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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1904

Page

3

German steamer Arabia arrives at Vladivostok under prize crew

The German steamer Arabia, from Portland with an American cargo, arrived at Vladivostok under a Russian prize crew after being captured off Yokohama. A prize court will decide on contraband cargo with possible release after sequestration. Reports from Yokohama and Hong Kong note related seizures of other ships, Calchas and Calchas bound for Yokohama.

Arabia Russian Port Dy Beripps Vladivostok Portland Portland and Asiatic Line Yokohama

Two Great Riders Favorite in England

London report notes Morny Cannon as England’s top jockey, rivaled by Fred Archer in earlier days. Gouvernant, favorite, failed to win the Derby due to heavy track rain, finishing last. Madden is praised for steadiness and cautious skill, with Henry J. among his best mounts this season.

London Morny Cannon England Fred Archer Cannon Gouvernant Flying Fox Madden Henry J

Revolving Murder Confession Ties Two Figures in Business Plot

Hothan admits involvement in a revolting murder linked to a business dispute. The confession suggests a calculated alliance to profit from wrongdoing, with implications for ongoing investigations and potential trials.

Hothan

Bear Abduction Attempt Ends With Rescue Of Pig

In Rathdorum Idaho on July 9 a boarish scene unfolded as a black bear abducted a 160 pound Poland China pig from a farmer’s pen. The farmer, Rice, arrived and shot the bear in the back of the head, protecting the pig and stopping the theft.

Rathdorum Idaho Hruin Pla Rice Druin

Kuropatkin Considers Evacuation to Break Cordon

In a military report dated July 30 General Kuropatkin is said to fear a strategic trap and proposes evacuating Liaoyang and withdrawing north of Mukden. This move aims to relieve pressure and detach portions of his forces from the surrounding encirclement.

Beripps Eeln Pateh Eaye Kuropatkin Liaoyang Mukden

City Jail Plans to Be Considered by Committee Tonight

The territorial committee of the council, appointed to review the plans for constructing the new city jail, will meet tonight to decide on recommendations to the council. It is expected a definite decision and recommendation will be communicated to the council at a forthcoming meeting.

A Chronicle of the Rear Guard

An old man and a ragged boy trek along a rural road with sheep. They recall past fights and graves along the way, pausing at Potter’s for water. The scene blends memory and hardship as they progress toward a decayed homestead.

Jim Lawk Potter's Mac

Local celebration ends in sudden street slapping fight

At a crowded Mariposa celebration Normart taunts passers by with confetti. Mrs Al Ward, a renowned boxer, slaps him then punches him. he falls as the crowd cheers the bold reaction. The scene shifts to Mariposa currency by squirrel tails worth 2 cents each used in local shops.

Normart al. Ward Lediew Norimart Mra Wardle Maripora Cal Uncle Sam's Mint Mariposa County Szores Martpow Deron

Confession Ties Murder Plan to Bride-to-Be Alliance

Frank Wooffman charged with killing Clar ence Meyers, a printer, in Kanaan City on May 11. He testified that he and Mrs Meyers plotted the murder to clear the way for their marriage and carried out the crime in Meyers home using a club and a razor.

Walla Walla, Waeh Frank Wooffman Clarence Meyers Kanaan City Meyers Hottham Clarence

Reward Offered for Arrest of Seattle Star Solicitor

The Star will pay a 20 dollar reward for the arrest or information leading to the arrest of Robert Deters who claims to solicit subscriptions for the paper without authority. A warrant is out for embezzlement. Deters is about 85, 135 to 140 pounds, black suit and hat, sandy moustache, last heard from Fall City around July 20.

The Star Robert Deters Seattle Star Robert Weters Fall City

Excursion Seattle to Snoqualmie Falls to Seattle

Train departs Seattle at 9 am on Sunday July first with five hours at Snoqualmie Falls. Return to arrive home by 9 pm. Prepare lunch and join an outing. Tickets available at the North Pacific City ticket office at Yester way and Firat streets, Seattle. A Nadeau, General Agent.

Seattle Snoqualmie Falls the Falls N. P Yester Way Firat A. Nadeau

Forty Year War Echoes In Forest Front

A veteran and a boy share a tale of Civil War memories as they watch loggers fell pines. They uncover a Union shell and recall Bobby Lee and Larkin planning to hold the enemy line. The old man insists the war ends only when the rearguard pegs out.

Boby Lee Yessir Sonny Union Bobby Lee Larkina Larkines Pap Robby Lee Ward Sam Mac Larkin

Straw Hats Half Price at Brooks Pendleton Robes Outlet

E N Brooks & Co at 1331 2d Ave advertises Pendleton Indian robes Saturday only priced at 5 dollars each from a 12 dollar up regular. five left. Seattle Outfitting Co at 1416 First Ave between Union and Pike promotes hats and tailoring services.

Iea Ecard Sarasa Pendleton Seattle Outfitting Company First Avenue Union and Pike

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