Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Seattle Star in Seattle, Washington

We have 1,702,578 pages in Washington

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1904

Page

3

Testimony Links Payment to Senator Burton in Trial

W D Mahoney testified in St Louis that he paid $500 to Senator Burton on a specified date. He met Burton in a Washington hotel and was introduced by H C Dennis, president of the Rialto Grain Company. Burton allegedly asked that all communications with the company be destroyed to avoid misinterpretation of his official position.

T. Louis Senator Burton W. D. Mahoney Burton Washington H. C. Dennis Rialto Grain Company

Excelsior Delayed by Cold Weather at Valdez Port

The Alaska Pacific Navigation steamer Excelsior, from Valdes, arrived with 27 passengers including A C Burke of Croston smelter and W H Geiger. Captain Moore reports bitter cold and a longshoremen strike kept freight unloaded for 24 hours. Geiger praises the Tanana country while noting high flour prices at $35 per hundred pounds.

Alaska Pacific Navigation Company Excelsior Valdes 8. M. Moore Valica A. C. Burke Croston British Columbia Copper River W. HB. Geiger Tanana Gino Geiger Pedro Tanana Country

Anxious for His Divorce in Steilacoom Case

Nicholas Young, husband of Jeanie Young who became insane over a clairvoyant named King Belomon, seeks a speedy divorce. The trial was postponed to allow guardian Harry Wilson to present evidence for Mrs. Young at the Steilacoom asylum where she is confined. King Solomon is said to travel to testify for Mrs. Young.

Nicholas Young Jeanie Young Belomon Harry Wilseon Bell Young Steilacoom Insane Asylum

Suit Filed Over Fire on Seattle Electric Car

William Groes a tailor filed suit against Seattle Electric today seeking 15000 damages for injuries from a September fire on a Second Avenue car in which he was a passenger. He says he fell escaping the burning vehicle and suffered internal injuries.

Wiliam Groes Seattle Electric Company Today Second Avenue

Divorce Granted for Cruelty to Mrs Estella Benninghoff

Superior Judge Rudkin today granted a divorce to Mrs Estella Benninghoff of Sherman from Sherman Benninghoff on grounds of cruelty. Mrs Benninghoff testified that her husband insulted her with vile names and mistreated her in several ways. Benninghoff did not contest the decree.

Rudkin Mra Estella Benninghoff Sherman Benninghoff

Institute Ends Tomorrow At King County Teachers Meeting

A King County teachers institute features a symposium on What We Expect of the Public Schools with farmers merchants lawyers physicians ministers and editors offering views. Dr Winship gives an address In Teaching a Profession Tomorrow is the final day with KB Meany to speak on The Dawn of the Modern Era and Dr Winship to discuss Rascals and Saints.

King County Teachers’ Institute Profesor F. B. Cooper Winship KB. Meany General Assembly Dr. Winship Professeor Meany

Nassir Khan in Seattle Murder Case Brought from Eugene

Nassir Khan, an Afghan, accused in the Merill murder, was moved from Eugene to Seattle by Deputy Sheriff McGiee. He denies killing Merill but makes admissions to be used at trial and refuses an attorney. Nassir was identified by Charles Turner as one of the men seen near the victim before his body was found.

Nassir Khan Merill Seattle Eugene Ore McGiee Nassir Obabshaw Jall Charles Turner Woodinville Merth

Melee Sues Alaska Commercial for 75000 Damages

Superior Judge Albertaon hears George Melee’s suit against Alaska Commercial Co over 75000 in damages for personal injuries aboard the steamship Hertha in January. Melee says a drunken boatswain let freight fall twenty five feet into the hold, crushed his leg requiring amputation and causing internal injuries. The company contends contributory negligence. Plaintiff is represented by Benson and Hall and Morrie and Southard.

Albertaon Alaska Commercial Company Hertha West Melee Metse Nee Haence Benson & Hall and Morrie & Southard

Botkin Trial Scuffle Over Private Life Questioning

In San Francisco the Botkin trial featured a sharp exchange as Attorney Knight pressed Grace Tuchler about her life before marriage. She cried out that the questioning was cowardly and ungentlemanly, and the court rebuked Knight for prying into private matters. Tuchler testified she sold two handkerchiefs to Mrs Botkin, one hidden in a candy box.

San Francisco Botkin Attorney Knight Grace Tuchler Knight Knights

Divorce case heard in Superior Court

Superior Judge Pell today heard the contested divorce suit of Mrs Eldora Bard versus J W Bard. Mrs Bard says nine years of marriage left her supporting him while he abused her. Bard denies grievances and says he would support her if he could find work.

Pell Eldora Bard J. W. Bard

Globe Navigation treasurer plans two steamships to Seattle run

H. W. Wilkinson, treasurer of Globe Navigation, aims to place two steamers of similar size on the American-Hawaiian line route from Seattle to Honolulu or to China and Japan. He states the vessels will reach Seattle within the next few days.

H. 8. Wilkinson Globe Navigation Company Seattle Honolulu China Japan

Governor Meliri to Speak in Junction Hall and Grand Opera House

Governor Meliri will address a Ballard Republican Club gathering in Junction Hall on April 6 after speaking at the Grand Opera House four days earlier. The Roosevelt-Maltride Club debates its senatorial endorsement amid King County railroad interests and looming campaigns.

Junction Hall Hallard Grand Opera House Ballard Republican Club Ballard Willam Shields FF. BE Pella John W. Peter Roosevelt-Maltride Club Thin City King County Railroad Commission Sam H. Piles J. J. Smith King County Railroad Dr. Smith Northern Pacific Great Northern

Luggists in Seanle and Tacoma Politicians Rally for Senatorial Fight

Republicans in Pierce County monitor a flurry of activity as Ti.8 Grosscup and George Stevenson, noted railroad lobbyists from Tacoma, arrive to influence state politics. John L. Wilson is expected soon and seen as opposing Bam H. Piles for U S senator. Stevenson and Groseup back Foster for another term while Dan Abrams emerges as a potential South District county commissioner candidate.

Piles Smith Harold Preston King County Preston McBride Foster Tacoma Grosscup Northern Pacific George Stevenson Co. RB N. Co Pierce County John L. Wilson Bam H. Piles United States Nto Wilson Stevenson Groemeup Benator Foster City of Destiny Dan Abrams

Help a Sick Friend Get Dr Shoop's Restorative Book

A plea offers Dr Shoop's Restorative and a free trial month to sick readers. The notice invites writing for a book and lists book options for kidneys, women, men, rheumatic conditions, and other ailments. It promises drugstore placement and a trial with charges billed to Dr Shoop.

Racine Wis

Roosevelt Clubs Spark Elopement Direction Alliance

The Roosevelt organizations of McBride and Piles joined in a new alignment signaling a streamlined path forward. Officials described the partnership as a coordinated effort to unify leadership and shared objectives.

Roosevelt- McBride Roosevelt-Piles Clubs

Governor Denies Yellow Fever Report in Nuevo Leon

NO FEVER THERE AUSTIN Texas March 2 The health office has received word from the governor of Nuevo Leon province México denying the report that yellow fever exists there.

Austin Texas Nuevo Leon México

Republican call expected from county central chair

Chairman Knickerbocker of the Republican county central committee is due in the city this afternoon to arrange the issuing of the official call. The document, crucial to Republican politicians, will likely take several weeks before it is ready.

Knickerbocker Republican County Central Committee

Yongampo Port to Open to World Trade

The Korean government announces Port Yongampho will open to world trade. One thousand Russians move south toward the Anju River as fighting continues with minor casualties reported on both sides.

Washington, D. C Allen Seoul Yongampho Anju

Rail magnets revive interlocked board plan after N S dissolution

Report from New York states Western railroad leaders form a director interchange community to reproduce the former Northern Securities Company arrangement. Heavy buying in Union Pacific stock by Great Northern interests has led to these interlocking moves and the election of a director to Union Pacific.

New York Northern Securities Company Western Railroad Union Pacific Great Northern

Pleides 18 Dues Tomorrow

The Steamship company's steamer Pleides 18, in harbor at Arthur during the naval battle, is expected to arrive within 17 days and reach this port by noon tomorrow to discharge cargo before sailing to Tacoma. Frank Waterhouse Co. brokers estimate a 1 to 2 day delay from Victoria before departure.

Steamship Company Ate Des Harbo Rt Arthur

Thirty Second Degree Masonry Initiation Tonight

A large class of candidates from Tacoma Seattle and Olympia will be Initiated into the thirty second degree at the Masonic temple tonight. High dignitaries of Masonry are expected to attend as the ceremony draws many members.

Masonic Temple Tacoma Seattle Olympia

Stage and recital bill fill Beattie program slate

Tre Stage presents Harriet Beecher Stowe's masterpiece at the Grand with two matinees and an evening show. The production features bloodhounds chase scenes, over fifty cast members, and special acts promised by management. Harold Bauer piano recital tonight and the Juvenile Entertainers at Beattie theater with Mason and Rose Cole as headliners.

Bretton Uncle Tom's Cabin Harriet Hicecher Stowe Spec Plancerry Beattie Theater Mason Rose Cole

Olympia Opera at Third Avenue theater in La Mascotte

The Olympia Opera company changes the bill at the Third Avenue theater tonight and will present La Mascotte for the balance of the week including the Saturday matinee. Mahare's Big Minetrel company opens a weeklong engagement next Saturday afternoon. A chorus of twelve pretty octaroon girls is a main attraction. Mahara'e Minstrels return after four years. Pink Dominoes continues through week end at Alamear drawing well and providing fun for patrons.

Olympia Opera Company Third Avenue Theater Mahare Big Minetrel Third Avenue

Golf Opens At Atlantic City Country Club

Splendid weather and a large attendance favored the opening today of the annual spring golf tournament at the Atlantic City Country Club. The event on the Northfield links runs through Saturday with main events for the Governor's cup and the President's cup.

Atlantic City Atlantic City Country Club Northfield Links

Advocated New City Hall On The Old University Grounds

Beattie city advisory committee discussed building a new city hall and jail and a lighting plant. Treasurer Rathbun urged locating the hall on the old university grounds near federal buildings while keeping the police station nearby. A March trip to the head works and lighting plant was planned, with a bond sale considered as finances improve. The committee adjourned to continue next Thursday.

Ballinger Thomson Cedar Lake Thone Beattie Rathbun Federal

J H Clark Defrauding Case In Superior Court

J H Clark stands trial in the superior court on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly secured 2000 dollars from Miss Celia Friendly and her brother J C Friendly by claiming he had finished building a house for them and that it was free from liens. After payment the Friends say several labor and material bills remained outstanding.

J. H. Clark Superior Court Celia Friendly J. C. Friendly Lens

Cheney Nominated for Congress in Second District

John Co. Cheney of Sullivan was nominated for Congress at the Republican convention for the Second district in Spencer Indiana on March 4. There was no opposition.

Spencer Ind John Co. Cheney Sullivan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beripps News Ass'n al Valdez J. Redelsheimer & Co First Ave Cor, Columbia First Avenue Tietry Ieee Ee Ieee Sciattet Acathon S. S People's Bank Seattice Portland Morrison Froom Boe Institute SENA Tor Meliri Luggnists Wells of Dee Bhoopsa Khoop America Reed DR. Shoop Beripps News Area Rday Pleides Harold Bauer Furnis Beatie Third Avenuer Alcazar Terday—Light Plant Madison ST Price McCarthy Dry Goods Co Second Avenue and Madison Street
Search Courier

Search the Seattle Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Seattle Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication