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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1904
Page
8
Curry New Jersey April 27 A barge steamer went ashore in heavy seas on Brigantine shoals during a night storm. A heavy gun is running and immense waves break over her. She appears to be a passenger steamer from the West Indies or South America later identified as the Craig Neuk from St Thomas to Philadelphia. She will likely be a total loss.
Edlen Morse, about 16, daughter of Eldridge Morse, disappeared from her Snohomish home after leaving a note indicating intent to die by her own action. Authorities fear she jumped into the river and her body is not yet found. A burglar later raided James Davin’s room at the Ashley house, stealing twenty cigars a pair of trousers a gold locket and a shirt.
A Seattle man enters the St. Louis exposition with a copper 14x23 inch instant water heater weighing pounds. It heats water to boiling by passing cold water through, can burn coal wood gas kerosene or crude oil, and claims safety and bathroom warming comfort. It has drawn interest from Vancouver and companies in Detroit St Louis and other cities.
London dispatches report that several ships thought to be the Vladivostok squadron appeared off Gen San after last Monday’s sinking of the Goyo Maru. Public fears of bombardment rise as mines are believed removed and the Ky channel zone abandoned by the minister of marine.
In a 21 to 6 tally for the paper best Gem Pins Bedos were highlighted for their performance on ball and socket fasteners, marking a standout showing in the competition.
A fragmented note itemizes prices for various goods: nickel plated safety pine at 3 1 2e, linen finished thread at 0e, a bottle moutique at 1 U e, folding curling irons at 7 1 20e, and a pack of playing cards at 7 1 2e.
Water and lemonade sets offered at about one third off. Each set includes a pitcher and six matching glasses with a tray. prices range from $1.6 to $2.75 for frosted and etched designs. Collectible glassware with opal, gilding, and floral patterns described. assorted tumblers and cups at reduced prices.
The Muiders Union and Brewery Workers plan lead roles as 8 teams enter Seattle city bowling tourney. Opening matches feature Reimer Schonbein and Plummer Keen with two-man squads on Monarch alleys and Arcade alleys. The event runs 12 games per team with cash prizes for top finishers and total pinfall deciding the champion.
In absence of a local option law Thurston county commissioners set June 6 to decide the liquor license question for Lacey Woodland. Three school directors serve as judges and all qualified voters may vote, including women, on the liquor issue near Union High School and St Martins College.
Edwin L. Chalcraft takes charge of the Nez Perce Indian agency and Lapwai industrial school after the resignation of F. P. McArthur. The resignation followed an alleged campaign by Indians and whites who deal with the agency, with an Indian department investigation. Chalcraft has served in Indian education about 20 years, including at Puyallup agency.
Local officials of the Canadian Pacific Railway announce that in June the company will deploy steamship Princess Victoria to enhance cross coast service. The move signals expanded maritime operations for the CPR and links with railway transportation.
A vessel plans a triangular run among Vancouver Beattie and Victoria needing seven miles daily. The Princess Victoria can cover the distance under pressure at a brisk knotst per hour. Initially the Beattie Victoria leg took three hours and twenty minutes to span the city to Victoria.
Dakin, a fisherman living at Twenty fourth avenue south and Norman street with his wife and child, was admitted to Beattle General Hospital yesterday afternoon. A windlass aboard a halibut boat ground his left hand to a pulp last Sunday near Cape Flattery. He was assisting crew members in a gale when his hand was caught and amputation performed by Dr Booth after arrival in the city.
Leopold Rothschild's Statement with Cannon Up won the 2000 Guinea Trial Plate at Newmarket today, adding a prestigious prize to its record.
At a weekly meeting in Carpenters' hall the Seattle Amalgamated Trades Council completed its organization Roy F Dent of the clerks union resigned for lack of time and H F F Stannard of the clerks union was elected to fill the vacancy The other officers include President F X Christman of the Brewery Workers Union and Vice President Walter Bennett of the Ironworks union.
Reports from April describe the wreck Kailua on the beach near Victoria British Columbia. Tugs Sea Lion and Pioneer failed to refloat her, the wreck lies bottom up and breaking apart on rocks, keel and hull bottom remain intact, log book search unsuccessful, Indians reuse washed ashore lumber for houses.
Berlin April report says King Christian of Denmark, at an open reception, was approached by a well dressed woman who proposed marriage. He replied he was too old and had an officer escort her to the door. Green Lake Improvement Club meets tomorrow night to discuss streetcar pitting ordinance and a northern high school. G W Johnson of 207 Fleet avenue west reported the loss of a grip containing electricians tools stolen from the Beattie Electric Company's plant on Post street Tuesday.
Gus Klopf, longtime Spokane third baseman and Northwest baseball figure, plans to quit baseball to run a miniature railroad at Madison Park this season. He cites family comfort and settling down as his motive, noting Dugdale’s success on his Dunlap farm. Klopf is financially involved in the venture.
The market page lists various goods with unit prices including fresh meat, vegetables, fruits, hay, grain, and dairy. Notable entries include beef at two-twenty eight, potatoes at per ton, cabbage per pound, strawberries per crate, oats per ton, wheat at thirty dollars, and cheese at a pound.
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