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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1904
Page
3
OAKESDALE Washington November 19 A mother bedridden and unable to help watched her 2 year old son burn to death when his clothing ignited after playing with matches. The infant died at the bedside. the mother, severely burned, is reported in critical condition with life despairing.
Boatswain of the British ship Mooltan was set upon by thugs in Tacoma on Thursday night as he returned to the ship. He spent the night on the pier and, upon hospital examination, was found to be paralyzed in the lower body.
The defendant was convicted of assault with intent to kill Thomas Turnbow by shooting on Garfield Street on August 9. He expressed confidence he will never see the inside of the pen. An appropriation of 8000 dollars for Spokane Armory construction has been received by Adjutant General James A Crain from county commissioners, adding to the state's 2000 dollars already allocated.
Ballard voters face a clash as citizens and Republicans plan caucuses in the city hall next Wednesday night with a mass meeting to follow. The Citizens slate includes Meggahl at mayor and Sprague as treasurer with other ward picks. about 2,000 registered voters are invited to attend.
The Hal lard Electric company seeks a city franchise extension. The council reviewed the ordinance as a committee of the whole. The company pledged future extensions anywhere in the city if granted. The city engineer will survey needed improvements and report next Friday night.
The Seattle and Montana railroad franchise on Shishole avenue is approved after changes, with obligation to planks and side tracks plus a new depot. Ballard gains an electric lighting franchise as Laula V Brewer awaits Friday hearing. Christian Science lectures by Bicknell Young are announced. Grace Jeni Anderson dies at 14 after a long illness. funeral at Swedish Mission Church tomorrow.
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