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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1904

Page

5

Deportation in Cripple Creek era triggers vigilante power

Colorado correspondent H J Richmond recounts a brutal mission leaving Victor and Cripple Creek attacked by a mob and militia threats. On a Florence and Cripple Creek train Lieut Cole threatened him with a six shooter, while ex Chief McDermott was arrested as a union sympathizer. He fled after records office wreck and police warnings.

Victor Florence & Cripple Creek Lieut Cole Co. L Cripple Creek Victor Cul Canon City Amoher McDermott Fremont Kyner Eivi

Canons City Reporter Escapes Glenbrook Clash

Special to The Star recounts a tense chase as Deputy Sheriff Cahill orders the author from Glenbrook threatening death. Vigilance Committee members press for departure while Editor Kyner of the Record refuses to flee. Sheriff Hell and the military pledge protection, yet the witness doubts their ability to safeguard him.

Canon City Colo Glenbrook Cahil Bennett Avenue Kyner The Record Victor Hell

War Correspondent Killed by Chinese Soldiers in Tokio Photo

Essel, a London Daily Telegraph correspondent and American, was shot and killed by Chinese soldiers aboard a boat off the Liao Tung peninsula. The incident is captured in a group photo of reporters taken for the Newspaper Enterprise Association in Tokyo.

Newspaper Enterprise Association Tokio Essel Liao-Tung Peninsula London Daily Telegraph

May Establish Harbor Police Chief Aims For Patrol

Mayor Ballinger and Harbormaster Jensen toured the bay to study creating an auxiliary harbor police patrol under city supervision. The plan would have local shipping interests cover maintenance costs and focus on protecting ships from theft and clearing logs and flotsam hindering steam craft, especially the Vesela.

Ballinger Jensen

King county prohibitionists name delegates to state convention

King county prohibitionists elected 34 delegates for the state convention to be held in Everett on July 12. A nominating committee was chosen to propose candidates for the county convention as well as a central committee including J. M. Wilkin A C Mil Hean N A Thompson L Hage gard and A E Plage. In Jefferson City Missouri the state supreme court sustained a lower court verdict approving bribery convictions of Julius Lehman and Emil Hartman of the St. Louis house of delegates with Lehman to seven years and Hartman six years in prison. Both men were

Prohibitionists King County Everett Collins Hall Waa J. M. Wilkin A.C Mil Hean N. A. Thompson Ll. Hagegard A. E. Plage Jefferson City State Supreme Court Lower Julius Lehman Emil Hartman St. Louis House of Delegates Lehman Hartman

To Have a Home for Herbert Telford in Washington

Herbert Telford a two year old abandoned by his mother last November will be taken from his adoptive caregiver Mrs. Olderman at 2808 Jackson street and placed in the Washington Children's Home. Officer Clark investigated and arranged the transfer as the mother, a variety actress, is believed to be in Portland.

Herbert Telford Washington Olderman Tus Amane Clark Portland

Alaska Club elects new secretary and treasurer

At a meeting of the Alaska club last night Richard Mansfield White was elected to succeed John Green as secretary and M. D. Barnes to succeed N. H. Latimer as treasurer. Mr Green and Mr Latimer resigned their offices in the club re- outage.

Alaska Club Richard Mansfield White John Green M. D. Barnes N. H. Latimer Green Mr. Latimer

Lake and river happenings stir Seattle week

The steamers Mercury and Dolphin sailed within 24 hours as Lake Washington hosts a new stern wheeler Mercer under Capt. J. L. Anderson for Mercer slough service. A missing 10 year old received police focus after T H McGinnis of First Avenue hotel gave him ten dollars to buy goods. West Seattle council approved an ordinance licensing bowling alleys shooting galleries and amusements with annual fees from twenty five to one hundred dollars. Bids on eighteen thousand dollars in municipal street railway bonds will open at the upcoming council meeting. J W Watson prepares for a trip to the United Commercial Travellers meeting in Columbus Ohio then a visit to Pittsburgh.

Watson Pittsburg West Seattle Municipal Street Railway Mercer Lake Washington Shela J. L. Anderson Mercer Slough Dolphin Skagway Alaska T. H. McGinnle First Avenue

Southern Pacific Bhasta Route Advertises Travel Options

The notice promotes travel to California via Southern Pacific Co Bhasta Route with scenic appeal and two trains daily. Fares listed include 26.60 for first class and 99.60 for second or tourist class. Tickets and reservations available at Union Ticket Office 608 Mivet Ave BB Villa, general agent.

California Southern Pacific Co San Francisco Union Ticket Office Mivet Ave Villa Ose

Hearst Wins In State Democratic Convention In Illinois

Hearst carries the Illinois state Democratic convention with Carter Harrison and allies receiving no support from top party figures including Governor Stringer Lieutenant Governor Ferns and state officials. Delegates at large to the St. Louis convention include Hopkins Lawrence Cable and Alachuler.

Hopkins Lawrence B. Stringer Thomas J. Ferns Frank F. Dooling Charlies B. Thomas Albert Ce R. B. Spang University Anna G. Solomon Chicago Theodore C. Lohr Carlinville F. B. Merrill Saint Clair County St. Louis John P. Hopkins A. M. Lawrence Ben. T. Cable Samuel Alachuler

Boilers Range From Twenty to Sixty Horsepower

Inspector Murray estimates that boiler usage has grown by 15 percent over last year, with capacities listed from 20 to 60 horsepower.

Murray

Steam Plant Expansion Reported in City Boilers

City boiler inspector Murray confirms more than 400 boilers in use as steam plants expand. The note signals growing industrial activity and manufacturing capacity in the urban area.

Clty Will Murray

City council debates police pay rise amid budget concerns

The council discusses a proposed ordinance to raise police salaries and fund a larger force while noting firemen pay is also under review. Critics argue city finances cannot support increases as fines and licenses have fallen, and that regulating open city areas already reduces the need for more police. A brief ad for two full-figure panels from Herpick's appears at Marion Street location.

Wa Department Innemuch Gas City

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