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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1904
Page
3
Mrs William Thompson is held without charge after detectives and Fire Chief Cook investigated an incendiary fire at 610 Yesler Way. They learned she and husband borrowed 430 dollars, with 380 unpaid. The woman denies arson, but authorities pursue Thompson.
San Francisco rumor mill swirls over who will replace C. H. Markham as Southern Pacific general manager. BE Calvin, then head of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company with Portland roots, tops Salt Lake dispatch speculation. B. A. Worthington also appears a strong candidate.
The biennial report by R. D. Bryan records school fund receipts totaling 5 619315.98. Everett police seek a man who handed a bogus ten dollar check at a riverside boarding house Wednesday night drawn on Puget Sound National Bank Seattle.
J E B Lagdomeo a Filipino Yale law student was denied registration to vote in New Haven claiming American citizenship. Officials ruled he is an alien despite his 18 months in the U S and his assertion of rights under the Paris treaty. Lagdomo is said to be Aguinaldo’s cousin.
City sanitary inspectors found two more wells in the northern suburbs with contaminated water due to ceaspoola. One belonging to M. M. Stowell at 2439 Sixth Avenue Northeast and another to Mrs Gardner at 4060 Fifth Avenue North were condemned. Water at J. B. Newman 7 Seventh Avenue Northwest and A. W. Kearney at Forty second Street and Twelfth Avenue Northeast also failed purity tests. Nearly 50 wells north of Lake Union have been condemned by the health department.
President Roosevelt answered General James N. Tyner by stating no wrong was done and deferring to the jury’s verdict. He asserts Tyner’s guilt in the criminal charge, citing possible moral obliquity or gross inefficiency, and signs the reply as Loeb.
All Ballard church social and lodge doings will be published in this department of The Star. Those with notices should leave them with P. H. Mullen at 321 Ballard Avenue.
Mrs. Dr. Bridenstine hosted a reception on October 22 in honor of her mother Mrs. Scott who left for Oregon on October 24 to spend a few weeks with her daughter Mrs. Leach. Hostess aides included Mrs. T. C. Reed HM. Martin and Miss Ella De Voe. Refreshments were served.
An Invitation from Loraine No 6 of Seattle welcomed Myrtie and Dorie chapters to celebrate the 18th anniversary with a delightful program and strong representation from both organizations.
The Stone Fisher Lane Annex says it will soon sell a stack of Perfection Per forated muse to piano players at half price. The firm stresses no quality drop and standard components remain unchanged. Great Northern dining cars highlight meals with inlaid mahogany decor and attentive service, promoting a relaxed, pay-what-you-ordered plan without rush.
Joseph Pasqualo was found guilty of man slaughter for the killing of Domerino Valerio during a drunken altercation in Walla Walla last month. Pasquale’s attorneys seek a new trial alleging jurors spoke with outside parties after deliberations. Separately, the Army hay reserve north of Walla Walla on Dry Creek sold for 17 103.01 dollars.
The Henrietta with George Stuart Christie as Bertie the Lamb is praised as a standout Neill production, with showings tonight tomorrow and tomorrow’s matinee. The bill then features A Contented Woman with Edythe Chapman, plus The Fatal Wedding and The Heart of Chicago. The Hawkshaw engagement ends Saturday while Faust opens next Sunday matinee by Wiedemann company.
Cc F Gableson, a roomer at the Hotel Seattle, came to the police station in turmoil reporting a certificate of deposit on the Washington National Bank for 360 dollars lost or stolen while touring the restricted district. He missed the money on October 25 and asked police aid in recovery.
Police report a theft of valuable women’s apparel from the wardrobe of Mrs Lanning, a lodger at 610 Yealer Way, with clothing missing before the fire. Firemen deny post fire theft. house guarded as investigations continue. Mrs Thompson detained at the station.
Pierce Firemerald of 1518 Terry avenue was severely injured crossing Pike street at Eighth avenue when a horse team driven by Gildersleeve, a Brokman Bros. grocer employee, struck him. Officer Vaupell aided the elderly man as witnesses called the driver reckless in foggy conditions.
On sea or land Burt and Packard offer Korrect Shape shoes for men priced at 4.50 and 4.00. The ads promote convincing quality and direct buyers to 1111 First Ave near Spring. Also featuring men's underwear from B N Brooks Co at 1391 2d Ave with similar sales appeal.
The steamer Junean at Sanderson-Miller shipyards will launch next Thursday after repairs, with new decks cabins engines and boilers. Schooner Lamar on Seattle shipyards ways will launch tonight then await its rudder before heading to Everett to load telegraph poles for Southern California. A burner foundation piles are being driven for a 40 foot high chimney to burn refuse. The Elke held a smoker at their hall with mostly Seattle talent and visiting Elks in attendance. The gold headed cane to honor the city’s top man on November 11 is on display at Warren Drug Company. Occidental Chapter C B S spent a bright evening in October.
Mario Edwards of 919 East Merc er street reports a burglary last night. A thief entered his house and stole $3.50 from his trousers, with the pockets rifled. The kitchen door key was turned with a wrench or nippers. A stray ad line about underwear occupies the remainder of the text.
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