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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1904
Page
4
The column riffs on global plagues and small talk as Uncle Henry presses his bid, with 87 new votes for Josh Wise and a tense finish before Saturday. The piece notes a booster push, a wary adjutant general, and satirical quips about love, politics, and public opinion.
A Chicago paper mocks Isle of Pines appeal against ceding the land to Cuba. It argues the island should remain American due to its harbor, strategic value, climate, soil fertility, and the Monroe Doctrine, urging retention or cash purchases of Cuban coaling stations. It notes American residents support U S sovereignty and warn against giving up territory won in war.
The article outlines Britain and Russia vying for influence in Tibet near China and India, with Col. Younghusband leading a British mission toward Lhassa. Tibet resists, battles erupt, and analysts warn the broader East Asian power struggle could spark war between England and Russia.
The Arctic Brotherhood plans to hold its annual grand lodge meeting in Seattle with club house funding pledged and a committee to seek city entertainment support. Dawson had tentatively hosted in the past, San Francisco bids $56,000, and Seattle awaits the final decision.
Southern Pacific Co offers two services to top continental resorts via the Scenic Shasta Route. Rates from San Francisco quoted as 25.00 first class and 20.60 second class. Descriptive literature and tickets available at First Avenue through E. & G. Ellis, General Agent. Also note dining and barber information at local venues.
Jose Tanshoozi, a civilian who left Port Arthur last week and arrived by boat, reports provisions there are nearly gone. Troops have bread with sawdust jam to improve flavor, while Gen Stoessel in Port Arthur struggles to send wireless messages to Mukden amid confusion and disrupted lines.
The Women's Century Club hosts an art exhibition opening tonight at the hall with a 7:39 start and ongoing shows tomorrow and Friday afternoons and evenings. The event includes musical performances by local artists and a reception.
Nevins of 2714 Fourth Avenue near Denneyway was struck twice on the head with a blunt instrument by a burglar last night about 11 oclock after returning home. He fell to his knees but recovered and pursued the intruder, who escaped with items missing from the house.
A sensational note tells of a woman drawn away by an attractive Italian suitor while teaching a married man a new passion. The piece frames a domestic loss and shifting affections as a moral caution.
Do menico Russo, a noted Italian tenor, faces divorce proceedings after a dispute with Louis Wardes over a kidnap attempt and alleged infidelity. Russo pleads innocence, says his wife vanished with his child while he was away, and claims she has an impossible voice.
San Francisco financier Turner recovers 21 600 dollars in jewelry by placer mining through his ruins. He finds 4 400 dollars in gold and 150 dollars in diamonds, but pearls and emeralds are destroyed. Thousands in value remain missing as crowds pan the debris for stray gems.
Grand Rapids Mich June 1 The 98th regular session of the General Synod of the Reformed Church in America opens with a large delegation. The synod will run several days with reports and discussions on education missionary and other church activities. The retiring president Rev Dr Cornelius L Wells will deliver the synodical sermon.
Justice John M. Harlan of the U S Supreme Court marked his birthday today at his Washington home. Though eligible for retirement on full pay, he shows vigor and is unlikely to retire soon. He has served nearly thirty years on the bench and remains the senior member of the court.
In Rome on June 1 the royal nursery marked Princess Tolende's third birthday, eldest daughter of King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Helena who wed October 24, 1896. An exam for assistant chemist in the bureau of standards and labor will be held in the city on June 23 for ages 25 to 45, with two vacancies for aides at $600 yearly. age limit is 20 and up.
Rear Admiral Mortimer L. Johnson was placed on the retired list today in Washington D C marking the end of a long naval career and signaling a transition to civilian life.
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