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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1904
Page
8
George Bach, indicted over a year ago for defrauding with checks, surrendered today via his bondman who feared Bach would flee north to attend to mining interests. Bonds set at $1000. case has been continued multiple times and he remains jailed.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce met to boost the electric railroad between Seattle and Fort Lawton. A committee will mediate between the railroad company and the government, with two more members to be appointed. They aim for a satisfactory understanding and prompt action. Jacob Furth led a report on Bremerton property owners and Mary Grounds negotiations, advising against Chamber interference.
Three hundred fifty thousand commemorative stamps will be on sale at the local post office. The 1 cent stamp features Thomas Jefferson, the 2 cent shows James Monroe, the 5 cent and 10 cent carry portraits of Andrew McKinley and a map of the territory, with Robert R Livingstone credited for negotiating the purchase.
Five members of the Retail Grocers' association and five from other state sections will attend the National Association meeting in San Francisco. About 500 delegates from across the country are expected to be present this week.
University students distinguished themselves in a minstrel show last night, delivering one of the best performances in years. It was the first attempt by the students in such entertainment, and the faculty was amused by the caricature of assembly morning.
Captain B ers north pole expedition adds Kieinechmidt of Teller as new recruit. The ship, built at Vancouver like Fram but 26 feet longer, aims for Fort Clarence by August 10. It carries wireless gear, balloons, signals, dogs, six years provisions and sails north of Wrangel to drift with ice for a 3 to 4 year voyage.
Honolulu reports two heirloom bracelets once owned by Queen Emma are to be sent to England under guard. The Victoria and Duke of Edinburgh pieces, donated to Emma, were settled by executors to avoid litigation, with Captain Creswell Rooke among claimants. The bracelets feature a Victoria inscription and onyx locket, plus an amethyst and pearl Duke of Edinburgh piece.
John B. Clancy the Republican boss of the First ward rebuked Samuel H. Piles the Great Northern senator candidate. He warned he would resign from committees and back Wilson for legislature if forced to appoint a judge in each First ward precinct. P. D. Hughes delivered Piles demand at Clancy headquarters.
Will H Parry of the Seattle and Lake Washington Waterway Company attended the fire and water committee meeting causing deferral of action on Murphy’s nance agreement to supply sluicing for the south canal. At the University of Washington annual prohibition ormgtore seal contest Hastings won and will represent the university in Tacoma on April 29. Dancing School promotions by Prof Willeonts at Rank e hall Pike street.
Week commencing next Sunday features matinees priced at 26 cents and 1 cent. presented by a splendid cast of New York artists led by Bee Brown. The show promises humor with He’s Funny.
The smallest bear born in captivity weighed 14 ounces at birth and died after three days. The skin has been stuffed and placed on display at Golden Gate Park museum. The Green Lake Improvement Club plans to meet tonight at Good Templar hall.
The notice lists wholesale prices for meat and produce including beef veal mutton bacon and various vegetables. Prices are shown per unit with notes on small purchases incurring higher charges. The page features a market column from the Herald dated 1829.
A scanned market listing shows prices for produce and goods such as pumpkins rhubarb paragua pears apples oranges lemons cranberries dates huckleberries bananas strawberries onions barley wheat bran meal butter eggs cheese creamery poultry ducks geese squabs salmon trout soles shrimp smelt and more. The page also advertises a six percent discount offer and mentions bicycle repairs and a ladies roomwork opportunity at 1414 Recond Avenue.
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