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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1904
Page
2
Henry Pickard's store on Occidental Avenue, gutted last Sunday, caught fire again yesterday afternoon. The blaze was quickly extinguished with little further damage, starting from smoldering embers in ruined piles of clothing.
An unclear note touts a 4 percent interest plan as a safer way to store money for meals and drinks and rainy days. It suggests using a bank to have funds available when money is needed quickly and emphasizes a preferred, superior method.
Manager Sigrist searches Seattle for suitable stadium space after the destruction of the Y M C A Grounds. Recreation Park and University campus are considered with negotiations ongoing. Alumni favor campus grounds for lower costs and adequate capacity.
In Cleveland, Brad Bradley and Colline are praised as premier third basemen in the American League and possibly the country. Bradley is a daring baserunner and strong hitter, while his fielding at third is highlighted as brilliant and consistent.
Bishop ODea hosted a reception at his Seattle residence for Monsignor D Connell president of the Catholic rectory in Washington DC. Earlier he held a dinner in honor featuring clergy from local churches and visiting churchmen.
Rev. Robert Lee Bussabarger of Lexington Kentucky has been accepted as pastor of University Place Christian church, succeeding Rev. Wistar Williams who left to work for the Christian Endeavor society. Williams advised the appointment.
Marcus Talbot, four years Pacific Coast Steamship local agent, named assistant general agent effective September 1. Promotion notified by General Agent Phare and manager W. E. Pearce. Talbot remains local agent. Mercer excursion boats run daily from Leschi Park at 11:00 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
Fragmentary Pacific Coast League notes show Tacoma at Los Angeles and San Francisco with partial scores. Mentions Seattle and Portland results with Oakland and San Francisco games listed.
Chicago defeated Philadelphia four to one in a National League game. In St Louis, New York beat the Cardinals six to zero.
Funeral services for Jaclus Horton were held at Georgetown with Rev. WH officiating. After the service the body was taken to Masonic Hall for a Masonic service conducted by Worshipful William Jones, then interment followed at Lake View Cemetery Spinning.
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