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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1904
Page
1
Reports describe Japanese forces capturing Fort Phiiung ae at Port Arthur after a fierce assault. Casualties are estimated at about 1,000 on the Japanese side with heavy guns and gorges used to dislodge the defenders.
Report from Manchurian army headquarters says on December 27 Russians bombarded the river railroad bridge with heavy field guns. Russian guns at Talientun shelled Chisiang Tun and Shulin Ten. A Russian cavalry attack on Heilintun was repulsed.
Reports from the Russian frontier describe widespread revolutionary outbreaks with railways destroyed bridges damaged and telegraph lines cut. Bomb outrages are reported in several towns as Kieles Poland and Kouzka see violence and factory demolitions. The czar's image is burned in effigy repeatedly.
A wealthy Klondiker who planned to marry a Seattle girl fled town to escape incessant suitors. He had announced plans to wed, but the mounting pressure and public interest forced his departure for parts unknown.
Fire at the McMillan residence at the head of Conesus Lake claims the lives of Charles McMillan, his sister Lottie McMillan, and his nephew Frank McMillan. The tragedy occurred December 29 in Genesee New York.
A Washington Motel manager and staff describe the chaotic aftermath of Mr Little leaving, noting frantic women, constant phone calls, and mail pressure as they reject offers of marriage. Clerks Harvey Wray Walter Richardson and Josephine Lane recount sleepless days and a siege of admirers. Little signs off with a farewell from Seattle.
City Treasurer Werlein clashes with the civil service commission over firing clerk J P Copeland who failed a civil service exam. The commission refuses payroll certification, halting the treasurer’s department payroll. Werlein vows mandamus actions to force payment.
James W. Myler a laborer was struck and killed by a coal train of Beattie Electric Co near Intersection Way at 8 o clock witnesses say he was at or near the rear of the train despite warnings and the crew could not avert the tragedy Deputy Coroner Arnold ordered an inquest and body sent to Bonney Watson morgue Arrests were made for crowd hostility but later released Myler aged about 40 was identified by papers found on him.
The board of works will advertise for bids to furnish 200 arc lights and 200 incandescent lamps. Many incandescent units will be replaced by arc lamps, totaling nearly 500 incandescents available when new supplies arrive. Wayside hospital seeks free light as it starts its own system, with similar requests expected.
A wireless report from Point Judith says the Puritan, a large sound steamer, broke a wheel and lies anchored off the point with a heavy sea and many passengers aboard. Later a message says the Boston freighter will tow the Puritan to New London.
Alaska magnate Zachery Young Little slips away from the Washington hotel without notice after a morning feed, leaving a trunk of clothes and cash to cover his bill. Dozens of Seattle women flood him with letters and calls as he reads, frets, and plans to flee the scene, fearing marriage entanglements driven by a public article.
The Dix steamer of the Seattle and Al Ki Point Transportation company will start a winter run between Tacoma and Olympia early next week. It will make two round trips from Olympia with through connections to the Flyer. Regular schedules will be announced next Saturday after improvements at Ballard shipyards.
Senator Depew says after a conference with Governor Odell that an agreement was reached for him to succeed himself in the U.S. Senate. The announcement comes from New York on December 29.
Special to The Star reports Marie Vandenberg a 19 year old from Tacoma died last Sunday at the White Shield Home after giving birth. A letter found among her effects addressed to Joe Gallop mentions sending money for the baby and cites the alias Myrtle Shaw. The tragically unnamed girl arrived with little belongings and used a false name.
A fragment notes Marie as the deceased’s real name and mentions a sister living in Seattle. No further history or background is provided.
At 9 o clock this morning a tug attached a heavy line to the stranded steamship Drumelster off Fire Island. The vessel remains in a perilous position but it is believed the crew may be saved as rescue efforts continue.
The czar’s life was insured today at Lloyd's for a large sum, believed to be taken out by a Russian bondholder. The one year policy carries a 15 percent premium.
The Star reports talks that John Truebridge may be named captain of the Dakota, the sister ship to the monster vessel at Seattle. Suthersland of the Great Northern declined to discuss the rumor, noting he is not ready to comment. The report cites Truebridge’s weakened health from the ship’s arrival and says he may rest before taking command as the Dakota nears completion at London Connecticut shipyards. Numerous captains are said to be pressing political influence for the post.
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