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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1904

Page

3

Trestle in great danger near Coleman dock

Merchants report a widening crack where a dirt dump trestle attached to the Great Northern line meets the Coleman dock pile line. Officials said danger appeared slight, but a pile driver was at work as trucks continued dumping earth, raising fear of collapse if the crack spreads. No immediate collapse seen by noon.

Coleman Dock Great Northern Railroad Merchanta Millia United States Engineer's Office Millie J. Mricson Frank Munroe Colman Dock Colman Dock Fruit Stand Rh. F. Morgan Colman Dock Company Morgan

Fraudulent security attest claim linked to Mrs Chadwick

The Cleveland Press reports an alleged securities attest used to secure millions for Cassie L Chadwick. The note on Wade Park Bank letterhead claimed possession of five million dollars of Chadwick securities with no claims by the bank, signed Ira Reynolds. Reynolds later told a reporter he has not done a crooked deed.

Cleveland Cleveland Press Today Casale L. Chadwick Wade Park Banking Company Ohio Cassie L. Chadwick Wade Park Bank Ira Reynolds

Walton Sues Walton Sues Over Embezzlement Fallout

Harry Walton still jailed for $14 000 embezzlement from Seattle Brewing and Malting charges P. J. Reardon with taking $550 advances he never repaid. Walton says he will not shield others and will press to recover the funds. Rumors of more suits and further revelations swirl as lawyers coordinate with a former cashier’s father to collect owed advances.

Harry Walton Seattle Brewing & Malting Company P. J. Reardon Walton Reardon Igby

Stands for Honesty in Columbia City Mayoral Bid

W. W. Phalen, candidate for mayor of Columbia City, canvassed the city urging a clean administration. He denies favoring saloons, insists he will advance Columbia City's growth, and notes his business stake in the town. In DuQuoin Illinois, Dec 3, Sheriff Stern reports rioting at Zeigler with shots at a pumping station, troops responding, no injuries.

W. W. Phalen Columbia City Mr. Phalen Duquoin Stern Zeigler

203 Meter Hill Siege Report from Port Arthur

Advices from Port Arthur say Japanese forces continue fortifying 203 metre hill with heavy guns and expect fortress fall if heavier artillery is mounted on nearby heights. Armistice at Port Arthur for burying the dead lasted six hours on December 1, mine clearing proceeds, Russian ships damaged but active.

Tokio Port Arthur Golden Hill Liato-ti

Man Dies Saving Nurses in Missouri Hospital Fire

Jack Roberts, a janitor, lost his life rushing through flames to wake ten nurses at the Missouri Baptist Sanitarium dormitory on North Taylor avenue. Most nurses escaped. two jumped from a third-story window and were severely injured. The ruined building is being searched for his remains.

ST. Louis Jack Roberts Missouri Baptist Sanitarium North Taylor Avenue Roberts Morgan and Laderde Misa Morgan Will Roberta

Walgamuh Gun Edoca Confession Shocks Federal Court

In Portland on December 3 Frank H. Walgamut, a defendant in a land fraud case, pleaded guilty and confessed to co conspirators. He stated that his homestead claims were perjury since 1893. The judge may sentence him to two years in prison and a fine. Meanwhile Marie Wrae was urged to be discharged by the prosecution for forgery.

Portland Ore Federal Frank H. Walgamut United States Heney

Sea Witch Returns After Fearing Loss on Seattle Run

The Sea Witch schooner, believed sunk with Everett pleasure seekers aboard, arrived back in Everett late yesterday afternoon after encountering adverse winds en route to Seattle and back.

Flerippe Everett Seattle

Man Reflects on Regret and Suffering After Foolish Decision

The speaker admits a single foolish act two years ago, expresses deep remorse and describes living in hell since then. He insists he was not hypnotized, only a naive victim who faced lasting consequences.

Hell

One Dead and Two Wounded in Train Battle

In an Iron Mountain train near Newport Arkansas, a clash between trainmen and suspected tramps left one man dead and two seriously wounded. The tramps opened fire after being ordered off, striking two train crew members Drakemen Speer and Irwin who are in serious condition. One tramp was killed and his body found in a coal car.

Little Rock Ark Dee Newport Drakemen Speer Irwin

Fire Devastates Exposition Enclosures in St Louis

A blaze at the St Louis exposition destroyed Ancient Rome Fair Japan and Quo Vadis, with flames threatening The Pike. One man, Arthur W Dunn, was arrested on suspicion of arson as the fire, aided by high winds, caused losses over 100000 dollars. Jan Styka paintings valued at 75000 were burned. Demolition of nearby exhibits began.

Louis Rome Japan Exposition Grounds Ancient Rome Dana Jan Styka Pruseamn

Lost Money After Robbery At City Saloon

I B Merrill told police he was robbed of fifty dollars yesterday afternoon after being struck from behind and left unconscious. He woke in custody with only ten dollars and thirty six cents recovered as he searches for the missing two twenty dollar pieces and two six dollar gold pieces amid accounts from saloon staff and a doctor attending a scalp wound. Wilde parade scenes follow in Panama with American ships, officials, and locals amid festive but tense celebrations.

Merrill Second Avenue Griffith Dr. Snyder

Panama's Wild First Independence Day Celebration

The six day national birthday festivity in Colon and Panama drew crowds through heat and rain. Police limited arrests to grave offenses as dancers in masks and colorful dress moved in relentless rhythm. The chaotic revels mixed medieval rites with Spanish and African influences, with candlelit processions, fevered chants, and hours of non stop cumbia dancing.

Rious Colon Panama Spain Harry Neneine Yahoo

Wholesale Market Prices From Fresh Provisions to Farm Goods

Wholesale market prices list assorted goods from meat to produce and dairy. Fresh meats range cow beef six cents per pound and veal around eight to nine cents, with pork and mutton similar. Potatoes, apples, citrus, berries, and grains priced per ton, per box, or per dozen with many regional varieties and imports. Local and farm names appear among commodity notes and quantities.

Groceries and Stocks Reported From New York Markets

A dense list shows commodities including flour buckwheat and pearl barley with varied case and barrel pricing, plus multiple sugar and corn meal grades. The stock section lists New York exchanges with numerous rail and industrial names, closing with a total of 63 900 shares traded and a bank statement noting reserve and loan shifts and a large drop in deposits.

C.C.C Minnesota Pillsbury Pillsbury’s Standard Dakota Graham NEW York Atchison Amalgamated Copper Canadian Pacific Erte Com Manhattan Metropolitan Missouri Pacific Merfel Penn Reading RL Common St. Paul Southern Pacific Southern Railway Union Pacific U. & & Common

Wheat and grain futures report from Seattle market news

Report by W A Ayer from private wire notes Seattle trading on December wheat corn oats and park futures. Shows bid prices and ranges for December May July contracts and cash wheat Chicago closes No 2 red around 114 1 2 cents. Park prices listed for January May and rail receipts from Minneapolis Duluth Chicago.

the Star W. A. Ayer & Co Columbia Street Seattle Liverpool Minneapolis Duluth Chicago

Railroad Firm Wins Major Street Contract

The board of works shifted a water avenue planking job valued around 16000 from local contractors to the Northern Pacific rail line. The firm, owning most properties along Western avenue, sought the work to avoid cost burdens and predatory bids.

Board of Works Northern Pacific Seattle Watern Avenue Western Avenue Columbia Union Streets

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