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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1903

Page

8

County Justice Questioned Over Inquest Held Alone

King county officials sparred over who held a death inquest after K Spraker died Bellevue. The justice of the peace impaneled a jury without notifying the coroner or the prosecuting attorney. The coroner and Beart urged proper procedure while Butterworth claimed the justice had right to act in absence of the coroner.

K. Spraker Beattie Carpen Bellevue Lake Washington Cor Hoye de Martin Merning Spraker Martin King County Bert Butterworth Justice of the Peace Scott Hoye A. R. Hon Butterworth Galt Hert Butterworth Praker Wen Paraker Lesehi Park Haye Howe Cawe Seattle Dheregard

Woman who loved not wisely left to mourn

James McCormick the house frer facing trial in superior court for bigamy was released from county jail yesterday after prosecutors failed to secure sufficient evidence or a record of his marriage to the so‑called first wife. He boasted of his relations with Anna McClure and claimed he never cared for the first wife, while his double life led to both women seeking charges. He spoke from the jail kitchen before a hearing, claiming he would be acquitted the next day.

James McCormick Mee Cormick Motor Anna McClure Mre McNo McCormick Eyak McClure Portland Annie Star January

Steamer Arrow Sparks Port Rate War Rumor

The Arrow steamer's arrival at the Hremerton navy yard begins a rate war with potential effects on freight and passenger services. A competing unnegotiated freight steamer could join, risking broader cuts and higher prices for Navy Yard personnel.

Arrow Hremerton United States Navy Yard

Warrant Sworn in Milk Fat Violation Case

Food McDonald swears warrants for arrest of Ht. N. Cadien Delmonico restaurant proprietor G. W. Rice FP. H. Cartialetors of the Zeta cafe on Third avenue and H. H. Miller a restaurant man for selling milk below the required butter fat percentage.

Food McDonald Ht. N. Cadien Delmonico G. W. Rice FP. H. Cartialetors Zeta Cafe Third Avenue H. H. Miller

Fall Underwear Sale Highlights Fabrics and Prices

A compact listing shows a fall underwear sale featuring wool lisle cashmere blends and plain fabrics with prices ranging from 39.66 to 6.00. The ad mentions King Pron at 914 Piret sre as the selling location.

King Pron Piret Sre

Million Dollar Contest Prompts Reader Letters at The Star

The Atar readers flood the phot office with letters answering how they would spend a million dollars. Citizens propose homes, hospitals, newspapers, Beattie projects, and global travels, with The Star offering prizes for the best ideas and five hundred thousand to top entrants.

Atar Phot Wartows A. O. Hertwig Georgetown GF Owen Denny Hert Thompeen Ranite Pelle Meattle Seattle Martenent Beattie Denmark Paris Russia India Heattie C. M. Demmer Fourth Avenue Weat Beattle Point Titete Misa Ardee Kolacy

Pansy Littlefield Sues for Loss of Good Name

Miss Pansy Littlefield claims Mrs Etta Parks caused harm to her reputation in a divorce dispute with Dr T M Parks. Parks allegedly married January, and Mrs Parks visited Dilmole where she claims to have found Littlefield in Parks's home. Littlefield seeks 15000 dollars in damages.

Pansy Littlefield Etta Parks T. M. Parks Miss Littlefield Mre Perks Parke

Anniversary Sale Promises Silverware at Record Discount

The Miles and Piper Co announces a great Anniversary Sale with silverware offered at a significant reduction. The notice lists several individuals from Seattle and South Tacoma and Beattie as readers or participants in the event.

Miles & Piper Co

London stars set for US tour of The Light That Failed

Gertrude Elliott and Fortes Hetertson depart with Maxine Elliott’s sister and husband to tour the United States this fall and winter in The Light That Failed. The opening is planned for Buffalo in about three weeks. The Grand Buffet Cafe opens at 1414 today in the city offering French dinners and merchant lunches with reservations by phone Sunset 1244.

London Rept United States Gertrude Elliott Maxine Elliott Fortes Hetertson Todave Ind

Norwegian ship Abyssinia Arrives From Glasgow with Pig Iron Cargo

The Abyssinia docked last evening bringing 1809 tons of pig iron and fire brick from Glasgow. The voyage featured a notably turbulent segment from Cape Flat tery with tow by the Big Pioneer. A nine hour run from Port Townsend to Seattle was hampered by a strong southerly gale. The PP. & N. Co's chip America arrived last night from the company’s Nush.

Abyssinia Glasgow Cape Flattery Port Townsend Seattle PP. &N. Co Chip America

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