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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1904
Page
7
Atkinson & Co marine underwriters in New London received orders from their London home office to delay accepting risks on vessels or cargoes bound for Japanese ports until policies are filed at headquarters. The note interrupts normal coverage pending submission and approval.
A piano ad emphasizes workmanship and tone quality as key to customer satisfaction. The piece urges readers to buy a Hobart M. Cable or Kimball piano in oak, noting a well pleased customer as the best advertisement and inviting visits to the store.
A fragment notes a mishap at 903 Second Ave Burke Ridge. It mentions two phones and a baby knocking a chunk out of something with a plan to fix.
Reports indicate no risk will be taken with Malacca affairs as Vladivostok squadron activities reach the Japanese coast. The Shawmut sails from Seattle to Japanese ports carrying 16 000 tons including 900 000 pounds of canned beef and 60 000 sacks of flour, potentially contraband liable to seizure. The Pak Ling and its commander Capt RK I Conradi are noted as captured by Russians and well known locally.
Nick Williams pitched a strong game for the Commuters, beating Oakland 6 to 2 in San Francisco. Hins, an ex-Texas shortstop McKuen and other lineup changes marked the contest, with a late rally aided by errors and hits in the eighth inning. A spectator caught a foul tip and returned it to Byrne as the crowd applauded.
In Portland yesterday Tacoma defeated Portland 5 to 3 behind strong pitching by St Vrain and late runs in the ninth. Hastings started for Portland before being relieved by Iberg who allowed five runs in the inning. Batterlee and Steelman contributed for Tacoma while Umpires O Connell and Me Donald worked the game.
July 22 game report shows San Francisco shut out Los Angeles 8 0 in an upset. Batterias Gray Spies Knell Gorton Vampire Brown noted in scoring details. Other league results include Philadelphia over Cleveland and Boston tie with St Louis.
A joint congressional committee on merchant marine left Mil Walker at night heading for St Paul Beatle and other Pacific coast points. Monarch Shoe and Clothing Co advertises prices with men's and women's shoes on sale including $4.00 and $8.00 items.
Lieut Gen Chaffee Maj Milla Capt Hutcheson and several army officials pressed the fort inspection today leaving aboard the US 5 Carthwright and aims to finish the inquiry this day. Tomorrow Chaffee departs at 8 40 for Vancouver Wash to inspect the barracks there. Quartermaster General Humphrey did not join today due to an eye issue and will seek treatment.
The Woodmen of the World held a smoker at Ranke hall with a musical program and speeches by Rev. M A Matthews and W. R. Gay. Myrtle Wileen of Hillman City was turned over to police after her father said they might do as they pleased with her. Police heard that Wilson beat his daughter aged 11 or 12, who left home. suspected abuse confirmed by Officer Park. Her mother lives at Kanragiy. Mrs Promett and two others arrested for fortune telling without a license filed charges recently.
County Superintendent Hehoola Hartranft reports a state note allowing students failing eighth grade to enter high school after September 1. Previously, those failing grammar school exams could not reattempt until January. The new plan lets pupils study during vacation to qualify for September entry.
The city school board purchased two parcels on Hurmit avenue between Main and Second streets for 17000 dollars from Charles E Shepard. Ground not needed yet but expected for a future building site within two years as city planning proceeds.
Fred Elisiesen, 23, died yesterday morning after plunging from a high trestle at Port Blakeley saw mill where he worked. His skull was fractured and the body was brought to town. He was believed to have relatives in California.
Telegram from July 22 reports a Tuesday engagement near Motienling where Russian forces repelled attackers. Japanese casualties exceeded 200, including two officers, in a fierce clash with heavy losses on the opposing side.
In Bakkan ke, July 22 a protest note against Sunday train runs prompts Northern Pacific to issue a circular by A M Cleland and A E Smith stating no more special trains will run on Sunday. The move aims to give workers a true day of rest amid protests from organized bodies and patrons.
H F Fletcher, carpenter and George Liddle, all alleged expert crooks, were nabbed by City Detectives Tennant and Barbee in a St. Louis residence at Second Avenue and Main Street early this morning. An opium smoking outfit was found and confiscated. Fletcher, aka Alfred Dennery, is noted as a skilled West heist thief who recently avoided a suspended sentence and was expelled from the city.
Woodford accused of attempting to rob Jan Klee at 117 Maynard Avenue South. Held for trial in the superior court, bond set at 3750 by Justice Gordon. The robber, after waking the sleeper with a broken window, fled but was captured after a chase on June 27.
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