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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1904
Page
5
A traveler recalls hearing a Simplex phonograph at the St Louis Exposition and praises its music quality. The seller touts its superiority over old masters and claims high value for the device. A buyer notes price around four hundred dollars.
Chenoa Alaska June 23 with town set to be the Tanana navigation head as Fairbanks risks losing boom status. Merchants shift plans to locate in Chenoa, relying on a seasonal sandbar that allows transfer from steamers to packets for creeks. Albany cruiser at navy yard. tours offered at Pier 2 and Arlington hotel room 712.
Tacoma real estate trends show possible Harriman influence as agents quietly secure title land near water in Tacoma and Seattle. Strangers purchase tide lands, obtain options on hundreds of acres, bonds rise, and locals suspect railroad interests behind the deals tied to the Tacoma & Eastern line and Puget Sound access.
The Whitman County court opened a sensational manslaughter case this morning. State v. T. D. Ferguson involves the alleged killing of Agnes Downs by a criminal operation. Prosecutor R. M. Hanna presents the state's case while a crowded courtroom witnesses the proceedings.
A dispatch to the state department reports Sheik Zellal will mediate the release of Lan Perdicaria and M. Varley and the transfer of the cash ransom. A courier has been sent to Fraswall to deliver the money and prisoners to Zellial's village per the request.
Yesterday reports indicate Mrs McFarron, noted for multiple marriages, will be tried next on a charge of bigamy, continuing a pattern of matrimonial disputes that have kept local courts busy this season.
Steve A Waldron is tried in superior court for attempting to murder his wife Margaret Waldron last April after visiting her mother's home. He allegedly drew a razor wounding her breast while his defense argues insanity and claims the wife cut herself during the struggle. Waldron had left a farewell note and carried carbolic acid, later offered as trial exhibits.
Joe Dunn an ex convict deemed too dangerous to be at large was identified in custody after detectives Barbee and Tennant questioned him yesterday afternoon he gave the name O B Dunlap when booked at the station. The day also saw legal actions and civic notes including an insolvency affidavit and a street preacher case going to the jury.
Dawbon June 11 reports Rampart and Seattle connections to Herbert Haven formerly of Seattle died March 26 at Rampart. Administrators say Haven left affairs in chaos and a box with nails, a roll of bills later found in his widow's hands. Friends and public speculate on a hidden fortune and possible theft. Islands of context link Haven to drug businesses and mining near Rampart and to Seattle before disappearing.
The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Washington closed its ninth annual session at the Masonic temple. After reports were read and officers received, J. Edmund Cates was installed as master and RK. J. Graham as right worshipful deputy master, with H. I. Kennan treasurer BE. R. Hare recorder and others installed for the coming year.
Carl Hedman sues Ida Hedman and George Smyth sues Lou ise Smyth for desertion and infidelity. A mass meeting at Grand opera house Sunday afternoon supports the Off Mission with James D B Meikie presiding and Mrs Marion B H Baxter delivering an address and a fine musical program planned.
Ritzville June 22 Alvin Meigs third husband of Mrs Sarah McVarren was acquitted in the Superior Court of knowingly marrying the wife of another after a trial that concluded today. The case drew local attention as it tested bigamy laws and marital familiarity in the region.
The 500 foot Eldorado claim in the Klondike, long idle, will be reopened by Thomas Lippy and J. J. Putraw. They plan bedrock drainage and extensive sluicing to carry seepage and bring profit again, with work to begin after a permitting application.
James Dwight leading 200 inmates at the State Asylum in Warm Springs Mont marshalled a bucket brigade to save the burning ward building. Dwight predicted danger and climbed the roof to extinguish flames while Dr Warren supervised inmates, all handled without escape attempts. Dwight’s mind later deteriorated with renewed violence toward guards.
County commissioners issue order granting all county employees one week of vacation to be scheduled by department heads. Previously vacations ran two weeks.
Lewiston June 23 Among the New Perce Indians none have a larger following than Mephen Reuben sub chief and eminent Indian orator He has lectured at many gatherings for seven years and his word pictures of present conditions contrast with past tribal mastery He is educated well read and loyal to tribal traditions He lives as a blanket Indian in a wigwam and attends solemn rites He is influential at tribal councils where his adroit address often sways factions toward acquiescence.
James Reuben, grandfather of Stephen, greeted the Lewis and Clark expedition at the Clearwater mouth. The second James Reuben joined Chief Joseph’s band in 1877, fought early battles, then deserted to aid in organizing Indian scouts, aiding the later campaign. The younger James Reuben died soon after the reservation land allotment.
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