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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1904
Page
2
A theater advertises evening performances including nights and Sunday matinees plus Wednesday and Saturday matinees. The piece notes curtain time and a price of 2 15 with a 2 18 starting Sunday night for the production Tien From the Dead.
The store announces a further stock reduction to support extensive improvements and additions underway. It promises great inducements during a constructive period with savings up to substantial amounts and aims to accommodate a large number of pianos and other musical instruments while repairs progress.
Chief Two Feathers defeats D A McMillan in nine minutes eight seconds at Grand Opera House. McMillan's superior science draws boos and claims the fight was fixed. John Berg defeats Jack ONeill in three falls, Berg using half Nelson and grapevine. crowd impressed by Berg's speed and conditioning. Also notes a racing yacht being built in the city by Johnson and Hurdett.
In San Francisco April 14 the Seattle and Oakland game devolved into a fog of errors led by Schock. Oakland scored early on a walk and two misplayed balls, while the chaos continued as Francks and Kruger reached home amid misthrows and poor fielding by Schock and Hall. Seattle managed eight hits but could not overcome the erratic play and fell to Oakland 11 to 15.
In yesterday’s game Tacoma defeated Los Angeles behind St Vrain’s sharp pitching and fielding. St Vrain limited the Angelenos while Newton struggled for Los Angeles. The batters included Newton and Spies for Los Angeles and St Vrain with Graham for Tacoma.
Four pitchers labored through a chaotic inning with six hits in the first frame. Cutter exited after a rough start, Yerkes took over, Thielman endured hits into the seventh before Butler relieved, Frisco sealed the loss as Thieiman was shelled.
Obie April 14 reports Billy Phyle is allowed to play for Toledo after apologizing for rash words last summer. The veteran infielder at second base is expected to strengthen Maumee city team, which aims to improve its place in the American Association despite some writers doubting the squad.
Superior Judge KR. B. Atherteon narrowly escaped injury yesterday while visiting the Fremont company saw mill. The jurors serving in Judge Albertson's department were moved to the Fremont unit to inspect machinery similar to that involved in a prior case in Amobemish county.
The Chamber of Commerce yesterday voted to oppose establishing a Portland branch mint. The move aims to prevent Pacific Northwest city disputes as Seattle and Tacoma claim eligibility if a mint opens north of San Francisco. The proposal will be discussed at the American Mining Congress meeting.
A student group in Denny Hall hosts a replica Republican national convention tonight. The event mirrors every phase of a real convention to familiarize students with how a national nominating body operates.
Advertises Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder trouble claiming women suffer back pain headaches and exhaustion and praising testimonials. Promotes free sample by mail and urges readers to order bottles at drug stores, with the Beattie Daily Star cited as the paper offering the trial.
The A O U W grand lodge elected officers for the year including Grand master workman E Stein bach Tacoma and Grand receiver John Spedding Bellingham. The vote is seen as a setback to proposed radical insurance rate changes, with new officers expected to oppose constititional amendments. A social dance at Christensen's hall followed yesterday's session as debate over insurance rates intensifies.
The Alaska Commercial companys steamer Portland waited for the North at 8 o clock Tuesday night carrying 200 passengers including 60 bound for Cook Inlet points. The ship also carried passengers for Kayak and Seward many heading North to work on the Alaska Central railroad or seek local employment. A large freight shipment on board included mining machinery railroad material and general merchandise.
The British ship Missouri arrived at the port today coming from San Francisco.
The Missouri to depart with 4,500 tons of freight including a 20-stamp mill for Wel hat wel China. Machinery and equipment will be trans shipped from Moji Japan to Wel hat wel Gold Mining near the city. The vessel formerly the Stanley Dollar of Dollar Steamship Co will revert to Stentey Dollar after docking.
Alaska Governor John Brady arrived by steamer City of Beattie en route to St. Louis to install the Alaska exhibit at the World’s Fair. A key feature will be a gold pyramid replica valued at 72,000,008 dollars from the Treadwell mine. The piece aims to showcase Alaska’s mineral wealth and history. Meanwhile, news from the Engle family travels as police inform Mrs. Shaffer of Butler Indiana about her son Alva Engle, who died last December. Fire Chief Cook shows slight improvement after peritonitis linked to a cold.
F J Green of Lancaster New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing years of chronic indigestion and nervous debility and says his wife remains in excellent health. He calls the tonic grand for female troubles and a proved invigoration for weak persons. Satisfaction guaranteed by G O Guy Inc Second Avenue and Yentler.
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