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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1904
Page
6
An explosion in the Pennsylvania railroad yards this morning at Pintch company gas tank destroyed the facility. Three men named Henderson J Cumberland and an unknown black man died. C Bixby was reportedly fatally injured. No further details were provided by Scrippe News Association.
Norfolk Virginia April reports detail Parke Meisheimer a 71 year old married man accused of attempting to assault a 15 year old girl. In a yard confrontation Drury fired six shots killing Meisheimer in front of his wife and child then surrendered to police declaring readiness to face consequences.
Ground was broken at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon in Portland Oregon for the Lewis and Clark Exposition. The ceremony marked the start of construction on the fairgrounds and announced plans for the grand event to attract visitors and exhibitors.
A housewide sale proclaims everything must go including shoes hats furnishings neckwear under wear and suits. Suits priced from 12 to 6 50 and young men’s finest grades offered in a dramatic reduction.
Detectives in Redding California near the Oregon express robbery have identified likely robbers but lack their current whereabouts. Evidence from a deserted cabin shows a five day rendezvous before the holdup. A lineman who sought entry two days earlier reported denial and clothes linked to the robbery were found in a shaft. Suspects include a former resident near Whiskytown and two bachelor neighbors who have since disappeared. the trio is tied to the Weaverville stage robbery from last June.
London reports that British and American ministers to Korea have asked the Korean government to send a guard to the mines in the Ping-Yang district as a precautionary measure. The dispatch notes the move was requested through Beoul today.
The Pritfa steamer Rosewood loaded with lumber ran aground during a heavy sea off the Virginia coast early this morning. The crew was saved.
In the tenderloin district W B Woodworth of Ment witnessed a theft at Riley's arcade last night. A man in the crowd detached Woodworth's gold watch and chain as he left the venue. Police investigation by Chief Delaney is expected to proceed regarding a possible gun mob headquarters nearby.
In Basin City area wild ducks were found dead after eating small gold nuggets lodged in their crops. Dr. Walker of Hyatville found a duck crop nugget worth 11 dollars 55 cents. Prospectors stake claims along Paint Rock creek as more finds occur.
Chris Panis prominent Walla Walla citizen died yesterday after a long illness from Bright's disease at age 66. Born in Ireland he came to the United States young and settled in Walla Walla. He married locally and raised a family of four boys and six girls. He engaged in the stock industry.
John King and Clyde Brownfield, charged with burglary, were discharged from custody after seven months in the county jail. They were told to move on and head far from Everett as they left for Seattle. Both men had faced separate trials for breaking into a house near Arlington, with juries deadlocked in each case.
The Monarch Bowling Parlor at 612 Second Avenue opened to the public on Saturday in 1904. Five of the highest alleys installed with cost spared to create a pleasant and popular resort. A. L. Jphins, Proprietor.
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