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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1904
Page
7
City and state labor officials plan a bill to regulate employment agencies to curb illegal practices. They say existing city ordinances fail and a stronger statewide statute is needed to protect the poor from fraud and extortion by unscrupulous agencies.
In St Louis on July 4 leaders of the anti Parker movement struggle to rally opposition. Gorman’s candidacy stirs debate but splits persist as Bryan Hearst and national figures maneuver to shape Parker’s fate. Party leaders predict Parker falters over three ballots with Hearst favored by some.
The piece notes Bryan’s appeal and momentum in a convention setting. It cites Gorman and Gaffey of Pennsylvania as pivotal to Parker’s fate, with ties to Maryland West Virginia and various factions. Delegates and leaders discuss unpledged support, southern backing, and Bryan’s potential national impact.
A national committee meeting began at the Jefferson hotel in St Louis with Bryan present by proxy for Carter Harrison in his fight against Hopkins in the Diviois delegation. Sub committees were appointed to handle the contesta and John Sharp Williams was chosen as temporary convention chairman.
Arrangements for a large encampment proceed at American Lake with daily troop arrivals and extensive preparatory work. Regulars and signal corps teams busy surveying and laying telephones. a line may be in operation by tomorrow. A thief hid in John Doxy’s cigar store at 118 Pike Street last Friday night and stole cigars, smoking tobacco, and pipes after closing.
Gen Piet Cronje famed Boer leader weds Mrs Johanne Stersel in St Louis on Independence Day. Wedding party rides in a Cape cart with military escort from the Boer encampment to Rev Richard T Kretzschmar's residence, then returns for a day of wedding festivities. Cronje formerly captured after Paardeberg and exiled to St Helena.
Tacoma hosts a crowded Independence Day with 10000 visitors from coastal towns. Gen Funston and troops arrive for parade along Pacific avenue to the park for noon ceremonies. Fireworks at Wrights Park, dances at Fawcett and Germania halls, and rose carnival at 1.90. Harbor ships decorated, salutes heard over miles. A Red Cross play features Marion Keith with Second Regiment soldiers on stage to mark the Santiago battle anniversary.
Rescuers use dynamite today to raise the body of Frank EB Warman who drowned last Friday afternoon near Mercer Island. Explosive intended to free him from the lake bottom after grappling hooks failed. Warman was vice-president of the North Coast Dry Kiln Co of Ballard. His parents in Indianapolis have been notified. body to be sent there for burial.
Jet Harte romance comedy drama Tennessee's Pardner shown at the Alcazar last evening by the Wehrmanner company. Nellie Weidmann portrayed the heroine and Tom Weidmann the mining camp character with notable effectiveness. The play runs through Wednesday night with a special Fourth of July matinee this afternoon.
The sale of seats for H. Sothern in The Proud Prince opened at the Grand this morning with four performances starting Wednesday. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, based on Robert Louis Stevenson, opened at the Third Avenue theater yesterday with R B French in the dual role and praise for Moble Campion and Eva Bart French. The show runs until Wednesday when Too Much Johnson will replace it.
Fred Kons, 12, was wounded in the head and face by buckshot while fishing near Palmer's cut off, Canton. He was treated at Green River Hot Springs by Dr. Kloeber. Sheriff notified. no arrests as it was accidental. He is the son of a section foreman on the Northern Pacific. Game Warden Rief to investigate.
The steamship City of Beattie under Capt Cann arrived from Bragway and Lynn canal points in less than seven days. The vessel carried 600 tons of freight and stopped at all mail points, completing the voyage in 7 days and 10 hours as Capt Cann raced to reach White Horse official C B Mellett’s wife near Portland in time for a 0 40 train.
Sam Crawford, a Third avenue night watchman, was accidentally shot in the leg by a revolver handed to him by Patrolman Chipman. The weapon dropped, fired as Crawford failed to grasp it. He was taken to the police station for treatment. amputation risk if infection occurs.
Edwin C. Warner manager of Puget Sound Drydock and Machine company awoke to a man in khaki fatigues in his 406 North M Street room. The intruder fled after muttering and delivering a pair of nuts before escaping.
Members of the King County bar association show strong interest in the Miate Har convention to be held July 7 in the federal court room at Fourth Avenue and Marion Street. Judge Orange Jacobs will give the welcome and FL Brownell will reply. New members, juvenile courts, uniform laws on divorce and property conveyances, and election of delegates to national and universal law congresses are on the program.
Readable catalog style note listing men’s soft negligee shirts with and without collars, valued accessories, men’s half hose in black and tan, men’s strong working pants, and men’s muleskin working gloves with deep im, all marked as special sales at Bee Hive.
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