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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1904
Page
6
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London July 28 The Hague conference ban on balloons and aerial torpedoes expires tomorrow, raising the risk of new terror in Manchuria. Belligerents in Port Arthur and observers may convert balloons into war engines, with Britain and the United States noting the five year rule lapses and possible aerial warfare escalation.
The Democratic county convention at the Armory hall on Terry Avenue closed amid wild cheering for Jack Williams as sheriff nominee. The session named a full ticket including J. Allen for prosecuting attorney and elected state delegates, with roars of support from country and city delegations alike.
Chamberlain D. July of Lancaster Pa wins first prize of ten thousand dollars in the Homebud land lottery. Rosebud lands drawings begin with many hoping for homesteads while others face disappointment. Registration closed Saturday and about 3000 drawings will determine final entry order. Final entry starts in a week.
Forest fires rage on Vashon Island burning several hundred acres. The Lewter area fire continues to burn with no immediate containment until rain arrives or it consumes itself.
The Evening Star's Tientsin correspondent reports Geo. Kuropatkin wounded in the shoulder during the battle of Tascikao. Another general was killed. Russian losses were 106,600.
Mclaughlin divorce suit alleges non support with hunger and driftwood fuel issues. James McLaughlin cited to show cause for temporary alimony. Mabel Frank sues husband N.4 Frank seeking alimony and restoral of maiden name Mabel Hays. Herbert Brown granted divorce from Lela Brown on grounds of desertion by Superior Judge Griffin.
President Elliott of the Northern Pacific and companions left Seattle at 8 PM for Port Townsend and the Port Townsend Southern railroad project. They conferred with Port Townsend business leaders about extending the line south and plan to return to Seattle at 4 PM with Captain F A Grant of the local quartermasters department.
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