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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1904
Page
5
Robert Stevenson reported to police after a highwayman grabbed $80 from his bank roll outside the Little Mug saloon car this morning. He could not provide a reliable suspect description and notified Sergeant Peer and Patrolman Jennings.
Buckien's Arica Balm claims to heal ulcers wounds and piles quickly after a train wreck left P. A. Danforth of LaGrange Ga with a six month sore. Advert mentions G O Guy Inc selling balm as best remedy with a five day cure guarantee.
An advertisement notes unequeady’s in Turk baths for 50 cents under the Dexter Horton Bank with a 10 percent savings offer.
Wash died at Sacred hospital Spokane yesterday as other injured recover and resume eastward travel. J. R. Martin acquitted in Snohomish salmon net case after proving river mouth was not properly defined by the commissioner. Judge Chapman denied new trial in arson case. Mann sentenced to five years, wife one year. Ed Murray of Everett suspected of stealing $21 and possibly destroying evidence with a $20 bill. trial set for tomorrow. A. W. Barckley of Aberdeen appointed district deputy grand chancellor for district 44. John Kay, 16, dying of consumption, on trial in Vancouver B C for murder. case largely circumstantial. Three unmasked men rob general store at Trout Creek Montana, netting about $100. Fred Garin, a logger, noted in matter of 1¢ per cent.
An essay extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a lasting remedy avoiding surgery for piles. A testimonial from Margaret Brady of Cleveland claims ten years of suffering ended, praising home use and urging readers to buy now and request a free booklet.
Near Hoquiam a 27 year old man was crushed to death when two logging cars collided. His sister, traveling from Minnesota, rushed to aid. In Davenport an inmate named Faye faced charges after an incident at the Harrington hotel linked to Lawrence Tierney. A separate report notes a man in Everett challenged by the Skagit Farmers Mutual Telephone franchise decision. In Montana, Jesse Armitage, 60, plunged into Indian Creek to rescue his wife after a runaway horse toppled them from a bridge. she died and he collapsed from shock.
Mrs Merton Hawley received 500 in Superior Judge Tallman s court after suing Pallard city for illegal quarantine of a boarding house occupant who contracted smallpox The verdict holds the city negligent for exposing residents instead of relocating the patient to a penthouse.
W P Sanderson of the Sanderson Miller shipyards sues Ballard to recover 1400 in sewer tax on Sixth Avenue claiming property titles are not subject to assessment. The case heads to the superior court this week. At last night's smoker the Raglow received the banner from a Seattle dedication win. The Seat Eagles r ecently dedicated their new hall and presented a banner from three months ago.
Merl Meacham and Florence Maxwell married quietly last night at Maurice Maxwell's Ballard home with intimate friends present. Meacham arrived from Portland where he spent the summer and the couple will honeymoon in the east after a brief stopover. The gathering drew many from the area with Hallard lodge members notably prominent in attendance.
The Neill company showcases A Contented Woman at the Seattle theater this week praised for its clever satirical take on suffrage and stylish staging. At the Third Avenue theater in Chicago, In the Heart of Chicago is presented as melodrama while The Wiedemann company features Faust with Frank Fanning and Nellie Wiedemann in leading roles, supported by Russel Reed and Lewis Morrison in a long studied performance.
October saw 680 building permits issued with a value of 271 994 dollars, reported by Building Inspector Place and the board of works. The month’s permit value 389 014 dollars was higher than the previous year, though the municipal lighting plan permit at Seventh Avenue and Yeeler Way was not included. If recorded, the city’s building total would show a larger increase year over year.
Judge Griffin granted an injunction to A Ottinger restraining Mayor Ballinger and Chief Delaney from enforcing the council passed ticket scalping ordinance. Hearing on the petition is set for November 17 as scalpers plan to test constitutional questions in the supreme court.
Louis Lawson failed to appear for a superior court trial on game laws. Judge Tallman issued a bench warrant for his arrest after Lawson was previously convicted in Justice court and appealed to the higher court.
L. K. Preston of Caswell-Preston Drug Co endorses a unsolicited note from J. C. Reeves of 770 Pearl St. Reeves credits Hyomel with restoring his hearing after catarrh and deafness. Quaker Drug Co. guarantees refunds if relief is not quick. Complete outfit costs one dollar. extra bottles fifty cents. save ten percent.
J L Pritt was assaulted by two masked robbers on 1211 Horen Avenue and robbed of 4 dollars. His friend J B Walker nearby escaped but could not prevent the attack. Pritt may lose sight in one eye after a crushing blow. Both men called police after fleeing. Detectives and headquarters issued no further leads.
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