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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1904
Page
5
A Critical Examination of the Kimball Piano urges readers to trust the maker's claims. It touts musical tones durable case work and lower prices for the grade. The ad invites visitors to view Kimball and other pianos, and to hear the Simplex and Columbia Graphophone department.
Andrew Bloomquist, 18, a logger living with his aunt in Interbay, shot himself in his attic room after a troubled love affair. His body was found by a sergeant girl at 10:20 am, a .38 revolver and cartridges nearby. No obvious motive or inquest unless new evidence emerges.
Armenian patriarh Lave reports an irade by the Sultan ordering Armenian massacres and destruction of property. Between May 15 and June 3, 15 villages in Chetass and 22 in Mian were destroyed, with about 6,000 people affected and over 2,000 killed. Trade bans Armenian settlement in ruined villages. measures surge as authorities move to suppress disorder.
The office of attorney George P. Roseman was broken into last night. A deposit certificate and about 300 dollars in cash were stolen as a safe combination was broken. Detectives Wappenstein and Adams pursue the case while Roseman suspects multiple parties knew the safe code. Roseman had represented the Anderson brothers in a lake mining dispute amid recent allegations of mishandling funds. A separate notice concerns a pardon bid for a prisoner, with a telegram sent to the penitentiary and efforts to return him before shaving.
St Petersburg June 13 Michael Devitt inspector says rumors of Russian hostility to the war and a pending revolution are unfounded. He notes workers he met express confidence Russia will win in the end.
H Danhaver a youthful highway robber with seven accomplices was sent to the state penitentiary at Walla Walla and will be brought to Seattle post haste after a Friday sentencing.
Alex Watson a two year old boy was struck by a South Seattle streetcar near Main street fire station yesterday morning and four of his ribs were broken. He crawled under a lumber pile to recover from the shock and lay there all day before a passerby heard groaning. Firemen took him to Wayside Mission hospital where doctors described his injuries as painful but not dangerous. He lodges on Third avenue near Union street with no known relatives in the city.
Sheriff's raid on a Georgetown gambling house Saturday evening resulted in the arrest of David Argyle Charlie Christie 8 P Martin A H Hamilton and Hugh Higgins on warrants for violating the feony gambling law The Seattle Civil Union aided by Georgetown citizens issued the warrants No paraphernalia was seized The case against Dave Stewart for grand larceny was dismissed by Superior Judge Tallman on prosecuting attorney advice citing a woman's claim the theft involved a missing $330 from Spokane wife Lettie White who said Stewart eloped with her.
Masons from across Washington state arrive in the city for the grand lodge session beginning tomorrow. Early arrivals travel to Tacoma for dedication services at the new temple and will return by 11 pm on a special Interurban train. The three day meeting will host subsequent sessions of related Masonic bodies.
Allison the mulatto convert who escaped from the county fell last week and was recaptured after a hard fight. He was sent to the penitentiary at Walla Wella to serve a 10 year sentence for highway robbery. Seven other prisoners were taken at the same time.
Rev. W D Simonds delivered the university baccalaureate sermon at Denny Hall before the University of Washington seniors. His theme was the benefits of great universities in uplifting states and the east influence on growth. Rev Roland D Grant preached at Be Attice High School First Baptist church on The Power of a Sunset. He described Israelite beliefs about the sun setting and how different times of day affect people.
Spokane society indulges a Spanish bullfighter, Senor Enrique Robles, once famed as the world’s top matador. He lives at Hotel Spokane and has drawn endless invitations to dine at the Silver Grill, while his flirtations with American girls fuel a social whirlwind.
Chicago mayor calls to prohibit any betting within city limits and at Washington Park Derby day opens the season. King County Fair managers announce tomorrow is Indies day at Meadows.
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