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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1904
Page
8
Jacob Werdenbreck also known as Jake Mugerr was committed to the asylum by Judge Hell this morning in War eketanate for saluting girls and young women. He allegedly entered a laundry and attempted to kiss or hug seventeen girls before a police report. Medical examiners Dr Borles and Dr ry confirmed the verdict.
The official ballot for election day has been compiled and is with the printers. It lists candidates from the Republican, Socialist Labor, Socialist, Prohibition, and People's parties and includes a proposed constitutional amendment on legislatures appointing chaplains for state penal and reformatory institutions for a vote yes or no.
Philadelphia man Dr George H Purviance 65 an assistant surgeon general of the marine hospital service leaped from a fourth story window last night. He had been a patient at a local hospital for several weeks suffering from acute nervous disorders.
A Western Central Labor union meeting warns that any Republican candidate seen as betrayed by organized labor will trigger opposition to all labor bills in the next state legislature. The report notes pledges from nominees, including a tie ticket except for Nicholas, and outlines plans for a statewide response. The Actors union growth and charity performance plans are also reported.
In the library and civic orders plan events to raise funds for new books. The Order of Washington will host an entertainment on Thursday October 27 at the Fraternal hall with all proceeds for library purchases.
Mrs Dora Clark was arrested after attacking Miss Lula Ross near the Bowery saloon. The Ross girl reportedly confronted a claim of saloon activity, prompting the assault in front of a side entrance. Doctors withhold confirmation of injuries.
The Woodmen of the World in this city will stage an entertainment at Ballard theater for two nights starting October 24, presenting top local talent in a lively program.
A night earthquake shock was felt in St Louis moving NW to SE. It rattled dishes and windows but caused no damage.
The annual Union Pacific railway report released in New York shows earnings of $65,270,231 and operating expenses of $26,020,607. After paying 4 percent regular dividends on preferred stock, a surplus remains available for special dividends, totaling about 11 percent on common stock.
San Diego reports Hurry-up orders sent to torpedo-boat destroyer Paul Jones after refueling. The ship left harbor at high speed bound for Magdalen bay amid rumors of fleet dispatches to Panama. A stray ad for Ken Brooks & Co. closes the item.
Four of eight elegant four and six room cottages on Kant Union and 27th Avenue sold before finishing. Act quickly to view them, then visit the office to arrange payment. No others like them in the city.
Portland pitcher Jake Thielman appeared in municipal court charged with striking a street car conductor. The case was called yesterday but continued.
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