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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1904
Page
8
The Mississippi River reaches 31 feet and threatens East St Louis with a flood recalling last year. Thousands of wheat and lowland crops are at risk as the rising waters inch toward the city. Rescue efforts and precautionary evacuations unfold in the area.
Mrs Homer M Hill was elected president of the City Federation of the Clubs at a meeting in the afternoon. The contest was spirited with several candidates to succeed Mrs J F Mitchell whose term ends by limitation. Other officers chosen include Mrs Horton as vice president Mrs Gor as secretary and Mrs H H DePew as treasurer.
Morning sale features seven pianos under a year old and four longer-used models at about half their former prices. Brands include Hamilton Har Ward Weber Fischer Chickering J & Davis Sherman Clay Smith Barnes with $75 items and $5 monthly terms. Also ten square pianos $25 to $100 and organs from $15 to $58.
George B. Raymond and John H. Lee pleaded guilty to living with a prostitute and were sentenced to 18 months at hard labor in Walla Walla. Raymond arrived in Wenatchee April 1 and Lee a few days later with several floaters driven from Seattle. Officers, after consulting Prosecuting Attorney Reeves, vow Wenatchee will not be a dumping ground for criminals and will vigorously prosecute further undesirable arrivals.
Rev. Victor Garak of the Polish Cathedral church at Snewehoe is under arrest for allegedly beating 16 year old Andrew Bonko to death with a club. Bonko's dying statement claims Garak beat and kicked him until he became insensible in Williamsport.
About forty Whitman College students staged a protest at Reynolds Hall dining tables to oppose a seating rearrangement. Miss Eliza Cobb, dean, ordered the change and calmed the disturbance after twenty minutes of marches and songs.
In Ballard last night three candidates contested the office of justice of the peace with C A Schneider C H Martin and R W Grover on the ballot. Delegates favored John W Peter for assessor and David McVay for the Forty second district legislature. Primaries are set for Thursday afternoon with thirty four delegates to be chosen across three wards.
The state accuses Henry Schocken of animal cruelty for leaving a horse on a street for hours. A $5 fine was levied in justice court. he appeals. Deputy Prosecutor Kriete leads the case as the trial begins in Judge Morrie’s superior court department. In Pasco on April 6 crop reports show favorable conditions. cool weather slows wheat growth and Franklin county may market around 600,000 bushels if no hot June winds.
Southern Pacific Co offers two daily trains on the Geenie Shasta Route to California resorts with fast service and attractive rates. First class $25, second class $20 from San Francisco. Descriptive literature and tickets at 608 First Avenue. BE Ellis, General Agent.
A violent tornado swept through Prior Creek area on April 10, killing six people and injuring many others. The Abbott family perished when their house was demolished, while the Dealy family suffered the loss of a young son and critical injuries to the father. Reports also mention fatalities at Falthand estate and extensive damage along a two mile path.
Advices say the fines against the steamers James Dollar and Neptune of Seattle were cut from 500 to 5 dollars per cane on Collector Ide's recommendation. The Multnomah's 100 dollar cartridge penalty was remitted after proof of a legal misunderstanding.
In Baker City Oregon a %-year-old boy named Willie Smith robbed the Salvation Army barracks of 336 dollars yesterday. A little girl, left in charge, reported the ruse after Willie called pretending Captain Blagney sent him for the money. The thief fled but was captured after the captain found the money hidden. He restored all but 3 dollars.
The Bellingham charter committee completed a 174 page document outlining the new city charter. Elective officers include Mayor Attorney Comptroller and seven councilmen. The charter limits saloon licenses until population thresholds are met and sets licensing rules thereafter. It will be published for 20 days before a public vote and immediate election if adopted.
Advertises yardage deals on Beotch mixtures 400 yards at 46 per yard and Wool mixtures 300 yards at 46 inches wide with regular values 760 and 8c respectively. Mentions 48 inch Wool Mixtures small pattern effects valued at 1.25 dollars.
A miscellany of textile prices lists yard rates for Black Volle and Black Chiffon Volle at $1.00 and $1.26 respectively. Imported Black French Twine Bulting sells at $1.04 per yard, with 46 inch All-Wool Nun's Veiling offered at $1.00. Also advertised are Mack Nun's Veiling at $1.26 and All-Wool Ittack Etamine at $1.26 per yard.
A large Eastern millinery house offers 200 Parisian pattern hats plus tomorrow select any hat from the home collection. Includes New Spring patterns and hats by an expert milliner. Remarkable price of 7.50. individual hats range from 2.00 to 25.00 in value.
Catalog shows Childs Magi oval handled pickle dishes at 10¢ each, berry fruit sets at 1.25, vinegar cruets and glass tumblers with thin brown glass, opal with tinted edging and several jelly dishes, measuring cups and water sets with trays, old cruets and low footed jelly dishes priced in cents and dollars.
A guardian represents J J Johnson in a U S court seeking 50900 for injuries from a faulty saw at the Puget Mill. The plaintiff alleges the February 24, 1902 incident left him hurt during mill work. Additional items note a Senate delay on an eight hour bill and local suits in Seattle over property and support.
PADAPEST April 2 The railway strike declared last week has ended and all trains are now running on schedule time.
The list shows wholesale prices for meat, dairy, produce, and poultry across regions including White River and Yakima. Beef, veal, pork, and lamb prices are given with per pound and per hundredweight figures, alongside crates, boxes, and bag quantities for vegetables and fruit. Laboriously noted are price points for potatoes, onions, lettuce, pumpkins, pears, bananas, strawberries, hay, grain, and poultry, with varied units and measures. Strong entities include White River, Yakima, and regional market terms.
Tauls Levy, a Second Ward Republican hopeful for the legislature, says he will not wage a hard fight and will accept the nomination only with broad public support. He notes no clash with Piles, but opposes reviving the King county political ring.
Ranchers report a lightning bolt struck Will Wells’ Mud Creek home during storms. It ripped a rafter in the kitchen, splintered wood, warped the stovepipe zinc, and caused small scorings before entering the ground. The family was shocked but none injured.
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