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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1904
Page
1
Mayor Ralltinger and Police Chief Delaney with council committees urge abolishing wine rooms and saloon boxes amid a push to reform the force. Discussion covers staffing goals, current pay from 65 to 89 dollars monthly, and delays in salaries due to tax levy revisions.
Agents from the department of commerce arrived in St Louis to probe the business methods of the large packing companies. The inquiry began today and will continue for several days with plans to visit other beef centers nationwide.
Dr G L Tanzer, Seattle’s noted analytical chemist, stands to gain at least 115000 from his grandfather’s estate and plans a premier laboratory. He aims for exhaustive equipment, extensive experiments, and privacy near Lake Washington or Lake Union, beginning after estate settlement.
Lieut Mattisch Keglivitch made another attempt to free Princess Louise from a Saxony asylum near Coswig. She is imprisoned under orders of her husband Prince Philip, with complicity alleged from her father King Leopold of Belgium and monarchs of Austria and Saxony. The scheme was betrayed to police, repeating a prior failure.
Mrs Emma L Watson was arrested in Chicago by United States secret service men for allegedly defrauding the government and public by pursuing deeds to homesteads on inaccessible mountain peaks. She faces a hearing before Commissioner Humphrey and will likely be sent to Portland where she is under indictment.
Reported from Intrehched Beoul that 206 Russian troops including Kosacka infantrymen hold a defended position at the south gate of Wiju. The force uses trained dogs to carry orders and messages. The steamer Rainier arrived from San Francisco with 21 passengers and a substantial freight cargo.
April 2 report notes soundings by four engineers to clear sunken Japanese merchant ships in Port Arthur harbor. They aim to restore passage for heavy battleships while reporting no change in the broader war situation. The weather warms, and wounded recover. Japanese dead from the last attack were buried with full military honors in a Chinese cemetery.
Mrs. Lilian Britton, 18, testified in divorce court that she married George W. Britton, much older, at 16 for reasons of love, left him after a month, and sought a divorce after six years apart. Her father defended the union but Judge Tallman granted the divorce citing her testimony and paternal support.
The Frankfurter Zeitung claims Turkish irregulars aiding Seiki Pasha at Mush have burned five Armenian villages and killed many inhabitants. Further massacres are anticipated as reports outline the ongoing violence.
Washington April 1 Chairman McCall of the House subcommittee pressed Postmaster General Payne for a statement on Bristow in the Beavers and Machen postoffice frauds case. Payne opposed sending the Bristow letter with congressmen names. Overstreet data was provided without names until a second call. The committee plans a report next week.
Newport News Va April 2 The battleship Virginia will be launched next Tuesday at about 1 o clock at high tide. A gala day is planned with a military and fire parade and a flotilla of craft in the harbor off the shipyard. About 30 000 visitors are expected, with extra accommodations arranged.
Andrew Sansome father of Ray Sansom consented to adoption by Humane Officer Clark and his wife after court action seeking custody. He agreed to dismiss the suit against the Washington Children's Home Society in light of the arrangement.
Rifts within Piles camp blur plans as rival candidates clash over sheriff seat. George B. Lampien rides opposition while J W McConnaughey strikes a deal with Smith. Court house and armory purchases loom large as Dalton Davis Case and Hoye contend for GOP backing amid party harmony pressure.
Jers Peasley a barber secured a divorce in the superior court this morning from his wife Mrs Margaret Peasley on ground of extreme cruelty. He testified she had a temper making cohabitation impossible and warned of possible harm with a pair of scissors. Judge Tallman awarded custody of their children. Mrs Peasley resides at 1101 Washington Street BRYAN IS GAME NEW HAVEN Conn April 2 Wm J Piryan's attorneys filed a notice of appeal to the supreme court in the Bennett will case. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS The U S civil service commission will hold an examination on the 19th this month for civil and electrical engineer positions and related posts.
In Indianapolis on April 2 the home of Medford Wilson, president of the Columbia National Bank, was robbed during dinner. Thieves secured diamonds valued at $14,000, totaling the crime’s loot.
A large fire in the market district of St. Petersburg today claimed several lives and caused extensive property losses.
Thomas W. Lawson writes to a Boston newspaper claiming H. H. Rogers and associates earned 66 million in a gas deal, far above the 4 million he testified to. He suggests the ongoing litigation will reveal more sensational disclosures beyond what has been public.
Margarett Sloan from Buchanan Sloan and Asa Palmer from Lala Palmer were granted divorces on cruelty and support and desertion. Fiora Ham from Wiley Ham received a divorce on drunkenness, and Bertha Dilberger sued Fred C. Dilberger on nonsupport.
George Bodmer allegedly kissed the nurse and faced divorce from Mrs. Bodmer after cruelty allegations. Mrs Bodmer cites Bodmer caressing her while ill. Bodmer drives an ice wagon and is linked to the case in the morning's proceedings. Also, William MacGregor was arrested for attempting to pass counterfeit money with bogus coins found by Patrolman Ryan and turned over to Captain Bell of the local United States secret service.
In the wake of a recent storm in state politics local Republican leaders show no action. Piles managers seek alliance with Gov Mite Hride supporters to back Piles for U S Senate, while Jacob Furth gains attention as a potential candidate if aligned with John L Wilson. Pending talks among Wilson Furth and Piles, little change is expected.
Report from Petersbur g dated April 2 notes British victory over Tibetan forces yet no official confirmation. Claims of Russian arms supply and interference are disputed. Czars government focused on Far East crisis. some papers suggest possible English protectorate over Tibet with China unlikely to object.
Ohio and Indiana flood conditions are much improved with the St Marys reservoir intact. Ice might burst at any time and residents have been warned. Workers toiled overnight to bank the large water body.
Cleveland April 2 A warrant is issued for George F. Clewell the missing secretary of the Federal Trust Company charged with embezzling 10000 dollars.
Mrs. Melvina E. Dixon, widow of Frank Dixon killed in a railroad accident near Black Diamond No. November last, sues Pacific Coast company Puget Sound Railway company and Pat G Morrarty section foreman for 25,000 damages. Dixon, a brakeman, died when ballast failure caused the engine to tip over on a defective track.
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