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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1904

Page

5

Followers of Jefferson Lining Up for Frat

Democratic county convention near. County nominees for sheriff, prosecuting attorney, and five judges to be chosen. Candidates include Jack Williams, M. Quilter, Jay C. Allen, and followers of Bennett and Keith. Contenders for auditor treasurer assessor coroner and district offices listed with several names. Dudley G. Weoten likely to be permanent chairman.

Sten Ttia New Armory Hall Sheriff's Office Jack Williams M. Quilter Prosecuting Attorney Jay CC. Allen B. K. Bennett W. ©. Keith Allen F Orter Richard Sele Tones J. & Jurey G. Meade Emory WM. Brinker G. A. Rochester M. M Lyter W. MH. Biwore Robert Weteh L. N. Regendbaum Mart BR. Jenner OF. W. Gillespie William Hannan Bethel Illiiepie Hannan RR. BR. Bullock L. O. Plantin M. V. Maddocks FR. HN. James Terrence O'Brien KE HM. Evensen Charlee Nelson WT. Scurry van Otin John Leckridge Manchester Walters William Greenteal W. C. Rutter Dan Park Wl. Glenn EB. R. Netehber HB Peck Vi Heardeley J. (. Rathbun Justus Jae

Rural Free Delivery Debate Captures Local Skeptic

Postmaster Stewart recalls a country resident who resists rural free delivery. He argues the farmer benefits from daily papers and mail access, but the man, aging and set in his ways, refuses change. He even claims an excuse to avoid town trips and keeps strict routines against mail delivery to the home.

Stewart Ellensburg Yakima Uncle Sam

Naked man found on Interbay beach

Fisherman John Stoddart was found naked on Interbay beach by City Detectives Corbett and Adams and taken to the county jail after a tense scene on the sand. He appeared insane and attempted to drown himself, while his hair was sandy and his beard matted. In a separate note, proceedings for condemning property for a new Washington Park were held in Superior Court.

John Stoddart Corbett Adama Interbay Adams Stoddart Ude

Telephone Company Opens Employment Bureau in Everett

July Farmers' Mutual Telephone company operates an employment agency in Everett stations. Operators collect applicant names and use the line to place them in positions. Applicants are charged a small fee for the service.

Everett Farmers’ Mutual Telephone Company Ths

Japanese Advance After Russian Reverse at Tacchikao

General Karapatkin reports a Russian reverse at Tacchikao with fighting from the 234th to the 26th. Japanese flanked the Russians right and left, a third flanking movement halted by reinforcements. Russians retreated as Japanese occupied Phanby pass and push from Saimatse and Sypsion toward the Mukden road.

Phanby Pass Saimatse Sypsion Mukden Road

Burrows A Death By Own Action

San Francisco July 4 Alexander Harrows, a Pacific coast attorney, committed suicide by shooting this morning. Despondent over the death of his wife, he ended his life, leaving no note and shocking the local legal community.

Ban Francisco Alexander Harrows Pacific Coast

Actress Star Sparks Scandal On Lovemaking Tale

Local theatre company faces fallout as lead actor James Durkin and actress Mina Starr are accused of wrecking a happy home. Durkin deserts his wife and plans to join Starr while the company cancels contracts and ostracizes both stars. Durkin’s wife, aggrieved and misled, learns of the affair amid promises of support.

Divorce Suit Blames Blood Money For Breakup

Mrs. Scott files a sensational divorce suit against John L. Scott alleging cruelty and incompatibility after the couple received a $1,900 damages award for their son's death in a dynamite accident. She claims his efforts to control the money and threats in front of their children show escalating cruelty. The suit seeks custody of the couple’s three children and a court order restricting the husband from drawing the damages.

Terrence Second Avenue North John L. Scott Scott Griffin

Small Boys Play Pirates in Brooklyn Boat Theft

Puller of Fourteenth Avenue Brooklyn asks arrest of two boys for stealing her boat. The youths, influenced by dime novels, dressed the craft as a cruiser with a black flag and fled at about 7 this morning after a confrontation on the beach. Police were notified and expected to capture them today. Also from Washington a July 4 report says the Massasina of Wey and Lattimer was arrested in Masatian, Mexico.

HH. Puller Fourteenth Avenue Brooklyn Washington, D. C Kateer Masatian Mexico Wey and Lattimer

Russian navy seizes British steamer Calchas near Japan

Reports from San Francisco and Hong Kong indicate the Calchas of the Blue Funnel line, sailing from Tacoma July 9 to Japan, was seized by the Vladivostok squadron as it neared Yokohama. The vessel carried four consignments for Japanese firms and general Puget Sound cargo. British ships Knight Commander and Formosa are also in distress or captured rumors, with anxiety over Herbert and Arabia. In Portland, Oriental business rates rose 10 percent.

Calchas Blue Funnel Line Tacoma Japan Vladivoetok San Francisco Marine Machange Heattle Marine Machange Marine Exchange Yokohama Vladivostok Tokio Bay Puget Sound Liverpool Herbert Japanese Porta Honolulu

Will Not Drop Whittlesey Case

Prosecuting Attorney Scott declares he will not drop the King County treasurer Whittlesey case. He argues first term sureties owe at least 10000 of the county’s suit and plans to appeal if a judgment is granted. He will discuss next steps with the county commissioners and may seek special counsel.

Scott Charles F. Whittlesey King County Tucker Scott Ths Whittlesey Mr. Scott Supreme Court

Pioneer Dead Mrs Marinds Eapy Dies in Columbia City

Mrs Marinds Eapy wife of C Eapy died in Columbia City this morning from heart failure at age 66. A native of Klinete she had spent over forty years on the coast and leaves two sons Orville and another son in Portland. Funeral services set for 3 p m tomorrow at the family residence. Ban Francisco July 9 Munroe resumes training today after the Jeffries fight was declared off two months ago. He plans heavy work. Sioux City Iowa July 16 Firemen and engineers at the Cudahy plant strike today. the crew is complete. Stockton July 26 J M Welsh president of the San Joaquin Valley Bank and of the California Navigation and Improvement Company died this morning aged 61. He was a former Stockton mayor and leaves an estate over 500000. Oyster Bay July 26 Ex Gov Crane left after spending the night with President Roosevelt Cortelyou to stay until the notification ceremony tomorrow.

Marinds Eapy Eapy Columbia City Klinete Orville Portland Munroe Jeffries Stockton Cal J. M Welsh San Joaquin Valley Bank The California Navigation & Improvement Company Oyster Bay Crane Roosevelt Cortelyou

Inquest Opens Into Murder At Magnolia Saloon

Coroner Hoye begins the inquest at 2 30 in the afternoon into the murder of James McCormick at the Magnolia saloon. The Roanoke from Nome was due August 1 after a July 23 departure. Olympia sailed for Nome with explosives and no passengers. Prizes at the Order of Washington progressive whist event went to Royal prize Ly man Wood and Mrs R E B Phillips. consolation prizes to Mrs Margarete Parry and Mrs Van McLachlan. A second whist party is planned within two weeks.

James MrCormick Magnolia Cor- Gndr Progressive Wikef Order of Washington N. 5 Hall Old University Grounds Lyman Wood Mra R. EB. Phillipa Prise Margarete Parry Mra van McLachlan

Lacrosse Sunday Preview and Injury Update

Mb Stewart returns home after a Seattle Portland lacrosse game injury. Dr Ghent says Stewart’s arm fracture is not as bad as feared and he should soon handle a stick. Victoria and Seattle lacrosse team meet next Sunday at Recreation Park in an exhibition. The local team has six straight wins and Seattle is favored to win the pennant. There is talk of admitting Bellingham to the league and a schedule meeting this week.

Mb Stewart Seattle Portland Ghent Stewart Recreation Park Victoria Seattle Lacromer Seattle Bellingham

Western Central Labor Union Plans British Columbia Day Exhibition

Seattle's Industrial Exposition planners set September 10 as British Columbia Day with a Victoria sub committee supervising Vancouver Island interests. A trek by train and two boats from British Columbia is anticipated for the special program featuring international trade contests. Chamber and Manufacturers’ groups assist the Western Central Labor Union in coordinating displays by nearly all manufacturers. In Newport, California Mrs. George Crocker dies at 6 PM with her family present.

Seattle British Columbia Western Central Labor Union Victoria Northwest Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers’ Association

Why Henry G. Davis Is Frisky at Age 82

The New York report on Hon. Henry G. Davis, a railroad man and West Virginia candidate, portrays him as vigorous at 82. He cites daily routines, simple living, and hard work, asserting health derives from economy, exercise, sleep, meals, and temperance.

Henry G. Davis New York Keopus

Burglar Found Sleeping in Spokane Residence

Walter Shaw was found asleep in a bed at the residence of F. Lewis Clark in Spokane. Miss Maji Rinquist and a companion heard a strange noise and alerted police who forced entry through a rear window. Shaw claimed identity at the station and faces burglary charges in police court.

Spokane F. Lewis Clark Walter Shaw Officera MccDermott Logan Maji Rinquist Mine Rinquist

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