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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1903

Page

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Parks Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Tiffany Cage

Sam Parks received a two and a half year term for extortion and related crimes after a New York court ruled a new trial not warranted. Judge Newberger cited the lightest possible sentence under the circumstances. Parks faces possible transfer to Sing Sing and questions linger over his survival. Spectators included Delegate McCarthy.

New York Sam Parks Tiffany Coney Hattie Newberger Tle Hat Parks Ile Hie Joseph Plenty Wee Farrey Warks

Alaska Club Meeting Highlights Needs for State Aid

At Christengen's hall in Arcade trading last night the Alaska club outlined demands for Alaska representation in Washington and a permanent Seattle headquarters to promote resources. Speakers including J L Bicele and Joseph Hutchinson discussed mining, tin, and trade with Seattle, while Senator Wilken urged monuments and local projects.

National Capitol Steele Alaska Seattle Washington Congress W. D. Simonda O. B. Sauter Alaska Club Idaho Joseph Hutchinson Hutchineen Buck Creek Stetmer

Burglary Charge Against Lavin Goes to Superior Court

Frank Lavin, whose preliminary examination was held before Justice Cann, was bound over to the superior court for trial on a burglary charge. Bond set at 600 dollars, Lavin unable to meet it. Prosecution witness, an inmate of the Paris house, testified Lavin entered her room Tuesday night and took 4 dollars. Lavin's attorney argued petty larceny since the door was open, but Justice Cann ruled the theft at night constitutes burglary under statute.

Frank Lavin Justice Cann Paris Lavin

Ultimatum of the Ballard Citizens Committee to the Mayor

The Ballard Citizens Committee warns the mayor and city council that it doubts council protection for property owners. It alleges a protective combination between certain councilmen and contractors and says this link will be exposed as the investigation concludes.

George F. Cotterill Ballard Citizens Committee

Ballard Plans Peace Conference Over Sewer Probe

Ballard city leaders convene tonight in city hall to attempt a harmony talk on the sewer scandal. Mayor Mackie will preside as residents urge keeping engineer Cotterill on the inspection board to avoid a whitewash and force full scrutiny of the sewer work and contracts.

Ballard Nagy Mackie Iethren Dove of Peace George F. Cotterill The Star Citizens’ Committee Cotterill Board of Engineers C. A. Reynolds Cordance Mas Sanborn’s Nazareth Vor Council

Senators Rally But Fall Short In Sacramento Battle

In Sacramento the Senators edged ahead late but failed to tie the game as a ninth inning rally fizzled. Harber pitched effectively to seven innings while Ayett gave up several hits. Jansing starred defensively on the bars in a reminder of a rough road trip for the visitors.

Sacramento Camp Orday Tors Rune Harber Innet Ayett Jansing An. H. KB Beattie Barber and Lyers, Knell and Graham

Memorial Service for Capt. Francia J. Burns in Seattle

Seattle Insurance men gathered in the Pioneer building to pay tribute to the late Capt. Francia J. Burns who died last Tuesday. The meeting was one of the largest of its kind in the city and the resolutions praised his worth and the loss felt by his death.

Seattle Insurance Pioneer Francia J. Burns

Pioneer Dead George W. Murphy Dies at 70

George W. Murphy of 211 Ninth Avenue died last evening at Seattle General Hospital from a paralytic stroke. He was 70, came to Seattle 45 years ago, and had worked for the Stetson Post Mill Company for several years.

George W. Murphy Ninth Avenue Seattle General Hospital Mr. Murphy Beattle Stetson Post Mill Company

McPhail attempts suicide in cell after murder conviction

In Everett on November, Angus McPhail, convicted of Fred Anderson's murder, tried to kill himself with hair shears in his cell. Guards found him bleeding from a neck wound, deemed non life threatening, while fellow prisoners heard the incident.

Everett Angus MccPhail Fred Anderson Feounty Fall McPhail Eheare McPhalls Cel Dre Cox Betts

Suspects Arrested in Beattle Holdups

James Clayton, William Arnold and John King were arrested by City Detectives Tennant and Hariee on suspicion of hold up activity in Beattle. The men, who claimed bell boy roles, fit descriptions of recent robbers in the area. Detective Tennant notes each had just finished a three year burglary sentence from Spokane and arrived in Beattie about two weeks ago.

James Clayton Wiliam Arnold John King Tennant Hariee Beattle Bell Boys King Arnold Spokane Beattie

Innocent Japanese Laborer Shot in Tunnel Saloon

Yagoro Basaguchi, a Japanese laborer returning from Alaska, was shot in the left lung in the Tunnel saloon at 401 Main Street. The gunman, a negro, aimed at the bartender but was not identified. The incident followed a dispute over cigars. Basaguchi was taken to the Waverly Mission hospital and may recover if no complications arise.

Yagoro Basaguchi Alaska Basagucchi Waverliie Mission

Steamships Arrive with Cargoes From San Francisco

Steamship City of Pueblo, Capt. Jepsen, arrives with 250 pomengtes and general cargo. The Montara, Capt. Reilley, brings a 100 ton dynamite consignment shipped to Alaska aboard the Al-Ki. Queen, Capt. Cous Inn, sails for San Francisco with 100 passengers and freight. Olympia, Capt. Hanson, will wait Thursday from Fair Haven with lumber for Los Angeles. Coronado, Capt. Peterson, sails next Monday from Aberdeen to San Francisco with lumber.

City of Pueblo Jepsen San Francisco Montara Reilley Alaska Queen Cous Inn Olympia Hanson Rhuesday Fairhaven Los Angeles Coronado Peterson Aberdeen

Man killed in Maple Valley quarreling case ends in manslaughter verdict

Andrew Goodell was found guilty of manslaughter by a superior court jury after admitting he struck Lewis Green with an axe at Maple Valley on April 11. The jury, hearing self defense arguments, returned the verdict despite a mercy plea and noted the death resulted from unclear wounds and bleeding.

Andrew Goodell Goodell Lewis Green Maple Valley Lewis Miller Vancouver

Ohio Central Teachers Association convention

Telegraph briefs report that over 1.4 thousand teachers have arrived in Meveland for the annual Ohio Central Teachers association convention. Delegates come from all counties within the association's territory.

Cleveland Meveland Ohio Central Teachers’ Association

Meteor Towed After Explosive Load Delays voyage

The freighter Meteor tows dynamite cargo blown loose from its deck for days weathering its voyage. The Eureka, under Capt. O'Brien, searches for the Meteor after leaving Port Harcourt with two anchors and a damaged rudder post. After 160 days at sea, most of Meteor's crew favors abandoning ship as Eureka reaches Jeh Harbor. Capt. Ames and Capt. O'Brien will decide if the Meteor is to be towed to this port.

Tohs Meteor Losie Bea Eureka Beattie Ndt Pateh Harbor O'Brien Russia Hauwers Moet Jeh Harbor Ames Lloyd's

Record Breaker at Seattle Post Office Clears 67000 Local Letters

Last Tuesday night the Seattle post office mailing department handled 67000 local letters between 6 and 10 PM marking the largest single evening of local mail ever processed since the office was established. Local mail included letters written by Seattle residents for distribution within and outside the city.

Seattle

Dirigo Arrives with Salmon and Passengers in Rough Seas

The steamer Dirigo under Captain Johnson reached port yesterday from Bragway and Lynn canal points with 16 000 cases and 200 barrels of salmon. It carried 150 passengers, most of them Chinese cannery employees, encountering a heavy four hour gale near Smith Island.

Dirigo Johnson Bragway Lynn Canal Smith Island

Negro in History topic at Madison and Third Avenue church

Rev. F. Brown presiding elder of the African M. BE church will discuss a phase of the race question tonight at the church located at the corner of Madison street and Third avenue.

Rev. F. Brown M. BE Madison Street Third Avenue Tonleht

Struggle for AFL Presidency Roils Federation Meet

Special to The Star from Boston. The 23rd AFL convention opens at Faneuil Hall with 500 delegates from 2,000,000 workers. James Duncan challenges President Gompers, backed by the Mitchell miners' contingent, while Gompers relies on cigarmakers printers and other unions. The open shop issue and the Miller case spark public interest as Socialist factions push for resolutions.

Bhooston Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor Mienday Faneuil Hall United States Beldom John Mitchell Gompers Mitchell Miners James Duncan Granite Cutters Fiest Federation Duncan Nseclf Printers’ Unions Ruiiners A. F. of l Etreneth The Carpenters Carpentere Woodworkers Gomepers Morrison W. A. Miller Socialista Miller

Puget Sound University Won't Play Saturday

Washington will not meet Puget Sound University next Saturday as Coach Knight restricts the U W team from playing. Key players Hill and Lantz are out with ankle injuries and rest is urged amid tough remaining games.

Puget Sound University University of Washington Knight U. of W Hill Lantz P. 8. UL Laube University of Nevada Nevada Washington Stanford California Washington Pope Et Sound

Funeral for Edward K. L. Fiedler in Nome

Edward K L Fiedler died of heart disease October 14 in Nome. The funeral was held at Butterworth & Sons chapel with Rev J P D Llwyd officiating and a Rochester choir. He leaves a wife and two children. body to be shipped to Terre Haute Indiana.

Edward KL. Fiedler Butterworth & Sons J.P. D. Llwyd G. A. C. Rochester Fiedler Seattle Terre Haute Ind

Dedicate New Temple in Rochaster With Masonic Attendees

Members of the Masonic fraternity from across New York state gathered in Rochaster on November 6 to attend the dedication of the new temple. The ceremony drew attendees from various lodges and marked a milestone for the local Masonic community.

Masonic Leaders Convene With Syracuse Lodges

Officers of the Grand lodge Grand chapter and Grand Commandery gathered with Syracuse and other city lodges in a regional assembly at the new Masonic Temple. The event focused on fraternal rites, charitable work, and organizational affairs within the Masonic bodies.

New Masonic Temple Grand Lodge Grand Chapter Grand Commandery Syracuse

Engineer Cotterill Presents Dutch Public Works Paper

George F. Cotterill secretary of the Pacific Northwest Society of Engineers will present a paper on the Public Works of Holland at the monthly meeting. He will share observations from his recent trip abroad focusing on the world famous dikes.

George F. Cotterill Pacific Northwest Society of Engineers Holland Cotterill

Two Unhappy Couples Divorce Proceedings Filed

Delilah Coleman yesterday instituted divorce from Silas Coleman on desertion and incompatibility. John Pellneky seeks legal separation from wife Catherine on ground of adultery.

Delilah Coleman Silas Coleman John Pellneky Catherine

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