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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1904
Page
3
Nan Patterson, through counsel, moved before Judge Newberger to defer to a fixed trial date or to be discharged on recognizance, or for dismissal of the indictment for lack of prosecution. The motion was directed at the district attorney, Jer.
H W Kent of New Westminster & Burrard Inlet Telephone and Louis Gina of Pacific States Telephone discuss connecting Vancouver to Pacific coast cities. Plans aim to link Kent's line with the International Telephone company of Bellingham, tying Vancouver and Bellingham via a coast exchange.
The Dubois faction ousted Mormon allies in Lewiston and passed a strong anti polygamy resolution as the state platform. Ticket names include Henry Heistfeld for Governor and F H Holtsheimer for Congress with a slate across state offices. Also notes sale on men’s underwear at E N Brooks & Co.
A Vancouver telegram shows Miss Carey leading the Vancouver candidates with 489 votes for queen of the Industrial exposition while Miss Nemechek holds the top position with 674 votes. The pageant plots include a Seattle takeover fear and preparations for the expo grounds expansion as booth building and exhibits accelerate.
Worcester Mass Aug 17 Dr Gliman said in attendance on Senator Moor that the senator cannot live more than two or three days His system is worn out and his recuperative power exhausted
the article describes Vancouver candidates Miss Annie Carey and Miss Alice Garnier vying to be queen of Seattle at the Beattie Industrial Exposition. plans include a harbor welcome and possible British warship escort, signaling a cross border spectacle that could unite Seattle and Vancouver in a unique international celebration.
The supreme lodge session of Knights of Pythias sees routine business and a halted Uniform Bank review for the first time in encampment history. Officers' election looms with Charles E Bhive ty of Indiana expected to become supreme chancellor amid multiple candidates and board contests. Rathbone Sisters hold a busy day as secret sessions and competitive grille continue.
PORT RILEY Kan Aug 17 Today’s firing closes the army individual competition rifle shooting Captain Cavanaugh of the Tenth cavalry seems to have a safe lead The pistol competition will consume the remainder of the week.
William Blake of Botefort lost his hop house to a fire started in an old stump to burn a yellow jackets nest. The blaze nearly reached his dwelling. George Allen of Tate and Allen suffered a crushed leg while rolling logs and was treated at Everett hospital. L. A. Wilson began the preliminary survey for a new water system for Allam Walla yesterday afternoon.
A dispatch from San Francisco reports the schooner Viking wrecked off Cape Prince of Wales. The crew was saved. She carried supplies for whalers in the Arctic Ocean.
W F Chilcott aged 19 died at Providence hospital from typhoid fever the morning of death. He was a clerk at the London and Banke bank and son of Captain and Mrs Richardillcott residing at 1522 Mt Avenue. Funeral services are planned for Saturday with interment at Port Hlakeley.
At the Seattle Tennis Club the state tennis tournament featured a match where Joe Tyler faced Nicholson, with Nicholson winning 10-5 3-6 6-1. The day also saw S Russell defeat M Paschall 6-1 6-2 and several doubles results including Russell with Paschall 6-4 6-4 over Armstrong and Holbrook, Hunter with Langdon over Paschall and Hobson, and King with Hobson over Holbrook and Kewon 6-1 6-4.
Portland Oregon August 17 1929 Harriman roads to lift ban on shipments to Japan despite Russia policy. Portland and Asiatic Steamship Company seeking a direct flour voyage to Nagasaki with officials predicting end of Russia blockade and falling rates as competition returns.
Teuidwonth Mase August 17 announces the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Potenthitney. The child is described as a son of the Secretary of State on his mother’s side and a descendant of the late William c Wrinby on his father’s side.
D. Fitzgerald of this city received news of the death of his brother the Rev Thomas Fitzgerald in Worcester on August 7. Father Fitzgerald, age 28, was a widely known Catholic churchman, entered the priesthood 12 years ago, an eloquent speaker, and in charge of a large parish in Worcester.
The steamer Elwood burned to the water's edge at Avon yesterday afternoon. The weasel is estimated to be a total loss. She was owned by the Skagit River Transportation company. No one was injured by the burning of the steamer. The Elwood is 154 feet long, 34 feet beam and 7.5 feet deep, with 510 tons gross tonnage.
Freighter Soll Captain BE. A. Swift bought the sound freight steamer Dredger No. 1 from C. H. Bruce and Frank Zikmund yesterday. The freighters La Conner and Neptune are owned by Captain Smith, and he intends to operate the Dredger in conjunction with those vessels.
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