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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1904
Page
3
April 2 report says Viceroy Alexieff quit after being bypassed for successor to Makaroff and faced internal jealousies at the war council. He sought immediate relief and may be recalled to St. Petersburg, losing his post and a substantial salary.
J Van Denavter, a Ga loon owner in the southern city section, was swindled yesterday by a stranger who induced him to pay 4.22 for two barrels of whisky that never materialized. The con artist claimed the liquor was smuggled across the border and sold cheap. Van Denavter reported the incident to the police. Topcoats sale by Tobias Singerman & Co. at 15 Second and Seneca.
Emil Roeski, one of four car barn bandits, is found guilty of Otto Bauder’s murder and sentenced to life imprisonment in Chicago. The crime occurred July 9, 1903, when the gang robbed a saloon, prompting patrons to flee as firearms were waved and violence ensued.
The Beeing men shot Otto Bauder, a youth, in a saloon incident. Roeski received a sentencing after jurors noted unclear proof that he fired the fatal bullet. Marx testified he fired with intent to kill Roeski, who faced hostility from car burners.
The United States cruiser Tacoma recently launched at San Francisco will arrive on Puget Sound late Friday night after leaving the bay this morning. She will proceed to Tacoma to receive the silver trophy presented by the city she bears before moving to Bremerton navy yard.
Mayor Ballinger will inspect the city fire department in a day or two, with Fire Chief Cook likely joining after his illness. The mayor has already checked nearly all city departments. In a separate incident, A P Peterson’s estate at 720 Pike Street was broken into last night, cash taken from a register along with a plug of tobacco and a hand axe. The Pequod club plans a rectal session Saturday evening April 23 in Germania hall.
The editorial argues pool rooms drain wealth and morals, citing embezzlers from pool rooms and a 76 percent figure for ex-employees linked to gambling crimes. It claims city action could close pool rooms, referencing July 6 ordinance and a test case where prosecutors did not appeal the court’s decision.
The court ruled pool rooms lawful after testimony remained unopposed and notices indicate proprietors act as bet takers for bookmakers at tracks. The ordinance, signed July 6 1903 by Mayor Humes, still governs despite August 27 police court decision.
In the Kellogg family electrician Edward C. Kellogg and wife Mrs. Kellogg face divorce after fourteen years. She alleges he spends income on drunken revelry gambling and riotous conduct and seeks support. The couple resided at 16 Twenty Fourth Avenue.
A three day storm on the Great Lakes region damaged the Lucia cut-off grades of the Southern Pacific near Ogden. Waves washed over the roadbed and freight schedules were abandoned. A rumor alleged a gang on steam launches gathered timbers and perished.
Homer Davenport, famed cartoonist, gave a night lecture at Rankes hall in Beattie. The undemanding speaker shared anecdotes about national figures from his sketches, entertaining a crowded audience and highlighting his experiences with notable men.
The city board awarded two chemical engines to Belgrave company of Columbus Ohio for 1.23 with two three horse hitches plus 8 percent. other bids were higher. The move follows a probe into the fire apparatus market showing limited competition on the coast and a save of over 90 per wagon from January prices.
In Washington the house approved the conference report on the agricultural appropriation and then moved to the naval appropriation report. Senator Dolliver of Iowa discussed a resolution seeking Commerce Department data on incorporations since 1890 and warned that universal natural laws and competition will eliminate speculative trusts. A Chinese laundryman named Fang Wo pled guilty in municipal court to stealing electricity from SeattleElectric Company and was fined thirty dollars plus costs.
Police Chief Delaney led an inspection of nearly every saloon above and below deadline for illegal box and wine-room setups. Saloons must complete changes by next Saturday or face closure, with many owners rushing to comply after the chief’s orders.
William Littlefield, a telegraph operator with over thirty years in the trade, dies at his Tacoma home after a long illness. He held key posts including superintendent of telegraph for the St. Louis & San Francisco railroad in 1876 and later roles with Missouri Pacific, Denver & Fort Worth, and Northern Pacific. He leaves a widow and daughter. funeral set for 2:30 PM today.
Vice-Admiral Skrydhoff, named successor to Makaroff, says he will reach Port Arthur before outlining a campaign plan. He will inspect the fleet and ships, keep the squadron active, and surround himself with younger officers, naming Commander Steinke as his chief of staff.
The Jefferson, the Alaska Steamship Co. steamer, was ratised April 2 at Tacoma and arrived in tow of the tug Fearless at 4 am. After loading necessary materials at Pier 1, she will remain until completion and be ready for a trial spin by mid June before entering the southeastern Alaska run. Supervising Engineer J. B. Lent announced the plan today.
Tomorrow evening an entertainment and social with refreshments will support the loan collection and traveling library of occult and new thought literature at the Uni tarian church on Seventh street. The Manufacturers' Association of Seattle holds its annual dinner at the Washington hotel Saturday at seven with an informal dinner and an annual meeting afterward.
Andrew T Andholm is tried in the inferior court today on a charge of an adult with intent to murder. He shot F. H. Morse February 16 inflicting a painful flesh wound in a dispute over ownership of two horses. Expected verdict is due late this afternoon.
Cable advices from England report that Mewars Matson and Croft have secured purchasers for the Lenora mine Mount Bicker and the Crofton smelter. The price is said to be several millions of dollars.
Moses Druxinman the fence whose two year term was upheld by the supreme court was arrested last evening and brought to the county jail to start serving the sentence. He was out on appeal bond.
A. Kameko pleaded guilty to grand larceny in superior court and was sentenced by Judge Tallman to two years in the penitentiary. He admitted stealing a revolver and jewelry from A. B. Barber on January 4.
A Civic Union committee appointed to examine the record of Prosecuting Attorney Beott and candidates for justice of the peace is set to report at tonight’s Masonite hall meeting at the corner of Second Avenue and Pike Street. Reuben W. Jones will speak on the Direct Primary Nominating System.
Telegraph briefs from Cleveland Paris and Tokyo report that Bankwrecker George F Clewell who embezzled 19000 from the Federal Trust Company has been reimbursed and charges may be dropped. Prince Khilkoff left Moscow for the war front and Vladivostok while the freighter Agarmenon narrowly avoided sunken mines near Hakodate.
The senate adopted a resolution urging the port master general to determine if any Idaho portmasters are living in polygamy. The measure was introduced by Senator Dubois and discussed in Washington on April 26.
A joint corps of Enaiieh and American newspaper correspondents moves toward Mukden from Newchwang today heading to cover events there.
Seattle Red Cross society drives a combined jail receiving hospital with city health plans on the Kiser block at Wirth and Yesler. Mayor Ballinger backs the project and building plans are due May 1, with possible partial funding from the society to furnish beds and equipment. A committee will urge city council to cooperate as doctors warn the Wayside Mission hospital is inadequate and a new facility is needed.
Mrs. Bertha Keene accuses husband Robert Keene of extreme cruelty for banning her Bible reading and denying visitors. She seeks alimony custody of their year-old son and has secured a restraining order as the divorce suit proceeds. Keene runs a local draying and trucking business.
A Seoul telegram reports 36 Cossacks reached Yong Chin on Korea's east coast and burned all Japanese houses in the city. The dispatch notes impact on the town as forces move in during the war.
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