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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1904

Page

7

Piano Brands Mentioned for Installment Purchase

An advertisement hints at piano sales with brands Knabe Hardman Fischer Ludwig and Hamilton. Buyers are urged to pay a little at a time, suggesting installment options for purchase.

Missouri Battleship Explosion Toll Rises In Pensacola

The Missouri explosion death toll reached three with four more wounded dying. The navy credits Chief Gunner's Mate Monson for saving the ship by sealing the powder magazine as Captain Cowles steered away from danger. Court of inquiry opens in Pensacola as testimonies begin.

Pensacola Fla Missouri Joan T. Donnelly Orwel BR. Mok James ER. Knight Seaaman Hulhert Edward Elliott Arma Monson Herolem Cowles

Missouri Disaster Relief Subscriptions Grow

Washington reports a relief appeal for Missouri disaster victims with early contributions from Henry White and Secretary Hay. By April 18 nearly 800 dollars had been received from relatives of the victims and other donors including Mia Cowles wife of the Missouri’s commander.

Washington, D. C Missouri Hay Mia Cowles

Ballard Faces New Trouble Over Light Franchise

Ballard residents worry as H A Starkey fails to post the $2,500 bond required with his 60 year electric light and power franchise. Council approved the franchise April 6 amid accusations of Seattle Electric influence and fears of a monopoly. Mayor Zook warns forfeiture if Starkey does not pay the bond before deadline. outcome awaited.

Ballard Ballard Te H. A. Starkey Starkey Seattle Electric Company Seattle Freetric Company Beattie Electric Company Counil Zook Light

Robbed on steamboat from Victoria to Seattle

Charles Cox lost his pocketbook containing all his cash while riding a steamer from Victoria to Seattle. A man named J. Morri gan, an engineer, is accused by a bystander of the theft. Police arrested Morrison after the boat reached Beattie. an accomplice is believed sought. Morrison to be held pending investigation.

Charles Cox Victoria Seattle J. Morrigan Clark Corbett Beattie Morrison

Democratic County Convention Call Issued

The official call for the Democratic county convention is issued. The convention will be held April 25 with caucuses and primaries on April 22 in each ward and county voting precinct.

Eastern Oregon floods threaten homes along Grande Ronde

In La Grande Oregon on April 15 the Grande Ronde river rose with warmer spring weather. The KR and N bridge near Wetherby was damaged by floodwater but quickly repaired, delaying Eastbound trains briefly. Several Island City area families may evacuate as rising waters encroach on homes along the railway line.

LA Grande Ore Oregon Grande Ronde River Wetherby Island City

Closing Exercises Highlight Local YMCA Event

The YMCA evening institute closes with music and a talk by H F Grant of Seattle Electric. Forty men joined this season versus 266 last year in class work. Police seek suspects in hardware store thefts at Monroe. Infant of Mr and Mrs Sheffield dies at West Seattle. funeral private. Beattie Manufacturers Association banquet set for April 2 at Washington hotel. John P Miller Post A R and Women’s Relief Corps to hold a noted event at Pythian hall. Mrs Lang’s Juvenile Entertainers headline tomorrow night.

M. C. A. Eventing Institute Seattle Electric Company Monroe Snohomish County Atole William M Winnifred Andruss Sheffield West Beattie Beattie Manufacturers’ Asseciation Washington Hotel John PF. Miller Post A. R Woman's Relief Corps Pythian Hall First Avenue Pike Street

Senator Dietrich Cleared in Hastings Postmaster Case

Washington D C April Dietrick of Nebraska was exonerated by a unanimous investigation committee. The panel found no evidence of corruption or unworthy conduct in the Jacob Fisher postmaster appointment or the leasing of a building used as his office. The panel concluded the charges could not be sustained and that no law was violated.

Washington, D. C Dietrick Nebraska United States Jacob Fisher Hastings Neb Genatore Hoar Mlatt Spooner Cockrell Pettus Lesen Metrich

Judge J W Turner Found Dead in Eureka

The body of Judge J W Turner was found early this morning in Eureka California. Authorities believe he died by his own action after a long litigation with the Examiner over an alleged scandal involving actress Lette. A judgment of five thousand is noted and a supreme court appeal was pending.

Eureka Val J. W. Turner Examiner Lette Supreme Court

Murderer Hanged in Chicago for Neighbor's Death

Louis Petsant, convicted of murdering Mrs. Mary Spilka, was hanged in Chicago this morning. The execution followed the prior trial and sentencing, concluding the case against the condemned man.

Chicago Louis Petsant Mary Spilka

Denial Over Japanese Sinking Claim Hits Petropavlovsk

A denial contests the claim that Japanese torpedoes sank the battleship Petropavlovsk and reports that the Kuai an dispatches show no naval engagement. An officer of the general staff notes uncertainty about the surrounding air and torpedo boat Hestrashal.

BT. Petersburg Petropaviovek Kuaian Hestrashal

Decision Delayed in Northern Securities Intervention Case

The circuit court will not issue an opinion on Harriman and Pierces petition to intervene in the Northern Securities federal suit for several days. Judges said a decision is not imminent as the case closed yesterday morning. Judge A M Thayer was absent due to illness in his family, contributing to the delay.

ST. Paul Circuit Court

Death of Captain Wheeler in Mindanao Moros fight

General Wade announces Captain David Porter Wheeler of the Second Infantry died of wounds received in Mindanao on April 11 after engaging Moros in the Philippines. He died yesterday in the Philippines.

Washington D.C Wade

Great American Marble Company Elects Officers

The Great American Marble Company, incorporated at Olympia with 700000 capital to develop Fox Island and Prince Edward Island quarries, elected Robert Ball as president and J W Clise L A Nadeau George W Dickinson and F C Harper as vice presidents. Allen Weir to secretary and Alfred A Hammett as treasurer.

Great American Marble Company Olympia Fox Island Prince Edward Island Alaska Robert Ball John McLean J. W. Clise L. A. Nadeau George W. Dickinson F. C. Harper Allen Weir Alfred A. Hammett

Telegraph Briefs From Across The Inland Northwest

Telegraph briefs report Mrs Witl ior White’s death in Palouse leaving a husband and eight children including two daughters teaching at Palouse high school. In Medical Lake Wiley B Atchley and Nellie G Camp wed and plan ranch life near Caravelles. Lincoln county hosts 127 teachers at a county institute led by Mina Alice Neal. State irrigation commission to meet April 24 in Tacoma. John O'Brien and Fred Mahon arrested for highway robbery near Lind and to be tried in Pasco with Deputy Sylvester.

Palouse Mra Witlior White Palouse High School Mildical Lake Wiley B. Atchley Mias Nellie G. Camp Medical Lake Caravelles Lincoln County Davenport Lincoln County Teachers’ Institute Mina Alice Neal

Will Aid Canal Pledge From Congressman Jones

The Seattle Chamber of Commerce received a letter from Congressman W. L. Jones expressing commitment to advancing the Lake Washington canal project and pledging support for its interests. The note signals political backing for the key regional infrastructure initiative.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce W. L. Jones Lake Washington Canal

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