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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1904
Page
7
A Pallimore & Obio engine exploded near Brad dock in Pittsburg this morning killing Maginem Hunter and Fireman Fred Deagle while seriously injuring three others. Five buildings were wrecked and two ignited.
The Phoenix Athletic club boxing show at Ranke's hall last night delivered solid bouts from start to finish. Only the Tommy Dolan versus Percy Cove match disappointed, as it seemed staged for the boxers rather than audience pleasure.
Everett April 27 The Republican delegation met last night and named a steering committee with one member from each precinct. Precincts list ward by ward chairmen and committeemen including Terrill Friday McKinley Jones Hulbert Nayler Heffter Bell.
Waiteburg faces two city crises this year. Chief concerns are securing a pure drinking-water supply and keeping flood damage from Wilson Hollow Canyon at bay. Authorities plan to study streams between here and the mountains as a possible solution and to bolster canyon protection against heavy rains and cloudbursts.
Judge Tallman discharged the jury in the criminal department of the superior court this morning and will not have another until the first of next month. Several minor matters were disposed of this morning with out a jury. Prices right. Becan & Bric ion, 1516 First avenue.
General Bunston has been absent for several days. He inspects posts at Port Fiagter and Worden. He plans a thorough check of the new barracks and may visit the American Lake site to advise on encampment grounds preparation.
John Purnell and May Bell Rideout of Seattle obtain a license. Etrick Ulm of Beattle with Meien Pettit of Seattle also listed. John sone Jr of Bremerton with TMer tha FB. Graham of Three Lakes and George F. Deibikey of Three Lakes with Daisy Hinch of Woodinville are shown in the records.
The Ballard city council postponed final settlement of the Sander franchise due to Mr. Sander's absence. The Everett-Walliard Interurban line is poised to become reality, with entrance points debated at Ballard avenue Fourth and lower avenues. A special meeting may be held. arrangements with the Seattle Ballard Interurban line continue. electric lighting and heating plant construction will start soon.
The University of Washington track team and oarsmen arrived in San Francisco after a coast voyage. Athletes were taken to fraternity houses and begin acclimating to the city. Track work on cinder path resumes while rowers learn the course.
Commissioners Gransky and Parsons completed a canal tour from Cot on the zone and said their visit met its object with no new statements. Rev Alfred W Martin announces May lectures on immortality and future life at the Society for Universal Religion with topics later in the month.
Evidence for the defendant in the case of Mrs Day versus Mrs Bevington and husband entered in superior court. Bevington denied using influence to induce Day to sue for divorce or transfer property. Bevington and husband cared for the old lady at her home after Day left, while Day learned of facts prompting divorce. Attorney Jenner testified Bevington was not present during certain conversations and that Day wished to meet about divorce. Jenner said Day’s deed transfer was discussed but he advised against signing. he later drafted a replacement deed after seeing Day.
Water will be shut off tomorrow morning from :30 o'clock until 17 noon on Harvard avenue north for Denny way to Republican street, and in the afternoon from 1 to 6 clock on Belmont avenue north from Denny way to Harrison street, and in the district bounded by Belmont avenue north and Broadway north and Harrison and Ray streets. The shut-off is for repairing mains.
1 D M Methorn petitions for divorce from Lydia Methorn alleging she joined a religious sect that disbelieves in marriage and seeking legal separation. They married in Knoxville Iowa on October 22 1868 and lived there several years. Lydia now resides in Healdsburg California as part of a religious colony and refused Methorn's visit.
The first two days of seat sales show extraordinary demand for Mrs. Piske's engagement with many good seats still available, especially for the Saturday matinee and evening performances.
The famed performer will stage Mary of Magdala tomorrow and Friday nights and Saturday matinee, with a final Saturday night showing in Hedda Gabler. The schedule also promises other strong performances this week, including pieces for tomorrow and Friday.
The Seattle theater season ends Monday with Anna Kiva Way's engagement. The noted mind reader has been secured for a week and manager Hiowe expects strong advance seats. She is currently in Portland at the Empire theater drawing huge crowds nightly with doors crowded and many turned away.
The show titled Larry Aroon will run tonight as the final performance on Third Avenue attracting local theatre patrons seeking the end of a run in the venue.
This afternoon and tonight Redmond company presents Love and Friendship at the Alesgar. Tomorrow night My Lady Nell opens for the rest of the week. Thieves stole 160 feet of canvas and rubber hose from Mrs C E B Johnson’s residence at 12th Avenue. The Woman's Relief Corps No 35 in James A Sexton Post will host a progressive whist party next Tuesday at 2 and 8 o'clock at its New York block ball. Light refreshments served. all G A R friends invited.
Governor McBride rejects the petition of the renowned fence Druxinman who sits a two year sentence for receiving stolen goods. The inmate has opposed Beattie police for 16 years and faced multiple arrests in past cases. His political allies, including Scott, ex Chief Sullivan, Sheriff Cudihee and several detectives, failed to sway the governor.
In Washington on April 27 the senate referred Burrows introduced resolution to allow Smoot investigation committees to hold sessions during congressional recess. Reports of conference committee on deficiency and several civil bills were agreed to.
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