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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1904
Page
1
Beriops News Ass'n reports bombardment and ship losses as Port Arthur battles continue. Ships Pallada Bay an Bayan ablaze, Amur sunk, numerous tows and arsenals damaged. Tokyo reports budget talks and 36 officers killed with 48 wounded near Port Arthur.
The Dispatch reports the sultan has assured Great Britain Turkey will honor the Paris treaty and block passage of the Dardanelles by the Russian Black Sea fleet in a move likely to influence regional tensions.
Jack Chesterfield, a Young artists figure on trial for criminal assault, declares he will never be taken to the penitentiary alive. He has shown defiant behavior in court with incidents of anger toward detectives and guards, prompting heavy security and separate confinement as authorities fear an escape attempt if convicted.
Friends of Henry Cramer, a German inmate serving life for the 1893 murder of Mrs John Miller and her infant, circulate a pardon petition. They cite commutation from death to life due to attorney John F Miller and local supporters. Tragedy near Bay View brewery stemmed from robbery motives.
A group that has been in Panama arrived this morning to set terms for Jamaican workers heading to the Isthmus. The delegation plans to sail for Pensacola this evening to finalize arrangements.
Luskins and Rockowitz withdrew leaving ten teams in the six day race. Root and Dorton and Van derastuyft and Stol hold the lead by one lap with a score of 1774.7 miles at 8 am. By 2 pm, Root and Dorlon and Vanderstuyft and Stol still lead by one lap with a score of 1863.3 miles.
Eleven fishermen drowned near Newbigging, Northumberland, while attempting to reach the wreck of the Norwegian steamer Angia. The rescuers launched boats that were swamped. one fisherman survived and reached land.
Imprisoned bride Gladys Buell and traveling man Fred Hall return from Alaska to a siege at the Buell home after a Tacoma marriage claims illegality. Beers of Beattle Seminary laments the affair while Hall declares the union valid despite the father’s opposition.
Fred Hall an expressman from Rows runs off with Gladys Buell a Seattle schoolgirl. The elopement sparks outrage from Gladys family and a dramatic clash as Hall seeks reunion two weeks later. Hall defends his character and vows to win his bride despite threats from the Buell faction.
The Patterson trial heard testimony begin at noon with Miss Patterson beside her father listening intently. Much of the testimony repeated the first trial. She wore a black dress and veil, and few curiosity seekers were present in the courtroom.
Washington Dec 9 The senate committee on Indian affairs ordered a favorable report on Representative Jones bill to open unallotted lands of the Yakima Indian reservation in Eastern Washington to settlement The measure passed the house last session and is likely to become law this session.
Exar conferred golden swords set with brilliants bearing the inscription For Valor on General Bild erlin commander of the Seventeenth army corps and General Sakharoff chief of the staff under General Kuropatkis in recognition of valor. New York dispatch notes a 3 percent dividend on preferred Southern Pacific stock payable January 15.
The Hillman trial with C. D. Hillman and aide Clarence Forrest on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses continued in Justice Gordon's court. Defense witnesses spoke in the afternoon, with Hillman claiming a plot by prosecutors to blackmail him and asserting about a dozen witnesses will exonerate him.
Antoine Le Moine, 53, and An toinete Auterbois, legal age, both of Ravensdale Washington. George Le Blanc, 39, and Ida Carbon, 33, both of Ballard. John W. Purkeyplie, 38, of Columbia, and A J Dob, 35, of Chicago.
Northwestern Steamship company plans construction of two steam schooners at a San Francisco yard for the Seattle to Valdez freight and passenger run. John Rosene leaves for San Francisco tonight to issue plans. The vessels, built on the standard Pacific coast lines, aim to boost competitiveness amid heavy traffic and port storms in the Gulf of Alaska, with completion aimed for next spring.
In New York on December 9, the stock market recovered from two days of near panic. Early trading showed violent fluctuations, with prices down one to two points from the previous close. Large buyers emerged at low levels, lifting Amalgamated from 574 to around 68 and signaling improved sentiment as panic eased. Lawson offered no comments this morning.
Peoria Illinois reports a mine on the Bartonville asylum grounds burning fiercely but brought under control with 135 workers inside escaping unharmed. In a separate crime note, burglars looted watches jewelry and $15 at 1731 Howard Avenue, with a striped trousers clue. patrolman Davis captured a suspect later wearing stolen clothes. A county suit seeks to stop Joseph Lopez from removing gravel on McAllister road.
Telegraph briefs report Neafie and Leavy Ship and Building Company placed in receivership causing a sensation. Other items note Viceroy Curren’s arrival in Bombay and crowds greeting him. St Petersburg brief follows with continuing December activity.
The House Judiciary Committee decides to report additional testimony in the Judge Swayne case from the Northern District of Florida. The impeachment resolutions are set as a special order for December 13.
Mrs Chadwick still in the Tombs prison feared to attempt suicide as investigators reveal the so called wealth linked to banker Reynolds is largely worthless paper. Authorities warn the public about the scam tied to the Chadwick name and the ongoing trial.
The Chadwick securities valued at 6 million dollars face value but claimed to be worth not a cent were opened this afternoon in Cleveland in the presence of attorneys after transfer from a Jersey City safety deposit box brought by Reynolds.
Cleveland reports banker Ira Reynolds held certificates valued at five million dollars for Mrs Cassie Chadwick. The sealed package could be opened only in 1907 and a loan of 300000 was sought using the securities. In New York Chadwick faces custody and potential bail while Cleveland grand jury probes the matter with Reynolds, Spear, and Whitney summoned.
A playful 19th century style list features soups relishes entrees roasts and game all referencing dogs by breed or nickname. The items parody high culinary terms with terms like Br u no Boullion and Poached Poodle while others lampoon dog breeds in elaborate dish names.
Renton hill residents, plagued by a canine excess, promise a dinner to the Igorrotes to thin the dog population. The invitation, translated by the official interpreter, met with eager acceptance and eager appetites as the plan drew wide attention.
The property of R. H. Willard at the southwest corner of Fourth and Spring was sold this morning to local investors for 25000 dollars. The 60 by 120 foot lot changes hands. buyers' names are being kept confidential for the time being.
Binger Hermann said he did not know if he would answer the subpoena in land fraud cases. He warned Oregon would suffer on river and harbor appropriations if he left Washington. Senator Mitchell also spoke today.
The passage notes that it was practically settled he would be chairman of the committee on canals, succeeding Hanna.
A freight wreck at Thorp Washington left ten rail cars off the track delaying service for hours before a wrecker from Ellensburg cleared the line. In court, Mrs. Ella Hemen and Mrs. Emma Koskie filed divorce suits alleging non support. Phillips and J Sanders faced information for attempted burglary while William Deppe stood trial for assault with intent to commit bodily harm after striking Robert Ball in an office.
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