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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1904
Page
7
Advertises 5 acres three miles north of Green Lake on a county road near the electric line to Everett. Sale offers quick purchase with small down payment and monthly installments. Adjacent land lists at least $150 per acre cash, highlighting a limited time bargain.
Deputy Sheriff Lathe brought two United States privates from Company A Nineteenth Infantry and a third soldier to Seattle jailed on highway robbery charges. They allegedly assaulted farmer Thomas Hough in April, stealing 20 dollars after luring him with a woman. The pair were bound over to the federal grand jury while the accomplice and a civilian were released.
The president accepted Melvin Grigsby's resignation as United States attorney for the Nome district Alaska. No successor named. Attorney General Knox had recommended dismissal a year earlier for leaving the post without permission.
The Republican county convention is scheduled for tomorrow at the new armory on Terry avenue and Stewart street. George B. Lamping is expected to withdraw in favor of J. W. McConnaughey for sheriff, while Kenneth Mackintosh leads the race for prosecuting attorney. Ex Mayor Harnes to preside as the meeting plans to empower the chairman to appoint credential committees, opposed by Clancy forces. Bert Rose attempted diving at Madiaen park yesterday but failed. he landed on his stomach in Lake Washington and was helped by attendants.
W Gowell, head of Gowell Kelly Advertising Co., shot himself in a Portland hotel room after losing about 1100 at local gambling houses. He blamed gambling debts and a failed contract with the Metropolitan Press of Beattie, leaving a note to the Journal pleading for his destitute wife to be paid from life insurance. His death is reported at Cottage Home in Portland with evidence of a dire financial spiral.
John Piacher, a roomer in the Le hoy house, was robbed shortly after 2 a m by highwaymen in the restricted district. They relieved him of 4 20 after a scuffle at second avenue and Weller street. Officer Looker and detectives Freeman Hubbard investigated but could not catch the thieves.
Detective work led to the arrest of C. M. Harrie and James Wilson for the Spangenberg cutlery store robbery. Police recovered 120 razors 65 pocket knives scissors one revolver four watches and other items valued at 600.
A. W. Finney was arrested on suspicion of starting a fire at his dry goods store in Everett. Rev. W. G. Hillett alerted firefighters after windows and the building filled with smoke. Explosions heard, bottles found, kerosene soaked material in the basement. Finney, a Columbia graduate, denies intent, citing spontaneous combustion and faces a preliminary hearing. Losses include damages to nearby businesses totaling about 5,000.
Creditors led by W A Austin and others filed an answer in federal court denying bankruptcy as they claim Washington Match Company was fraudulently incorporated to defraud the public. They allege the real goal was to sell stocks and bonds and divert proceeds for personal use. The exposure by creditors followed.
A September 1908 reference states that after time the plan by the incorporators was abandoned. The fragment suggests an organizational or corporate plan was dropped as years passed. No further names or places are readable in the excerpt.
A terse dispatch from St Petersburg notes rumors that Russian plans for mitigation have been sold to unknown parties amid alleged treachery. The report cites unnamed sources and proposes new plans in response.
The fairgrounds attract growing crowds as state buildings for Michigan Pennsylvania and Ohio are dedicated today in St Louis. The pleasant weather continues to draw visitors to the event.
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