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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1904
Page
7
The American squadron bound for Smyrna passed the Straits this afternoon. The Porte informed Minister Leishmann of a favorable reply to the American representation on the school question and other subjects, to be delivered within forty eight hours.
A westbound Baltimore & Ohio passenger train collided with a Chicago & Erie freight at the Brighton crossing in Chicago. A mother Mrs Schwarts aged 48 and her three children aged 6 to 11 were killed, with others seriously injured as two passenger coaches were overturned after a flagman tried to avert the freight.
Spokane authorities request Seattle police aid in investigating the disappearance of J. W. Budlong of Rockford 11. Budlong vanished December 23 after baggage was removed in Spokane by an unknown man. W. M. Bodlong of Spokane, a relative, offers a $50 reward for information.
A wildfire-like blaze started in Albion iron works pattern shop at 4 PM and swept 300 yards to Pembroke and Government Streets destroying three residences. The fire then spread to Princess Street and nearby homes, with about 50 houses burned and extensive furniture loss. Wind from the southwest aided spread as crews fought to prevent further damage.
Pueblo Aug 16 up to 20 more bodies were recovered from Mountain Creek and the Arkansas River after the Missouri Pacific flyer wreck. Eighty six bodies had been identified. four may never be identified due to severe mutilation. The missing list stands at 46. Victims found as far as 25 miles from the wreck site. The coroner conducts a rigid investigation into accountability.
W R B Manz, 41, son of J Manz the millionaire engraver, died after drinking poison in Chicago this morning. Despondent over illness, he was involved in his father's business and a possible heir to millions.
Paris reports former French premier Waldeck Rousseau died after months of illness. He underwent liver trouble surgery, but never fully recovered his health. The death came as a shock to the public.
A German boy named Josef Schippers stands at seven feet tall and is billed as the biggest boy in the world. At sixteen he still grows, eats double a normal man, and endures teasing at age twelve that led him to quit school. His mother refuses a haircut to keep his long black curls, and he is described as having Samson-like strength.
Woods drank heavily yesterday and caused a disturbance at home in North Seattle. Patrolman Kent intervened with a club, subdued him and placed him in the city jail’s cell to cool off.
President GI of the council will address Rainier Heights Improvement Club next Friday to oppose the proposed regrade of Jackson street. Most second ward property owners favor the plan while Gill argues it unfairly shifts costs to Third ward. A 90 foot cut at Ninth Avenue aims for a 6 percent grade, needing dirt removal for Great Northern depot works. Attorney Citman will explain why the railroad backs the cut.
A Chicago correspondent recalls the escape from a Cincinnati strike scene on a new plant floor. He describes guards, beddings, a chaotic chase, a barber shop stop, and a final surrender at the union HQ after threats and a large pursuing crowd surrounded by police.
Early today in Sultan a blaze consumed the Snohomish saloon Marsolay's general store and another building. The loss is about 4000 dollars, with part covered by insurance.
The Columbia area Vancouver Washington sawmills restart operations under the new name Wash ing and Oregon Lumber company after a period of idleness.
Fred Johnson a Pacific Coast company employee was injured this morning at the coal bunkers when a large stringer fell on him breaking his leg above the knee. He was taken to Providence hospital.
Friends report Mrs. Smith, 900 Thirteenth Avenue, missing after leaving home with no destination. She is described as a blender woman with dark hair brown eyes wearing a striped waist two rows of buttons black skirt and blue hat with ribbons. Two neighbors report burglaries and a police investigation follows a series of overnight thefts totaling 175 dollars and a separate room intrusion. A judge orders a new sale of seized dope tied to a Chinese merchants association, while a second man, Cunningham, is suspected in another robbery at Hillside saloon.
August reports from PROTPRABURG describe minor combats on northern outposts. Japanese and Allied forces clash near Taian Chana with repeated ambushes, resulting in two killed and twelve wounded. A second dispatch from PARIA cites General Kuropathin planning to fight within days at Jiao Yang.
A fragmented odds and ends piece notes sleep during long marches in Corunna Sir John Moore retreat and soldiers marching asleep Franklin sleeping in a ball on his back It mentions a Chinese plan to condemn criminals to death by sleep deprivation and guards keeping victims awake for days.
A jury in Sodus Point, noting peculiar local business interests, ruled it would not enforce the law in a case brought by William Brady against W G Van for improper Sunday entertainments by the Midway Monarch Comedy Company. The verdict prompts talk of a new Monte Carlo in the Lake Ontario resort.
Mississippi far outlays education with $1.7 million in disbursements last year and a total state tax around $2.6 million. The per capita funding is the same for blacks and whites, but black teachers earn less and terms are shorter.
INDIANAPOLIS The 1904 presidential campaign marks the first time in 40 years neither major party lists civil war veterans for president or vice president. Many prominent soldiers once led tickets, while others like Cleveland were nonmilitary nominees. Indiana figures such as Menaul are mentioned amid debates on veteran representation.
A 4500 pound Missouri monster cheese in the St Louis World’s Fair agricultural building has disappeared after causing odd odors and fear among the Missouri commission and visitors. The hot building and stiff winds were blamed as the cheese departed, leaving only the memory of a bizarre, ill fated display.
The Benn-Greenhood company, once placed in receivership, is set to be sold to A. BE Clendenny and W. G. Auguin. The old firm agrees the business operates at a loss and current owners lack capital to turn it around. Information refers to George K. Kettinger as receiver and mentions Mr and Mrs Truesdell and an Aug date for a girl, indicating filing details.
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