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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1904

Page

8

Workmen Go South for San Francisco Street Car Strike

Ten men left Seattle last night bound for San Francisco under a street car line agent. The crew includes one Seattle Electric Co. employee and several experienced in street railway work. All expenses are paid and they will be paid regular wages while in San Francisco, with free return travel if they choose after the strike ends.

San Francisco California Seattle Seattle Electric Company Ban Francisco

Pair Fights Earn Draw at Reno Athletic Club

Washington challenger April Kid Sullivan and San Francisco’s Wddle Hanlon battled to a draw in a 10 round feature. Both boxers weighed 128 pounds as the bout concluded in Baltimore.

Baltimore Kid Sullivan Washington Wddle Hanlon San Francisco Euereka Athletic Club

Van Buren Signs with Philadelphia NL Team

Out fielder Van Buren formerly with Portland last season joins the Philadelphia National League club. He was a pride of Portland during the season and now moves to a major league roster.

Philadelphia van Buren Portland Ore

Queenan to Fight McCarthy in Salt Lake Bout

Jerry Mc Carthy and Perry Queenan were matched for a %-round fight in Salt Lake. The May 14 bout carries a $600 elite bet and the entire gate receipts. McCarthy must weigh 146 pounds while Queenan fights at a catch weight.

Salt Lake Jerry Mc Carthy Perry Queenan McCarthy Queenan

Cricket Club Elects Officers for Coming Year

The Seattle Cricket club elected Rev J P D Llwyd as president Bernard Pelly as vice president R H Delafield as secretary A J Armatrong as treasurer C R Wilcox as team captain and Fane Sewell as vice captain at a last night meeting Grounds near York on the Columbia and Renton line have been secured for members and will be prepared for the season Acting Chairman Wircox will consult with new officers to appoint the executive finance and ground committees arrangements are underway for games with neighboring clubs

Seattle Cricket Club J. P. D. Llwyd Bernard Pelly R. H. Delafield A. J. Armatrong C. R. Wilcox Fane Sewell Whicox York Columbta Renton

New Seattle Athletic Club Opens Tonight

The Seattle Athletic Club will formally open its new home this evening. Doors will be opened to inspection, with all departments accessible. Members may bring guests as many as they wish, and most club officers will serve on the reception committee.

Seattle Athletic Club

Collision frees crew losses near Falmouth

A steamship collision off Falmouth last night between the Creayl and Zasiprak resulted in the drowning of ten crewmen and the captain of the Zasiprak. The Creayl crew escaped with unknown injuries.

Falmouth Creayl Zasiprak

Prisoner Slashes Throat in Cell Amid Suspected Suicide Attempt

Pike Norties, a ten day prisoner for disorderly conduct, used a broken tin cup to cut his throat in his cell last night. He was found near death in a pool of blood and believed to be mentally unstable. He faces transfer to county jail after an earlier assault on a fellow inmate with a shovel.

Pike Norties Jalil Northe Tn Jal

Russian minister of Ways of Communication Prince Khilkoff profile

Russia's minister of Ways of Communication Prince Khilkoff oversees railways as congestion rises in Siberia. He previously drove locomotives in the United States and worked at Liverpool engine works before serving as chief assistant to General Annenkoff on the Transcaspian railway.

Prince Khilkoff Russia Prince Mixt- Koff Siberia Prince Khftkoff United States Liverpool General Annenkoff Transcaspian

Walcott Beats Dixie Kid By Foul Decision in Colma Bout

Joe Walcott, welterweight champion, defeated Dixie Kid from this city on a twelfth round foul in Colma last night. Walcott had the better of the bout as the Dixie Kid clinched to avoid punishment before the referee ruled in Walcott's favor.

Ban Francisco Joe Walcott Dixie Kid Colma Walcott

City Jail Faces Meal Shortage As Warden Quits

Police chief Delaney must arrange meals for prisoners after Lovegin resigns and ends current feeding plan. The board has a contract with J Martels that begins Monday, leaving tomorrow with no guaranteed meals. Two higher bidding firms remain but the city faces a food lapse.

Chilef Delaney Lovegin Board of Public Office Etary Pingley J. Martels Martels

Japanese Columns March Toward Wifu After Yalu Crossing

An official dispatch reports Japanese forces advancing from Mongamphe toward Wifu. A small group crossed the Yalu in a precursor action. Studio operations note Sunday closure and local contact lines.

Er, Paterawerg Apel Mongamphe Wifu Yalu

Was the King Poisoned Plot Suspected in April

April 30 report notes King Carlos fell ill recently and is believed to have suffered an attempted poisoning. The king's secretary and aide were reportedly given anti poison treatment.

Gold Brick Worth 75000 Shipped From Alaska Mines

Treasure totaling seven dollars is described as a single brick of gold valued at 75000, shipped from Treadwell Alaska on the Humboldt Steamship Hum bo ldt. It was consigned to the Bank of California and discharged at Port Townsend for onward shipment to San Francisco. the voyage carried no passengers or freight.

Alaska Humboldt Steamship Company Humboldt Treadwell Treadwell Gold Mining Company Bank of California Port Townsend San Francisco

Tolman Reports Interest in Democratic Governor Nomination

SPOKANE April 20 State Senator Warren W Tolman has decided to enter the race for the Democratic nomination for governor He has not issued an official announcement but told friends the nomination would be acceptable to him

Spokane Warren W. Tolman

Notice to Subscribers About Delayed Star Delivery

If your Star copy is not received by 6 09, call Main 1060 or Independent 113% between 6 and 7 to have a messenger deliver a copy promptly.

Gunset Main

Fake transport firms hit Nome traffic and freight

A leading Pacific Coast steamship official says fake transportation companies operating in Nome and surrounding areas will reduce passenger traffic and freight revenue by a large percent this year. Reservations from rural districts collapsed as victims lost deposits, prompting cancellations and shaking trust in North Alaska travel. The North Alaska Transportation Company was exposed and its members arrested, ending its fraudulent operations but depressing legitimate trade.

Nome Alaska Pacific North Alaska North Alaska Transportation Company Ateamship Companien

James Dollar Loses Propeller Blade in Voyage

The steamer James Dollar of the Alaska Pacific Navigation company arrived from Valdez and points westward with nine passengers and no freight. A blade from its propeller was lost en route and the ship was sent to Moran's ship yard for repairs after unloading passengers.

James Dollar Alaska Pacific Navigation Company Valdez Moran Alaska-Pacific Navigation Co Alaska Pacific Express United States Mail Seldovia Seward Juneau Sitka Yakutat Kayak Sheamar Cook’s Inlet Excelsior Santa Ana

Divorces Sought by Two Couples in Local Court

Divorce suits filed this morning by Lewis Rayser against Louise Rayser for desertion and by Mrs. Alice Braithwaite against Henry Braithwaite.

Lewis Rayser Louise Rayser Alice Praithwaite Henry Braithwaite

Marriage Licenses Reported for Several Couples

George M. Peck 30 and Alvine Breechert 26 both of Seattle. James Dean 98 and Mary Parker 2% both of Beattie. James Bond 20 of Roseland B C and Mary Knighton 27 of Colorado. F W Marah 48 and Dora D Clancy 87 both of Seattle.

George M. Peck Alvine Breechert Seattle James Dean Mary Parker Beattie James Bond Rosaland B. C Mary Knighton Colorado F. W. Marah Dora D. Clancy

Lodging-house dispute leads to defraud charge

Bark, lodging at 07% Becond avenue south, allegedly refused to pay rent for a month. Alfred Anderson, owner, filed a complaint with the prosecuting attorney charging intent to defraud. The case cites a town pattern of tenants moving between lodgings and leaving unpaid bills. A misdemeanor prosecution under a new local law may follow.

Bark Becond Avenue Alfred Anderson Anderson

Markets Report Wholesale Prices and Provisions

Wholesale price list shows beef, bacon, lard, and vegetables with per pound costs. Includes Freeh Meat Cow beef at 74 cents per pound and bellies and other cuts, plus river produce and urban market notes.

Eagles Will Attend Funeral For Jonathan Solomon

The funeral for Jonathan Solomon will take place after his body was found half buried in mud near the King Street coal bunkers a few days ago. Officials have scheduled services with family and local church leaders attending.

Jonathan Solomon King Street

Eagles Lodge Meeting Heads to Seattle Serte Hall

Under the auspices of the Seattle Serte No 1 the Eagles hold a gathering at the Eagles hall on Seventh Avenue and Pine Street at 1 o'clock tomorrow. Solomon is noted as a member in good standing of the Eagles lodge in San Francisco.

Seattle Hill Tract Eagles’ Hall Seventh Avenue Pine Street Solomon Eagles’ Lodge San Francisco

Missing 12-year-old girl from Rainier Beach reported

Maggie Hanson, living with M B Bailey of Ephrata Washington, was missing from Rainier Beach since last Monday. The girl, 12, wore a dark green skirt a light waist and a summer hat when last seen. Mr Bailey has no contacts in the city and cannot explain her disappearance. He notes a school punishment may have prompted her to run away.

Maggie Hanson M. B. Bailey Ephrata Wash Rainier Beach

George Smith pleads guilty to chicken coop burglary

George Smith admitted guilt in superior court on an Information charging burglary for breaking into Edward Lee’s chicken coop on a date in March. Ed Parker, alleged partner, was arraigned and allowed time to plead, with Smith to be sentenced next week.

George Smith Edward Lee Ed Parker Smith

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