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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1904

Page

7

Mayor Would Employ Jap Labor in Mills

Olympia shingle mill owner Mayor Richardson urged replacing white labor with Japanese and Chinese workers in Western Washington mills. He argued British Columbia mills pay 30 cents per thousand and ship better shingles, urging mills like Mumby to hire a Jap crew and other mills to follow.

Starova A Q Richardson Chamber of Commerce Washington Richardson Britiah Columbia Waeshington Columbus Olympia

Consul Talbot Honored by Seattle Woodmen Gathering

Local Woodmen and friends welcomed Hon. A R Talbot of Nebraska head consul of the Modern Woodmen of America at the Seattle theater. Mayor Kiallinger introduced him and praised the order’s members in the city. State Consul CD Elliott and Rev W D Simondsales spoke briefly as Talbot outlined the fraternal movement and social progress. Frank C Ragan and company offered a one act sketch and solo performances, followed by a local drill team exhibition on Pioneer square.

A. R. Talbot Nebraska Modern Woodmen of America Seattle Kiallinger Order CD Elliott Simondsales Mr. Talbot Frank C Ragan and Company Aurta Pahg & Solo Pioneer Square

She Thought he Was a Burglar

Sumpter Oregon July 15 T G Gynne city editor of the Daily Min r was mistaken for a burglar and shot by his wife Wednesday night. The bullet pierced the fleshy part of his left arm. He is not seriously injured. Mrs Gynne nearly fainted when she discovered her victim. Mr Gynne is able to attend to his duties.

Hoe Mra Gynne

Army Signal Office Reports First Message Over New Cable Line

The U S Army Signal Corps office in Walker Deliding received the first message yesterday via the new Beattie-ktka cable line. The message came from Colonel Alien, in charge of laying the cable.

United States Army Signal Corpse Office Walker Deliding

Maritime Signal Flags Signal Looming Sunday Port Arrival

The Purneide was said to reach the port Sunday while the Burtaide remained at sea. The message line shows the wage being ticked out over the line and transmitted along the free end of the cable.

Huntley body identified as river deckhand in Spencer tragedy

The Columbia river body found near Booneville was identified as a deckhand from the steamer Chas. KR. Spencer, not Herbert B. Huntley the Seattle lawyer who had been missing for over a week. The hunt for Huntley continues with no new leads.

Portland Columbia River Booneville Herbert B. Huntley Seattle Chas. KR. Spencer Dalles Huntley

Emerson Chosen Champion in Hutlerstein Handball Cup

Emerson and T. Emerson won the Hutlerstein handball tournament at Seattle Athletic Club defeating Hiomer McDonald in two straight games 21-17 and 21-16 to claim club champion status. A separate note reports a Chinese cook arrested at Port Gamble on kidnapping charges linked to the Kidnapper John King. Official notice announced three new Chinese ports opening to trade central to port customs.

Hutlerstein Seattle Athletic Club T. & Emerson Hiomer McDonald Emerson Port Gamble John King Motice Conger

Portland Se Attle Clash Ends In High Scoring Tie

In wet conditions Portland and Seattle battled to a 4 to 4 tie after a seesaw game. Beatie homered for Portland while Frisk and Van Haltren led Seattle with multiple hits as Nick Williams escaped trouble late for San Francisco to edge Oakland 6 to 4. Tacoma outlasted Los Angeles 3 to 1 in a rainy pitchers’ duel.

Portland Seattle Beatie Lachen Frisk van Haltren Therg van Got Wililie Campbel Nick Williams Iberg Laoat Tacoma

Bernhard Joins Cleveland In Cy Young Chase

Bernhard becomes a Cleveland pitcher alongside Lajoie after moving from Philadelphia. He ranks among the era’s top arms, with speed control and pitching wiles baffling batters. This season he opens strong with mid season speed, lifting catchers off their feet with fast ones.

Hig Min Bernhard Cleveland Lajoie Philadelphia Sesson

Standings from the Day's Baseball Card

Matchups listed show Pittsburg and Philadelphia 3 Chicago 14 to 6 Cincinnati 1 to New York 2 St Louis 2 to Brooklyn 1 with results from multiple cities.

Pittsburg Pitteburg Philadelphia Chicago Boston Cincinnati New York Pitteburg St

Detroit Nets Big Win Over Boston in Rough Tilt

Detroit beats Boston 4 to 3 and travels to New York to face Cleveland then Philadelphia and Chicago in a late season slate. The jumble of scores shows a tight contest with road trips looming for the teams involved.

Day of Favorites at The Meadows Amid Rain

Racing at The Meadows yesterday produced several notable finishes despite a heavy track caused by persistent drizzle. Favorites Jann Hellardo Frank Woods Lady Kent Kedan won, while longshots Myrtle HL and Hell Heed scored. Jockey Buxton was barred for alleged rough riding on Alice Carey.

Frank Woods Dr. Rowell Woodan Buxton Alice Carey Huston Egbert Buston Wit Talent Jann Hellardo Lady Kent Kedan Myrtle HL Deety Miller Skip-Me Crosswatte Wisner

Beattie Post Office Leads Seattle in June Receipts

June receipts at the Seattle post office reach 30 03 64 dollars, second largest gain among fifty major offices with Peoria leading. Portland shows 29 437 dollars. Seattle now ahead of Portland in recent months. Also note Gotch Meleod world wrestling match set for August 6 in Vancouver BC. judge pro tempore William White hearing Krisch vs Interstate Fisheries case.

Washington D.C Beattie Post Peoria Seattle Portland Vancouver Wiliam Whitele Frank Krisch Interstate Fisheries Fisheries Company

Boxing card promises lively Athenian tournament at Germania Hall

The Athenian Athletic Club presents its amateur boxing program next Tuesday at Germania hall. Bantam bout features Charlie White versus Frisco import Tommy Burns. Featherweight Tow Owens faces Tommy Kane in 125 pound event. Dolan and Allred compete for lightweight honors. Clark and Howard meet at 198 pounds. Mulligan enters against Carstone. Main event pits Long Jack McCarthy against Chet Brown in heavyweight action.

Athenian Athletic Club Germania Hall Charlie White Tommy Burns White Tow Owens Tommy Kane Kane Brown Tommy Dolan Firemen Pride Jimmy Allred Hert Clark Eddie Howard Andy Mulligan Frank Carstone Green Lake Wonder York Gleacon Long Jack McCarthy Chet Brown

High Jinks at Uptown Saloon Lead to Arrests

Early today Marie Lovell Arthur Anderson and Harry Woram were arrested for disorderly conduct after a brawl at Nelson and Sullivans saloon at Third Avenue and Anies Street. Lovell sentenced 16 days. others fined 15 dollars plus costs. police say uptown saloons attract disorder and questionable characters.

Marie Lovell Arthur Anderson Harry Worham Potter Nelson & Sullivans Third Avenue Anies Street M. E. Henderson Lovell Costa Nelson Kentucky Occidental Avenue Yraterway Seattle

Miss Fenn Gains in Carnival Queen Vote Drama

At noon the Carnival Queen contest shows Miss dalla Fenn gaining ground on leader Miss de Perdusin with Fenn 10 votes behind. Also reported is James Taylor, a street beggar, sentenced to ten days in city jail after pleading not guilty. City Detective Wappenstein and Police Judge George presiding.

Miss Dalla Fenn Mise de Perdusin Mies de Perdusin Miss Fenn Cagaeedé Mies Kozlowski Mise Searles James Taylor Wappenstein George Taylor

Melville Dollar Brings News From St Michael and Vancouver

The steamship Melville Dollar arrived from St Michael via Vancouver reporting quiet conditions at St Michael during unloading. A hurricane en route caused heavy seas but no damage. The ship continues to Tacoma then back to St Michael with freight for Tanana region shipments expected all summer.

Melville Dollar St. Michael Vancouver Mt. Michael Fowen St Michael Hia Geesel Heperta Alaska Tacoma Bt. Michael

Miners to Hold Meeting to Report Delegates’ Visit

In Oyster Bay July 15 Senator Pratt meets with President Roosevelt in a series of party talks. Secretary Loeb received a telegram from Wilkes-Barre stating miners will meet Sunday at Beranten to hear the delegates report on an unsuccessful attempt to see the president last Tuesday. The miners will decide on a date for a new delegation to meet the president.

Oyster Bay Pratt Roosevelt Loeb Whilkesbarre Beranten

Wife alleges cruelty in sensational divorce case

Mrs. Jane Hayward filed an answer and close complaint in Superior Court against Alfred Hayward who has instituted divorce proceedings. She claims extreme cruelty and general shiftlessness. He neglected wife and children in illness and during funeral costs. She says she has been breadwinner and seeks custody of their 14 year old son.

Jane Hayward Alfred Hayward Mra Hayward Siekness Hayward

Shot Too Straight in Cheyenne Street Ambush

Cheyenne July 75 Wakamoto a millionaire railroad contractor was shot this morning on a main street. Thomas Yoshihira a Japanese trader or boret? claimed Wakamoto reftranded him and he only intended to shoot Yoshihira. Police investigate possible motives as bystanders report narrow escapes.

Cheyenne Wyo Wakamoto Thomas Yoshihira Yohehihira Walture

Burnside Report Delayed Cable Arrival at Sitka Port

The United States cable Burnside, after completing Alaska voyage, was reported to arrive at port on Sunday. A telegram from Sitka via White Horse and Nkagway circulated about the ship at sea, with the message transmitted over Indian wire. Separately Loy Sen, a Chinese man, faced Habear corpus proceedings in court this morning, while Eva Dam sought support from her husband G. Dam. Guardian for Howard W. Haker named, and Annie Baker, a widow, granted a trust by Judge Bell with a $5000 bond.

United States Alaska Able Sitka White Horse Nkagway Loy Sen Mra Eva Dam G. Dam Griffin Morning Howard W. Haker Cuardian King County Annie Baker Filinola Bell

National Encampment Review Train Excursion to Lakeside

Report of a Sunday military review by state militia and regular troops at Lakeside during the National Encampment. About 900 men will take an excursion train from the Northern Pacific, 1.59 dollars round trip, leaving Seattle via special City Ticket office at First Avenue and Yesher Way. General Agent Nad eau NADEAU at Seattle, Wash. LA. NADEAU, General Agent.

Northern Pacific Northern Pacific City Hien First Avenue Seattle Wash Nadeau

Coastal steamship notices from Juneau to Santa Clara schedule

Shipping notices list calls at Juneau Sitka Santa Ana and Santa Clara with July sailings aboard Santa Clara and the Excelsior August voyage. Caine and Trowbridge, presidents, are listed along with Seattle contact details and a railing incident noted near Arlington Decks.

Santa Ana S. S. Santa Clara S. S. Excelsior Santa Clara Everil Arlington Decks

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