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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1904

Page

7

Chenoa Predicted To Surpass Fairbanks In Tanana Trade

Captain Chas H. Peabody, a leading Yukon steamboat operator, predicts Chenoa will become the head of navigation on the Tanana River and the commercial center of the Tanana gold fields, surpassing Fairbanks. He cites cheaper freight costs to Chenoa and the need to transship goods to Fairbanks, plus ongoing efforts by figures like Judge Wickersham and Captain Barnett to keep Fairbanks competitive. He plans further vessel purchases and notes a currency shortage in the Tanana region, with gold dust as primary trade.

Chenoa Fairbanks Tanana Chas. IL. Peabody Yukon Peabody Dawson Alaska Judge Wickersham Captain Barnett Captain Peabody Ia Monarch Westminster B. C St Michaels North

Expansion Sale Offers Charter Oak Ranges At Cutting Prices

Expansion Sale by James Dalley & Weens promotes large warehouse move on Siath avenue and Pine street. Discounts apply to all att t ts ave ranges including Union Garteand Strair Bridge bh Jewell Star Retate Majestic with some used items. Complete house for painters and stove goods.

Charter Oak Siath Avenue Pine Street Unio Garteand Strair Bridge Bh Jewell Star Retate Majestic Jame Dalley & Weens Osk

Aldie Jones Dead After Toy Pistol Wound

Aldie Jones years old son of Mrs Mra M Jones of Fairview avenue died in a local hospital last evening from lockjaw caused by a wound with a toy pistol suffered on the Fourth of July. The body is at Boney-Watson morgue awaiting funeral arrangements.

Aldie Jones Mra M. Jones Fairview Avenue Boney-Watson

Manning Ashore Near San Francisco After Pigeon Point Incident

The revenue cutter Manning ran aground at Pigeon Point near San Francisco early today. Life saving crews responded and towed the vessel to port this afternoon. Damage extent is not yet known.

Revenue Pigeon Point Tage

Tame caucuses overshadow sheriff race clash

The Democratic caucuses yielded little excitement with many precincts not calling any caucuses. The lone contest emerged from the sheriff race with Jack Williams and James Quilter as the rival nominees.

Lawue Jack Williams James Quilter Sheriff

Brewers End Strike With 50 Percent Concession

The San Francisco brewers' strike concluded today as strikers agreed to cut demands by half and sign a two year pact. Workers returned to duties immediately. A separate report notes a missing 11 year old girl from Pearson, Kitaap county, last seen after leaving home last Wednesday, with police alerted yesterday. Four Japanese immigrants were arrested for entering the United States without licenses, arriving from Stevenson in a small sloop. The Michigan Steamship Company steamer Leelanaw arrived from Nome via St Michael with a quiet port call and light cargo. nine passengers were aboard, weathering a pleasant voyage.

St. Michael Leelanaw Nome

Woman Bound and Robbed at Fairview Station Home

Mrs. Fred B. Pletcher, alone with her baby at Fairview Station on the Seattle and Renton street car line, was bound and robbed by two masked men at 3 am. They threatened to burn her, bound her in bed and searched the house taking about $14 and some jewelry before fleeing. Deputy Sheriff Mellee and the sheriff's office are investigating.

Fairview Station Seattle Renton Fletcher

Eleven Year Old Hobos Sent to Reform School

Two 11 year old boys, John de Carrell and Victor McConnell, were committed to reform school by Superior Judge Griffin. One boy, McConnell, was arrested on the waterfront for drunken roaming and theft. The other, Carrell, known for ride riding brake beams to travel cities, has troubled parents and a neglectful home. In court both boys appeared drowsy as the deputy prodded them to pay attention.

John de Carrell Victor Mc Connel Echoal Judes Griffin Meat Connell Polie Carrell United

Judge sentences boy to reform school after troubled years

Judge Griffin signs the commitment after noting the boy, once raised in a good home with Drakebeams interests, shows little hope for rehabilitation in ordinary schooling and must spend his remaining minor years in the reform system.

Griffin Henitete Reform School

Vindivo Stok Squadron Sinks Japanese Steamer Off Hakodate

A Tokyo cable from the Japanese legation says Vindivo stok squadron sank a Japanese steamer of 18 tons burden twenty five miles from Hakodate. The crew landed safely at Cape Yewan.

Legation Inoya Hakodate Cape Yewan

Davis at Rosemont Davis at Rosemont

Henry Gassaway Davis Democratic vice presidential nominee arrives in New York and meets Judge Parker at Rosemont with Mack and McCausland. The visit centers on planning the campaign and chairmanship. William P. Sheehan may delay return, and Senator Gorman declines Keopus invite, delaying independent talks.

Redpub N. Y Henry Gassaway Davis New York Mack Davis Judge Parker McCausland Charles Mercer Hall Rosemont William P. Sheehan Metropolis Gorman Keopus Daviss

Civic Union to Probe False Imprisonment by Police

The Civic Union plans a meeting of its police committee to decide action over wholesale arrests and the failure to file charges. They contend many detainees are held without charges and released, including Leo Clifford who was jailed six hours without charges. They warn law abiding citizens can be unjustly targeted by officers and aim to stop such practices.

Police Committee of The Civile Union Police Department Jati Ae Civic Union Leo Clifford Lane Lanes Young Clifford Cifford Potce Younglifford Oegainet Lane

Superintendent Kempster Hurt After Operation At Home

In a local hospital after an operation, Superintendent Kempster of the Senttle Electric company was moved to his home this forenoon in greatly improved condition. He is expected to return to work in a short time.

Kempster Senttle Electric Company

Mrs Robb Arrested In Murder Case

George Joye died at Providence hospital after weeks of suffering. Deputy Sheriff Williams rearrested Mrs Robb on a first degree murder charge and she is held without bail awaiting trial. Prosecutor Scott says she cannot be released on bail under the law.

George Joye Providence Hospital Willams Robb Joye Gertrude Robb

Youth Confesses Robbery In Murder Case At Marysville

Claud Hawkins, 14, allegedly murdered and robbed George Mosse near Marysville California. He was arrested in a hotel while asleep after reportedly returning the stolen money and claiming two strangers did the crime. Mosse was an exile from Guatemala. The boy's home is Alameda. he is described as a cigarette feud.

Marysvile Cal Claud Hawkins George Mosse Alameda Mosse Guatemala

Mardi Gras Opens With Record Attendance In City

The Mardi Gras carnival opened to a crowd exceeding 10 000 paid admissions. The event ran smoothly with no disturbances as bands, acrobats, and acts delighted spectators. Queen Pauline was crowned by King Dede and tomorrow night features a grand parade planned as the highlight of the carnival.

Clerks’ Union White Elephant Daredevil Edwards la Rue Inas Pauline Dede

Roosevelt meets miners in Oyster Bay

President Roosevelt told a Pennsylvania miners delegation that the labor department has begun an investigation into labor troubles in Colorado and related conditions, following their briefing in Oyster Bay yesterday evening.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Commerce

Judge Grants Divorce in Contested Suit in Griffin Court

Superior Judge Griffin awarded Mary St. Mary a divorce from Angus Bt Mary on desertion grounds. The defendant Sopkia Mary was favored on the cross complaint, and Mrs. St. Mary received custody of two children and alimony of 26 dollars weekly.

Griffin Angus Bt Mary Sopkia Mr. Mary St. Maury Mra St. Mary

Mrs Maybrick Leaves for France and America on Ticket of Leave

Mrs Maybrick departed Truro for France under a ticket of leave that suspends its conditions in return for her promise to travel to America and reside there She plans to sail for New York after meeting her mother in France and does not appear fully free at present

Truro Cornwall Maybrick France America New York

Mrs Leslie Carter Triumphs in Do Carry at Portland Theatre

The Portland Oregonian reports Mrs Leslie Carter’s opening in Do Carry at the Columbia Theater as a memorable, epoch making event. The audience of fashion and city leaders filled the new venue for a flawless performance praised as superb in acting and production. Mrs Carter's next engagement is at the Seattle theater the following week.

Leslie Carter The Portland Oregonian Portland George H. Williams Columbia Mra Laurie Carter Columbia Theater Belasco du Barry Mra. Carter Seattle

Stricken Blind closes at Alcazar tonight and Dixie Land to follow

Stricken Blind ends its run at the Alcazar tonight. Tomorrow night the Wiedemann company presents Dixie Land a Southern romantic play to run the rest of the week.

Fire at Model lodging house kills lodger

A fire at the Model lodging house in San Francisco caused by fumigators from the board of health resulting in the suffocation death of lodger Thos Laster. Property loss estimated at $15,000.

San Francisco Board of Health Thos. Laster

Packers Move Up Without Interference Record Pace

Kansas City July 20 The Packers started in without interference today to exceed yesterday's killing record. Union officials announce that 1,600 men have joined the union since the strike began. The market is active today.

Kansas City

No Room for Boodlers At Missouri Democratic Convention

The Missouri Democratic state convention adopted a platform declaring no room for boodlers and their supporters. It calls for harsher punishment for bribery and favors recovering franchises gained through bribery, making eradication of corruption the paramount issue.

Jeverson City Ita Wert

Labor Leader W F Jones Visits City From Chicago and St Louis

W F Jones a veteran labor leader and former first vice president of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees International Alliance remains in the city for a few weeks. He will attend meetings with local unions and assess conditions of the trades he represents.

W.F. Jones International Alliance Ders’ League Colal Jones Organized Labor Eago St Louis

Irish Leader to Speak at Grand Opera House Meeting

Mayor Ballinger will preside over an Irish-Americans gathering at the Grand Opera House tomorrow night. Conor O Kelly MP, sent by United Irish League of Ireland, will address the meeting to promote local self government for the isle. A Pleasant excursion is planned next Sunday by the Sick Benefit group with dancing and sports. Boats depart at 9 a.m. from the foot of Yest er way. Proceeds support the fund.

Ballinger Grand Opera House Conor O'Kelly United Irish League of Ireland Isle Yester Way

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