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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1904
Page
3
Reports say clerks and department heads at City Hall are wasting time and taking excessive vacations and ball game outings. The Civic union and finance committee examine civil service abuses as officials push for salary raises and accountability.
June 1 report from Manchuria says Japan has abandoned all fields except Port Arthur siege. Japanese rush troops toward Port Arthur while Gen Kuropatkin sends part of an entire division to reinforce Stoessel. Analysts expect a decisive battle soon at Port Arthur amid ongoing fights near Feng Wang Cheng and Kin Chow since May 27.
A Mokden dispatch notes a current report that Japanese forces may be active near Mokden, stirring speculation in St. Petersburg. No official confirmation is provided and details remain unverified as the situation develops.
Gardlund 419 Washington street reports a theft of about 60 dollars from a pocketbook in his vest while writing a letter. Suspect Sejvert Ordatl is arrested and held for investigation after a warrant for grand larceny is sworn out. Police continue inquiries and potential additional arrests may follow.
Abraham Lawson and Lillian B. Sangster both of Seattle receive licenses. Wilbur A. Cottington and Florence Abbott of Seattle obtain licenses. Edward Ford of Tacoma and Charlotte Burgosa of Seattle are licensed. W T Lockwood of Bremerton and Carrie Mutchier of South Park obtain licenses. Leonard Durham and Mary Quambrey of South Park listed. James Wilmot and Jane Shay of Seattle are licensed. David Cox of Port Townsend and Bertha Woodruff of Indiana also appear.
The People's Party state convention of Iowa convened in Des Moines this afternoon to select delegates for the national gathering in Springfield, Illinois, on July 10. The gathering marks the party's efforts to unify Iowa's representation at the upcoming Springfield convention.
In Atlanta on June 1 the Georgia state convention opened with a clash between Parker supporters seeking to instruct the delegation for a New Yorker and Hearst allies backing the unit rule. A Parker caucus last night ended in a row.
Detroit June 1 The anti Hearst faction secures victory in the preliminary organization of the Democratic state convention electing L. T. Heames as chairman. An instructed delegation will go to the St. Louis convention with anti Hearst men in the majority.
San Diego June 1 A major blaze destroyed the Hotel Iturbide at Ensalia the finest structure in Lower California. The six story building cost 65000 when built sixteen years ago.
Prosecuting Attorney Boott’s oversight led to a several hour postponement in the manslaughter trial of William Hoppe Emmanuel Swanson and William Quimby over poisoned milk that killed Carrie Constantine last September. Hoppe’s absence required a bench warrant though the state moved ahead with impaneling jurors as defense Ira Bronson represented all three defendants.
The Manila bound transport sails June 1 carrying 650 recruits and nine officers to relieve troops in the Philippines whose terms of service have expired.
Honolulu reports describe a grass hut on Hawaii's west coast linked to Captain Cook's 1779 death and cannibal legends. The hut remains preserved with only surrounding palms taller, echoing the moment Cook first landed at The Cross Roads of the Pacific.
Charles Stewart, a former pan tryman on the steamship Tacoma, is wanted by police for obtaining money under false pretenses. Victims report Stewart promised a voyage to Nome for 10 dollars as a guaranteed trip, then collected advance sums. Tacoma captain discharged him and pledged to halt any later boarding. Special officer A S Coulter has been appointed to police the district.
Jim Kee a Chinese resident of Eilensburg admits shooting another Chinese during a gambling game but claims it was accidental. In Idaho a youth dragged to Grand Ronde river drowned after being caught by a horse rope. Chehalis shingle mill closes for three months while Centrelia mill cuts wages. Lundin pleads guilty to stealing and is sentenced to three years. Victoria Sealing Co ships 2600 skins to London, first shipment before June end. 13 year old Anaconda boy runs away, struck by train near Havre Montana. British Columbia loggers prepare to close camps due to slack market. Nanaimo pite head reconstruction order from San Francisco. Delta to host a sub station near Great Falls freight yards and smelter. Bellingham Bay Improvement Company stockholders meet to plan coal mine development. Forest supervisors outline patrol plans for Washington Olympic and Rainier reserves with 12 8 and 16 rangers respectively.
William May pleaded guilty in superior court to larceny from Albert Leth amounting to $16.25 on Decoration Day. Anita Lytle, a dressmaker, won $132 damages from the city after a fall on Summit avenue. Carl Krause swore to an insanity complaint against J. and Ethel of 1243 Fifth Avenue North. Ethel to be examined by a lunacy commission tomorrow in superior court.
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