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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1903

Page

5

County Commission May Postpone Bond Election on New Court House

County commissioners discuss delaying the special bond election to fund a downtown court house at Third Avenue and James Street. They state opposition from city developers and voters could doom the measure, preferring to let the public decide later and save expense. Lawyers and the King County Bar Association respond with dismay, urging downtown construction.

Councourt Third Avenue James Street Deng Ccqunty Chamber of Comerce P. J. Smith Nda Seventh Avenue Seattle Diemay Court House Mit

Boy found drunk at city tavern in Kentucky incident

The report describes a 13 year old Paul Wallenstein arrested in Kentucky after being found intoxicated in a basement tavern on Occi dental avenue and Yesler way. Levitre, charged with selling intoxicating liquor, was taken to jail in default of $600 bond. Nelson & Liberty, owners of the saloon, face potential license actions.

RK. l County Jalil Nelson & Liberty

Inadequate jail and court facilities hinder county business

County officials face crowded jail and limited courthouse space. Only two jury rooms for four jurors create bottlenecks, hampering the county's ability to conduct essential proceedings.

Proposal to Convene Special Session on Election

The speaker urges immediate action to prevent postponement and calls for a special meeting of the association to press for holding the election. He believes the proposition can pass if voted on promptly.

City Laboratory Plan Kept Alive For Health Board

City finance and health and sanitation committees meet tonight to decide on a city laboratory. An ordinance for funding, equipment, and maintenance will be prepared for first reading Monday night. Dr Ludlow presents estimates projecting monthly costs and confirms the laboratory is more economical than current ad hoc testing.

Board of Health Tls Ledlow Leberstory Ludiow

Kans City flood control conference plans Missouri Kans River works

A Kansas City conference on preventing flood damage in Missouri and Kansas opened with talks on a cut off across the Missouri bend north of the city and widening the Kansas River via long stem levels. Delegates include Senator Cockrill Governor Hailey and several Missouri Congressmen and Kaw River specialists.

Kansaab City Kanaae River Missouri Kansas Kanes City Kanene River Kaw River Tasquettes Newt Benator Cockrill Corgresemen Cowherd Dougherty Misouri Hailey Burton Caldterhead Beott Campbell Curtin Bowercock Miller Karnens

Russian Fleet Arrives Off Mashanpe in Southern Korea

Paris reports Russia has sent a formidable Asiatic fleet to Mashanpe beside the Japanese squadron in Southern Korea. About 90 vessels of all types are in the fleet as Korea future talks continue in Tokyo amid suspected Russian menace. China appeals for Japanese help as Manchuria tension grows. Washington warns the treaty open to Manchurian access will be respected if evacuation is demanded or realized.

Paris Russia Korea Asiatic Mashanpe Tokio Peking M. Lemmar Kusela Manchuria China Washington Dc. C America

Bridge Fire Report Refuted by Morning Papers

A false report claimed a bridge near Timber on the Northern Pacific line blew up last night. The actual event was a bridge destroyed by fire caused by an engine, according to available details.

Hell Northern Pacific

Evacuation date of Korea by Russia set in moot

Washington reports a treaty cable from U S commissioners signed with Chinese counterparts confirms an open door in Manchuria at Moukden and Antung. The Russian evacuation date remains awaited with keen interest amid the tense regional move.

Korea Russia Washington, D. C State Department Conger, Goodnow and Beaman United States Manchuria Orte Moukdon Antung

Another Government Scandal Unveiled in Manila

Manila report states Collector of Customs Bivuster des charged for unlawful admission of Chinese into the Alstrict. John T. Miller, former immigration inspector, is under arrest. W Dr Hallantine sought on warrant awaiting capture in China. Inspectors accused of conspiring with local leaders to import c counterfeit Chinese merchants.

Manila Bivuster Des

Barton freed after payment of fine on opium charge

Zone Barton, convicted Monday of smoking opium, was released from the city jail last night on order of Judge George. Barton's friends paid part of his $25 fine to the court and he was allowed a week to pay the balance. The article notes much of the money was taken up by Thomas.

Zone Barton George Barton Thomas

Betrayal Alleged in Cal Sitcom of Father and Son

Special to The Star Watsonville Cal Oct The arrival of J Row Jr from Salinas reveals a peculiar scandal in which a son claims betrayal by his father. All principals formerly lived in Seattle Howles Jr came seeking his wife and two children alleged eloped with his father at Beattie The wife and elder Bowles found at a local hotel by young Bowles He witnessed a quarrel and the wife pleaded for forgiveness The old man appeared muflen but the hotel party left together reconciled Bowles Sr wife and the elder Bowles have lived together for nine years but nothing was ever clarified.

Watsonville Cal J. Row Jr Salinas Seattle Howles, Jr Beattie Arling Bowles Muflen

Arrests in Schaneman murder case and city notices

Barton and Ferrin, both arrested in the Schaneman murder case, face fines with Barton unable to pay in full. Ferrin, guilty of opium smoking, will be released tomorrow after agreeing to leave the city. The Jewish women council holds a regular meeting at the Tabernacle with an address by Joseph Shippen and solos by Mrs Gosling and Mrs Brennan. A warrant issued for William Kirkland for threatening personal safety.

Schaneman Barton Ferrin The Jewish Tabernacle Joseph Shippen Mra Gosling

Miller and Johnston Charged in Bribe Conspiracy Case

Federal grand jury arraigned Daniel Miller and Joseph Johnston for conspiring to obtain a bribe from Ryan, a scheme operator. Miller served as assistant to James W. Tyner, ex attorney general of the post office department. Johnston, a Rockville Indiana attorney, acted as intermediary and allegedly received 159 dollars to permit mail use. Both pleaded not guilty and posted bonds of 100 dollars.

Gincinnati Danilel Miller Joseph Johnna Federal Grand Jury Ryan Miller James W. Tyner Post Office Department Johhe Rockville Ind Johns Myan

Supreme Court issues warrant for Senator Geo Green

The District of Columbia Supreme Court planned a bench warrant for the arrest of State Senator Geo A Green of New York after he failed to appear in court on a Monday indictment for complicity in postal fraud cases. Co-defendant William Doreman appeared and posted an $810 bond.

Washington Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Geo. A. Green New York William Doreman Green

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