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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1904

Page

7

Sanitary Dangers in Great Northern Tunnel Endanger 300 Men

Health officials have been alerted to dreadful sanitary conditions in the Great Northern tunnel under the city where about 300 laborers work. Chief Engineer Stewart was ordered to fix the nuisance three days ago, but workers report no action taken and fear losing their jobs if they complain. Conditions near Marion Street are described as nearly unbearable.

Great Northern Stewart Marion Street

Juries Claim Misleading Instructions Led to Guilty Verdict

Three jurors from the Frank Thield highway robbery trial filed affidavits in superior court alleging they were influenced to convict by remarks from Judge Tallman. They say the judge hinted a guilty verdict was appropriate, and Thield seeks a new trial arguing potential bias and mistaken identity with postman Davis as the victim.

J. McGrew J. F. Moefritt Ww. Co. Conway Frank Thield Superior Court Tallman Thields Thield John Davis Dies Davis Judes Shield

Van Horn Seeks City Health Department Post

John Van Horn, formerly King County poor commissioner, now seeks an appointment in the city health department after resigning as city sanitary inspector a year ago and losing the county post due to opposition to Commissioner Baker.

John van Horn King County Poor City Health Department City Aanetary Baker

Exhusband Enjoined in Divorce Case Over Calls and Visits

Mrs Eva Ik Mitchell filed suit in superior court seeking a restraining order against her ex husband Robert Mitchell. She alleges harassment by late night phone calls and visits to extort money, noting a prior divorce. A temporary order was issued.

Mra Eva

Mrs R Anna German promotes new philosophy in Montana

Butte resident Mrs. R. Anna German, once a Christian Scientist leader in Montana, has published The Pulse of Advanced Thought. She breaks with Christian Science, argues matter exists, and forms the Truth seekers Association with centers in Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, denying a human divine god while upholding Christ as a divine manifestation.

Butte Mont Mra R. Anna German Mra. German Prorminenet Montana Mra Eddy Mrs. German Mra C German Salt Lake Hatte Los Angeles Christ German Putte Christian Science

Railroads set June fair ticket dates for teachers

Following the O R N company announcement for a June fair date the Northern Pacific said it would sell tickets that day over its line. It is expected the Great Northern and the Canadian Pacific will follow. An extra day may be added. Oregon’s day at the fair is June 15 drawing many coast visitors.

O. R. & N. Company St. Louis Northern Pacific Great Northern Canadian Pacific Oregon

Carpenter committed to asylum after mental unbalance

W. B. Corwyle, a carpenter, was committed to the Insane asylum by Superior Judge Bell yesterday. He has been mentally unbalanced for two years and recently attempted suicide.

W. B. Corwyle Bell

Bennett Enters Race for Prosecuting Attorney Post

B E Bennett, Republican nominee in Mackintosh ward, announces intent to run for county prosecuting attorney. He cites Alaska tenure as U S district attorney and longtime Democratic party service, including park commission and ward club presidency, as basis for his candidacy. The article notes Democrats seek a strong challenger to Kenneth Mackintosh and mentions other figures discussed.

Burton EB. Bennett The Sesame Ward Ben J. T. Ronald Park Commission United States Alaska Hrady Rogers Presi

Park Board and Council Committees Discuss Expense Matter

The park board and the parks and boulevard committee of the council considered an expense matter. No final decision was recorded in the available text.

Seattle Hill Tract the Park Board and the Parks and Boulevard Committee The Council

Divorce suit filed by Mrs Bertha Gillespie in superior court

Mrs Bertha Gillespie filed divorce proceedings yesterday against her husband J Gillespie in the superior court alleging drunkenness and that he often takes their young daughter to saloons.

Bertha Gillespie J. Gillespie

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