Industrious burglar robs three homes in one night
A thief entered three houses on Boyts Avenue North East John Street and Harvard Avenue North through window openings. He took cash totaling about 6.20 and a manicure set while leaving small items and money in some drawers. Police say the work shows experience and expect to arrest the suspect soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lanning
Boyts
P. J. Pratt
East John Street
Mr. Pratt
Christ
Anaes
M. GG. Sechiidts
Marvard Avenue
Corbett
Whitman County Admits Low Assessments At Board
Whitman county acknowledged at the state board of equalization that assessments favored farmers over railroads. Officials said property values were reduced across the board except railroads, which were raised, marking a shift in valuation policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Washington
State Board of Equalization
Whitman County
Heavyweight William Cole Sues Sullivan for Damages
William Cole, claiming brutal beating by Patrick Sullivan on July 22, 1904, filed a $10 000 damage suit in the superior court this morning. He states the fight was unfair and that injuries will remain with him for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cole
Patrick Sullvan
Cole
Sullivan
Sander Plans Northward Road Contracts Near Ballard
Fred Sander outlines starting a second five mile contract north of Ballard to allow car traffic by text March. He says the third contract will begin immediately after, pushing the entire line toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Land sale ad promises big profits on Seattle Everett interurban
Real estate pitch urges buying land along the Seattle Everett Interurban with claims of high profits. Mentions five acre parcels for 200 dollars and notes two hundred acres sold in the past two weeks. Invites readers to visit tomorrow morning and any time to see land offerings and make friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle-Everett
Robbery at Carnival Booth Strikes Optical Goods Trade
H A Douglas, operating a glasses repair booth at the carnival grounds, reported culprits stole nearly $80 worth of glasses and samples after tearing a board from the rear. While Douglas alerted a police officer, the officer did not pursue. Douglas pursued and nearly caught one boy, who escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Douglas
Mr. Douglas
Douglas
My Uncle From New York at the Alcazar
A week long burlesque at the Alcazar centers on marital misunderstandings and a disgruntled spouse who drowns sorrows in drink. The plot features imitation masculinity by wives seeking punishment, followed by rapid humorous situations. The cast includes strong character studies and two standout specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alcazar
Side-Tracked at Third Avenue Draws Large Nite Crowds
The lively farce Side-Tracked plays at Third Avenue theater with strong scenic effects and humor. nightly performances attract good houses as audiences enjoy the fun and frolic of the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Avenue
Seattle Stage to Open With When We Were Twenty One
James Neill and Edythe Chapman bring a ten week Seattle engagement. They perform at anti trust prices with a repertoire of romantic dramas and strong farce comedy to attract audiences this Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Neill
Edythe Chapman
Seattle
Neills
Texas Steer Grand Engagement Ends Tonight
Tonight ends the engagement at the Grand of The Texas Steer with May Stockton in the role of Bossy. Stockton previously earned laurels at the Third Avenue and belongs to the local newsboys union. United States Attorney Frye and assistants Cushman and Gardner will attend the Spokane grand jury session starting September 27, with several federal cases to be heard.
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May Stockton
Third Avenue
Neowsboys’ Union
United States
Frye
Febe Cushman
A. K B. Gardner
Spokane
Marriage License Log Includes Dozens of Couples
A list of proposed marriage licenses shows multiple couples from Puget Sound area including John Steinham and Mrs Annie Scheebert of Port Gamble, Fred Tibbetts and Nora Polley of Issaquah, Joseph Burdell and Hilda Johnson of Fremont, George Tuthill and Etta Parka of Green Lake, and others from Green Lake Burton Mallard Alki Point Seattle and Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steinham
Annie Scheebert
Port Gamble
Fred Tibbetts
Nora Polley
Issaquah
Joseph N. Burdell
Hilda Johnson
Fremont
George Tuthill
Etta Parka
Green Lake
Herberton
May Ford
William Lenta
S. Ballard
Maggie Groom
Green
West Seattle Council Reviews Printer Bill Overcharge
A special committee will report next Tuesday on alleged overcharging for a printer’s bill at $1.00 per page while the firm paid 60 cents. Councilman Deheuf and City Attorney DeWolf discussed arrangements with a third party to handle printing, none of which formed a contract, leaving the matter to routine city business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Deheuf
DeWolf
Tommy Bevan Jr Sent To Industrial School For Horse Theft
Tommy Bevan Jr, son of ex deputy sheriff Tommy Bevan, was committed to Major Newell's industrial school by Superior Judge Tallman at the father's request. Bevan testified his son had stolen three horses and repeatedly fled from school, showing incorrigible behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Bevan, Jr
Tommy Bevan
Newell's Industrial School
Tallman
Bevan
Washington
Tommy, Jr
Lacrosse Squad to Meet Canadians in Victoria Clash
The Seattle team departs Friday for Victoria to face the Canadian squad Saturday afternoon led by captain Ed Milne who predicts a victory. A strong twelve from Seattle will travel to the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Edl Milne
Seattle
Mrs. Green Dies in Philippines
Cable from Manila reports the death of Mrs. Algernon M. Go, wife of a West Seattle school teacher, during service in the Philippines. obituary notices her passing in the war era context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Philippines
Washington, D.C
Manila
War Department
Algernon M. GO
West Seattle
Frank Mays Caught After Escape From Jail
Frank Mays, a trusty, escaped from the county jail weeks ago while serving six months for petty larceny. He was rearrested in Oregon City yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Mullen while on an errand in the courthouse carpenter shop. Mullen expected to return with the prisoner today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mays
Oregon City
Mullen
Mays
Damage suit heard over 10000 claim against city and electric company
Superior Judge Morrie presides over a 10000 damage suit filed by A. 4. Judge against the city and Seattle Electric Co. alleging an incinerator or electric pole accident on Columbia Street March 21, 1903 left him head injured after a fall while city workers repaired a police wire. A second item notes a social gathering at 196 Twenty fourth Avenue South on Friday September 16.
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Morrie
Seattle Electric Company
Columbia Street
Council Deliberates as Rude Delayed Return Looms
Anxious council members await Councilman Rude’s return from San Francisco. a Thursday comeback is hoped. Zbinden seeks a 40 day leave for urgent travel to Ne where his farm stands, to vote on the Rainier avenue sewer ordinance. The city hall bond issue and a water rate study also hinge on Rude’s presence.
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Rude
San Francisco
Zsbinden
Zbinden
Rainier Avenue
Rade
Danston
City Hall
Court of Appeals Aduourns Term As Judges Plan Departures
The United States circuit court of appeals, in Judge Manford's courtroom since Monday, will finish Ye calendar this afternoon. The case against the barkentine Alta was heard this morning and taken under advisement. Judges Bowen Morrow and Gilbert will leave for their home cities tomorrow morning.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Manford
Bowen
Los Angeles
Morrow
San Francisco
Gilbert
Portland
Seat Breakage Sparks Personal Injury Suit at Beattie Theater
Annie Marryatt physical culture teacher sues Beattie theater in superior court for 5260 claiming balcony seat broke July 30 caused her to be thrown against a door. Dislocated shoulder and arm bruising alleged due to seat in disrepair. Judge Hanford heads to Tacoma for one day of court with several federal cases pending.
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Annie Marryatt
Beattie Theater
Superior Court
Hanford
Tacoma
Scholarship Fund Established by Ladies Musical Club
The Ladies' Musical Club sets aside 2000 dollars from concerto proceeds and dues for a scholar ship fund to educate a deserving local musician who cannot afford study abroad. Beneficiary selection not yet arranged. The club season opens September 22 with a complimentary concert by Harry Girard.
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Ladies’ Musical Club
Harry Girard
Prince Herbert of Bismarck In Failing Health
Prince Herbert of Bismarck suffers great pain and is believed to be dying under morphine treatment. He is the eldest son of the late Prince Bismarck, born in Berlin December 28, 1849, and married Margaret, Countess of Hoy, in 1892.
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Freyrichrunb
Prince Herbert of Bismarck
Prince Herbert
Prince Bismarck
Berlin
Margaret, Countes of
Hoy
Bride Seeks Divorce After Four Months of Marriage
Mrs. Georgia Ella W Lombard files for divorce from William Lombard after four months of marriage accusing cruelty including beating and soiling her apparel. She also alleges non support noting only $7.50 given and limited food. She seeks $20 alimony and $2000 full money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Ella W Bombard
William Bombard
Lombard
Refused Verdict in Seattle Electric Damage Suit
A jury in Superior Judge Albert son's court found for the defendant in the $6,000 damage suit brought by Mrs Vera Russ against Seattle Electric Company. Russ, knocked down by a First Avenue car, claimed injury and later alleged she was mentally unfit when signing a release. The jury ruled she did not suffer serious injuries. Court-appointed physicians testified she showed no lasting physical effect from the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertson
Mra Vera
Seattle Electric Company
Mra Russ
First Avenue
Star Boys to Attend Carnival Guests of The Star
The Star carriers and branch boys will visit the carnival Friday night as guests of the carnival company and The Star. The boys are requested to meet at The Star office promptly at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnival Company
The
Star
Star Office
Announcement from New York Herald Tailor
Our chief cutter has just returned from New York City with updates from the Herald tailors at 1329 Second Avenue. The note signals a local posting of goods and requests attention to new stock and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Herald, Tailor
Obesity Treatment Claim Promises Rapid Weight Loss
An advertisement touts a natural Obesity Food that allegedly redirects nutrients to muscle and bone, removes excess fat without dieting, and improves heart and lung function. It cites a testimonial from Arthur K. Wallace of Abingdon praising rapid weight loss and invites readers to request a free trial package from Prof. F. J. Kellogg in Battle Creek Michigan.
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Arthur K. Wallace
Abingdon
F. J. Kellogg
Kellogg Bldg
Battle Creek, Mich
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