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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1904

Page

3

Victoria Police Debate If Death Victim Is Missing Son

Chief J M Langley of Victoria questions whether the man who died by self harm at the Richelieu hotel is W M Askew, a missing British Columbia man. A Mrs Askew in Nelson believes the victim may be her son, aided by a photo and morgue visit, though detectives note color differences and contact from Cornwall authorities.

J. M. Langley Victoria Richelieu Hotel Seattle Mra F. W. Dymond Cornwall England Bonney Watson Company A. G. Morgan Old Country Dymond Port Blakeley

Wrecks Yield Manzanita Name Board Linked to Indians

Vancouver reports from July 30 describe wrecks off the South Gander islands where Indians secured a name board bearing the word Manzanita. The artifact is now with Chris Tie at the Lowe Inlet cannery. In Centralia a worker lost his thumb and forefinger when his right hand was caught in stationary engine machinery at Napavine.

Vancouver B.cc Gander Islands Christie Lowe Inlet Centralia Napavine Spaulding Spauldng

Last Night of Mia La Theatre Draws Big Seattle Crowd

Manager Howe reports near capacity at noon with little meat left after strong run of Du Barry. The production Mia Leslie Car ter'n Du Marcy garners one of the season’s brilliants and best ventures for Howe.

Mia Leslie Carter

Neptune Salvage Reports Islander Position and Depth

Captain Henry Finch of Neptune Salvage says the Islander lies at about a 45 degree angle with the stern at 310 feet depth. The forward stack is found, pilot house gone, upper works intact, and officials note lights fail under pressure. once lighting issues are solved the salvage team will continue lowering the cage and proceeding with repairs.

Henry Finch Neptune Salvage Company Finch Juneau

Last Day of Mardi Gras Promises New Features and Unmasking

Crowds fill the grounds for the final Mardi Gras night with reduced prices for children and a 10 cent big tent show. King Dodo, the unknown, will unmask amid music and confetti, while clerks reminisce on hoarse voices from a lively carnival.

Dodo Dedo

Cache found in Missoula river area linked to Bearmouth train robbery

A second cache tied to the eastbound Northern Pacific train robbery near Bearmouth was found 16 miles west of Missoula by Detective Hindman and Sheriff Sterling. Items include a rifle, cartridge belt, hunting knife, and provisions. George F. Hammond implicated by Spokane arrest records awaits formal information and pending capture of his partner.

Missoula Ment Northern Pacific Bearmouth Missoula River Here J. S. Hindman Addison Sterling Missoula County George F. Hammond Spokane Helena Hammond

Osophical Society to Lecture on Necromancy at Pioneer Hall

The Osophical society plans a Sunday evening lecture at the A. O. U. W. hall in the Pioneer building. EB. O. Schwagerl will speak on Necromancy the Worship of the Dead with the stated topic.

The Theosophical Society At & O'Clock U. W. Hall Pioneer Building EB. O. Schwagerl

No Launch Fare for New York Dry Dock Visitors

The New York is in dry dock and passengers can board without a launch. Boats depart Pier 2 on Sundays hourly after am.

New York

Commander Boukatoff's Children At The Russian Embassy

The two children Olga and Gregory, offspring of Commander Houkatoff, entertain the Russian embassy corps in Washington. They dance the Russian peasant jig and court tinuet with grace, their mother dressing them in traditional attire. Olga wears a long frock with a laced bertha while Gregory sports red leather boots and a velvet cap, adding Picturesque charm to Washington parks.

Washington Houkatoff Oval Olga Gregory Bertha

Highway Robbers Shoot, Loot Puritan Coal Official

P F Campbell superintendent of Puritan Coal Mining at Turitan and a stable boy were held up on a public road near Portage at 10 this morning. Campbell was shot twenty five times and died. the boy is badly hurt. Three highwaymen escaped with 5000 dollars meant to pay miners. In Chicago L Bushnell vice president Vaughan Bushnell Manufacturing was robbed at 10 am on his way to the West Side factory. He was slugged and left injured. two men fled with 2000 dollars for weekly worker pay.

Altoona P. F. Campbell Puritan Coal Mining Company Turitan Portage Campbell Chicago L. Bushnell Vaughan- Bushnell Manufacturing Company Bushnell

Pulitzer Pays $500 Fine For Antelope Killing

Ralph Pulitzer son of Joseph Pulitzer of the New York World settles a wildlife violation charge in Lewiston Montana by paying a 500 fine. A separate case in Te ton county remains unsettled after a year in court.

Lewiston, Mont Ralph Pulitzer Joseph Pulitzer The New York World Pulitzer

Pope Says France Breaks with Vatican Amid Diplomatic Ties

Rome reports the pope declaring God s will be done after France severed diplomatic relations with the Vatican. An excursion note mentions a Sunday trip to Snoqualmie Falls and another to the Pallet area this year.

Rome France Vatican Snoqualmie Falls Palle

Lost Satchel and Money Reported by Mrs Marshall

Mrs EB Marshall reports the loss of a crated hand satchel hanging from her belt while shopping on Minom Avenue. The item contained money and other personal effects.

EB. Marshall Minom Avenue

City awards major contracts for streets and sewers

The board of public works awarded the grading and paving contract on Occidental avenue and sewer work to Muratt & Geete for 64144.80, amid protests from a late bid. The Barber Asphalt Paving Co. won Terry avenue and Alder street paving for 612,626.44 with 2,860 from the general fund. Protests over regrading near Taylor and Morrison avenues will be studied with counsel. A planing mill protest and Ridgeway Riding Academy inspection were noted. One bid for Bowen avenue paving came from Barber Asphalt. Regrading Third avenue to ease grades from Union Street to Youeter Way was discussed but no action taken. Delaney received inquiries about missing Mr. and Mrs. Zellers.

Maine Occidental Avenue Murratt & Geete Board of Public Works Terry Avenue Alder Street Barber Asphalt General Fund Taylor and Morrison Avenues Hidgeway Riding Academy Thirteenth Avenue Columbia Street Ryan First Avenue South Board of Health Fast Pine Street Bowen Avenue Marber Asphalt Paving Company Meat Pine Street Third Avenue Union Street Yester Way City Hall Wouler Way Spring Marioni

Will Try to Break the Trust in Anaconda Stockholders

L Amster of Boston circulates to organize Anaconda minority stockholders against Amalgamated interests. He claims Anaconda was victimized by Amalgamated up to July 1 by about six million at the mines and three million via United Metals Selling in copper speculation in 1901, with profits shrunk not by market forces but management. He accuses Butte, Washoe and Colorado companies of preying on Anaconda's resources.

New York N. L Amster Boston Anaconda Amalgamated United Metals Selling Company Butte, Washoe and Colorado

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