18 Aug 1904
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
1
Reports from St Petersburg and Vladivostok describe Japanese shells igniting coal lighters and a massive fire at Port Arthur. News notes ships Novik Gromobot and Rousia in the area as bombardment continues with Chinese observers detailing lines around Port Arthur and Decima witnesses in the harbor.
Gen W W Blackmar of Massachusetts is unanimously chosen commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. The encampment sessions end early for a 20 mile automobile tour to Cambridge Arlington Lexington and Concord followed by an electric parade of illuminated floats depicting major events in American history and a Woman's Relief Corps campfire. The meeting moves to Mechanics Building to accommodate the crowd.
A head-on collision between two work trains on the Big Four near Elizabeth town resulted in one death and four injuries. Engineer Patrick Mitchell of Indianapolis was killed.
Worcester Mass August 18 Senator Hoar’s condition shows no marked change this morning and he is gradually growing weaker. The end is looked for within 48 hours.
In New York Aug 14 rumors rise that Antonio Mannino kidnappers fled to Italy with the child while two men and a crying boy boarded the Nord American bound for Naples and Genoa. The Italian consul will be asked to search the vessel on arrival. A meeting of prominent Italians launches a war on the Black Hand. James F. Dawson an Olmsted expert arrived to inspect parks and advise the board.
John Parker a stableman for Beatle Auction Bale and Feed Stables at 1212 Western Avenue was found unconscious with a fractured skull about 6 AM yesterday. He died at Wayland Mission Hospital at 2:50 AM today. Police were not notified promptly.
Meva a.k.a Joe Solomanson sets up a barefoot, clothing light colony near Ramapo, urging followers to eat only raw vegetables and fruits and live close to nature. He clashes with Butler officials over modesty and clothing as he plans a wider movement.
The Royal Surrey Theater in London remains one of the oldest in the city though largely hidden from fashionable crowds. Dickens noted Fanny Dorritt as a dancer here and her father in the orchestra. Once home to melodrama the venue hosts political meetings, including a six month ago address by Lord Rosebery on cost of living.
The Woodmen of the World in Washington state plan a major Seattle assembly on October 1 to initiate 400 candidates. A four act comedy “Perfected Woodcraft, or The Wanderer in the Forest” will be staged for the ceremony with special railroad rates offered to attendees and camps statewide urged to participate.
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