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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1904

Page

5

Piano Ad Highlights Durable Tone and Bankable Prices

The notice extols a piano with a strong sweet tone and wide range built on durable principles. It asserts superior value for the price and points to a complete line of Chickering Kimball Hobart M Cable and other makes, plus D Johnston Co. organs. Planos and organs available with moving tuning and polishing by expert city staff.

Pease Pianos Chickering, Kimball Hobart M. Cable D. & Johnston Co Kimball Vocalion

Chiffon Sale At Chesbro's On Second Street

We bought out the M. Pease stock and now sell chiffon at 27c per yard at Chesbro's 1305 Second. Also offer coats worth 12 to 18 dollars for 3.55, with a piano sale and relocation notice at Howe 1905.

Chesbro M. Pease Ciesbro

City Council Battles Rainier Avenue Trunk Sewer Plan

The council debated a Rainier avenue trunk sewer from Fourteenth to Bayview with branch liens on adjacent streets. Objections centered on cost allocation and fairness for wards. The measure was sent to the sewer committee for legal opinion while other items included mayoral staff pay, architecture bids, and a stalled billboard ordinance.

Inspect Guns Twice Monthly Under Police Order

The police sergeants must inspect firearms handcuffs and paraphernalia of their men twice a month. The initial inspection set for July 15 follows an order from Chief of Police Delaney who says equipment is often unused and dirty. He views the new system as an improvement to keep gear ready and in good condition.

Delaney P. S

Lawson Granted Bail in Federal Case Against Victor Mfg

Lawson proprietor of the Victor Manufacturing company received a hearing before United States Commissioner Kiefer after being charged with sending unlawful matter through the mails. He advertised a medical inventor and a seized circular was used as evidence. No defense was presented and Lawson was bound over to the federal grand jury on a $1,000 bond.

V. Lawson Victor Manufacturing Company Matla United States Kiefer Lawson Federal Grand Jury

Plan Their Campaign in Oyster Bay

Secretary Cortelyou and Senator Fairbanks met with President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill to discuss campaign strategy. The session kept secret as aides plan to stress contrasts with the Democratic ticket and Fairbanks will tour doubtful states with selected speakers. New York photographers captured images for distribution as former Gov Heet of Porto Rico visited Sagamore Hill.

Fairbanks Ee Cortelyou Sagamore Hill New York Gov Heet Porto Rico Pases

Col Lamping Fooled 'em at American Lake drill

In a July encampment at American Lake Colonel Lamping of Be Attle commanded the Second Washington Blue forces. He used a Confederate ruse sending a detachment to distract the enemy while he moved his main force to the rear and back again. The entire force will attack and defend an entrenched post tomorrow.

Tacoma American Lake Drilla Lamping Be Attle Washington General Forrest

Maude Fealy to Lead With Sir Henry Irving Company

Denver July 12 Maude Fealy the American stage’s leading beauty has been engaged to play leading parts with Sir Henry Irving’s London company. Born in Denver she rose from juvenile parts to ingenue roles and starred last season in Hearts Courageous earning praise from critics. Fealy will depart for England in October after meeting Irving in New York that season which led to the contract.

Geautiful Maude Fealy Sir Henry Irving Vealay Maxine Elliott London Henry Irving Miss Fealy Denver Maude Adame The Rocky Mountain Prive Parle Miss Peary England New York

Russians Retreat Before Japanese Advance Across Front

Chinese reports say Russians are withdrawing along the entire line as Japanese forces push forward. Foreign office sources note Japan told friendly powers it would halt hostilities if Korea could be annexed and Manchuria returned to China. Russian officials reportedly refused to discuss these terms.

Attack on Port Arthur Reported by Admiral Togo

Admiral Togo reports a torpedo attack on Port Arthur Monday with unknown outcome. Japanese vessels reportedly unharmed. A junk arriving today says two terrificd were heard toward Arthur Monday.

Port Arthur Torio Togo Bost Chefco Arthur

General Chu Occupies Bai Chore As Russian Forces Withdraw

London dispatch reports General Chu has occupied Bai Chore after Turkish forces encounter resistance. Russian troops under Staskeberg retreat on Tet Shi Chaeo, signaling a shifting front as the situation develops.

London Liegd Chweng Chu Bai Staskelberg

West Seattle Improvement Club Tweaks Water System Plans

At its regular meeting last night the West Seattle Improvement Club discussed defects in the present water system. A committee was appointed to work with the West Seattle company on a remedy. A site for a new city hall was considered and the group decided to leave the matter to the city. New officers were elected: A. Br. Nelex president, George R. Cropley secretary, W. D. Thomas treasurer, A. D. Rebelman vice president.

Rainier Avenue Fourteenth Avenue Yester Way Bayview Street Crichton Gill Conway Cornell Johnston General Fund First Avenue H. R. Cline Seattle Lighting Company Rainier Club Rufus Dawes Dawes Civil Service and Salaries Committee Cole American Institute of Architects Burnett Comcil A. BE. Ashcroft Gilliam Foster Foster & Kleiner Thomson Fire and Water Committee Henry Beck Maison Park Madison Park Ihs Weat Seattle Improvement Club West Seattle Company Fnally A. BR. Nelex George R. Cropley W. D Thomas A. D. Rebelman

Interbay Lumber Company Receivership Notified in King County

The Superior Court of Washington King County announces the receivership of Interbay Lumber Company No 43395. The receiver has been appointed and qualified following a July 5 1904 court order requiring all parties to comply with the proceedings.

State of Washington King County Interbay Lumber Company Interbay Lumber Company, & Corporation

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