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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1904
Page
3
The De Soto Mining Company’s property has been placed in the hands of the Snohomish County Sheriff as part of ongoing legal action. Sheriff deputies will secure facilities and assets pending further court orders and possible sale.
The Central News Agency reports Admiral Togo led another attack on Port Arthur to sound the harbor and test the last effort to bottle up the Russian fleet. Japanese casualties were light with one officer and two men killed and nine wounded. The hero of the sinking of Hokoku Maru was noted for his bravery. The harbor remains largely closed to Russian ships, with only a small channel possibly usable.
Alexander Otuzen a painter and p hanger was ground to pieces on the wheels of an Interurban milk train near Van Asselt after jumping from a Renton car as it neared the station. He died instantly. coroner reports the death resulted mainly from his own carelessness. An inquest will be held and the car company may be questioned over the rear platform gate being unlocked.
Public Works board opposes granting a garbage collection franchise to Charles Segale. City officials push a municipal system with a crematory, arguing lower costs and better service, detailing district-based collection, non residential daytime limits, and required can disposal for residents.
Thomas Thornton was arrested by Special Police in the home of his former wife who lives with her second husband on Hin ball street. Bond was fixed at 1.00 by Justice Cann. A. M. Harmon, a private detective, faced trial as Superior Judge Tallman overruled demurrers to the information accusing him of attempting to bribe a witness.
Morning hearings address whether the city should pay part of the improvement as the project benefits the public. The damager claims burden shifts to property owners and argues on the basis of public benefit.
A mixed party of American and British newspaper men left Tokyo this morning for Moji to sail on a Japanese transport and reach an undisclosed destination. The departure marks a relaxation of six weeks of rigid control, signaling potential land action ahead. Crowds cheered at the station as the correspondents boarded.
Mise France Hastings daughter of Captain L. V. Hastings will break a wine bottle over the bow of the new steamer Jefferson at the Alaska Steamship Company yard in Tacoma tomorrow evening at 6 o clock. Nearly 1 800 guests are expected from Port Townsend and the launch will be attended by the steamer Dolphin, flagship of the fleet, which will carry guests from Port Townsend and Seattle to the event.
Superior Judge Bell dismissed the Hillman divorce case after Mrs. Heasie Hillman sued Charles D. Hillman for divorce amid sensational allegations. The matter was settled out of court and a complete reconciliation achieved, leading to dismissal of the suit.
A morning blaze in the board of trade district of Montreal wiped out the building housing the Watada Jacl Company and six other firms. Estimated losses approach one million dollars as flames swept through the structure and threatened nearby properties.
In Chicago on April 1 Judge Kersten resentenced the convicted defendants after reviewing the legal requirements. The ruling focused on the technical errors identified in the prior proceedings and directed retrial considerations.
A. H. Bracy leads 25 men bound for Kayak of Melda with many sent north to work on the Yakataga and Southern railroad. The group includes fishermen and sawmill hands. A. B. Hunt, ex Seattle fire chief, will ride to Kayak on the Excel for Alaska Petroleum and Coal Company where Thomas S. Lippy and other Seattle capitalists hold major stake.
Corbett, a Brooklyn detective, arrested Corbett Gorge Smith and Ed Parker for stealing more than forty chickens from a poor widow. Officers halted them on a city car near the pony station. They carried a bloodstained gunny sack, a jack-knife, a chisel, and a revolver.
Good Friday is being observed in most city churches with varied services. The Catholic service was especially impressive. Westminster Presbyterian heard an al oratorio with over 70 voices. Cumberland Presbyterian plans a musicale featuring Verdi songs sung by the High School Glee Club and drama, violin, and vocal performances. Dr. Matthews will preach at Plymouth Congregational on "The True Words of the Cross."
Coroner Hoye to investigate the sudden death of John Richards a 44 year old carpenter who died at his home near Green Lake yesterday afternoon after telling his son he felt unwell He was working on a house when symptoms occurred The death certificate is needed to prove a life insurance policy and an autopsy will be held this evening.
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