Stevedores and Riggers Eity International Federation of Labor Federation

Munyons Rheumatism Cure claims lasting relief

An advertisement asserts Munyons Rheumatism Cure can cure sharp pains in the arms legs side back and chest rheumatic swelling and all forms of rheumatism in hours. It promises permanent relief by neutralizing acid and improving blood, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Madison park pavilion brewer fights beer license charge

William Steffen, proprietor of the Madison park pavilion, is tried before Judge Rudkin in superior court for selling beer without a license. He was found guilty in police court and fined $100, appealing the case. He maintains he sold non alcohol hop tea.

William Steffen Madison Park Pavilion Rudkin

U. S. Grand Jury to Hear 30 Indictment Requests

The federal grand jury convenes tomorrow with Frye seeking indictments in over thirty cases. Included are prosecutions of B. Stevens Alfred Larsen and Billy Cree for opium smuggling and Fey for moonshine offenses.

United States Frye B. Stevens Alfred Larsen Billy Cree Oe” Fey

Marriage Licenses For Arlington Pair Reported

Christian Duerr aged 46 of Arlington and Marian Schmeenk from Le pn are listed for marriage licensing under the city records at SMART CLOTHES Herald with an address at 1329 Second Avenue.

Christian Duerr Arlington Marian Schmeenk Smart Clothes, Herald Second Avenue

The Safe Piano Store A Birthday Budget Push

A little girl spends her birthday money seeking a piano bargain at Ramakers amid a city scene where drivers and bars are mingled in the wording of a promotional note.

Ramakers

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Washington Munyon Second Ave Madison ST Hiere Wamen U. S Grand Jury the Safe Piano Store Allen & Gilbert Ramaker Co Bon Marche America A. Bridge & Co Bon Mar SIKRT Calle Nation Department McCarthy Dry Goods
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