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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1904

Page

3

Meadows Racing Recap Shows Surprises and Fast Times

At The Meadows yesterday Sally Goodwin led six furlongs then fell short in a 1 to 1 struggle. Oeyrohe won the six furlongs purse with Instructor second and Dr. Rowell third in a 1 14 time. Sally Goodwin, Dollie H. and Peary Rye headlined a busy card as Lady Nora took the one mile race.

Ney Ornoon Sally Goodwin Col Van Howe Magnificio Lady Nora Dolly H All About Oeyrohe Instructor Henry Clay Rye Frawley Meadows Tullet Keogh St. Phillippina MacFleence Ratidor Lady Ninora Sec Dr. Rowell

Divorces Granted in Superior Court Yesterday

Mrs. Garena Elmore received a divorce from Oscar Elmore after proving his excess drinking and harsh treatment. Mrs. Alice Braithwaite also secured a divorce from Henry Braithwaite in the same session.

Garena Elmore

Japanese gunboat Kaimou sunk by mine in Tallenwan Bay

A Tokio report states the Japanese gunboat Kaimou struck a mine and was sunk in Tallenwan Bay on July 5. The loss is attributed to a naval mine during operations near the bay.

London Tokio Kaimou Tallenwan Bay

Fey Found to Be Perfectly Sane

H. Clay Eversole the Second Avenue optician failed to prove George W. Fey umbrella dealer was insane and Fey was discharged after a jury trial. Judge Bell granted a motion to chemine the proceedings noting no evidence of insanity.

H. Clay Eversole Second Avenue Optician George W. Fey Eversole Fey Bell

O Connell Errs and Rules Recreation Park Diamond

King Alphonso O Connell asserted control after ejecting Red Dog Devereaux of Oakland. The Seattle Oakland game turned into a slugfest with Seattle scoring 12 on 18 hits, Oakland 7 on 12 hits. Williams pitched for Seattle. Schmidt started for Oakland, relieved by Cooper.

King Alphonso O'Connell Recreation Park Red Dog’ Devereaux Oakland Red Dog King” O'Connell O'Connell Lobman Seattle Williams Schmidt Cooper Parke Wilson Lewis Wilson Byrne

Los Angeles Beats Portland In Batting Heavy Game

In a July struggle Los Angeles defeated Portland with timely hits while Iberg Roach and Newton delivered for their teams. Roach pitched the final innings for Portland as Stote found scoring in a noisy lineup. box shows Portland 6 Los Angeles 8 with a sequence of late frames.

Portland Los Angeles Iberg Newton Angels Roach Stote Los Ang Steelman Newton and Spices Empire Brown

Steamer Cottage City Brings Klondike Gold and Salmon

The Cottage City arrived from Southeastern Alaska with 40 passengers and cargo including $260,000 in Klondike gold, 1,400 cases of Hunter bay salmon, and 100 barrels of oil from Killance.

Alaska Klondike Hunter Bay Killance

Wheeling Gun Boat to Overhaul at Bremerton

The Wheeling arrives at Bremerton for overhaul and to be placed out of commission after a sixteen month Pago Pago tour. Commanded by Charles E Fox the crew includes 161 men and 12 officers with Lt B Coonts and Lt J Graham among the leadership. An excursion and clam-bake at Millers Grove featured free clams and ice cream.

Pago Pago Adams Fox R. EB. Coonts J. & Graham F. J. Horne LC. Johnson, Jr Pago Pa H. E. Lackey F. & Whitten J. H. Blackburn U. 8 N Edward E. Goodhue Honteberg H. G. Tripp Stevens Post G. A. RK Stevens W. RC. No. 1 Millers Grove Colby

Endeavorers at First Presbyterian Church Meeting

The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Presbyterian church held a meeting last night with several speakers. Miss Sarah I Haynes described hospital work by children and urged bringing flowers books and magazines to patients. Miss Marion Tibbetts spoke on mission value. J J Elliott the treasurer shared growth statistics and Dr Matthews told a story of the order’s growth and future.

Christian Endeavor Society First Presbyterian Church Sarah I. Haynes Marion Tibbetts J. J. Elliott Association Matthews

Suspect Clyde Brownfield Charged With Burglary

Police charge Clyde Brownfield with burglary after a sausage plate is recovered from a hobo camp linked to Brownfield and accomplices. Investigators allege the theft involved an Inter bay butcher shop and tied to kidnap suspicions of Prewett Baker.

Clyde Brownfield John King Leen Little Prewett Baker Coat Interbay Hobo Brownfield King Drownfield

Fire whistle trial ends in disappointment at city hall

City officials tested a new one foot diameter fire alarm whistle bought from a St. Louis firm for 76. It proved indistinct from mill and steamship whistles and may be returned. If unsatisfactory a siren whistle could be bought or the project dropped and use existing signals at key intersections.

Committee On Civil Service St. Louie Second Avenue

Woman Attempts Suicide by Drowning in Corur Idaho

In Corur Idaho during July a woman named Mrs William M Cloekey attempted to take her own life by drowning. Authorities say she was driven to act after her husband deserted her and took all her money, leaving her unable to support herself.

Corur Dalene Idaho William M. Cloekey

Washington Leads in Range Shooting at American Lake

The Washington National Guard tops the range shooting with a 1,720 aggregate. The Nineteenth Infantry 1,686 and Oregon National Guard 1,596 follow as military maneuvers begin at American Lake. Today extends drill. tomorrow a big battle will be fought with three war problems.

Tacoma Washington National Guard American Lake Nineteenth Infantry Oregon National Guard

Judicial Reform Discussed at Washington State Association

The Washington State Association opened with a report on Judicial Administration and Remedial Procedure. Proposals include juvenile courts, separate judge elections, and an annual grand jury system, plus debates on salaries and grand jury efficacy. A committee will draft bills for the next legislature. Thirty seven new members were elected, including Atkinson Wenatchee and Pierce Seattle figures.

Washington Plate Har Association Ki. Gi. Hudeon Tacoma Joseph Shippen E. ©. McDonald Spokane John JD. Atkinson Wenatchee W. B H. Bhatton James A. Drain Olympia Frank Mpierce Seattle A. Tucker Beattie

City Hall Committee Schedules Second Meeting on Building Plan

The city hall special committee, formed over a month ago, meets at 2:36 pm with Finance Committee members and councilors Zichinden Johnston Harnett and Gill. It will review the Fifth and Yeoler municipal building plan costing about a quarter million dollars to finalize exact plans and costs for a special election.

Corncil Zichinden, Johnston, Harnett Gill Fifth and Yeoler

Curly Judd Confined for Suspended Sentence

Curly Judd appeared in police court to explain why he kept a $100 fine and 30 day suspended sentence unserved for nine months. Judge George found no virtue in his excuses and ordered him jailed to serve the suspended sentence. Judd had evaded police while operating along the waterfront after a prior conviction for the freight bill scam.

Curly Polie Court George Judd Ewibdle

End of Turfs Career Sparks Apprenticeship Battle

Mary Grassheim, mother of 15 year old Louis Nagle, filed in superior court to set aside an apprenticeship with L. Hazelip, alleging abandonment and lack of maintenance. Meanwhile Northwest summer normal school opens its tenth session with 120 students as Charlie Givens, a long time city figure, is arrested after days of roaming the town.

Mary Grassheim Louis Nagle Jock L. Haselip Herseman Hazelip Northwest Summer Normal School Charlie Givens

Peters Missteps Leave Team Untethered in Court Action

In a police court filing a scorer’s lapse is cited as R. H. Peters forgot to drop the weight and left his team unfastened. The case notes a memory of a hire at six dollars and fifty cents as part of the dispute.

R. H. Peters Hie Yomteren

Too Much Johnson and Love Finds a Way in local bill

The Third Avenue company presents Too Much Johnson with Rob Mrench and Robert Lawrence in leading masculine roles. Byva Earle Mrench features as mother in law. Mollie Campion and Emma Miewel lead the female cast. Love Finds a Way with Katie Putnam is also noted. A baby show, The Proud Prince, features tomorrow matinee at eight. HH Rothern and company close engagement at the ranch tomorrow.

TOO Much Katie Putnam BE. HH. Rothern Prince

Warrant issues for Peter Johnson in swill theft case

A warrant was sworn for Peter Johnson a hog rancher of Columbia City on charges of stealing several barrels of swill from multiple restaurants. The swill valued at 15 dollars led to a petty larceny arrest. Deputy Sheriff Mike Kelly notes the case as a dirty job while Johnson claims ignorance of harm in removing garbage.

Gordon Peter Johnson Columbia City Henry Dorn Johnson Mike Kelly Dorn Jobneon

Ledger in tight place after fatal Alaska claim dispute

A Seattle man Ledger faces trial after a May 26 fatal confrontation at a Koyukuk claim over a power of attorney split among Volney Richmond and others. French assaulted Ledger, who fired in self defense. McCarty and Mesrole died, Mesrole age 27 and McCarty 42. Ledger, 52, is jailed in Seattle.

Nome Coldfoot Ledger Seattle Daniel McCarty Frank Mesrole Koyukuk Volney Richmond McCarty Mesrole French Port Townsend Mesrose North

Young San Francisco Lawyer Henry M Hoyt Named U S Attorney for Alaska

Henry M Hoyt the young San Francisco attorney has been appointed United States attorney for the district of Alaska to succeed Melville Griggs. He will leave San Francisco for the post in a few days and is expected to make an excellent record in the Far North. Hoyt will stay in the city briefly before continuing his journey to Alaska.

Henry M. Hoyt San Francisco United States District of Alaska Melville Griggs Hoyt Alaska

Pacific Coast Traffic Agents Set Alki Meeting Tomorrow

Local members plan a large Tacoma Spokane Portland delegation for a Pacific Coast Association of Traffic Agents meeting and picnic at Alki Point. President Olin and Secretary Thompson push to make the event the association’s most eventful.

Pacific Coast Association of Traffic Agents Alki Point Tacoma Spokane Portland Olin Thompson

Japanese Forces Advance Around Port Arthur Reach Near Tekushan

Japanese forces press toward Port Arthur as NEO Tekushan slope is within three miles of the port. General Kuroki advances along the line amid reports of a naval engagement near Port Arthur with 21 Japanese warships and a Kuselan victory.

Chrevoo Port Arthur Niye Fort No Tekushan Mountains Newchwang Kuroki Lisoyang Kuselan

Whisky Seized and Dumped at Colfax Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Canutt dumped 10 gallons of whisky into the sink after arrests in Kiberton at a recent picnic. KL Vosburgh William Menett and Dan Griffith were convicted of selling liquor without a license and fined 60 dollars each. fines paid.

Colfax Canutt Sheriffs Office Kiberton KL. Vosburgh William Menett Dan Griffith Conta

City Engineers inspect water front for seawall project

City Engineer Thomson and Assistant Engineer Scott surveyed the water front between the street and Denny Way this morning to study the seawall construction along that section.

Thomson Scott Denny Way

Engineer to decide on wall or bulkhead for street earth

The data will inform the report to the street committee as to whether a concrete wall or a bulkhead should be built to retain earth excavated by Contractor Erickson from Second Avenue. The engineer will present findings to the committee.

Erickson Second Avenue

Walla Walla Man Admits Murder in Canaga Case

Wrenk Hottman confessed to slaying Clarence Myera in Kanaag aty on May 11, slashing him 16 times with a razor. Cornered by Detective Gidham and Sheriff Painter, he will be taken to Kansas City for trial.

Walla Walla Wash Gidham Kanena City Painter Wrenk Hottman Clarence Myera Kanaagaty Hottman Kansas City

Rochdale System Promises Profit to Stockholders

Every purchaser can be a stock holder and every stockholder makes a profit on his own purchases. Phone, call, or write for particulars.

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