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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1904
Page
3
The Democratic National Convention edges toward Parker after Bryan endorses a single trusted candidate while Hearst faction fights a loud, prolonged clash. Nominations roll in with Parker and Hearst drawing the strongest responses, as the hall outbursts in support and opposition.
Judge Parker emerged from a river plunge at dawn amid reports of his nomination. He declined to discuss final vote details and said he would comment only after formal notification. He greeted reporters as he waited for the nomination process to unfold.
In Oyster Bay on July 9 President Roosevelt learned of Judge Parker nomination by phone. It is not known what he commented, but speculation places Parker as a potential Indiana vice presidential choice.
Colfax Wash July state ticket likely to be rejected by a large Republican county gathering. About 200 delegates attend the heated session. J N Pickrell leads the railroad faction while U M Ettinger heads the railroad commission side.
Wall this morning telegraphed congratulations to Judge Parker and promised vigorous support.
Russell B. Smith 22 and Jina Young 22 from Brighton register marriage licenses. Carl Sutherling 29 and Anna Carlston 20 from Seattle. Samuel Moore 27 of Vancouver and Matilda Walters 22 of Seattle. Eugene Sandah 24 and Hulda Orgren 24, both of Seattle, obtain licenses.
Boats depart Pier 2 at 9 10 and 11 a m 1 15 2 3 and 4 8 p m from the Navy Yard timetable.
Timetable notes for the Steamer Mercer TL include daily trips to Industrial Reach Lewieville Mercer Slough Newcastle and Lake Warrington with departures from Leach at 8am 2:15pm and 6:16am to 8pm. The service markets fishing hunting grounds and Mercer Island excursions with charters for picnics and outings managed by J Anderson at Brown 100 or Main 1208.
Arrangements for the reception of Head Consul A. Rh. Talbot of the Modern Woodmen of America are complete. The main feature is an elaborate entertainment at the Seattle theater next Thursday evening, a fraternal meeting for all friends of the fraternity.
The event opens with Muaste and Wagner's Orchestra as C D Biliett Must introduces vocalists and Rev W D Simonds. A male quartet performs and head consul A R Talbot is introduced by R A Balli. The program includes Wagner overture and a one act sketch by Frank C Egan and company, including Robert Hillard's dramatization of Richard Harding Davis story Her First Appearance The Littlest Girl with Blossom Crocker and cast listed.
Tokyo reports Kai Ping, located 20 miles south of Newchwang, has fallen after a severe clash. General Oyama has arrived safely in Manchuria.
Superior Judge Griffin declined to grant Mrs Minnie Sorenson a divorce from Peter Sorenson after she failed to prove infidelity and cruelty. He agreed to a one week continuation to allow time for Mrs Sorenson to obtain more evidence of alleged duplicity. the defendant did not appear.
The board of works discussed re-advertising for caterers after an unsatisfactory prior contract. Chief Delaney had to switch meals to another restaurant, and officials believe renewed advertising will yield better results. A street grading plan and several city contracts were approved, with engineer estimates for sidewalks and water mains listed.
Co. M. Harris and James Wilson were sentenced this morning by Superior Judge Tallman for a break in at Spangenberg's cutlery store. Harris pleaded guilty and received seven years in the penitentiary while Wilson was convicted and given ten years.
The Manufacturers' association voted at a special meeting to urge local manufacturers to display home made goods at the August carnival hosted by the Western Central Labor Union on university grounds. Management offered free space for exhibits.
Superior Judge Tallman adjourned the criminal court for sine die with no cases set until September while other matters proceed. Divorces granted for desertion and cruelty, including Mrs Cileta Orth and Mrs Amy Jers. An infant custody change by Lewis Beall. Chilean burglar Andrew Andred jailed for two years. A missing person inquiry for Jacob Grollimund, last heard from Buffalo. Fire at a bake shop caused small damage. A convoy of 1,000,000 pounds of canned meat dispatched to Japan aboard the Shawmut.
Maheeh Chavan Sinha, Hindoo editor, was exonerated by Police Judge George after being accused of following Mins Cora Tyner home from Sunset Telephone. The case drew occult group sympathy as Tyner testified fear at Sinha’s piercing eyes and spiritualist meetings near her boarding house. City Attorney De ruler conceded the charge had little evidence beyond unsubstantiated claims.
Peter M. Peterson a carpenter turned preacher was committed to the insane asylum today by a superior court insanity commission after police found him exhorting an imagined audience on a street corner He claimed Heaven gave him power to walk across the sound toward Seattle and offered to walk on water if dropped into a dock situation arose after jailer Corbett conducted a patrol wagon meeting with hymns and prayers before physicians as they evaluated his condition.
G W Palmer, the sole white resident of Kinjek village at the head of Cook Inlet, Alaska, prepares to sail on the Hertha with supplies for a year. He traded merchandise for fox skins, including a Silver- Gray fox hide sold in London for 200 pounds. The recent prize skin measured about three feet, praised by experts as perfect, though Palmer doubts another such find exists as Indians often spoil hides during removal.
Chief Engineer J. W. Harney of the steamer Albion had his license revoked by local bulls and boilers inspectors this morning after the vessel broke down en route from the Dewamish river to Ballard last week. Captain P. H. Lawson was not blamed for the accident.
An old advertisement extols Ayer's Hair Vigor as a remedy for thin gray hair, claiming it makes hair grow and restores color. The jumbled text hints at a vanity theme and product branding.
The State Department notified the Chinese government to settle a claim of 25 000 Mexican dollars for the death of Louis Kitzel, an American correspondent killed by Chinese soldiers. Thomas E. B. Decker reported a burglary at his tool house, with tools stolen last night.
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