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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1904

Page

7

Desperado King Narrowly Surrounded In Seattle Net

Montana Fritz reports from Police Headquarters in Seattle on Chief Delaney’s pursuit of John King dubbed the most dastardly criminal. The story ties his alleged sausage thefts at Interbay to a larger kidnaping case, while hinting at evidence ready for a Christmas edition reveal.

Daily Crimes Bureau Seattle Montana Fritz John King Delaney Interbay Steen King Charlie Row Charle Buretar Eagle Harbor Grimes Fagle Harbor Baker

Streets Flooded By Water Main Break In City Block

A water main break at First avenue south and Yeaslerway flooded streets last night around 10 PM and remained active for about an hour. Basements along several blocks were inundated and fire crews pumped out the water today.

First Avenue South Lower Washington Street Yeaslerway

Marriage Licenses Granted in Beattie and Seattle

Albert McKensie MM and Grace Algar 17 of Seattle receive a marriage license. J J Yinglea and Ethel Thompson of Beattie, both of legal age, also issued licenses.

Albert McKensie Grace Algar fSeatle J. J. Yinglea Ethel Thompson Beattie

Suspect Dip Detained After Track Stop

Police identified Alfred Dennery also known as James Owens and Allan Frank Brown as a notorious pickpocket. He was found at the track and arrested by City Detective Wappenstein yesterday afternoon. He will be ordered to leave the city.

Alfred Dennery Allan Frank Brown James Owens Wappenstein

Laborers accuse McNichol agency of taking funds unfairly

Jena and John Fovik swear to a complaint before the Prosecuting Attorney, charging W C McNichol of the McNichol Employment Co with obtaining money under false pretenses. They say fees paid for jobs in a brick yard were not refunded after the foreman declined to hire them. McNichol counters that refunds require employer counter signature and that notices of refusal to employ via telephone are not valid.

Jena John Fovik W. C. McNichol McNichol Employment Company West Main Street Schott McNichol

Battle of Port Arthur staged on local grounds

Seattle residents will not travel abroad for war action as a reenactment of the Port Arthur battle is planned on the old university grounds next Friday night. A canvas circuit will host 60 combatants, thirty Japanese and thirty Russians, with thirty artillery pieces and Wagner's band providing music for the event.

Seattle Orient Port Arthur University Wagner

Alumni Ball Game Yale Harvard Meet Saturday June 26

The annual Yale Harvard alumni baseball game is set for Saturday June 26. It will be played at either Madison park or Pleasant Beach, with location to be announced.

Yale Harvard Madison Park Pleasant Beach

Bothell Pastor Arrested For Shouting Song Birds

Rev. David Buck of Bothell Methodist Episcopal church was charged with shooting song birds after laboring to stop a flock building mud nests on his church. A witness, Mrs Alice Gothie, notified authorities, triggering an official inquiry into the alleged illegal slaughter.

Bothell David Buck Bothell Methodist Epicncopal Church Dr. Buck Alice Gothie

Preacher Arrested in Bothell Trial Set Tomorrow

Town buzzes as the preacher is arrested in Bothell and slated for trial before Justice George in the city. Mrs Gothl is rumored to have a personal stake amid bird loving passions fueling the case, while the defender insists on fair play. The incident stirs local interest and amusement.

Bothell George

Local Court Actions and Community Notices

Superior Judge Albertson hears a $5 000 damage suit from R W Breeden against King County over a wagon injury near Georgetown. James T Howell seeks 26 000 from Northern Pacific Railroad after a left foot injury from a defective coupler. The Elwood steamer carries Westminster church Sunday school to Richmond Beach next week with return via Bainbridge Island. Mrs EB Gregory arrives as National Civic Federation investigator to stay several weeks. Free school excursion for First Baptist Sunday school at Point Defiance Park on Saturday June 18 with steamer Capital City at 9 am and Multnomah at 1 pm. A program and social at Our Lady of Good Help Church hall tonight. Col and Mrs Walter Duncan of the Volunteers of America arrive to review coastal work. reception tonight at Volunteers HQ 118 Second Ave South. The independent Laundry at Lake Union caught fire last night but the fire department prevented a major blaze. W J Green was struck by a freight car at Robinson's dock near Pike Street. one leg broken and body injuries. taken to Seattle General Hospital.

Albertson Walt R. W. Breeden King County Breeden Georgetown James T. Howell Northern Pacific Railroad Company Superior Court Inuries Elwood Westminster Presbyterian Church Richmond Beach Bainbridge Island EB. Gregory National Civic Federation First Baptist Sunday School Point Definance Park Tacoma Capital City S A. m Multnomah Ourady of Good Help Church Walter Duncan Volunteers of America Col. Duncan Volunteers Second Avenue South Independent Laundry Lake Union W. J. Green Robinson's Dock Pike Street Seattle General Hospital

Ice near Unimak Pass Dampens Nome Fleet Straits

Reports from Lewta Anderson Ford and crew aboard their whaling vessels at Dutch Harbor say Bering Sea ice is thicker than expected this year. Ice lies farther south than usual, within 150 miles of Unimak Pass, complicating Nome fleet operations. Albany set to visit navy yard today. boats depart Pier 2 at multiple times.

Ing Veanela Dutch Harbor Unimak Pass Nome Bering Sea Albany Navy Yard Pier 2

Pioneers Reunion Program Outlines Addresses and Songs

The annual reunion of the Association of Washington Pioneers nears completion with eulogies for ex Presidents A A Denny and McGilvray by Gen J B Metcalfe and Allen Weir. Kenneth McLotosh speaks on The Native Sons of Washington. Myron Betts on Trials and Heroism of Pioneer Women. Mrs W H Whittlesey and Mrs W C Thompson sing. A steamer ride on Lake Washington precedes the play The City of New York at Third Avenue Theatre.

Association of Washington Pioneeres A. A. Denny McGilvra J. B. Metcalfe Allen Weir Kenneth McLotosh Native Sons of Washington Myron Betts W. H. Whittlesey W. C. Thompson Lake Washington City of New York Third Avenue

Coal famine in Arctic threatens whaling fleet relief

Whaling vessels in the Arctic risk coal shortages after the bark Edward West drew into Honolulu for repairs. The vessel carried a large cargo of Australian coal for the Pacific Whaling Company and Ralph Bloom & Co. Managers seek to charter steamers to relieve the shortage.

Arctic Edward West Honolulu The Pacific Whaling Company Ralph Bloom & Co North

Mrs Alice O Conner Files Divorce Suit in Superior Court

Mrs Alice O Conner sues John O Conner in the superior court this morning alleging cruelty and nonsupport. The action seeks legal relief in a domestic matter filed today.

Mra Alice O'Conner John O'Conner

Boats sail from Pier 2 today on multiple departures

Boats depart Pier 2 at 6:20 pm, 9 pm, 7 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm with several daily sailings.

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