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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1904

Page

5

Corporations resisting city power to string electric wires

City Engineer Thomson battles delays as Seattle Electric Company Sunset Telephone and others refuse permits to erect poles for two cross arms needed by the city for municipal electricity. Cataract company cooperates, while condemnations may be needed against several firms to secure early completion. The list of blocked poles spans multiple streets and avenues citywide.

Seattle Electric Company Telephone Companies Refuse City Thomson Sunset Telephone Company Independent Telephone Company Board of Public Works Seattle Cataract Company Baker Cataract Company D. Colvin Furth Grant Seattle Miecriec Company Seattle Eedtric Company Shuffieton Beattie Cataract Company

Idaho Man Will Fly Like a Bird

Stewart Winslow of the steamer Spokane reveals a new aerial craft built in Lewiston. The device uses stacked light frames with wing surfaces and a bicycle driven control to steer and balance the machine for flight, claiming to solve basic principles of aviation.

Idaho Lewiston Stewart Winslow Spokane Winslow

State vs Mys terious Kid Preston Highway Robbery Verdict Split

A Superior Court jury could not reach a verdict in the state case against Mys terious Kid Preston charged with highway robbery. Judge Rudkin discharged the jury after sixteen hours of deliberation.

Kid Preston Rudkin

Quinn Tried for False Pretense Over Bogus Check

Jamon Quinn faced trial on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses after circulating a worthless check. Justice Gordon discharged him from custody, accepting his claim that the paper was received as salary and that the employer’s bank balance had been depleted.

Jamon Quinn Gordon

Two Bad Thinks the FrigbcO Authorities Ban Francisly

In San Francisco a Chinese population center, two troublesome Chinese criminals are highlighted. Neun Lun, a professional assassin, gains attention in his murder trial with alleged jury interference and a large defense fund. Lee Chuck, released from asylum to be sent to China, has a history of crime and deception, including smuggling and informing to trigger raids.

Neun Lun Tom Vick Chinatown Ngun China Neus Gunther King

Rival lovers race for a pretty girl

Spokane reports two rival suitors sought to marry Alice Patterson the 11 year old daughter of Mrs W A Thompson both men pursued licenses at the courthouse Hopkinson aged 30 and supported by his mother failed to win over the mother who insisted on identifying the groom Mrs Thompson then vouched for C P Vincent aged 22 who was approved and wed by Dean Perine Alice stated she had married Vincent the man she wanted

Spokane Alice Patterson W. A. Thompson Broadway Avenue W. A. Hopkinson Hopkinson Alice Aliony

Community Briefs Highlight Local Activism And Accidents

The Washington State Game and Fish Protective Association with 1600 members plans a convention in the city on August 10 to discuss proposed legislation for state game and fish interests. Rev BE M Randall, longtime pastor, is elected secretary of the Epworth League with Chicago HQ and will depart soon for new duties after visiting his South Dakota home. Puget Sound Epworth League conference elected L S Winans of Seattle as president and other officers including W W Rowland of Tacoma as first vice president, Charles Howard of Tacoma as secretary, W D Pratt of Bellingham as treasurer, and Miss Grace Owens as junior secretary. Stevedore Tom Davis sustained a leg injury on a steamer at Pier 4 after a horse kicked him. he sought $10,000 on the spot and refused hospital care without payment. May land sales totaled 8064.48 dollars per the US land office report, with 3.476 acres in public land and 176 acres in mineral land recorded. The Harvard Club has decided to hold examinations for.

Washington State Game and Fish Protective Association BE. M. Randall First Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League Los Angeles Chicago South Dakota Puget Sound Epworth League L. 8. Winans Seattle Fiest W. W. Rowland Tacoma Charles Howard W. D. Pratt Bellingham Grace Owens Tom Davis Pier 4 Davis United States Office Marvard Club

Admissions to Mervard University and local incidents reported

The notice table shows admission tests for Mervard University in late June with preliminary exams in June for fall 1906. It also reports a burglary conviction in Superior Court, a partner to be brought to trial, a child rescue to the Orphan's Home, a death at sea on a Beattie voyage, a missing boy and a missing Drayman, and thefts at a hotel and shack. It notes the Denny Clay company plans to consolidate plants at Taylor on the Puget Sound and Columbia railroad and removal of a sewer works to Taylor.

Mervard University Thompe Gray Robb Arthur Please Gray Trum Officer Clark University of Pennsylvania P. W. Willin Batley Building Catherine Kenney San Francisco Beattice Kenney- Whitson Raymond Mandal Y. J. Gense Drummond Hotel Fiense Fd Rathern Connecticut Street Occidental Avenue A. J. Burroughs Leech Park W. J. Beggs Deges Hele Denny Clay Company Taylor Puget Sound & Columbia van Asselt

Flag Presented To Wayside Mission Hospital With Flag Day Plan

Mr. Lena Levy president of John F Miller Post G A R Women’s Relief Corps presented Wayside Mission hospital with a handsome American flag. The flag will be raised and placed on display on Flag Day Tuesday June 14 at the hospital grounds.

Lena Levy John Fr. Miller G. A. RK Helief Corpa Wayside Mission Hospital

Hearing Ends for Ex-Police Matron Mra Ida Chapin

The hearing before the civil service board concluded after resumed sessions. No new facts emerged from the testimony last night and a decision is expected within a few days.

Ida Chapin Cir Service Board

Various Local Incidents From Everett and Nearby Areas

Fire on steam pipes in the county at Everett caused extensive damage from inexperience of boiler tenders. Belingham worker John Thornor died in a belt accident at Northwood Cedar Company. W. W. Yothers, University of Idaho graduate, sent to Texas to study cotton boll weevil. Farmers Warehouse at Downs burned. 19 bales lost, $2000 insurance. John Williams acquitted for burglary. partner Thomas Purest found guilty. A Kautz escaped custody near Tekoa by leaping from a moving train. Swedish ministers from Washington Maaho and Oregon in annual Everett convention. North Cove ditch contract let to David Swauk of Seattle for $10,000. drainage 2800 acres, three miles long. Eight‑hour law violations investigated at Everett. report due Monday. Burglars stole three watches and case from W. I. Wiard store in Everett. W. J. Sampson judged insane after suicide attempt at Centralia. David Murray, Kittitas cattle king, dies at MilLisburg aged 73 after coming west over 60 years ago.

Monarchs Shirts Offer at I. N. Brooks & Co.

You can’t miss it. Monarchs shirts are better in fit style and quality than any other shirt. Priced at $1.00 each at I. N. Brooks & Co. located at 1381 2nd Ave.

Monarchs I. N. Brooks & Co 2Nd Ave Eee

Love Letters Reveal Man Behind Bay Death Inferences

The body of Frank Masons, alias Henry Dupont, was found in Hilcott bay near Jackson street. A rent vault receipt and key in his clothing tied the deceased to a safe deposit box containing love letters from many women, mostly in French, suggesting a Parisian origin and European travel. The letters imply a pattern of multiple marriages, and if no relatives claim the remains, burial will occur in the potter’s field.

Henry Dupont Hilcott Bay Jackson Street Frank Masons Frank Masoni Masons Paris Europe Rock Springs Wyo Masonz Vison Potters Field

Satolli Arrives in New York After Rome Visit

Cardinal Satolli arrived from Rome today greeted by a large party of prominent American Catholics. They went to convey welcomes aboard a special steamer to escort him ashore.

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Jane Addams Receives Honorary Doctorate at Wisconsin

Jane Addams is honored with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the University of Wisconsin commencement. President Van Hise presided and presented the degree in recognition of her work at Hull House and other philanthropic centers.

Madison Wis Hull House Jane University of Wisconsin van Hise

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