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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1904

Page

3

Drunk Couple Detained After Night Patrol Stop

Indian J Sam and wife were taken to the police station after patrolman Pfiel found them intoxicated. A search revealed two whisky bottles on Sam and $2.80. The couple, residing on the sandspit, are linked to ongoing disturbances in that city area. A Washington hotel banquet honors Lincoln and Roosevelt voters next Tuesday. Committee leaders Shippen Prosser and Hooper organize the reunion. Northern Pacific agents traveled through town from Bellingham to southern coast cities.

J. Sam Pfiel Sam Sandspit Washington Hotel Lincoln Roosevelt Joseph Shippen William F. Prosser George Hooper Northern Pacific Bellingham

Jefferson Arrives Brings Alaska Storm Reports

The steamer Jefferson from Southeastern Alaska informs of a southeastern Alaskan coast storm complex with high winds and a gale in Lynn Canal and Ketchikan. Signs and windows were damaged, a furniture sign narrowly struck Mrs Williams injuring her ankle, the child unharmed. The gale lasted four hours. snow fell at sea level for the first time this year, with more snow in the mountains. The vessel carried 62 passengers, 190 tons of halibut, and 11.5 tons of salt salmon from Sunny Point.

Jefferson Alaska Steamship Company Alaska Alaskan Lynn Canal Delphin Ketchikan Seattle Williams Hunt & Co Narrows Sunny Point

Petition for pardon considers Aberdeen case of Paul Underwood

A pardon petition for Paul Underwood, serving 15 years in the state penitentiary for murder of his child, will be presented to Governor McBride. Supporters in Aberdeen push a monster petition claiming Underwood did not kill the child but used chloroform. The death occurred two years ago after a King County trial. Mrs. Underwood, arrested as an accessory, has not been tried.

Paul Underwood McBride Aberdeen Underwood King County Walla Walla

Drunkard Robbed of $30 and a Watch in Saloon Box

Jacques of 115 West Washington Street fell asleep in a saloon box at the Minnesota Bar and woke to find nearly $30, a watch, chain and charm missing. Patrolmen Damm and King investigated, with police suspecting a drunk roller. Most such cases are seldom pursued.

Jacques Washington Street Land of Nod Minnesota Occidental Avenue Damm King

Robbery Near Home Involving Pocketbook Theft

Susskind of 700 Lane Street was robbed by a colored woman last night near his home. The pocketbook containing a $2,000 life policy and papers was taken after conversation. Patrolmen Damm and King recorded the tale. a description exists and similar offenses are suspected. Segurdeen, a cigar stand owner at Third Avenue and Jefferson Street, lost $15 to a man who offered a large secured loan by check. police have a description of the suspect.

Susskind Lane Street Woodmen of the World Lodge Damm King T. Segurdeen Third Avenue Jefferson Street

Western Central to Discuss Musicians Strike Support

The Western Central Labor union will meet tonight to decide whether Biemarck cafe musicians should be called out in sympathy with a cooks and waiters strike. Musicians have deferred to the central body and show limited enthusiasm for a sympathy strike. Reports from committees on reorganization and Citizens' Alliance investigations are due.

Biemarck Western Central Labor Union Citizens’ Alliance

Several Matters to be Considered by City Council

City council and committees meet to vote on a 260000 enlargement of the lighting plant and to review the steam heat and electric Diamond Ice and Storage franchise and the American Improvement gas franchise. Also on the agenda is Daulton’s water rate reduction ordinance and irrigation season sprinkler rules with an extra charge for two hose sets. Condemnation of Pike Street concluded in Superior Judge Morris’s court, authorizing a ten foot strip with total verdicts against the city at 176687.

Diamond Iee and Storage Company American Improvement Company Daulton Pike Street Morris’ Court

Weird Tale Of Tragedy On Indian Reservation

Los Angeles reports the death of Waa pacha Heecha a renowned medicine man slain by a tribesman Arda Mecha who then killed himself on orders from chiefs. The double killing occurred near Spears lake beyond Needlen with the tribes facing an outbreak of disease.

Los Angeles Waapacha Heecha Colorado River Arda Mecha Spears Lake Needlen Mecha Meecha

Funeral of yacht designer George Lennox Watson

The funeral for George Lennox Watson, noted yacht designer, was held today. In Columbus a large gathering attended the opening of the American Anti Saloon league convention which will run through the week. In New York Hugh Smith Thompson, former South Carolina governor, is dying at 34 East Fifty third Street.

Columbus New York Hugh Smith Thompson South Carolina East Pifty-third Street

Jim Kee Guilty in Opium Joint Case

Police Judge George fined Jim Kee fifty dollars for operating an opium joint at Fourth Avenue and Washington Street. Detectives raided the place about ten days earlier, two colored women were jailed for 30 days, Kee testified he owned the smoking outfit, and the court noted repeated raids and cross community attendance.

China Jim Kee George Kee Fourth Avenue Washington Street P. D. Hughes Hughes

Firemen Ball Benefit Slated for Thanksgiving Eve

The annual Firemen's Ball to aid the Firemen's Relief Association will be held on Thanksgiving Eve in Eagle's ball. Wagner's band will provide music for the event.

Firemen's Relief Association Eagle's Ball Wagner

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