Hannah Elias Discharged in Blackmail Case Tied to Green Murder
Hannah Elias, linked to aged glass manufacturer John R. Platt in the Andrew H. Green scandal, was dismissed on blackmail charges after Platt failed to recall key details under questioning. Elias posted a $20,000 bond to answer civil suits while witnesses noted the ongoing bizarre tale surrounding Green’s murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John RR. Platt
New York
Hannah Elias
John R. Platt
Andrew H. Green
Platt
Osborn
Hannah Alias
Platts
Littl
John R. Pratt
John RK. Platt
Motive in Andrew H. Green murder linked to Elias affair
The article reveals Williams confessed giving money to Hannah Elias to keep quiet about alleged relations with Andrew H. Green. Williams claimed he killed Green believing the philanthropist funded Elias to live as an heiress, a mistake due to their similar appearances. Newspapers briefly dropped the sensational angle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
Mr. Green
Elias
Andrew H. Green
Brooklyn
Greater
New York
Williamas
Philan
Williams
Hannah Elias
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Dr King's New Discovery Ties To Curing Lung Ailments
An advertisement proclaims Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption cures bronchitis croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption. Mrs Van Metre of Shepherdstown West Virginia testifies a yearlong illness ended after one bottle. The druggist at Second Avenue and Yesler offers trial bottles free and a 600 milliliter size for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Mra
C. B. van Metre
Sheperdtown
W. Va
GOY, Guy, Inc
Second Avenue and
Yesler
Plan Carried Out Across Manhattan and Surrounding Areas
The effort covered Manhattan, The Bronx and adjacent cities within Greater New York. For many years he was noted for his civic services from which he earned his title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Bronx
Greater
New York
United Confederate Veterans Hold Nashville Reunion
The fourteenth annual UCV reunion will be held in Nashville during the coming week. Elaborate preparations have been made for visitors from abroad, with an advance guard due tomorrow. Officials estimate at least 200,000 people will be in Nashville by the convention opening Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
United Confederate Veterans
Eity
Markets Report Mixed as Prices Rise Across Provisions and Produce
An assorted market listing shows higher prices for meat and produce with notes on beef, pork, and seafood. Vegetables and fruits like apples, lemons, cherries, and berries appear with per unit or per crate pricing, while staples such as oats, barley, wheat, and feed show varied tonnage rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mrs. Mary Damon Funeral at 2 P M Sunday
The funeral of the late Mrs Mary Damon will be held from the family residence 010 Fifth Avenue Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock. Rev W H Go Temple pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church will officiate. Services at Lakeview cemetery under the auspices of the Order of the Eastern Star of which Mrs Damon was past worthy matron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary In Damon
Fifth Avenue
W. H. Go, Temple
Plymouth Congregational Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Order of the Astern Star
Mra
Maron
Record of Yukon gold output by year to 1903
United States Consul W R Holloway reports Yukon Territory gold production for the year ending June 30 1903 at 12 118 015 04 dollars, the highest to date. It notes the previous year yielded 9 56 40 52 dollars and 1899 1900 produced 9 509 464 64 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W. R. Holloway
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Ballard Doings and City Water Plan at Fourth Avenue
Green signs contract to drill for water on city lots at the north end of Fourth avenue where the reservoir rises. Councilman Ingalls set the stake as work begins, city to supply water and fuel and pay Green 15 dollars daily while he provides gear and crew. Also notes brisk shingle market and a three day Fourth of July celebration with parade Mardi Gras and prizes for an estate float goddess of Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Green
Fourth Avenue
Ingalls
Epidemic of matrimony hits Everett school staff
Special to The Star reports a rising wave of marriages among Everett teachers. Superintendent St John notes multiple resignations as spouses depart for Seattle and vows to keep a waiting list, blaming Cupid for disrupting the corps and hinting at recruiting from other districts to fill vacancies.
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Cupid
Ma'ams
St. John
Seattle
Everett
Spiinters
St. John Anys Thie
Cunard Campania Passengers Read News by Wireless
On the Cunarder Campania travelers could read daily news bulletins at breakfast via Marconi wireless. A passenger directed the wireless operations and maintained communication with Poldhu, Cornwall, over 2,200 miles until Cape Breton was picked up.
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New York
Campania
Marconi Wireless
Poldhu
Cornwall
Cape Breton
A Knight of Columbia Story of Love and War
A serialized romance by Gen. Chas. King will begin in The Story on June 16. Each chapter promises vivid incidents and dramatic romantic situations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
Chas
Storry
Lincoln and McKinley Memorial Observed by Veteran Voters
Nearly 1,000 members of the Lincoln McKinley association arrived in Springfield for the annual excursion to the Lincoln monument at Oak Ridge cemetery. A floral tribute was laid on Lincoln’s sarcophagus while a service took place at McKinley’s tomb in Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Lincoln-McKiney Association of Veteran Voters
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Lincoln
McKinley
Canton
Log Chain Theft Leads to Extended Jail Time
Frank Martell stole a log chain from the Seattle Lumber Company. He was arrested for the chain theft and then held for another charge of stealing horses. He received fifteen days for the horse theft and, after serving that sentence, will be sent to serve thirty three more days for the log chain theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Martell
Seattle
Never Looked Brighter For Labor at Crane’s Office
An advertisement from Crane’s Employment Office at 117 West Main Street proclaims strong demand for skilled and unskilled labor. It urges workers to seek local opportunities, promising placement for those honest and willing to work at good wages and discouraging leaving for Alaska.
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Crane
W. Main Street
Theson
Alaska
Weat Main Street
Mr. Crane
Mitchell Heads Abroad to International Mining Congress
President John Mitchell and William Dodds of the United Mine Workers sail for Europe to attend the International mining congress in Paris next month as representatives of organized mine workers. They will study labor conditions in Great Britain and on the continent before returning to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Mitchell
William Dodds
United Mine Workers of America
Europe
International Mining Congress
Paris
Organized Mine Workers of America
United States
Great Britain
Abner McKinley Dies in Somerset Home
Abner McKinley, only brother of the late president, died this morning at his Somerset home after a long illness. A lawyer by training, he had practiced in New York and suffered from Brights disease. He was found dead by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Kersport
Abner McKinley
Somerset
New York
Bright
Property Owners Protest East Madison Walk Plan
Owners including C. C. McGlivra O L. Denny and W. H. Moore protested the proposed concrete walks on East Madison street yesterday afternoon. They warned the council they will challenge the improvement in court while Councilman Gill pushes to advance the project for the small home owners in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. McGlivra
O L. Denny
W. H. Moore
Madison Street
Gill
Boy Truant From Washington Children’s Home After Shoes Theft
George Tipp disliked conditions at the Washington Children’s Home after Judge George and Rev. H. D. Brown arranged his stay. After leaving with newly supplied shoes, he vanished following a drunken and disorderly arrest, and has not been seen since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tipp
Washington
George
H. D. Brown
Brown
Murneide Loading Alaska Cable at Tacoma Dock
June 11 The enable ship Murneide is at the government dock loading eight reels of Alaska cable. After completing loading she will go to Seattle for final instructions before departing for the North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Tmurneide
Government Dock
Alaska
Seattle
North
Sunday Excursion by Foresters’ Amusement Association
An advertisement invites readers to a Sunday excursion organized by the Foresters’ Amusement Association. Details are on page seven.
Dix Meyer collision inquiry adjourned and resumed today
The inquiry into the Dix Meyer collision at the local quartermaster's office was adjourned at 10 this morning and resumed at 1 this afternoon. Two Dix officers were examined in the morning and several more in the afternoon as the board works toward a final report to the quartermaster general in Washington. Harry Pheffer reports a $25 burglary at his room in the Washington house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix
Quartermaster General
Washington
Harry Pheffer
Washington House
Foresters Picnic Gunday
Foresters announce a community picnic event on June 12 with activities and food, promoted as a family friendly gathering. An advertisement on page one details date, time, and location for attendees.
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Sonia
Westbergin & Childscool
M. D. Pease
N. Broadway
Thompson
Pike Street
Willams
Clark
Sperger & Hurlbut Second and Union
Andrew H
Pratt
Pee
Yukon
Everet
Dan Cupid
School Ma’ams
Smokestacks
Marconi
Columbia
Honor Lincoln and
M'Kinley
Abner M’kinley
Serieps News Ass'n
Burnside
Foresters
Frederick & Nelson
Credit Mounse Furnishers
Reliable
MajJentic
Tellance
St. Clair
Crescent Steel
Columbia Steel
Frederick & Nelson (Inc
Complete Credit House
Second Avenue
Madison and
Spring Streets
Nottingham
Kirk
Bixby
Alphose
Gaston
Aneke
Ee York
State Street
Snk Treet Square
Washington Street
WM. P. Harper & Son
Ernst Bros
John
Lohmer,Chase ‘Bros, and Hackley Pianos
Cwtoner & Co
Seattle Transfer Company
W. S. Kirk
McLaren & Thomson, Cor
Pike
Seattle, Wash
Albert Hansen Ricoh Jewelry
First Ave
Ames St
Houghton & Hunter
First Avenue
Pike St
Over People’s Bank
White
Ian
Ohio
Corner Third
Eall
Seccato Esseansias
Pandabe Pa
Tos
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