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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1904

Page

1

Dalgety Selected as Federal Capital in Bombala District

Melbourne reports the House of Representatives chose Dalgety as the federal capital with the Senate already voting similarly. Dalgety lies 26 miles south of Sydney and 32 miles from the railway, with a population of about 300. A separate Tokyo dispatch notes the Russian retreat toward Mukden with cavalry guarding the rear, unconfirmed, as 30 Russians reportedly faced Japanese forces at Gensan.

Melbourne House of Representatives Dalgety Bombala Senate Sydney

Fall of Wolf Hill Report At Port Arthur

A dispatch from Gen. Stocese at Port Arthur confirms Wolf Hill capture by Japan with heavy casualties on both sides. Japanese reinforcements arrived as July 7 bombardment intensified and Russian retreat occurred. Reports from Shanghai claim severe famine and 16 000 hospital cases with many deaths amid contested claims about General Stoesse and relief efforts.

T. Petersburg Stocese Port Arthur Wolf Hill Wolfhill Huossian Ing Cabling Stoesse London Orey Broesse St. Peterebure

Broken hearted woman seeks return to insane asylum

A delicate 28 year old Miss Ettinger urged a Seattle court to send her back to Steilacoom asylum, saying she feels shunned and unable to work. Her brother John Ettinger had petitioned for her release, but doctors and Judge Albertson concluded she should remain under care in a sanitarium, with Ettinger supporting her if needed.

John Ettinger Miss Ettinger Oman John Hazelwood Ettinger Montgomery Russell Dawson Albertson of Ettinger Mies Ettinger Seattle Superior Court Tallman Bell

Lie in Wait for Merchant Ships

London reports coast patrols by Russian vessels near Finnisterre as a large three-masted cruiser flying the Russian flag signals a British steamer to hoist its ensign and then departs. Plymouth agents say the coast of France is being patrolled for contraband of war.

Chefco Che Feo French London Plymouth Liovda France Manora Calcutta Finnisters

Meat Strike Reaches Critical Stage Citywide

Chicago on August 9 reports pickets at all major meat markets tied to the big packers as 250 markets join the boycott. Police prepare countermeasures to curb non union delivery while clashes loom. Teamsters council weighs extending the strike to downtown drivers and express workers.

Chicago Teamsters’ Council

Turklon Thoukgle Heaghes A Grigia Turklon Thoug

News from Washington reports that American pressure over Turkey could force Kiestranaperte to depart if demands are unmet by the arrival of the American squadron at Smyrna. Fear Admiral Jewell may stay to oversee diplomacy and naval duties. Also, Judge Chadwick of Whitman County recovers from typhoid fever after a mosquito bite led to swelling and blood poisoning.

Washington, D.C Leichmann Constantinople Kiestranaperte Turkey Smyrna Admiral Jewell

Nobody 10 Blame Victim in Street Car Collision Verdict

Coroner's jury rules death of Greene on University line an unavoidable accident. Inquest held to decide if negligence contributed. Evidence differed from witnesses'. motorman did all he could to avert the crash as the street car and wagon collided.

Nate University Line Hoye Greene

Great Northern Paper Quits

Vancouver Morning Ledger suspended temporarily as Dr. Reynolds announces the Daily Ledger publication is discontinued pending settlement. The move follows the fight for control between Reynolds interests and John Hendry of Great Northern, who originally backed the paper.

Vancouver B. C Vancouver Morning Ledger Reynolds Daily Ledger John Hendry Great Northern

Warring Republicans May Unite in Delaware Ticket

Dover August 9 strong possibility rises that the two Republican factions the regulars and Addicks may unite on a state ticket for the coming election. L Heisler Ball chairman of the state committee may be the compromise candidate for governor as talks continue at the state convention.

Dover Del Delaware Addicks L. Heisler Ball State Committee

Struck An A D T Bor Jim Clark Await Hearing

Jim Clark is in custody after striking William Harmen an A D T Messenger boy on First Avenue near Cherry Street in front of the A D T office. Patrolman Bunnell arrested Clark and he will be heard this afternoon before Justice Gordon.

Jim Clark Gordon William Harmen Bunnell Clark First Avenue Cherry Street A. D. T. Office

Seattle Lighting Company Personal Property Valuation Reduced

The board of equalization after a lengthy hearing yesterday approve taxing the Seattle Lighting company's personal property at the assessor's valuation of 200000 dollars rather than 300000. The board examined real estate values across the city during the session and cited Seattle Lighting as one of the few large firms urged to justify a higher assessment.

Board of Equalization Seattle Lighting Company We City

City to vote on proposed game raising plan tomorrow

The notice calls for a citywide vote tomorrow on a proposed funding increase for a public project. Authorities urge residents to participate and note the initiative impacts multiple districts.

Barrett Shot Deputy Sheriff Then Sailed for Recovery

Norbert Barrett, a miner once taken to the county asylum, shows partial recovery after hospital treatment. He was later taken on an ocean trip by friends following the incident Sunday night when he fired at Deputy Sheriff Corcoran during a custody attempt.

Norbert Barrett Providence Hospital Barrett Corcoran

Typographical Union Opens Fifty-First Annual Convention

In St Louis the International Typographical Union opened its fiftieth annual convention at the World's fair. Officers' reports showed a year of fair progress, three strikes, but gains. President Lynch urged support for the eight hour day and called for action toward its establishment.

ST. Louis International Typographical Union Eare Nest Lynch Interational Typographical Union American Newspaper Publishers’ Association New York

Nash May Recover From Work Accident Hit to Heart

Hopes rise for F B Nash a workman injured when struck by a heavy steel girder at the Alaska building site last Saturday. Doctors report his constitution strong and believe he may survive the terrible blow.

F. B. Nash Alaska

Mrs Gertrude Robb Pleads Not Guilty in Murder Case

Mrs Gertrude Robb pleaded not guilty in superior court this morning to an information charging her with the murder of George Joye. Her $5,000 bail was raised by her attorneys and bond may be approved tomorrow as Prosecuting Attorney Scott investigates the bondsmen's finances.

Gertrude Robb George Joye Scott

Leers 5 and Eon Ane The NM Ha

Readable fragments describe a local event with names and places. The text mentions Leers 5 and Eon Ane in New Mexico, hinting at a community gathering or notice. Details are sparse but indicate a regional linkage and potential dates or locations.

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