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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1904
Page
2
A retailer advertises a straightforward policy for pianos organ and small instruments promising fair dealing. Customers may return or exchange if the instrument proves faulty with lifetime guarantee and no hidden conditions. The note ends by denouncing critics as liars and knuckleheads with an axe to grind.
W. J. Doucet, key witness for Mrs Sarah Rumbeaux in the murder case, has become a fugitive. A continuance may be requested as prosecutors and defense agree to use Doucet’s preliminary testimony if no further delays occur. Doucet is sought for embezzling $40 from Kent Shingle Co. He left the city months ago and has not been heard from. Mrs Rumbeaux shot her husband James Rumbeaux at a logging camp near Maple Valley last fall. her defense claims the shooting was accidental. Her dying husband’s statement could help her defense. She remains ill and in county jail awaiting trial in about two weeks.
Mrs Mabel Manning was granted a divorce from Albert J Manning by Superior Judge Tallman. She established that the husband failed to support her. Manning's mother testified she had supplied tobacco and car fare for her son in law and resented continuing the support.
A new eight hour shift rotation moves the night crew to day duty and the morning shift to afternoon duty. William Rows, arrested by Patrolman Ryan and Sergeant Stuart, is suspected in a purse snatching from a sightseer at the carnival.
C M Eagan manager of the Kirkland Juniors writes The Star expressing interest in arranging a match with any Seattle club for players under 16. Andrean C M Eagan Kirkland Wash.
The Seattle and Lake Washington Waterway company sought Chamber of Commerce endorsement for a council request to encroach more canal right of way into tidelands. The matter was referred to a special committee with authority to act.
The Renton Hill Improvement club will meet Thursday evening September 1 to discuss City Council Resolution No. 158 which would establish a drainage district known as the Rainier Avenue Trank District.
Fire and water committee votes to compel the Grand Opera to keep aisles clear during public meetings and paid performances. The rule has been ignored, as standing room has been sold at various theaters, risking fire safety. Last Monday night Secretary Shaw spoke but seating on the first floor balcony was barred. Council members and others were turned away at the doors.
A Runaway Match a bright farce at Third Avenue with two elopements and comic complications. Tinsel Kirke continues at the Alcazar with Charles King and Meta Chamberlain in the lead, praised for Dunstan Kirke and Mrs Moe Won. Matinee Saturday and a week of performances follow with Work and Wages on the schedule.
The article notes a three night engagement by Gorton’s Minstrels with a banker arrangement and a Monday matinee, promising strong commendation from Putte and Amanda Conda. Mrs Hunt files divorce from Le Roy Hunt on grounds of support.
A garbled notice mentions Cheney Toledo and a long ago affiliation, with references to a vital business and a warning against a temptation tied to a false claim. The fragment also hints at a drug advertisement for a product described as acting on the blood and mucous surfaces with a price per bottle and distribution by a drug store.
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