Warrant Confusion Triggers Courtroom Brawl
A misfiled warrant in Justice Cann’s court leads to a spate of mix ups. T W McDevitt charges A Omany with crime. a fight erupts in Geo A Bureh’s office as settlement talks unfold. Several parties seek resolution over a disputed sum under five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Cann
T. W. McDevitt
Hotel Beattie
A. Ommany
Justice Court
T. H. Cannis
Mike
Haller
Mr. Ommany
Kelly
MccDerritt
Ommany
Geo. A. Bureh
J. Witt
Mr. Bureh
Gnally Separ
Copper Wire Theft Alleged In Rainier Beach Stores
W Brown of the Rainier Beach Bivetric railway swore out a warrant before Judge M. W. Ryan against merchants in the city for receiving stolen copper wire. Over the past weeks 410 pounds of copper wire vanished from company shops and was found in the defendants stores.
Milwaukee road surveys for Helena line and Pacific route
Railroad notes indicate the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad has a field corps in Pevarst and plans a survey for a new line toward Helena Montana. The Santa Fe railroad will replace coal with oil on Texas lines and from the Colorado line, with engines in California to switch away from coal within two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee
Santa Fe Railroad
Texas
Colorado
Weet
California
Gilmore vs Electric Co damages verdict at court
Jury awards Sarah Gilmore over two thousand dollars in a damage suit against the Electric Company. Alfred Dalton Jr sues A P Unt for fraud claiming misrepresentation of placer mining land in Alaska and seeks to recover fifteen hundred nine dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah 8. Gilmore
E. Electric Co
Alfred Dalton, Jr
A. P.unt
Alaska
Dalton
Damage Report From Johnson County June 4
Fort Worth reports extensive damage in Johnson County with many structures affected. The fragment notes that twenty individuals are said to have lost their property or suffered losses. Additional details are unavailable in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Johnson County
Northwestern Commercial Co Appointed Seattle Agent
The Northwestern Commercial Co. has been named Seattle agent for the steamer John H. Kimball owned by Robert Dollar Steamship Co. of San Francisco. The vessel will operate on the Seattle Nome run and make its first trip under new agents on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Commercial Co. T
Seattle
John 8. Kimball
Robert Dollar Steamship Co
San Francisco
Local notices and smallpox quarantine in Georgetown
The steamer Nellie Jeneen is being verhbauled at Ballard. Chas Cannon of Georgetown erects a new residence near the post office. Three new smallpox cases in Georgetown lead to quarantines and guards around the area. A. W. Preston of Ballard has no guest, Will Gardner of Au rm Washington is a well builder and contractor. The King County Of Wells Co. begins operations at South ark with new placement. The following persons have been
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neliie Jeneen
Ballard
Chas, Cannon
Georgetown
A. W. Preston
Will Gardner
Aurm, Wash
King County of Wella Co
Southark
Conrad Waker
U. 8
Nome
Brunswick
Warren
Mr. Waker
McNeill's Island
Park school selects teachers and ship news updates
The text lists Park school teachers including Prof. Daley Miss Anna McKintosh Wint Wheeler Annie Winters and Mermy Sherman. It mentions the steamer Wm Hi Isham nearing completion and a Yukon river project. Foresters of America Hartfard No 8 elect officers Abram N Olson DG C and others. Ernst W Culver named captain of guard.
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A Park
Prof
Daley
Anna McKintosh
Wint Wheeler
Annie Winters
Mermy Sherman
American Transportation & Trading
Wm. Hi. Isham
Ted
Yukon River
L. Bimpeon
J. Wy Chrie Kjelland
P. Onetad
Ernst W. Culver
Better Dead Than Drunk Sorrow Drives Death
In Grand Rapids Janet Jerey Winchester, son of wealthy parents, shoots himself after a quarrel about drinking. He dined with his sister Mrs Aldrich who warned, I would rather see you dead than drunk. He later died from a self inflicted shot, a note beside him read You would rather see me dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
Janet
Jerey Winchester
Winchester
Aldrich
Hester
Hungry Hogs Eat Old Man in Bucyrus Pasture
Barney De Witt aged 70 disappeared last September. Today hogs in a pasture six miles away yielded Mia bones and clothing with teeth marks indicating mangled remains. Authorities believe he died from exhaustion and was eaten by hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney DeWitt
DeWitt
Sentences of prison and fine for liquor sale
J Hanford yesterday received nine months in the U S prison and John Smith faced nine months while Frank Rowley got six months and a $100 fine for selling liquor. The report notes the defendants were linked to liquor sales violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Hanford
John Smith
United States
Frank Rowley
Prep
Assassination in Ambush Shrouds Langfond Steward
Fra Penned in Pensacola report states Bernhart Rasmussen, steward on the Langfond, was assassinated in a lumber yard ambush while walking with his wife. The shooting occurred within minutes after a proposal, and the motive remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fra
Bernhart Rasmussen
Langfond
Proma
Burning Paper Panic During Corpus Christi Parade
A piece of burning paper caused panic among crowds in Barcelona during the Corpus Christi parade. The incident sparked fears of a bomb but no explosion occurred and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Spain
Delivery wagon collides with streetcar on water front
A delivery wagon struck a streetcar on the water front yesterday. The driver, Mark Calligan, was badly stunned but recovered within a few minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Care
Mark Calligan
Slaemnest Grant Sail on June 2 with Forty-eighth Regiment
General MacArthur cables that the Slaemnest Grant sailed on June 2 with the Forty-eighth regiment, the last of the Volunteers, reporting the action from Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
MacArthur
U S Attorney W R Gay Receives Injury Update From Alaska
U S Attorney W R Gay received a letter this afternoon from his brother Charles in Alaska saying he only suffered a frozen foot injury. Earlier reports claimed Charles was killed in a storm but new message clarifies his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
W. R. Gay
Charles
Alaska
Prominent Guests Gather at Diller and Hotels in Skagway and Nearby
Notable visitors including merchant P Meeker and dentist Dr Bloch stay at the Diller. Stage operator W H Lord and excursion party leader Al M Hail frequent the Rainier Grand. State Labor Commissioner William Blackman rooms at the Northern, U S Marshal Conrad Waker heads to Nome, and Port Townsend shipowner John Liebe plus Great Northern agent L Frank Gordon appear at nearby hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Meeker
Skagway
Bloch
L. Frank Gordon
The
Great Northern
Rainier Grand
Regrading Plan Faces Protest by Pike Street Property Owners
City Hall notes two owners oppose Pike street regrading between Terry and Bellvue avenues claiming a 4 foot embankment would front their properties a three story flat and a first class two story dwelling would lose rental value. The item references Cline's piano house and Caldon M. D. Peane Johnson Co. millinery. A Plumbers' Picnic is announced for Sunday at Pleasant.
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Pike Street
Terry and
Bellvue Avenues
All Kinds of Money Frank Corvill Arrest
Italian garbage man Frank Corvill was arrested by Officer Wilkes for scattering rubbish along Third Avenue. He faced Judge George and received a $1 fine after insisting he had no money. Prosecuting Attorney De Bruler pressed him to produce funds and he produced a dollar in moments, then fled the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Corvill
Wilkes
Third Avenue
George
de Bruler
Cowl
Etty
Haetity
Sterling Mill Co Sets Record Shingle Mill Output
In Machias Washington during May the Sterling Mill Co. shattered prior totals with 41 thousand logs cut for the month, an average of 165.54 thousand per day. The crew included TLA Terry Andersen George Crawford A Paulson BR Lester J McDougall H A Smith M McGrath M Harrington W Cummrings and George Stanke.
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Sterling Mill Co
Machias
Wash
Tla Terry
Andersen
George Crawford
A. Paulson
BR. Lester
J. McDougall
H. A. Smith
M. Mc.Grath
M. Harrington
W. Cummings
George Stanke
Fruit Dumplings and Sour Salad: A Vintage Recipe Note
A dated cooking note describes making dumplings from assorted fruit folded in a batter of yolks water flour and olive oil then fried or steamed served with sugar and butter. It also outlines a sour fruit salad using bananas oranges and pineapple with a lemony egg yolk dressing.
In Hands of Receiver for St James Motel Co
The St James Motel Co has been placed in receivership with Amith P. Golt named as trustee for creditors. Assets are about 6000 dollars including hotel furnishings, while liabilities total just over 30000 dollars, mainly building rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Free Fire Crackers for Washington subscribers
The Star offers 24 cents worth of firecrackers and fireworks with every new monthly subscription in Washington. Fireworks will be mailed or shipped freight paid, with options to have orders sent to Rhodes Free in Seattle. Subscriptions must be paid in advance, and the ad promises boys and girls will learn the reward of industry through work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
State of
Washington
State of Washington
Gire
Ordera
Rhodes
Man Charged With Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses
H M Haines was arrested by Detective Lane on a warrant from Justice Cann, accused by R W Barto of borrowing 72 45 from Barto as manager of the Judson Phillips Excursion Co. The note, signed by Haines, is past due and reportedly worthless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Haines
Lane
Justice Cann
R. W. Barto
Haines
H. W. Barto
Judson-Phillips Excursion Co
Barte
Edward Cole seeks divorce on inhuman treatment
Edward Cole sues for divorce from his wife in Kenosha Wisconsin in 1893 alleging cruelty and asks custody of their child. A restraining order against the defendant from a city property was issued by Judge Bell pending the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cole
Kenosha
Wis
Cole
Hotels Show Arrival Guests From Across Regions
The list records late arrivals at several hotels including J. W. Ferguson A. J. Gillette and F. Filietth in San Francisco en route to Nome. Notables include Walter Rh. Morah secretary of Black Diamond Ring Co., B. Goddie Rose Cal, and miner Lester Monnetl. Names from Stevens Rainier Grand and Northern hotels appear with local residents from Portland Everett and Victoria.
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A J
Brave girl aids wounded Seaforth Highlander under fire
In Victoria British Columbia on October 16 Mrs A E Newton aided a Seaforth Highlander, Peter Brown, wounded in the street. She dragged him to safety under falling shells and remained with him until an ambulance arrived. The regiment sent a gold bracelet watch in gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhullete
Miss Newton
Seaforth Highlanders
Grahamston
A. E. Newton
Remarkable Eight Year Old Turns Street Vendor Into Millionaire
Leo pold Schepp began with one cent at age eight and built a fortune by trading on the Stock Exchange. He sold his seat for 60 000 and now has accumulated about 7 000 000. Schepp earned wealth through advertising, a coconut shredding process, and careful self trading rather than gambling. He joined the exchange in 1883 for 75 000 and plans to resume general business oversight after a European tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold Schepp
Wall Street
Schepp
Btock Exchange
Exchange
Glucose True
Europe
Table Frui ts and Dishes From A Global Menu
A breezy feature on fruit season with simple pastry methods and a selection of fruit toppings. It lists soft dough steps, five inch squares, and fruits such as apples strawberries cherries blackberries and others while naming multiple merchants and places including Port Townen d Tacoma Seattle Victoria Spokane and Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senere
Spinning For Bicycle Repairs To Battleship
A brief dispatch notes service and shop actions, referencing Spinning for bicycle repairs and a vessel named Steamer Athlon in a naval theater. The items imply mechanical work linked to maritime logistics or transportation during wartime or military-era operations.
Bride Becomes Widow in Minutes at Dying Fiancés Bed
In Bridgeport Connecticut Margaret Ryan a 19 year old from New York married her dying fiancé Thomas Sheehan at his bedside after pleading with Father Cavini. She held his hands as he died and did not release them until death. The ceremony left her both wife and widow within minutes as she awaited news of his death.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Iridgeport Hospital
Margaret Ryan
New York
Cavini
Mies Ryan
Thos
Sheehan
Mies Iyan
Miss Ryan
Lsten
Gavini
Precious Platinum Shortage Driven by War and Flooded Mines
The South African war and Transvaal mine floods shrink platinum output, raising prices near the value of gold. Alberta supplies most demand, with uses in medicine and electrical goods expanding. Potential domestic deposits exist in California and Alaska, spurring searches where indications are strong, as $4 per ounce price invites exploration.
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Transveal
San Francisco Chronicle
Alberta
Riberia
Transvaal
California
del Norte
Humboldt
Plumas
Trinity
Alaska
Humorous Boer War Letter From Durban Exposes Mock Humiliation
A Durban letter recounts a New Year gathering where Boer commandos seized liquor and stripped officers and ladies of clothing, followed by a polo field raid and cattle theft. It recalls London humor about a De Wet photograph fraud and notes Chicago theatre girls finding stage work, with many seeking vaudeville or chorus roles.
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Durban
Africa
Johannesbarge
Tien
Wassaios
Pecaibay
Sermsons
Kitchener
London
Strand
Beye
de Wet
Orange River
Cone
Greenhorn
Bia Poe
Social Event: Reception for Mrs Columbus Tyler
Mrs Columbus Tyler hosted a Thursday reception at her residence on inor avenue and Marion street. About 100 guests attended the afternoon event featuring many new spring and summer gowns and floral room decorations with refreshments served.
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Columbus Tyler
Inor Avenue
Marion Street
Stage Struck Girls In Chicago Attract Managers
A theatrical manager notes a rising tide of stage strivers in Chicago outpacing New York. He cites applicants from factories shops and high schools arriving in carriages with costly clothes, seeking slim pay and a hopeful break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Religious Workers Visit Seattle for Association Meeting
Mise Helen F Barnes general supervisor of the National Young Women's Christian Association arrives from California with Mise Bertha Conde who oversees student enterprises. They will stay through Sunday and address a meeting tomorrow at 4 PM in rooms 1104 Second Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Helen F. Barnes
Chicago
National
Young Women's Christian Association
Seattle
California
Mise Bertha Conde
Miss Darnes
Miss Conde
Second Avenue
Y M C A Holds Men’s Meeting With Rev Jas Thompson
Rev Jas Thompson will speak at the Y M C A men’s meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3 46 o clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all men whether members or not. Next Sunday at Pleasant Beach address noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Thompson
Association
None Can Explain Her Marvelous Power
Seattle readers are urged to consult Gertrude Myron at the Leland Hotel in room 813 Second Avenue before she leaves. The clairvoyant promises to restore affection, unite couples, reveal truth of loves and marriages, warn of danger, aid business, and advise on changes and future happiness with reasonable charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Gertrude Myron
Room & Leland Hotel
Second Avenue
Portland Defeats Opponent Amid Cheerful Score
Portland teams rallied in a June 1 baseball game, prevailing 2 to 1. The standings show Portland with six wins and six losses, Spokane and Tacoma trailing, reflecting a tense early season.
Pastor Elmer Thompson Returns for Sunday Services
Elmer Thompson pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church returns from an extended East trip and will preach Sunday morning and evening. Clare, hat designer of 1407 Second Avenue, reminds readers of the Miumbers’ Piente next Sunday at Pleasant Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lev
Elmer Thompson
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clare
Pleasant Neach
Wisconsin Battleship Open for Inspection Tomorrow
The battleship Wisconsin will be open for public inspection Sunday. A new steamer Ath Jon will depart from the Columbia Street Dock at 9 90 a.m., 12 m, and 2 30 p.m. to view the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Athjon
Columbia Street
Local Grocers Offer Prominent Toilet Soaps
A shop advertises a selection of imported White Castile soap and various fine brands. Iris Soap, Violet Sandal, Glycerine soap, and odorless bouquets are highlighted as top choices. The ad claims to stock the best that druggists can offer for clean, fragrant personal care.
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Hest
Kirk
Roger & Gallett
Colgate
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Warrant
Railroad Notes
Bolton
Chas
Gay All Right
W. H. Lord
Kirkland
Toit
Diller
Raymond-Whitcomb
Sitka, al
M. G. Hail
Northern Pacific Rxpress Co
William Blackman
John Liebe
Port Townsend
City Hall
Cline
Caldon M. D. Peane- Johnson Co
Second Ave
Stevens
Mattheweon Apocortes
Brumby
Arlington
Ann . Walker
Geo. Davenport
Hi. Swigart
Cians
Everett
Rainier-Grand
C. W. Mitkie
Portland
J. A. Humbird
J. Paul
Harry Harrie
M. Sherman
Victoria
Edwin R. Kimball
Nightingale
Eng
BR. Collins
Henry Rothachild
Wm. Louden
Tacoma
Lewise
Misa Dean
H. L. Gillett
Republic
Geo. F. Umbland
St. Paul
the Seattle
Jas. J. Beott
Arthur EK. Hall
Stanwood
Jas. A. Curran
Butte
A. J. McCabe
J. H. Buthoff
Hoquiam
Chas. W. Snyder
Blaine
A. BR. Coates
Coupeville
Alexander Nelaen
F. Faulkner
Maryenville
C. B. Gilmer
Port Angles
Miss Ingraham
Miss Mean
Toronto
Stephen Jones
Dominion Hotel
the Butler
Thos. Adair
Adair Bros
Merchanta
Dawson
J. O. Hamilton
J. Fh. Fergost
Vancouver
Geo. O. Bradley
Pokane
Ht. Allen
Snohomish
Marton Robinson
Tenino
Athlon
Dees
Lillian Russell
Fanchon Thompson
Claudine Sharp
Margaret
Miss Kaneel
Pleasant Beach
Mieh
Bite
Thomson
Yester
Olympia and
Tumwater Falls
Capital City
Galbraith’s
Madison Street
Olympia
State Capitol
Lee's Pharmacy
INE Stationery
Ave
Columbia
Frederick & Nelson
Thinatore
Rialto Bldg
2D Ave
Cor
Madison
Silk Lane
Fiotel Butler
Beatties Plan Motel
Jackson Car Line
General Investment CO
Bailey Building
Adams
Remington Typewriters
Ee. Co
NILES
General Dealer
Cherry Street
Dougall
Southwick
Pease Ai Genen Weber
Singer Pianos
Opautant
D. S. Johnston
Matheson Bros Grocers Cor
Toi
Yesler Wat
Pike St
A. Prudhommeaux
Grand Ridge Coal
Iaeanal Coal Ce
Telephone
Vas
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