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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1904
Page
3
Police hold Mrs William Thompson without charge after a suspected incendiary fire at 610 Yesler Way. Detectives Hymes Kennedy and Fire Chief Cook traced motives and found a $420 loan with $480 unpaid. She denies arson but authorities believe they have a clear case and seek William Thompson.
San Francisco October reports rumors on who will replace C. H. Markhem as general manager of the Southern Pacific. BE. B. Calvin, current general manager of the Oregon Railway & Navigation Co and Southern Pacific in Oregon, appears as a likely candidate. Other names like Kruttachokt and Worthington are mentioned as possibilities amid circulating dispatches.
The state superintendent R. B. Bryan prepares a biennial report showing school receipts of 6 619 316.08 dollars. Everett police seek a man who passed a bogus ten dollar check at Riverside boarding house Wednesday night drawn on Puget Sound National Bank Seattle.
J B Lagdomeo a Yale law student from the Philippines was refused registration to vote, declared an alien. He plans to stay five years to naturalize, insisting he is American by treaty of Paris and has lived in the U S for 18 months. Lagdomeo is a cousin of Aguinalio.
City sanitary inspectors condemn two more wells in the northern suburbs due to contaminated water from cowspeels. Wells owned by M. M. Stowell and Mrs. Gardner are condemned as the Fremont Brooklyn and Latepa sewers cannot be used yet. Water supplies for J. B. Newman and A. W. Kearney tested unsatisfactory. Nearly 66 wells north of Lake Union have been condemned by the health department.
President Roosevelt sends reply to General Tyner disputing guilt in the Paul charge. He finds no wrong committed by Tyner but acknowledges evidence suggesting moral obliquity or gross inefficiency in duty. The source notes the long Loeb and Leopold case nitty details.
All Ballard church social and lodge doings will be published in The Star department. Those having nalives are asked to leave them with P. J H. Mullen at 821 Ballard Avenue.
Mrs Bridenstine hosted a reception on October 22 in honor of her mother Mrs Scott who left for Oregon on October 24 to visit her daughter Mrs Leach. Hostess aides included Mrs Reed Mrs Martin and Miss Ella De Voe. Refreshments were served.
In responding to an invitation from Loraine No 6 of Seattle to join in celebrating their 18th anniversary Myrtle and Dor ic chapters were well represented. A delightful program was staged.
Sheriff Edward Bell reported a complaint against J. J. Neville for the murder of James A. Hartcock tied to the Independence horror of June 6. Neville’s current whereabouts are unknown after he left Cripple Creek and posted a $2,000 bond on a minor charge. he will be extradited if located.
The Stone Fisher Lane Annex announces a forthcoming sale of Perfection Perforated music for piano players at half-price and less. The firm insists Perfection Music will not be cheapened and will remain up to the regular standard in relia paper expression marks and boxes. Fans await the arrival with interest.
Pasquale Pasqualo found guilty of manslaughter for the drunken row that killed Domerine Vaterio near Walla Walla last month. Attorneys request a new trial after alleging jurors spoke with outsiders post submission. In related notes, the region prepares for election day and a Swedish Mission Conference in Everett with regional representation listed.
The Henrietta with George Stuart Christie as Bertie the Lamb is praised as a top Net production and plays tonight and tomorrow with a matinee tomorrow. Edythe Chapman stars in A Contented Woman next Sunday while The Fatal Wedding plays at Third Avenue and Lincoln Carters The Heart of Chicago follows. The Wiedemann company opens Paust Sunday matinee as Thawkehaw the Detective runs at the Alenca.
The article extols the Great Northern dining cars with inlaid mahogany interiors green decorations and acetylene lighting. Meals are served on a pay-as-you-go basis featuring seasonal delicacies and substantial fare. The plan promises economy pace and quiet dining away from the rush, aiming to attract travelers.
C F Gabtesen a reemer at Bett Beattie reported a loss of a certificate of deposit from Washington Ne Wenal Bank for 60 dollars. He fears theft or misplacement and seeks police help for recovery. The loss occurred around October 25 in the restricted district.
Police report a theft of women’s apparel from a wardrobe at Mere Lenning’s flat linked to yesterday’s fire at Yearh Way. Firemen say no items were missing after entry. investigators suspect theft occurred before the blaze and a local resident, W Thompson, is being detained for questioning.
An elderly man from 1518 Terry Avenue named Fitzgerald was struck and dragged by a horse drawn wagon at the Sixth Avenue and Pile afont corner. Officer Vanpell witnessed the incident as the driver Gildersleeve, an employee of a local grocer, allegedly drove recklessly in thick fog. Fitzgerald was injured and removed toward his home. Witnesses noted the wagon struck him in the chest and knocked him from the horses.
The steamer Juneau nearing repair at Banderson-Miller shipyards will be launched next Thursday. Upgrades include new decks cabins engines and boilers. Fulton owners plan to use her as a sound tug.
Mario Edwards reports a burglary last night in which $3.50 was stolen from his trousers. The burglar entered via a door pocketed by a turned key and rifled pockets. The trousers were later found in the kitchen with the pockets rifled and a kitchen door key altered. A separate ad promotes fall and winter underwear at 1931 24 Ave, inviting visits.
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