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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1904

Page

5

Union official explains aid to Mahoneys in need

Robert Coleman vice president of the Building Laborers union explains the gad condition of the Mahoneys a poverty stricken couple on the gandspit. He says the rumor that Mahoney belonged to the hod carriers union and was opposed by them is untrue. The local union will aid the couple and teach constance to the Mahoneys.

Robert Coleman Building Laborers Union Mahoneys Gandspit Star Mahoney Hodcarriers Union Coleman Sandspit Seattle Union Constance Hadcarriers’ Union Seattle

Henry Junkin Dead in Bellevue Accident

Henry W. Junkin 33, a Bellevue resident, died after a bark fragment struck his back from a standing fir tree last Saturday. He lay unconscious for 11 hours before a search party found him at 9 pm. He was paralyzed from the neck down and died shortly after at home, leaving a wife.

Bellevue Wash Henry W. Junkin Junkin Mr. Junkin

Border clashes threaten Russia and Afghanistan on frontier

A Kushk border incident claims many Russian soldiers killed after Afghan forces exploded a magazine. A Kunaik attack on Russians sparks unease in London as diplomats fear possible invasion and cite Afghanistan border tensions and Keela’s growing strength troubling the Dhitieh government.

Moscow Russia Kushk Nerv London Kuna Hk Afghanistan Kueela

Nighttime Robbery on Desolate Lot Delivers Over $100

A midnight heist on a deserted rail yard section yielded more than $100 seized by masked robbers. Police reported the incident occurred as workers closed the site for the night and the thieves vanished into darkness.

Denmark celebrates King Christian diet anniversary

Fetes were held across Denmark yesterday and today as Copenhagen and other cities were decorated and illuminated to honor the diet anniversary of King Christian's accession to the throne.

Copenhagen Denmark Christian Copenhawen

Porto Rico Interior Commissioner Elliott Resigns

General William Elliott, commissioner of interior for Porto Rico, has mailed his resignation to President Roosevelt to take effect December 1. The notice was reported from Newcastle Indiana on November 16.

Newcastle Ind William Elliott Porto Rico Roosevelt

Nan Patterson Trial Opens For Murder of Caesar Young

Nan Patterson faces trial for the June murder of Caesar Young. Jury selection began in Justice Vernon Davis's court as crowds gathered outside and Patterson trembled when questioned on capital punishment. The case, linked to the Florodora scandal, has drawn intense public interest as eight jurors were examined and two chosen before noon recess.

Borione News Asens New York Nan Patterson Carsar’ Young Vernon Davis Patterson Venireman Mins Patterson Molineux Nan Randolph Patterson Tombe

Stops on Third Avenue Target Miss Nelson’s Late Walk

Miss Nelson, a Rothekeller cashier, is repeatedly halted by patrolmen on her way home after work. She has asked the police chief to end the stops, while officers say any woman out late may be arrested for questioning and that she must obtain a permit to break the law.

Miss Nelson Rothekeller Third Avenue

Heinze Loses Ground in Montana Election Wave

Full returns show Heinze defeated except for Silver Bow county coroner and two district judges. Amalgamated forces sweep most offices. Dixon elected to Congress, Toole re-elected governor amid anti Heinze sentiment. Mayor Mullins loses after breaking with Heinze and running on kerosene ticket. Republican majority signals Carter’s Senate return.

Butte Heinsze Silver Bow Joseph K. Toole Heinze Amalgamated Toole Pat Mullins Heine Thomas Carter United States Senate Eossentiah Dike Aamons Montana

Superior Judge Rules Plimpton Owns Corner Property

Judge Morrin ruled Charless Plimpton has a valid claim to property on Third Avenue and University Street deeded to him by his mother. F M Gaye challenged the transfer arguing ownership, but the court found the deed valid and the case was already under advisement for four months.

Morrin Charless

Three Noted Terror Leaders Released From Fortress

REleased from the Peter and Paul fortress after twenty years of solitary confinement Col Aschen brenner Basil Ivanoff and Vera Figner were leaders of the early terrorist movement. All three are mental and physical wrecks and are condemned to spend the rest of their lives at Pusteserck within the arctic circle.

ST. Petersburg Col. Aschenbrenner Basil Ivanoff Vera Figner Peter and Paul Fortress Pusteserck Arctic Circle

Train Held Up in the World’s Air Grounds

A real train robbery occurred Saturday night in St. Louis, with two masked men holding up a real train in a central area reported after guards kept the incident quiet. Police investigate motives and suspects as details emerge from the scene.

ST. Louis Air Grounds

Diphtheria Deaths Spark Protests Over Christian Science Care

In Lakewood, after three children die, Mr. Baker claims medical advice was followed and the illness was misattributed to Christian Science practices. He sought physicians, then the Henney-Watson company cared for the child before burial within two hours, with quarantine of the Baker home to prevent spread.

Lakewood Baker Henney-Watson Company Baker Home

Value dispute ends grand larceny charge for Roll

William Roll pleaded guilty to petty larceny in a Superior Court session this morning after conflicting testimony over a watch valued at $50. Local jeweler L. L. Moore valued the timepiece at about $30, leading Judge Hatch to dismiss grand larceny charges and impose a $25 fine plus 30 days in county jail. Roll had found the watch in a vest pocket in a half finished house where he worked and was taken into custody by police after fellow workers detained him.

William Roll Frank Kile Roll Hatch L. L. Moore Moore Kile

Wholesale Produce and Groceries Listing with Prices

A dense OCR style list shows crab apples Valencia oranges lemons berries dates melons prunes grapes cranberries and berries alongside grains and animal products. It catalogs per box per crate per ton prices for fruits vegetables and staple goods and includes poultry fish and flour items with varying unit measures.

Valencia Mananan Yakima Washington California

Mrs. Sarah Withers Wins $5,000 Damages in Dodson Suit

Mrs. Sarah Withers secured a superior court judgment for $5,000 against James Dodson who runs a lodging house at 114 Ninth Avenue South. She claimed injuries from a fall on an unprotected stair last March and the defendant did not appear. Judge Morris ruled in her favor.

Sarah Withers Superior Court James Dodson Ninth Avenue South Withers Dodson Morris

Kuske Sues for Divorce Custody in Cruelty Case

Gus A Kuske filed a sensational divorce suit in superior court accusing Lizzie Kuske of cruelty and intemperance and dissolute character. He seeks custody of their two children and asks the court to prevent his wife from taking the children from the estate. He says she has frequently assaulted him and enjoys throwing household items at him.

Gus A. Kuske Lizzie Kuske Kuske

Markets Report Prices for Fresh Provisions and Produce

The markets section lists prices for fresh meat and produce. Beef, veal, pork, mutton, and lamb are priced per pound, with potatoes, cabbage, radishes, onions, cucumbers, beans, beets, turnips, and other vegetables given per unit or per sack. Apples from Wenatchee and native cooking apples are noted with per box and per pound values.

White River

Chicago Markets Wheat and Corn Prices Reported by The Star

Wheat futures quotes for December May and July range from 971-2 to 1125-8 with nearby values 1103-8 and 1123-8. Corn figures show December 513-8 to 511-4, May 461-2 to 465-8, July 457-8 to 461-2. Data for Data December is 287-8 to 283-4 with nearby 287-8. Transmitted by WA Ryer & Co. via private wire in Chicago markets report.

The Star WA Ryer & Co Columbia Street

Market Summary From Stock and Commodity Reports

The report lists numerous rail and coal stock figures with prices and indices, note of money on hand and visible supply for wheat and corn. It cites New York Americans in London trading below parity, and Norfolk and Western rail traffic expanding beyond last year.

Chicago Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis Duluth New York London Norfolk and Western Stock Exchange

First Week November Shows 9.11 Percent Rise Across Roads

Cent. Thirty-seven roads report an average 9.11 per cent gain in the first week of November. Banks record a $413000 increase from the sub-treasury since Friday. Excursion Rates noted for Photos at Nggan and Ericson's Studio located at 1516 Ave.

Nggan & Ericson Ave

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