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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1904
Page
3
Three persons were injured on the Tacoma South Tacoma Car line when a car rounded a sharp curve, throwing riders from the platform. Victims include Wilbur Comenall and Delin Delin, with injuries to the head and face, Wilbur suffering a broken left forearm and other abrasions, while Comehall racists wrist sprain and minor cuts.
James W Abbott special agent of the Department of Agriculture arrived in the city yesterday to attend a convention at Hellingham on the 29th He praises New Mexico success with convict labor on roads hoping others will follow the example An advertisement notes Broken Lines in hats cut from 3.00 to 1.50 at BN Brooks Co 1331 Second Avenue.
The Esopus crowd gathers at George Bilyou’s blacksmith shop where Judge Parker will cast his vote for Parker and Davis. Bilyou praises the judge but votes for the man regardless of condition, calling Parker his kind of man.
Northern Pacific Railway faces a hefty tax rise as the board of equalization increases city real estate assessments by about $260,000. Sedgwick, assistant commissioner, criticized the hikes though protests were mild, noting higher taxes on Northern Pacific property than Great Northern.
St Louis August 13 Manila Day at the exposition celebrated the anniversary of Manila’s capture with speeches reviews and reunions The crowd heard Secretary of War Taft urge railroad guarantees rather than ownership and praised Filipino commissioners for their strong showing at the fair He urged legislation to bring Philippine markets under tariff and open rich American markets to Philippine farmers and goods
Loren K. Lovejoy a well known lumberman died at his Bellevue home last evening from heart disease He suddenly suffered a severe chest pain while seated on the couch and collapsed Dr C M Martin could not save him He leaves a widow and two children formerly resided in Minneapolis age 44 ship to Minneapolis for interment
Out of work at Bremerton Washington the sixty caulkers employed in the navy yard repair dep artment were laid off yesterday afternoon. The lay-off is not connected with the recent strike and results from a shortage of caulking work on Pacific fleet deck repairs.
The National Rifle Association and the national board will actively engage YMCA members nationwide to establish rifle clubs and promote rifle practice under their auspices as Fall Suitings is exhibited.
Eight firemen were seriously injured when a stairway collapsed during a fierce blaze that gutted the Printers' Exchange building in Minneapolis. The morning fire caused an estimated $106,000 in damage to the structure and contents.
A county jail prisoner, R A Howard, filed a writ of habeas corpus demanding release after a Superior Court ordered parole two months ago. Sheriff Cudihee refuses, citing legality concerns. Howard, jailed for assault on December, was aided by local supporters led by K M A Matthews, while Prosecuting Attorney Scott and Judge Bell dispute who authorized the parole.
The event in Ana conda attracts fast horses with a favorable forecast for next week. The meet includes daily specials such as pony racing, gentlemen's driving races, and a ladies relay event.
Deputy Sheriff Bunce recovered two valuable horses stolen Thursday from the California stables on Eighth Avenue. He traced the thieves all day until they abandoned the horses in a gully near Madison park. no suspects were found by the sheriff's office.
A message warns that infant mortality is alarmingly high in civilized countries and asserts Castoria, with the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher, can save many lives by improving circulation and reducing fever while condemning narcotic preparations.
Names of 86 jurors to serve in four departments of the superior court for September were drawn by the jury commissioners this morning in Judge Albertson's court.
An order in the superior court today set aside the decree of distribution in the Nellie Lawton estate to allow Attorney General Stratton and Prosecuting Attorney Beott to present arguments. Stratton contends the state should manage the estate for use in all local schools, while King County officials argue the law requires the funds to benefit King County.
Deputy Sheriff John Cudiher, while probing a burglary at J. B. Keete's Hillman City store on Thursday night, recovered two chisels used to force entry. The tools bear the initial A and are believed stolen.
Edward Gooding is sued by his former wife Mrs Edward Gooding in the superior court to enforce alimony ordered in July. She claims more than 200 to be owed. The report also notes several other city incidents including a murder suspect, a missing boy and a new court appointment at Interstate Fisheries.
The official Minnesota G A K excursion train left St Paul this afternoon carrying several hundred veterans from across the state with Governor Van Sant aboard as a past department commander and party member. Dietrichs gather in Kutztown for the annual family reunion uniting 400 members for a permanent group. Anaconda hosts an eight days race meet after extensive preparations.
Kay Row Me, 28, and Evelyn May Tulley, both of Seattle, filed for licenses. Stephen, of the Alaska Steamship Company, filed for a separate license. The Dolphin carried 30 passengers and cargo of perishable freight.
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