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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1904
Page
3
Crichton introduced two resolutions to study and authorize street sprinkling on car-line streets. The aim is to reduce dust and improve cleanliness while considering contracting with a private firm. An earlier city trial with sprinkling cars failed to deliver results.
The Seattle council overruled Corporation Counsel Gilliam to recover eighty three dollars owed to the city from the Rainier Grand hotel bar license of 1903. The Rainier Grand and Seattle Brewing and Malting had deposited one thousand sixty dollars for two licenses, but only the one thousand was returned to H B Dunbar. The dispute centers on whether the brewing firm should repay the eighty three dollars after the bar continued serving drinks into December. The issue remains unresolved as council members contend over the legality of the repayment.
Lawyers J. H. Brown and H. Steele seek $3500 from Bessie Hillman for a divorce case that never went to trial and plan liens if unpaid. City council committees convene to revisit American Improvement Company's $1 gas franchise with gas company reps present. City laborer applicants begin a two day annual exam, requiring city residency and physical fitness.
An old advertisement urges readers to try a Restorative valued at five dollars on a one month trial. The copy claims strong health improvements and dares the reader to test it themselves with a free second bottle. It lists book hooks on kidneys and rheumatic complaints and notes availability by mail from Box 86 in Wisconsin.
Kinsey, a juror in Superior Judge Rudkin's court, asked to be excused from jury service after being sworn to try a case due to exposure to smallpox. The bailiff rapped for order as panic arose in the courtroom. Judge Rudkin discussed the matter with Kinsey and later reinstated him, finding enough time had elapsed since exposure to pose no danger.
In Washington April 1, officials of the International Association anticipate a nationwide Santa Fe railway machinists strike before May 1. Lodges have nearly unanimous votes to strike. President O Connell will travel to arrange details with local officials and bolster the union's finances for contingencies.
In Washington on April 12 the Senate, by a strict party line, tabled the German amendment to the post office appropriation bill that would create a joint eight member congressional committee to investigate the post office. Teller proposed a five member committee, but this was defeated along party lines by a 45 to 15 vote.
Toppea Kansas April 12 The Populist state convention opened with Temporary Chairman A M Harvey urging fusion with the Democrats and calling for nomination of a portion of the state ticket. Adjournment to August 3 was ordered to await Democratic action amid strong opposition to fusion.
A Port Arthur dispatch reports torrential rains interrupting telegraphic communication. Grand Duke Boris arrived at Port Arthur today. The piece notes events on the night of Easter Sunday in anticipation of a further development.
Japanese attack report notes Admiral Makaroff died aboard a guard boat. During night service church windows were covered to hide lights from the enemy. The Russian fleet has just returned from a cruise far out to sea.
Nine hundred delegates gather at Carnegie Hall to select delegates to the Republican national convention in Chicago and to instruct for Roosevelt. Temporary chair is Senator Depew and Governor Odell will be permanent chair. platform backs Odell's state administration and Roosevelt for president. The four national delegates are Pratt Depew Odell and Bleck. Also a medicinal advertisement appears for Halls Catarrh Cure with endorsements.
Beott A Delaunay chief engineer of the ill fated steamer Clallam learns that Capt John Bermingham supervising inspector will reopen the investigation into Delaunay s conduct The new session is set for next Thursday at 1 PM in the Pythian building Local inspectors previously revoked his license while Capt George Roberts suspension drew criticism from mariners Witness availability could affect the proceeding with testimony scattered across Dawson Valdes San Francisco Seattle and other ports.
The stage hosts The Baker company with At the White Horse Tavern and The Stowaway on Third Avenue while Redmond stages The Man of Mystery at Alca zar. The Silver Slipper opens Thursday at the Grand as a touring musical comedy. John C. Fisher sends two touring companies. this one seats 46 and omits the original headliners.
Dr Ira Mendenhall failed to prove damages after a Green Lake car incident last April. The Superior court jury found he provoked the assault and awarded no relief to the physician who sought 21000 in damages. He testified he was weakened and had to be lifted to the witness chair.
The council heard an amendment to the Mutual Heat and Lighting Company franchise, successors of Diamond Ice and Storage, to permit temporary pole wiring. The original 25 year franchise granted in 18M allowed underground lines only, while other rivals have expanded.
Joseph W. Phillips, a noted Seattle real estate figure, visits Davis Addition and quickly spots desirable lots. He buys two prime parcels as prices range from 160 to 350 dollars per lot with $10 monthly terms. The area offers panoramic Puget Sound and mountain views near John Leary’s mansion and other prominent purchases. Our representative on the ground highlights easy access via Broadway and Pike car line.
The Herald notes the Seattle Electric Company faces attempts to suppress rivals as an amendment is introduced to allow the Mutual Company to supply overhead wires until underground conduits are built, with supporters urging a quicker, safer system for growing patronage.
Superior Judge Morris is hearing T. J. Ryan's suit against Moran Bros over a $10,000 damage claim. Ryan, employed by the company, lost sight in one eye when a riveted steel fragment struck his face, alleging defective tools supplied by Moran Bros. Edward Christian, a long-time city resident, was mentioned in the report.
The preliminary hearing of Mrs Botkin on the charge of murdering Mr Deane was postponed again this morning. Defense counsel sought a continuance to prepare a motion for a new trial in the Dunning case to be argued Saturday. The court set the hearing for Thursday.
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