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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1904
Page
7
June 29 report says low water on the upper Yukon caused two wrecks this season. The British Yukon Navigation steamer Bea landian struck a jagged rock at Thirty-mile river while the independent Olive May ran aground there, suffering a puncture.
A Russian force attacked the Japanese outpost at Motien Ling pass Monday but was repulsed with 80 killed and wounded. Japanese losses were 45. Tokyo dispatches report Japanese troops occupying a 40 mile front from Motien Pass to Hatenkal Pass and advances toward the Russian rendezvous.
Liao Yang reports from Agenela Liberia that 600 cases of typhoid fever have been recorded within the Russian army.
Terrence O'Brien as administrator of the John Sullivan estate is allowed 6300 for services from December 1902 by Superior Judge Bell. J J Macafferty, attorney for the administrator, is granted 1700 for a somewhat shorter period.
A promotional passage touts a tonic for the heart and nerves claiming to restore heart function by feeding and building nerves and muscles. It asserts relief from overexertion fright and pain, pledging a money back guarantee after first bottle if no benefit and cites Boston as the origin.
Jury Commissioners Wilmon Tucker and Walter McClure began preparing the jury pool for the upcoming term. The qualified elector list will be posted in the room with an expected pool of at least 10 000 jurors.
W H Harrin stands trial in the superior court today for cohabiting with a fallen woman. Superior Judge Tallman overruled a demurrer by Harris who challenged the constitutionality of the new law governing such cases.
Tacoma hosts aquatic sports on the waterfront forenoon with sailors from warships and merchant vessels. The grand carnival parade follows at Wright Park where the queen is crowned. The celebration ends with the grand carnival ball at the Tacoma theater.
Halifax July 6. Troops have been deployed to protect Domination Steel Company property as strikers, in a desperate mood, threaten violence. Bloodshed is feared as the city braces for unrest.
Indianapolis July 6 Chairman Stewart of the Prohibition party has secured an option on Tomlinson hall for July 2 21 and 22. The object is not stated but it is anticipated Silas C Swallow of Pennsylvania will decline the Prohibition presidential nomination. The narrative continues with the Democratic event.
In St Louis the Democratic group declines to name Miles at the convention setting stage for another gathering where the General will be nominated.
Billy Moffat of Bremerton suffered the loss of his left eye when a firecracker exploded as he bent to pick up the burning fuse. He believed the fuse had gone out before the blast occurred.
Timothy Ryan of Seattle secures the $50 000 boathouse project at Puget Sound navy yard. With material on site, he will employ 66 to 100 men within two or three days to begin erection.
A pale green serge bathing suit trimmed in white evokes the sea. The bodice features a white embroidered narcissus design and bands of white trim.
Mrs Bertha Anderson, not Mrs Swanson, is named as the mother of an 8 year old child found near Seventh Avenue and Cherry Street yesterday morning. Humane Officer Clarke investigated, awakening Anderson from a drunken stupor. The father is said to be working in Ketchikan Alaska and authorities plan to place the child in the Washington Children's Home.
Mrs. Joale Trumbull wife of H A Trumbull first engineer on the steamer Elihu Thomson died at 2142 Sixth avenue weet last night aged 42 She was a member of the Eastern Star Her husband was due to arrive soon from Nome J Meade an old man of 70 fed at Seattle General hospital this morning The remains are at the Bonney-Watson morgue and will be shipped to Port Gamble for interment.
Speculation mounts as Port Angeles & Western plans a western spur from Port Angeles through northern Clallam county to tap timber, minerals, and agricultural prospects. The project ties to Harriman interests, Port Angeles harbor growth, and potential connections with Victoria and Canadian routes, while a divorce suit in Port Angeles surfaces nearby.
Mrs. W. W. Brown appearing with a tiny baby and three children asked county commissioners for relief. She described abandonment four days earlier by a husband who left no money or food, and said she could not work while caring for the children. County officials pledged to help and to pursue the husband.
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