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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1904

Page

8

Afghan fugitive Nassir Khan captured in Oregon

Nassir Khan also known as James Pellican, an Afghan believed to have fired the fatal shot killing Merili the Seattle peddler, was arrested in Eugene Oregon by Deputy Sheriff McGee after a Pendleton police tip. He will be brought to Seattle for questioning with Prosecuting Attorney Scott. Obabshaw Khan remains jailed as an alleged accomplice while Petit Khan is under watch. Merili’s murder occurred about two years ago near Seattle with body dumped in Lake Washington.

Wnaeah Khan Merili Cudihee Pugene Ore McGee Seattle Inite Nassir Pendleton McGeee Oregon Eugene Ahare James Pellican King County Naseir Scott Obabshaw Khan Petit Khan Obabshaw Nassir Khan Portland Lake Washington Mehk Abdul Kamar Ramar Nazsir

Never Too Late To Mend Great Piano Sale At Chelgeros

A late sale at Chelgero's Piano House 1207 Second Avenue features high grade pianos and organs including Weber E Campbell Wheelock Stuyvesant and Chesbro names. Pay $3 to $10 monthly with second hand pianos offered at low prices and easy terms. Notable pieces include a Kroger mahogany piano valued at 4090, now 261 down, plus Kimball and M. Cable models with affordable down payments.

Chelgero Second Avenue Weber, E., & Campbell Wheelock, Ann, Stuyvesant H. & Chesbro Weaver Pianista Kimball M. Cable

Burglar Knocked Out By Lodgers At Third Avenue Lodging House

Police found a burglar unconscious on the hall floor after a fight at a lodging house on Third avenue near James street. Lodgers held him until Patrolman Griffin and Jailer Corning arrived. The suspect named Marios Manaan claimed to be playing possum while two rooms were reported ransacked.

Marios Maneen Harry Third Avenue James Street Goriffith Corning

City of Seattle Sails for Skagway After Overhaul

The Pacific Coast Company liner City of Seattle sailed this morning for Skagway in command of Captain Norman Nicoleen with a full cargo and one passenger. Purser W. T. Jones remains aboard as purser. The Easter vacation at the state university begins Friday.

Pacific Coast Company Lynn Canal City of Seattle Skagway Norman Nicoleen W. T. Jones Seattle the State University

Was He Buncoed In a Nelson House Furniture Case

A. Nash swore a complaint before Justice Cann alleging L. Bryant sold him furniture in the Nelson house for 600 dollars as his own. It is alleged the property belonged to the Frederick Nelson Furniture Company, constituting obtaining property under false pretenses.

Cann A. Nash L. ©. Bryant Nelson House Frederick Nelson Furniture Company

Lake Shore Limited Derails After Open Switch Collision

The Lake Shore Limited express crashed near Northeast, Pa after striking an open switch this morning. Two trainmen were killed and passengers were badly shaken as the train left the track.

Kerib Lake Shore

Filipino rebel leader killed in punitive action in Manila

Macarico Ga kay, president of the Filipino republic, and fifteen followers were killed in a confrontation with Capt. Dowitt's constabulary and Lieut Pitney's scouts in Manila. The remaining band members were captured. American forces reported no casualties.

Manila

Regular Be and Bargain Goods Note

Fragmentary text lists everyday items such as wire exchange whips and japanned match bases. It references toilet ware, chamber decorations, and patterns, all presented as bulk bargains in a catalog-like page. Lacking context, the snippet signals a general sales listing.

Inquest Into Nell Bentley Postponed to Friday Morning

The inquest on Nell Bentley delayed until Friday at 10 o'clock in the Bonney-Watson chapel. Bentley, a colored man, was shot Saturday night by Steve Brodie, also colored. State witnesses, located today, prompted the postponement. Friends of Brodie claim Bentley drew first and Brodie fired in self defense.

Nell Bentley Bonney-Watson Bentley Steve Brodie Brodie

General Pflug Heads Russia’s Far East Command

One of the prominent public figures in General Pflug is described as chief of staff under Admiral Alexieff at Port Arthur. He is said to effectively direct the military arm in the far east and Russia awaits results pending General Kuropatkin’s arrival.

General Pflug Admiral Alexieff Port Arthur Far East Russia Kuropatkin

Queen Arrives in San Francisco for Repairs at Union Iron Works

The Pacific Coast Steamship steamer Queen arrived from Seattle at 7 this morning under fair coastal weather. She will be docked at Union Iron Works for rapid repairs after the sea fire damage, with hopes to resume service by June.

San Francisco Pacific Coast Steamship Company Queen Seattle Union Iron Works

Roosevelts Endorsement At Seventh District Meet

The Seventh district Republican convention in Ortonville chose delegates to the national convention and adopted resolutions favoring Roosevelts renomination. Dr Anita Newcourt McGee and Red Cross nurses were honored at a Creeden reception hosted by the King County Nurses association. The Current Events club of the YWCA postpones its March meeting and related lecture. K C Hugher spoke on Evidence to state university law students. George F Cotterill will discuss Municipal Franchises before the Municipal League at the YMCA next Wednesday evening.

Roosevelt Ortonville Minn Republican Congressional Convention Seventh District Anita Newcorth McGee Red Cross Questa of Honor Creeden King County Norces’ Association K. C. Hugher State University Gerge F. Cotterill Municipal League

Walter Travers to sail for Great Britain amateur title

Walter J. Travers amateur golf champion of the United States will sail for England April 20 to enter the Great Britain amateur championship at Sandwich from May 2 to June 3.

Walter J. Travers United States England Great Britain Sandwich

Martial law to govern Las Aman as troops march in

Four hundred infantry cavalry and artillery arrive under Maj Hill to act as military ruler during Gov Peabody's martial law. Telluride precedent cited for strict prewar censorship. A miners convention of District No 1 is set for Thursday to settle the strike, though troops may derail it.

Trinidad Cole Marek Uine Maj Hill Las Aman Gov Peabody

Guilty New York Carpenters Blame for Building Collapse

The coroner jury found negligence by Chandtner iron contractors over the Darlington hotel collapse and warrants were issued for further arrests. In New York on March 2, the jury also reported on Eugene Allison head of Allison Reality Company. The item also notes unrelated school lesson at YWCA and a Ladies Auxiliary meeting with details.

New York Eugene Allison Allison Reality Company and Polo

Embezzlement Charge Against T. Roberts Alleged

A complaint filed by Prosecuting Attorney Beott accuses T. Roberts of embezzling funds from the Life Assurance Society. Local agent William Fleming alleges Roberts received the money and converted it to his own use.

T. 8 Roberte

Italian naval engineers to visit Japanese dockyards

Rome reports the Japanese government arranged for a party of Italian naval engineers and workmen to travel to Japanese dockyards to observe ongoing work. In New York Charles M Schwab returned from Europe today, summoned by his wife. Advertisements for Southern Pacific’s Shasta route offer fast California travel with advertised rates and travel agents listed.

Rome Southern Pacific Buente Shasta California Land of San Francisco First Ave

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