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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1904
Page
7
Washington August 13 Admiral commander of the Caribbean sea squadron is ordered to send the Denver to Gonales and Jeremie Haiti to protect the lives of Americans and foreigners threatened by an uprising.
The Supreme Court of Errors yesterday handed down a decision adverse to W. J. Bryan in his contest over the will of the late P. S. Bennett of New York and the city. The decision denies that Bryan is entitled to the $50,000 mentioned in the sealed letter written by Bennett and addressed to his wife to be read after his death.
Joseph Bhippen, chairman of the conference committee of local improvement clubs, urged a plan to build seats and canopies at the Second Avenue South and Yealer Way corner to shelter passengers waiting up to 20 minutes for South Seattle cars. In court, condemnation proceedings for two acres of tide lands at Smith Cove by the Seattle Montana Railroad Company began in Superior Court.
The firm announces more room for nine carloads of Charter Oak Ranges Iron Reds and Furniture arriving by road. They have rented a brick block two stories tall at 469 by 120 feet and now operate New and Second-hand Department Stores to buy and sell anything the public wants.
A telephone merger from Chairman Taggart in New York confirms the western headquarters of the Democratic campaign committee will be established in Indianapolis with a linkage office. Active work will begin September 1.
County Superintendent Hartranft oversees a record-breaking round of teacher license examinations at Ranke hall. About 260 candidates sat the school law test yesterday afternoon while nearly 200 took part on the prior two days in the second and third grades. Most applicants are newcomers from the East.
City heads compile expense estimates for the coming year to present to the finance committee. The committee usually approves smaller funds than requested, shaping the tax levy for the next year.
London revels in eccentric displays as J G Middlebrook of the Edinburgh Castle pub near Regents Park showcases eyes from extinct birds among rare items. He bought five eyes for sums ranging from 900 to 1500 dollars and owns other curios including the Balaclava bugle bought for 3509 dollars.
Seattle Mayor Ballinger declares he will not tolerate gambling and will not reopen pool rooms despite gamblers pressing for larger police pay. Councilman Benjamin denies a corruption fund and says licensing all currently illegal businesses could be explored. discussions on increasing the police force and city revenue are noted.
Steamer Garonne loads full freight and a light passenger list for Nome on its second voyage this year. Steamer Rainier sailing from San Francisco to the port with 750 tons of general freight aboard.
A clipped exchange suggests professional guidance may help with hair loss. One speaker urges visiting a first rate wigmaker, implying hair restoration options could be discussed if the advice is followed.
Hutte Mont July 00 Serious apprehension grips town over threat to John P D Ryan president of the Amalgamated Copper Company and representative of the Anaconda Company in Montana. A shadowy follower trails Ryan daily while not touching him, prompting talk of a bodyguard similar to past protections. Last day see the entire fleet take boats from Pier 2 hourly after 9 am.
Quiller Mitchfield of 2239 Button Street San Francisco attempted suicide aboard the French liner Latouraine arriving in quarantine New York. He cut his throat in his state room at 2 am after writing a death note. he had been in poor health and despondent during the trip.
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