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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1904

Page

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Scott Centered Defense Sparks Debate Over Whittlesey Case

Walter Fulton, former Provo County official, rejects blame on him and the board for alleged Whittlesey term two bondmen shortages. He defends the case strategy, notes Expert Grant's report supported by law, and explains separate suits for first and second term bonds. He stresses no personal knowledge of underlying facts and defends the legal actions as proper.

Provocuting Scott Board of County Commissioners Whittlesey Walter Fulton Tucker Ronsuit Fulton Piles, Denworth & Howe Howe Star Grants Treassere Supreme Court of the State Wylife Nelson Caty Mr. Whittlesey

Japanese Forces Push Through Chinese Lines Near Mukden

General Kuroki reports dawn July 31 occupation of Yushuknten and Yang Teuling west of Motienling with two enemy wings defeated by sunset. By August 1 dawn attacks secured key heights and pursued troops four miles west toward An Ping, while Takay Teuling positions yielded after heavy resistance. Casualties and detachment details remain under investigation.

Tokio Kuroki Yushuknten Hsihoyen Yang Tenling Motienling Jiao Yang Wushulinten Uroki An Ping Yang Teuling Tang Hoyen

Strike decision may trigger walkout in District No. 1

Scranton, Pa on August 2 The executive card of mine workers approved the stance on the check weigh man issue signaling a likely strike in District No. 1 The action follows discussions aimed at revealing working conditions and pay terms and affecting local mining operations.

Gallagher Surrenders in Unborn Child Case

Everett August 2 Fred Gallagher surrendered to the sheriff on a charge related to the unborn child of Mixes Poste Knowles. He appeared before Justice Clarke for a preliminary hearing set for August 11. The case involves alleged failed monetary settlement efforts and questions about the complainant’s credibility.

Geneva central committee tied to Plehve assassination

Russian police gather evidence that Plehve's assassination was planned in Geneva by a central committee of the Dor Jevaya organization. The claim links Geneva to the plot as police assemble details of the conspiracy.

Dor Jevaya Organization

Riot Strife Reported in Utah Camps and Schofield Fight

Report from Utah Aug 2 describes violent clashes between armed guards and mobs near Mtal lamskere camp. A Mormon strike breaker was beaten and left gravely injured. Guards at Schofield fired on protesters, used clubs, leaving several with head injuries.

Utah Mtallamskere Schofield Utah Puel Compees

Bound and gagged assault shocks Portland

Wade Smith, a well known man, was found bound blindfolded and chloroformed on a rural road near Portland. His valuables remained untouched. Police investigators work the case, but Smith says he has no knowledge of the attacker, making the incident seem sensational.

Portland Wade Smith Smith

Spokane athlete Fa die Dickson arrested in Lewiston

Fa die Dickson, famed Spokane athlete and society figure, was arrested on a charge of embezzlement involving the tramway company. He posted a $500 bond and claimed innocence, promising to fight the case. Spokane friends sent telegrams and calls of support. He says he will not let the case go to trial.

Lewiston Idaho Fadie Dickson Spokane

Engine collision kills man on handcar near Subrican

An engine collided with a handcar carrying four men near Subrican Idaho. Fred Ihe of Athol Idaho was instantly killed. The handcar men saw the engine but mistook its lights for switch lights.

Subrican Idaho Fred Ihe Athol

Mill Burns Here in Waho. Lost Lumber and Property

A mill fire in Waho destroyed 60 000 feet of lumber and part of the mill building, with an estimated loss of 77 000 dollars and no insurance. Authorities report the blaze yesterday as police receive numerous reports from across the city. J. Crane of 1912 East Deony Way reports a missing stick pin trousers hat and silver match safe as thieves are blamed for ongoing citywide incidents.

Stites Waho Hh. J. Crane East Deony Way

Drowned Stable Hand in Duwamish River Near Meadows

Marty Gardner, 25, a stable hand at The Meadows, drowned yesterday afternoon while swimming in the Duwamish River near the race track. Friends witnessed the struggle. efforts to save him failed as another stableman, Small, jumped in but could not reach Gardner before he disappeared. Deputy Coroner Maham assisted in the search. Gardner came from San Francisco.

Marty Gardner Duwamish Gardner Small Maham San Francisco

Daring Illinois Central Diamond Special Robbery

Four masked gunmen robbed the Illinois Central Diamond Special near Matteson as it neared St Louis. They forced sleeping passengers to surrender valuables and escaped with more than $1,000, including $900 from one man. Later three men in Griffith Indiana tried to sell diamonds but failed and fled. police hunt broadens with officers and residents searching surrounding areas.

Chicago Illinois Central Matteson St. Louis Griffith Indiana St. Louisa

Thousands Killed in Armenian Mass Killings Reported

The Daily News Armenian correspondent reports 9,000 Armenian men killed in Mush and Sassoun districts as violence erupts in the region.

London The Daily News Mush Sassoun

Mrs Nelly Lankenau Fatally Burned in Montesano Fire Incident

Mrs Nelly Lankenau sister of F A Tarr postmaster of Montesano was fatally burned when a be wax and turpentine preparation on her kitchen stove ignited. She attempted to move the burning kettle and the blaze intensified, clothes ignited, and she died at the hospital hours later. Her mother Mrs Tarr remained in frail health and anxiety grows over her condition.

Nelly Lankenau Montesano Nelile Lankenau F. A. Tarr Thin City

Democratic Slate Named For Washington State Posts

The Democratic managers announce a slate led by Governor George Turner and Lieutenant Governor Stephen Jadeon with Van R. Pierson for land commissioner and Alfred Battle and Mark Fullerton as supreme court judges. King County's big vote did not secure Pierson, and a non partisan judiciary is planned. The City of Puebla arrived from San Francisco with 1 first class and 76 second class passengers and a large cargo.

Bellingham Wash George Turner Spokane Liieutenant Stephen Jadeon Pierce van RK. Pierson King Alfred Battle Mark Fullerton Republian Prof Gerard B. M. Neill Lincoln BE. Hough Clarke Lee Purdin Kittitas George Mudgett Spokane B. H. Silver Whatcom J. J. Anderson F. A. Garreche Walla Walla Will Graves M. M Langborn Chehalia Zoelock King County W. R. Pierson Turner Peirson Judean Southwest Judiciary Railroad Railroad Commission Puebla San Francisco

July Death Rate Small in City Health Report

The board of health reports July had 118 births and 81 deaths, the lowest death rate of the year. Diphtheria cases numbered 13 with no fatalities, infantile mortality was very low, and milk inspections totaled 32 150 gallons with 4446 condemned. Health Officer Ladiow proposed 1905 expenses at 82 000 dollars, up 8 000 for a city laboratory hospital and higher salaries.

Ladiow

Survivors Tell A Different Story Of Norge Sinking

Sam and Joseph Rochland Russians arriving in Portland recount a diverging account of the Norge disaster off Scotland on June 28. They claim the captain fled first and describe crew violence against passengers including a child harmed during boat rescues.

Portland Ore Sam Joseph Rochland Norge Scotland

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