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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1904
Page
5
Four indictments returned by the superior court grand jury against William Chappell were dismissed by Superior Judge Tallman on motion by Prosecuting Attorney Scott. The state could not prove Chappell knew his buildings were used for unlawful purposes.
Scott reports Chappell states his agents acted without his approval and that the lessees are directly responsible. The indictment names property on Jackson Street with most buildings built for the charged uses and still in use.
Bound over to the superior court after a preliminary hearing for P. H. Nelson and his "spiritual wife" Mrs. Paulina Smith. They were arrested at 4857 Seventh Avenue Northeast a week ago. Bonds set at 750 dollars.
Reports from Portland and other points say unfavorable weather may hinder today's Maine election. Forecasters warn conditions could suppress the vote unless weather improves.
Three armed men boarded the westbound Canadian Pacific express near Mission while the train neared Vancouver. They forced the engineer to uncouple the express car and deliver $7,000 from the satchel four miles from the rear. The express messenger complied before the robbers fled across the boundary into the United States.
Berlin dispatch reports geological research finding that the composer Richard Wagner was Jewish. The claim is attributed to recent studies and published by Scripps News.
A dispatch from Manchester reports Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany will visit England as King Edward VII’s guest toward the end of October prior to his marriage to Duchess Cecelia. The Kaiser will grant him 200000 marks yearly and the Reichstag will authorize an additional 4000000 marks.
Warning issued that bonds loaned to Lena Walton have been stolen in Portland. Anyone purchasing listed bonds risks forged signatures and potential illegal use. Walton's name is being misused by unknown parties.
Our chief cutter has just returned from New York. Best dinner in Genttle offers four, six, or twelve courses with wine pairings at Maison Barberis on Second and James. Roosevelt and Pagan, Ericsson's photos are featured. address 1516 First Ave.
Superior Judge Morrin ruled the defendant corporation liable for damages for permitting a passenger to be beaten by another aboard the Port Orchard boat. The court awarded $260 to the plaintiff, Dorain, holding the carrier must protect its passengers. Meanwhile reports note the Germania ran aground near Sandy Hook with no damage, and the Tamise was reported a total loss off Haiphong with crew saved.
An ad from the New York City Herald extols Dr King’s New Life Pill as a remedy for stomach and liver troubles. It claims relief and cure for domestic distress and promotes availability at G. O. Guy Inc drug store on Second and Yesler.
An extensive OCR fragment describes a remedy promising to cure drunkenness and restore health, nerves, and willpower, touting endorsements from a woman and several unnamed officials. The text claims the tonic can reform stubborn drunkards and restore normal life, but lacks clear evidence or verifiable sources.
Captain David Leichhardt, superintendent of the dead level department, shot himself in his Washington office yesterday. He left three letters on his desk, two to friends and one to his wife. In one letter he spoke of a mania for self destruction and noted he sought Christian Science relief without success. No other motive is known. Leichhardt’s daughter Ines, previously chief clerk to August Machen, has moved to a Los Angeles post office clerk job.
The markets section lists wholesale prices for meat and produce including cow beef 60 per Ib steer beef 70c veal 1060 Ib pork 8c Ib mutton 6 6% per Ib breakfast bacon 16c per Ib bellies fresh 1 2c Ib California potatoes 1% 1% per Ib Yakima potatoes 25 per ton carrots 1.00 per sack cabbage 11 1 2c per head radishes 16n bunches green onions 10c per dos bunches cucumbers 20 40c per dozen native peas 4c Ib wax beans 1 64 26 0 per Ib sweet potatoes 1c per Ib apples Weatcher 60 01.25 per box Valencia oranges 1.76 4.00 per box lemons 2 62.62 per box blackberries 1.25 per crate Persian dates 2.60 3.60 per bunch native strawberries 4.00 per crate cherries 1.00 per crate cantaloupes per Yak ha 40 46 600 crate Dewbett box
A dense OCR listing shows watermelons prices and weights, fruit and grain figures, dairy and meat rates, various ton and per pound costs, and cereal and sugar rates. The entry reads like a raw market ledger with multiple vendors and items including wheat, barley, timothy, Puget Sound hay, peanuts, butter, cheese, poultry, halibut, salmon, shrimp, and groceries.
A distorted OCR price rundown lists various grains and flour types with per barrel, per bale, or per cwt pricing. Items include wheat, rye, corn meal, buckwheat, rolled oats, flour grades, hominy, pearl barley, peas, popcorn, and related products with multiple price points and unit measures.
The United States circuit court of appeals convened this morning with Judges Morrow, Ross and Gilbert sitting in the panel. They were joined by Judge H. C. Han for the session.
The case appealed from the Alaska court on error was heard and taken under advisement. United States Attorney Jesse A. Frye presented the government case supported by citizens against the Wishkah Boom Company for alleged blockading and obstruction of the Wishkah River in Chehalia County.
A jury was seated to try Susan Rumbeaux for the murder of James Rumbeaux at Walsh Lake in August 1903. Prosecutor Gleason aims to show she shot in a jealous fit. the defendant sobbed and cried out, prompting a court recess for her to recover.
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