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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1904
Page
7
A city committee reviews plans to repair and reinforce an aging jail on Ester Way. Proposals include a new cell, raised back and front, a steel cage, new floors walls roof and a near complete basement rebuild. The aim is to extend the structure’s life by two to three years at reduced cost. The committee meets again Friday.
The Seattle Al-Ki Point Transportation Company declares the steamer Dix will remain on the Seattle to Al-Ki Point route beyond this week. Manager Dudier flatly denies rumors that the Dix will be withdrawn citing unfounded losses of up to $20 daily and intentional attempts to injure trade.
Judge Gradford heard arguments yesterday in Wilmington Delaware on the form of the decree for distribution of the merger profits granted two weeks ago in the preliminary union.
Elihu Root for the Northern Securities company sought a decree to pay dividends and distribute stock not tied up in the suit. Judge Bradford refused, saying the court must protect all stockholders and hold funds until final case adjustment. He rejected the plaintiffs decree and will draft his own for entry next week.
The littl park at the end of Highland drive will be known as Phelps park in honor of Admiral Thomas Stowell Phelps, U S Navy, who served here in 1885 and 1556 aboard the gunboat Decatur and aided Beattie during the Indian war. The board of park commissioners approved the naming. The park covers about a half acre.
A description features a vantage point overlooking the bay, praised as among the finest views in the city. The write up highlights the scenery and potential appeal to visitors and residents seeking a scenic lookout.
A mother reports her son wore a plate cap the last time he was seen in Hila. She fears he may have fallen in with bad companions or been drowned as he has never been away from home before. Local inquiries continue.
A serious fire at the L Thomas farm near Lind destroyed 1200 acres of standing wheat. The grain was valued at 15 dollars per acre. Thomas expects about 10,000 dollars in insurance.
Detective Barbee arrested J B Lewis at a Yesler Avenue lodging house after W L Byers of Portland reported the theft of 20 dollars. Lewis denied the charge, claiming no money, but a search uncovered nearly 16 dollars.
Howe of the Seattle theater evaluates the struggle between independent attractions and the New York led syndicate. He notes Belasco and other stars as examples of independent power, compares them with the syndicate’s manufactured productions and date-scheduling issues across major cities, and mentions key figures like Hackett, Erlanger, Belasco, Ade, and Coburn in the shifting Broadway landscape.
J P M Richards president of the Spokane and Western Treex company resigns from the Country club amid a flamboyant by law loophole. His daughter Carrie was admitted as a member after paying the usual fee and he proposed using a $5 check plus a $10 household payment to enroll the whole family. The anecdote sparked gossip and leaked details. Also notices on battleship excursion roates leaving Pier 2 hourly with a 50 cent round trip fare.
Dick Fraser an 11 year old boy died in Fannie hospital from a bullet wound to the face sustained on Vashon Island while celebrating the Fourth of July. Oliver Russ 17 fired the shot in a friendly prank while the rifle was under Fraser’s head. Fraser died at 2:30 p m from meningitis arising from the injury.
Tonight marks the last performance of At the Stroke of Ten at Alcavar. Wiedemann company returns tomorrow and through Wednesday in Dion Houdcault's The Octoroon, staged as a Louisiana melodrama with a slave auction and a river steamer fire. Starting Tuesday, Conchita presents Por a Million a four act comedy drama with Australian scenes and a mining partner plot.
A vintage advertisement touts a wholesome delicious drink with all qualities for renewed vitality. It offers two dozen half pint cases priced at 900 delivered by phone order Ex. 26.
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