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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1903

Page

7

Prisoners Escape on Bogus Pardons

San Francisco Oct 14 Poor military prisoners escape from Alcatraz Island through forged pardons bearing signatures of Washington officials Major Williams Major Morrow and others. Names listed include Joseph White Cornelius Stokes John Darting and others serving five year terms. Officials say forgery duped guards and pardons had been circulated via mail. An investigation will review recent pardons for further escapes.

San Francisco Woshington Tow Dept of California Wane Bagus Curtis War Department Joseph White Cornelius Stokes John James Darting White Manila Wahlington Williams Morrow Judge Advocates Office Alcatraz

Winter Wage Warms Up For Bear Waris

Fragmented sci fi style scene shows Bear Waris debating his winter plans with a news bureau voice, the procrasti nation attorney, and a weather forecaster. Characters discuss sleep, duty, and city politics as Jupe Plevine prepares to leave town.

Satebury McDonalie Mik Pector Heilio Marion Olf Tere Morpheus Himertf Han Big Bear Saliebury

Wilson's Modern Business College touted for office placements

The article extols Wilson's Modern Business College WMBC and its Employment Bureau claiming strong demand for competent stenographers and bookkeepers. It cites numerous Seattle area firms and agencies seeking graduates, notes high wages offered, and invites inquiries and campus tours year round.

Washington Witeen Business College Business Firme of Beattie Mot Haye, Mo Wilson's Modern Business College Daily Star P-L Randsend Range Government Navy Yard Bremerton Olympia Light and Power Co Olympia Commission Hows Northwest Olympia (Wi) Brewing Co Ironworks and Foundry Seattle W. M B.C Moderns Business College Wilson WMBC Buatpose College Collina Jammer

Man Sues I T T for 110000 Damages in Injury Suit

Thomas Short, a lineman, sues the Independent Telephone Co in superior court for 116000 after a fall from a telephone pole while fastening a cross arm. He claims the company failed to provide proper bolts and braces. Also note ship arrivals and local ads.

Thomas Short Independent Telephone Company

Death notices from Seattle area hospitals and addresses

Aailoon Lae died at Meattle General hospital at 8:10 p m after a two week illness. The body is prepared for burial. Inge died at 1198 Sixteenth Avenue North last night after residing in Seattle for about one year. Interment is planned at Lake View Cemetery.

Aailoon Lae Meattle General Hospital Canalenet Inge Sixteenth Avenue North Seattle Lake View Cemetery

Washington postal scandals trigger indictments and favors

Report details a postal department ethics scandal led by attorney Bonaparte and Conrad under President Rouse. Thirty people are indicted amid hidden craft schemes. A Treasury official, once praised, is demoted and salary cut while others condemn the mistreatment. supporters expect a belated restoration.

Washington Oct L-Tn Bonaparte Conrad Rouse giyoRe Treasury Henapartete Giimer Gilmer

Sensational Case to be Revived in Court

Kate Soffel wife of Allegheny county jail warden will testify in a divorce case against her husband after serving two months of a one month sentence for complicity. The upcoming jury trial could illuminate the brothers' escape from the jail a year ago.

PriTsnuRna Kate Soffel Soffel Allegheny County

On Trial Cincinnati Case Files Mention Denzel Miller and Joseph Johns

On trial in Cincinnati October proceedings name Denzel Miller former deputy attorney general in the post office department and Joseph Johns from Nock.

Cincinnati Denzel Miller Post Office Department Joseph Johns Nock

Indicted in United States Conspiracy Case Involving Bribe

The indictment accuses Ted ville of one count of conspiracy to secure a bribe from Kyran the turf promoter. The U.S. court case proceeded with district attorney and the arrival of government attorney Coohras and Rath Ae as noted in the report.

Transit Route Fragments From Jefferson to Broadway

Fragmented OCR describes a street route from Jefferson to Madisin via Dreadway then Cherry Street to Broadway and James Street to Eleventh Avenue, listing paths from Heren to Broadway and Broadway to Eleventh Avenue with limited readable segments.

Dreadway Jefferson Madisin Minor Cherry Street Broadway James Street Eleventh

Market Report Shows Scarce Tomatoes and High Prices

The morning market notes fair trade but scarce tomatoes driving prices up. Other produce like bananas, lemons, cranberries, and pears appears invariable, with general ranges and bulk quantities varying by buyer. Provisions and dairy items listed with mixed seasonal adjustments and producer price references.

King County to Vote on 400000 Bond for New Court House

King County commissioners announce an October 21 1903 election to authorize a 400000 bond issue for constructing a new Seattle Court House on Block 33 Ravens plat. The plan notes current facilities are insufficient and situates the building near the city center while keeping debt under 5 percent of taxable property.

Sea Bank Board of County Commissioners County of King Washington Charles Baker Trict L. C. Smith P. J. Smith County County of King i Biock C. D. Borens Seattle County King Court House Nne Tcene C. D. Ravens

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