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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1904
Page
3
John an a Bweitewold Cutter died after a Sunday beating in Bumpter Oregon. He was struck on the head with a chair and kicked in the stomach. Charles Mattioon and Jack Pierce are under arrest for the injuries. A sister lives in Anoka Minnesota.
Mrs Gertrude Robb, accused of fatally shooting George Joye after alleged threats to her daughter, was released on $5,000 bail with bondmen named. Prosecutors will review bondmen finances before final approval.
In Pueblo Colorado on August 10 3 W Miller a former emitter employee shot and killed his wife attempted to kill his daughter and then committed suicide. The couple had quarreled leaving ten children orphaned.
IN HARD LUCK DALLAS Ore Aug 10 Ralph Henry of Sileteasin has endured a string of wounds. He was badly wounded in a Philippines battle, then accidentally shot by his father while pursuing a bear. A fresh accident now breaks his thigh, following the hunting party.
Steamers Santa Clara and Santa Ana of Alaska Pacific Navigation arrived from Valdes with 32 passengers and 7 tons of Eliamar mine ore aboard Santa Clara reports slow Alaska Central railroad progress nine miles of track done and 15 miles of ties laid Corporal Young of Company F Third Infantry’s funeral carried by the Weasel He died August 1 of cerebro spinal meningitis after arriving Fort Liscum July 27 his body to be shipped east Santa Ana carries 4 passengers and a light cargo.
Information filed in the superior court charges Gas Mille Aling Meal with larceny for allegedly securing $20 from Riley & Co by posing as Gus Sateroopolis. The morning filing names the defendant and the amount involved in the alleged crime.
The secretary of the treasury announced no additional subports of entry will be opened in Alaska for now. The move focuses on the Tanana district petition for subport status and related regulatory steps.
The Alaska Steamship Dolphin docked from Skagway with a half million in gold destined for U S Assay Office and Canadian Bank of Commerce. The assay office received $400,000 while the bank took $200,000. Among 75 passengers were 16 from Dawson including Jasper Wilson of the Bureau of Agriculture on a tour of Alaska. The ship also carried a light cargo of tink.
One million five hundred thousand feet of lumber bids opened at the quartermasters department for shipment to the Philippine islands. Lumber to aid Fort William McKinley Manila construction and a memorial building for the late President McKinley, plus fifteen buildings. Firms including St Paul Tacoma Lumber Wheeler Osgood Port Blakeley Chehalis Pit Door Arthur Gamewell competed. shipment after contract award.
Telegraph briefs from Grand Rapids report about 200 members at the annual meeting of the Retail Hardware Dealers Association of Michigan with two days of sessions and trade discussions. Nearby items note Toronto Friends General Conference opening soon, a Masonic temple cornerstone laid in Duluth, and Jay Cooke’s 83rd birthday at Gibraltar.
In Ballard a large revival tent fills nightly as crowds grow. Speaker Mr Hanson delivers a forceful talk on the topic The First Coward. The Norwegian Singing Society of 244 male voices will sing, with other volunteers contributing this week.
Henry Huwe of Washington is in critical condition after a logging accident at Vance's mill. A cedar snag struck him on the head and shoulders as it swung toward him, pinning him down. He could not escape before the impact.
The August Tacoma conference between Northern Pacific miners and company officials continues with no conclusion as of yesterday. About 2,000 miners, United Mine Workers members, seek a contract term of one to three years plus wage and output terms, with grievances to be resolved. The meeting, not tied to King County mine strikes, aims to prevent future disruptions and hardships for workers and operators.
Paris August 10 John Mitchell was named president at the International Miner Congress session held in the Labor Exchange yesterday. Mitchell’s election marks a notable leadership moment for the gathering of mining leaders from around the world.
Special to The Star. North Yakima Aug 10 The Canthen Flynn died here Monday aged 80 leaving an estate valued at about 49 400 to 50 000 with no heirs to claim the property A priest contends the church may receive the bulk of the estate after the lack of heirs is settled He reportedly told friends he had no kin surviving.
The Pueblo city council adjourned in respect for Dr. James Lb. MacGregor health officer killed in a railroad accident. Resolutions of sympathy were adopted and the family chose to bury him at the old Pueblo home. His parents and brother left for Pueblo. The Elks lodge wired Pueblo Elks to take charge of the body.
Allen Weir, secretary and attorney for the Great American Marble Company, states the dispute between Vox and Probert Pall affects the salt venture, not the marble company’s holdings. He notes the company owns 3,470 acres of marble lands and that Alaska land title issues fall outside state jurisdiction, arguing no receiver order is likely and the company remains solvent with $1,000,000 in holdings.
Threeded wheat worth 2500 dollars burned on Monday at Waitsburg Washington. Harvest bands saved adjoining fields from destruction.
A ticket sale for an excursion to the Worlds Fair organized by A R and K of V is announced at 612 First Ave. The Great Northern Kentucky office handles the ticket fire and distribution.
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