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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
3
A USA official said July 1 work will strengthen Puget Sound defenses. Plans call for fort improvements and mine or threaten enemy approaches to deter an invasion. Prentice outlined post duties at the Sound navy yard and the channel lead as part of rapid fortification.
Hawley and A Quaife plead guilty to counterfeiting charges tied to a Tacoma operation. Agent Foster testified about counterfeit money seized and the case proceeds before the jury. The report also references a Fort Worden murder case involving a corporal.
City detective Jack Iy and officer Barck identified Curtice, an engineer, as involved in forging endorsing checks from the John Shingle Co. The accused allegedly forged several endorsements to cash pay checks before being caught yesterday afternoon in a saloon.
Waugh, a young miner, alleged to have staged a hold up, faced Griffith who claimed to have received $50 in a room at 1408 Third Ave. Griffith said he did not steal the money and agreed to return it, insisting he did not steal any nickel. The city jail case unfolds with conflicting statements and a claimed partial payment of the fund.
Representatives from counties will convene to decide whether to participate in the Alaska Yukon exposition or remain separate. A late exhibit in the Washing 4 building will be settled with a three-day session. Roy Shea found five small cans and hesitated when asked where secured. Judge John B Gordon sentenced the man to days on the chain gang.
The Union Record features multiple stage productions including Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch Mrs Rice's Mrs Wises of the Cabbage Patch and When Knights Were Bold at the Moore with Francis Wilson Big Guy De Vere. Also notes The Bohemian Girl with Anna Lichter The Lady From Laramie at Seattle and other acts at the Coliseum Pantages Lola and Riley's Reception plus New York Symphony at the Moore and naval ship Monticello schedules.
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