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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1904

Page

7

Bums Must Not Tarry at Two Saloones on Washington Street

Chief of Police Delaney orders hoboes driven from Billy the Mugs saloon corner Washington street and Second avenue south. Weary Willies lodging there move to Cape Nome saloon next door but are caught by patrolmen Mayou and Huff and taken to the police station for vagrancy.

Delaney Washington Street Second Avenue South Cape Nome Glumbera Mayou Huff

Beasley Returns to Seattle Under Guard for Forgery Trial

James Beasley is in custody of Tex Rickard and Detective A. G. Lane, en route to Juneau for a forgery trial set May 1 after a failed Nome jury verdict. Bondsman J. W. Morrison posted Beasley’s $10,000 bond. Beasley once owned mining property in South Africa. He faces government check forging charges and is held at the county jail awaiting transport on the Dolphin to Juneau.

James Beasley Seattle Tex Rickard Kia Bondamen A. G. Lane Juneau Kia Nome J. W. Morrison Feasley South Africa London Beasley Uncle Bains St. Michel Lane New York Morrison Beagley

City Moves to Set Up Emergency Hospital

The council will introduce an ordinance authorizing the board of public works to secure quarters for a city emergency hospital. The health board will estimate the cost of establishing and maintaining the institution as Wayside hospital care ends. A municipal hospital would reduce costs for quarantined contagious cases and provide wholesale priced drug dispensing for the city dispensary.

Board of Public Works Board of Health Limerick Health Board Ludlow Wayside Hospital G. L. Tanzer Hemith Board Tamner Waa

Sports At Sea Hopes For Herrera Goodwin Bout In May

The Montanan sports page reports a Herrera versus Long boxing match remains unsettled with rumors and official forfeits in doubt. Herrera now says he will fight Goodwin on May 14 and plans a two week extension before any warmup bout.

Hetth Mont Toas Long Herrera Hierrera Goodwin Montana Clube

Wrwilling to Come Back and Barriers to Maton

A fragmented report notes willingness to return and outlines conditions that may overcome the major hurdles to the forthcoming maton event. Names and details are incomplete, but the gist centers on negotiations and potential concessions.

Merryman Sues Masters, alleges boycott by union group

Alexander Merryman sues the Master Horseshoers and Protective Association in Judge Bell's court alleging a conspiracy to bar him from obtaining shop materials after a Sunday work dispute. He seeks 95000 damages claiming dealers were pressured to cut his stock.

Alexander Merryman Master Horseshoers and Blackaniha' Protective Association Bell Merryman Morting Mertryman

Corpse found in basement after rats feast in Japanese lodging

A decayed corpse was found in a filthy underground room at 411 Yesterday. The body showed signs of prolonged neglect and potential morphine addiction. A note from Pete to May and another from May to Pete were found. Coroner Arnold ordered removal to Ronney-Watson mortuary. No clear cause of death established.

Rata Peter W. Wilson Bioc Pete May Arnold Ronney-Watson Seattle Attewatha Econ

Drowned Laborer Frank Matson Near Ellamar

Frank Matson a California native and laborer drowned near Ellamar on the night of a stormy April 1. He attempted to board a sloop anchored offshore but fell between the boat and the sloop and was swept away by heavy seas. His body was recovered the following morning by a local native. he leaves a wife and family in San Francisco and was buried at Ellamar.

Frank Matson Ellamar Matson California San Francisco

Kaw River Flood Threat Rises After Heavy Kansas City Rain

Heavy rains in Kansas City Kansas push the Kaw river toward a 20 foot danger mark. The Ar gentine Armourdale foot bridge collapsed on the 12th, with the steel bridge and Belt Line later out. Low lands may flood again. Scott reports $16,000 damage so far.

Dee Kansas City Kaw

Nome City to Resume Nome Route for Alaska Pacific

Alaska Pacific Navigation officials say the Nome City will resume the Nome run this year with at least one vessel on the route. Captain B E Caine reports the schedule plans set for a May 2 departure, making it the first large steamer to sail to Nome. Passenger traffic is expected to be heavy after growing inquiries from the West.

Alaska Pacific Navigation Company Nome BE. BE. Caine Alaska Pacific Navigaion Company Nowe Metropolia Northwestern Comercial Company Olympic Tacoma White Star Steamship Company Oregon Roanoke Garonne Umeé

Roosevelt Offends German Press in Interview

Berlin dispatch reports President Roosevelt offended German chauvinists with a quarter hour interview cited by Bishop Eugene Zabel. The German press asserts the testimonial insults the German empire and undermines Baron Von Sternberg’s visit to seek U.S. approval rather than defend Fatherland interests.

Phiste Bisp Eugene Zabel National Corol von Sternberg United States Hireataur Zeitung Noomevelt Herston Baron von Sternberg

Excelsior Arrives in Port With 20 Passengers

The Alaska Pacific Navigation steamer Excelsior arrived in port this morning from Beward Valdes and the Copper river. The voyage had pleasant weather and the ship carried 20 passengers with no freight aboard.

Alaska Pacific Navigation Company Excelsior Beward Valdes Copper

Breaks All Records at Mrs Mieke Seat Sale in City

A historic turnout at the Third Avenue theater marked the opening of seat sales for Mrs Mieke. By morning hundreds waited in line after 20 hours advance notice, with 60 staying overnight and crowds stretching blocks along Madison Street. Two extra attendants handled the box office as anticipation soared for years.

Temperance Meeting At First Methodist Church

A temperance and prohibition gathering is planned at the First Methodist Protestant Church on Third Avenue and Pine Street at two o clock Wednesday evening. Short addresses vocal music and an oratorical contest for a prize of 25 between two state university students will mark the program.

Dhurch Cor Third Avenue Pine Street

Disputes Carmack's Claims Over Klondike Discovery

Robert Henderson asserts he discovered gold at Hunker Creek before George Carmack and travels to Ottawa to present certificates and affidavits to the Dominion government. He seeks to establish his rights as the discoverer of the Klondike district, challenging Carmack's fame.

Robert Henderson Ottawa Henderson Claine Haere Hunker Creek George Carmack

Injured Aeronaut John Leonard in Balloon Accident

John Leonard, an aeronaut, was seriously injured during the first balloon ascent of the season at Madison Park. A wind-break thirty feet high toppled by the wind, crowding the ground as Leonard rose, struck the wind-break, and caused a compound leg fracture. He was taken to Monod Hospital.

Madison Park Leonard Monod Dawson

Pianos and the Millinery Combination

A storefront advertises a sale combining millinery with pianos and organs. The note promises clearing the third big stock of millinery quickly to make room for a large stock of high grade pianos and organs, with prices listed in coats.

Coate

Old Store Pianos Slashed Prices at 1207 Second Avenue

Last week the store at 1207 second avenue offered heavy discounts on a full piano and organ line including Weber Kotter Campbell Wheélock Styves ent Kartemen Wagner and Pianista products. Regular prices such as 258 900 250 were cut to 150 200 250 and more with terms like 10 down and small monthly payments.

Second Avenue Densify Bigot Webers, Kotter & Campbell Wheélock Styvesent Kartemen Wagner Weaver Nay

Trading for pianos and organs in millinery shop ad

A Clevelands millinery business at 1305 Second Ave advertises trading for pianos and organs for cash and balance in hats suits coats and related items. The firm notes past trades of this type but states millinery is outside its line and invites responses from others open to similar deals.

Mormon Educational Interests Highlighted in Hearing

Testimony on educational affairs noted Mormon schools ranking among top institutions. Witnesses listed prominent Mormon figures and emphasized the community’s focus on quality schooling during the morning session.

Prince Pu Lun T2 Nephew of Chinese Emperor Commissioned Exposition

An item from Washington reports Prince Pu Lun T2, nephew of the Chinese emperor, was commissioned by President Roosevelt this afternoon at the blue parlor. The note also asks a playful follow up about a tailor.

Washington D. C Prince Pu Lun Roosevelt

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