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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1904

Page

3

King County Bar Pays Tribute To Fred Rice Rowell

The King County Bar Association mourns Fred Rice Rowell, noting his long service and respected character. Members gathered at Judge Tallman’s court per Judge Orange Jacobs to honor the deceased with elegies and unanimous resolutions praising his life and contributions to the bar.

King County Bar Association Fred Rice Rowell R. & Jones W. B. Teals C. B. Patterson Everett Smith RK. Green Supreme Judge of the Universe Fred Rice Powell King County

Linen and housewear bargains offered in summer housewear line

Linen ducking and crash cloths in white tan and figured materials priced at 2.4 percent off and available in multiple trims. Kimonos in fancy figured effects offered at reduced prices for summer wear. Little folks clothing in percale and gingham yds in various colors. Laundry specials include wooden laundry buttons per box and impound hoses in black.

Fener Anya

Record of death resolutions express sorrow for loss of a noble lawyer

The text notes the opening of the record of his death and resolutions, directing a copy to his family and publication in the city papers. It states that every member of the bar expresses personal sorrow for the loss of a true brother, a noble man, an able lawyer, and an inspiring example to those who follow his profession.

New Chemical Fire Wagon Arrives For City Use

The board of works will examine the new combination fire ladder and chemical wagon purchased for 82.9 percent. It arrived this morning from Elmira New York and will be moved to the Terry avenue and Alder street station on Piot hill. A second similar wagon from the same firm is expected within a week. The chief touts safety nets that would cushion a fall from five stories. Viceroy Alexief is described as chief of staff to Gen Gelinski in Russia.

Board of Works Elmira N. Y Cook Terry Avenue Alder Street Pirot Hill Dietrictal

Power firms claim compliance with city painting ordinance

J. H. Whitaker of Snoqualmie Falls and White River Power writes the board of works to say his company has painted every pole as required. He cites Seattle Electric and other local power firms and notes prior city notice urged compliance after widespread disregard.

Board of Works J. H. Whitaker Snoquaimle Falla and White River Power Company Ike Seattle Electric Company

Sinking of Kinshin Maru Yields 210 Prisoners Taken

Reports from St. Petersburg on the Kinshin Maru sinking say 210 prisoners were captured in total. Among them 19 were seized from the transport and a colonel with high staff were taken as well.

ST. Petersburg Inbo

Husband of Dead Woman Says Doctor Malpractice Suspected

Mrs Jennie Blanely died under mysterious circumstances at 28 706 Pike street. Husband accuses Dr Marbourg of improper treatment while the coroner investigates. The physician asserts natural death and explains his remedies used for throat relief. Funeral service planned for Butterworth Bone parlors at 2 PM unless further evidence emerges.

Jennie Blanely Pike Street Marbourg Butterworth & Hons Hoye J. L. Marsbourg Ocrober Provecuting Attorney Beott Moye Butterworth Bone

London Faces Thames Defense Gaps Warns Admiral

Hear Admiral Close warned London’s Thames defenses were weak and could be surpassed by gunboats within a night if Germany declared war. He urged two gunboats be stationed on the river to deter intruders and protect Parliament and the Tower. The public, he said, did not grasp the danger.

London United Service Institute Admiral Close Thames Germany Parliament Tower

Japan's Foreign Trade Increasing and Expanding

Japan's direct foreign trade has grown to large proportions, with increases at open ports and gains over American and European merchants. Merchants expand import lines to cotton, wool, sugar, rice, locomotives, iron, machinery, and tea exports. Most matting exports travel from Kobe to the United States.

Formosa Japan Forvignera Kobe United States

Discount on every dollar spend offered with contact

Advertisement fragment promises a percent discount on expenditures and directs inquiries to a listed address and phone but provides few specifics. It mentions a building at 209-10 A W Denny and a 1414 tnd. 9. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details or terms.

A.W. Denny Tnd

M'Bride Listed in Clark County Primary Vote

In Clarke county on April 20 Vancouver backed Melbride less than 36% of votes. 70 of 103 county convention ballots opposed Gov Melbride and a railway commission with Vancouver city blocks supporting the Melbride faction. Senator Randa likely to be renominated. Superior Judge A L Miller faces setback due to railway ties.

Vancouver Wash Clarke County Melbride Randa A. L. Miller

Double Tragedy in Toledo Gas Fatalities

Toledo April 29 Captain W Martin longtime water department clerk failed to report to office after evidence of a $4,000 shortage. Later the bodies of Martin and his wife were found in their bedroom suffocated by gas. Martin was a Civil War veteran.

Toledo Capt. W. Martin Water Department Martin

Fire at Madison park destroys Mamer A frame home

An alarm from Madison park at 2:30 this morning brought Engine Company No. 7 and three trucks to subdue a blaze that destroyed the one and a half story Mamer A frame house. Loss is about $1,000. cause unknown.

Madison Park

Teamsters Strike Threat Looms If Wage Demands Met

Chicago workers threaten a strike as 10 truck drivers push for an 81 weekly increase. City officials had misunderstood Finance Committee plans as related to raises. committee had not discussed any pay hike.

Chicago

Secret order Cives Mundi organized on March 16

The new secret order Cives Mundi was formed on March 16 with aims to promote goodwill among races nations and tribes. The group says it is about six weeks old and has completed much preliminary work in preparation for active efforts across all areas.

Cives Mundi Ita Object Ta

Manila frenzy over man calling himself Jesus arrested

In the Manila district a crowd is in a frenzy after the arrest of a man who claimed to be the district’s bid atman Jesus and was living among the natives.

Atman Jesus

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