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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1904
Page
8
In Butte the mining and smelting work never pause as miners rotate in eight hour blocks. The city sustains twenty hour activity with theaters saloons and concerts always open. A miner earning about 3.10 dollars daily spends as if wealthy while crowds linger through the day and night.
Dexter Morton reports on a women free zone at a basement Turkish bath near First Ave and Washing where men must enter only.
In Skokomish Washington W B Slocum sues W T Nugent for $10 damages claiming a bedbug colony deprived his family of sleep and peace. Nugent countersues for $10 for loss of sleep and mental anguish after renting a house found infested. Justice J Taylor presides over the cross complaint in a rare local dispute.
Former Senator George E. Turner returns from the St Louis convention and says Democrats in Washington would need to support his nomination for governor to help the party. He adds he lacks a vp bid and cites possible rivals like Tolman Voorhees McCresky Dunphy Mackman as potential strong candidates. He will consult friends before a fuller statement.
The advertisement proclaims Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as the only medicine needed for bronchitis and claims six decades of endorsement. It suggests consulting a family physician for confirmation and states a commitment to follow his decision.
A train on the International Great Northern railroad was halted at Keechl, thirty miles west of Palestine, by five young amateur bandits. They dynamited a car and a coach but injured no passengers. one robber appeared badly wounded. The express and mail were not touched. Rangers are stationed nearby and arrests are expected soon as the gang is said to be local lads.
Hometowns mourn as three family members die within a year in Mont. Sen. WL A Clark faces losses from Mrs Poster the elder to a daughter at childbirth and Mrs Charley Clark, all described as sudden or expected, leaving the senator's grand home and stables largely empty.
Reports that J M Hannaford of the Northern Pacific might replace Paul Morton as secretary of the navy are dismissed by Northern Pacific officers. Hannaford denies the Chicago originated rumors while on an inspection trip with President Elliott, noting his current line work and a Tacoma visit before returning to St Paul.
The body of Kent Loomis was found washed ashore at Kings Bridge three miles from Plymouth identified by valuables and papers. A quantity of money was found on the person. Also noted is a Red Cross remonstrants meeting in Washington discussing Foster Olney plans for reorganization of the society. The New York Pacific Squadron is at the navy yard. Sailors are instructed to take boats from plyer I Sunday at 8 10. ha. m, 12 m, 115, 2, 3 and 6:86 nm.
The election for Queen of the Mardi Gras closes at 10 pm with final tallies to decide who earns royal honors for two weeks. Voting may be done at the committee's headquarters or via ballot boxes. cash in an envelope with a candidate name also counts. Leading candidates include Mise De Perdusin and Miss Searles, with strong support from city departments and police and fire crews for several contenders. The parade week features floral floats, nighttime processions, and a BC Day event with Seattle versus a British Columbia town team.
Ten warships will be on display at the navy yard. Boats depart from Pier 2 at 9 10 a m 12 m 1 16 2 3 and 6 30 p m for excursions to view the vessels.
Torio July 16 The war office denied the earlier report claiming large Japanese losses in an attack on Port Arthur. No confirmation of the claimed 12,000 killed and wounded was issued.
Toledo hosts the annual gathering of the International League of Press Clubs at the Hotel Victory. About 200 newspaper representatives from the United States and Canada will attend the event in Toledo and nearby lake resorts next week.
A wealthy Spokane inline owner J F Swift reports a stealthy burglary at night. The thief styled as a fastidious knight tried on various clothing items, selecting shoes trousers shirts and coats that fit, leaving a note begging the resident not to think he would steal items beyond his needs. The account ends with the burglar working the combination.
A note indicates the Pacific Squadron will depart Bremerton soon. Citizens are urged not to miss the departure event and to view the naval contingent before they sail.
A thief who crafted a refined scene within the residence left behind a marked show of neatness. Police report no trace of the smooth burglar despite the unusual display of order and a coffee making routine observed in the kitchen.
Tacoma dispatch reports Corporal Ray Henderson seriously wounded at American Lake during field maneuvers with Eighth battery. A gun crew failed to properly swab after a shot, igniting a burning cartridge and causing a premature explosion. Henderson suffered arm injuries and facial burns, risking disfigurement and possible loss of sight.
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