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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1904

Page

8

Steamship Humboldt Heads for Alaska Yukon Frontier

The steamer Humboldt departed en route to Skagway with a large passenger load bound for Alaska and the Yukon. Passengers include C Racine of Whidsear hotel White Horse and B B Andersen of Pacific Coast Gold Mining with crews and horses. The vessel carried 166 passengers and six tons of freight as it prepared to operate on the Aleek country and Bonanga claims once the river breaks.

Humboldt Skagway Alaska Yukon Territory Aleek C. Racine Whidsear Hotel White Horse White Hierse

Senate considers General Wood promotion and pension act inquiry

The senate this afternoon discussed General Wood’s appointment to major general and introduced a resolution. It requests information from the Interior secretary about an order issued under the pension act of 1890 and what increase would be approved.

Washington, PD. C Senate General Wood Cating Secretary the Interior

Livernash Wins Out In Washington Contested Seat

In Washington D C the House adopted the unanimous committee report as labor candidate Livernash of California retains his seat after a contested election. The post office appropriation bill awaits amendment readings. Judge Charlie Swayne of a federal district is connected to related judiciary subcommittee matters.

Washington D.C House Tian Dill Livernash California Post Office Aittee Charlie Swayne Federal Frexida Sweeting

Condemnation Hearing Sets Damages for Street Extension

In Superior Court Judge Albert’s court jurors assess damages to owners as a short street along the canal is extended three blocks from Fremont Avenue. C. J. Kear, owning property on Prop ened Street, compromised for 2060 dollars.

Albertcourt le Car Canal Fremont Avenue C. J. Kear

Dolphin Arrives with Passengers and Fish In Port

The Alaska Steamship Company's Steamer Dolphin reached port from Skagway and Lynn coral points at 6 am with thirty-two passengers and twenty five tons of fresh fish. Information filed in the superior court against GG N Adams for burglary. police sergeant Powers caught Adams in the act at 1918 Twenty Fleet Avenue on Wednesday.

Dolphin Alaska Steamship Company Skagway Lynn Coral Points Supertart GG. N. Adams Mike Powers Hie Twenty Fleet Avenue Adams

Prison Captain Faces Alimony and Jail Time

Captain George Tyler, accused of failing to support two wives, was ordered to pay $128 alimony to his ex wife Elvira Tyler. He paid nothing, citing funds given to his present wife, and faces jail until the ex wife’s house rent is covered. He is a sea captain and a well known city figure.

George Tyler Elvira Tyler Thie City

Rise of Hildebrand from peanuts to coastal star

Jockey Hildebrand climbs from selling peanuts at Los Angeles to leading popularity in two years. Backed by patrons from Modicam to Vince Gilbert and Joe Yaeger, he gains contracts and rides into acclaim from Sacramento to Seattle, with a probable return to The Meadows next summer.

Hildebrand Modicam Ingleside Mildebrand Los Angelesa Curly” Shields Dick Leggett Sacramento Vince Gilbert Leggett Gilbert Seattle Joe Yaeger Los Angeles

Saloonkeeper John Stewart arrested for larceny from the person

John Stewart proprietor of the Board of Trade saloon on Second Avenue South was arrested on a warrant charging larceny from the person. Peter Cronin reported the robbery, saying Stewart put him in a box to sleep Wednesday night and was the only man with access to the bag containing about $11. He recalls someone searching his pockets.

John Stewart Board of Trade Second Avenue South Corbett Peter Cronin Dronin Stewart Dronin Stewart

Russians Withdraw to Yalu Front Near Changeong

Berlin report via Lokal Anzeiger correspondent says Russian horse artillery pulled back to the north bank of the Yalu leaving only a weak post at Changeong near Wiju. The move is viewed as a strategic repositioning.

Berlin Lokal Anzeiger Seoul Yalu Changeong Wiju

Miners in Central States Reject Strike Plan

Indianapolis march 18 miners in the bituminous coal regions of the central states have voted against striking by a margin of 91 141 after a two day ballot count. The decision was announced at miners headquarters amid rejoicing.

Indianapolis Ind

American citizen writes Roosevelt on race suffrage questions

Rev G H W Smith of Beattie Washington writes to President Roosevelt asking why laws disenfranchising male citizens born in the state under the constitution are enforced. He quotes Article 14 sections 1 and 2 and asks if such laws are constitutional and deserve representation. He signs as G H W Smith LLD. Seattle Wash.

G. H. W. Smith President Roosevelt Beattie Waah Theodore Roosevelt United States G. H.W. Smithl Tsm Sthave Seatilic Wash

Jou Jew to Be Released From Port Townsend Detention

Immigra tion Inspector Fisher will discharge Jou Jew a young Chinaman held at Port Townsend detention station after Judge Han ford ruled he may land in the United States Ah Yew protested habeas corpus claiming Jou Jew was born here Evidence shows Jou Jew is eldest son of Wong We a Port Townsend merchant His boyhood sightings by three white locals sixteen years ago corroborate the claim Tek Lee another Chinaman arrested in Beattie was ordered rejected by Commissioner Kiefer for lack of evidence of unlawful presence.

Jou Jew Fisher Port Townsend Hanford Ah Yew Celestial Wong We China Tek Lee Beattie Kiefer United States

Workers Wanted by Uncle Sam Examinations Soon

Civil service exams are planned for April for positions in the Indian service including physician electrical assistant civil engineer and librarian. Applications for tests on April 8 must be secured by tomorrow night from the local assistant partimanter for details.

Uncle Sam Indian Service

Announcement of Bakery Awards and Newry Department

Bakeries of the Northweet advertise quality and flavor with Bread Eye, Graham and Whole Wheat. Z e Be 40 Be Cakes Pice and Cookies featured at low prices. Announcement notes awards in the guessing contest for our Newry department.

Two for ten C ride at the 1c Store

Saturday after six you can buy two pictures for ten cents at the 1c Store. The offer markets a trifie spotted item described as valuable, marked at 10c each, with a two for five incentive after siz.

Snyder Reinstated as Executor in Probate Case

Fred Snyder, formerly suspended as executor of his father Daniel Snyder’s estate, was reinstated by Superior Judge Bell this morning. The estate is valued around $20,000 and Snyder is currently in Alaska as the judge finalized the ruling.

Fred Snyder Daniel Snyder Bell Snyder Alaska Nelile Stull

Estate Care Cited In Snyder Attorneys' Handling

A brief passage notes that the estate is being properly looked after by Snyder's attorneys, indicating confidence in legal management to supervise assets and duties without detailing specific actions. The line underscores professional oversight in probate administration.

Snyder

Believes in Wife Beating Case In Custody

Robert Allen a longshoreman was taken into custody after his wife filed an insanity complaint alleging escalating abuse. Deputy Sheriff Cook detained him following days of meandering street patrols as Mrs Allen sought asylum protection. Allen dismissed the accusations and claimed past beatings were for her good.

Robert Allen Cook Allen

Insulting Elf Woman Prompts Lunacy Commission

The speaker vows to arrest the elf woman for being loony after quarrel about insanity. Allen will be taken before a lunacy commission tomorrow morning.

Violence debate in Brussels over Liege explosion

Parliament in Brussels bursts into a violent debate over the Liege blast with conservatives accusing socialists of seeking to assassinate the police commissioner. The scene reflects sharp political fault lines amid the March 18 coverage.

Brussels Liege Comrervates

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