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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1904
Page
3
Survivors tell of the Hitachi Maru sinking after Russian warships opened fire. Ninety corpses cover decks and two hundred men die in the explosion that reaches the engine room. Captain Campbell missing, chief engineer killed, and Col Keusel orders flag burned before suicide.
Yesterday at The Meadows long shots dominated with Aurora B the only favorite to win. Laureate edged MacFrecknoe by a full head after a tense finish. Other races saw Maxtrese Canejo Oscar Tolle Laureate and Agnes Mack win. Funeral services for Mrs Mary F Hummel held Sunday at 416 East Denny Way residence of Mrs L. Rowe.
Miss Mary Morris of 321 Tenth Avenue reported her gold watch stolen after entering the grand stand at Recreation Park. Police were notified and are investigating pickpocket activity in ball game crowds.
In a close Recreation Park game Los Angeles beat the Siwashes 5 to 4 after a ninth inning rally. Baum pitched for the Angels and Jay Hughes worked the mound for Seattle as the Angels claimed the late lead with a 3 to 1 advantage before the visitors tied it. Portland then edged Oakland 6 to 4 behind Roach and Schmidt as Roach and Schmidt pitched well in the eighth.
In the American League results, St Louis edged New York 10 to 81? Louis, while Cleveland defeated Washington 6 to 3 and Chicago beat Boston 5 to 0. Detroit defeated Philadelphia 6 to 5. In the Pacific National League, Spokane beat Boise 2 to 1 and Salt Lake defeated Butte 7 to 3.
In Spokane yesterday Tacoma Tigers overwhelmed Knell with strong hitting and pitching by Bobby Keefe who earned the win. Final score shows Tacoma ten runs San Francisco one with key plays by Batteries Keefe and Graham. Rabbi Joseph to speak at Temple de Hirsch before summer vacation and a ten thousand dollar railroad wreck sale advertised by The Monarch Shoe and Clothing Co.
A group of Swagger Young Men purchase hats from BE. N. Brooks & Co located at 1331 Second Avenue, signaling a local retail run on headwear.
Amateur bout card features local and San Francisco entrants. Pemberthy of ny meets Charlie Johnson of Ballard in a lightweight clash while heavyweights Vaseur and McCarthy prepare for a much anticipated bout. Johnson reputed champion shingle pecker in Hal lard.
Jack Corrigan and Tony Stearns will headline the main event with Corrigan hailed as the big gum out at Fort Lawton and Stearns known for a splendid bout against any opponent.
A powerful cyclone hits southeastern Cuba causing extensive deaths and destruction. More than fifty people perished as the storm overwhelmed El Cobre, with two dozen drowned and mines at Daguirtz reported damaged among remaining injuries.
Mike Kobelert a Great Northern tunnel laborer reports he was robbed of $68 in gold by two women on Jackson Street near Fourth Avenue South at 2 this morning. He was briefly restrained by their embrace and was partly intoxicated, hindering details for police.
B W Stevens indicted for smuggling opium across the line from Victoria. Secret service agents seized 2100 pounds. He pleaded guilty before Judge Hanford and received one year in county jail and a $100 fine. His wife and her parents watched. Harney Logue pleaded not guilty to five pounds of opium smuggled and was sentenced to six months on McNeill Island plus $100 fine and costs. Trial for William Cree Alfred Larson and C M Moore set for June.
The board of education announces the appointment of teachers for city schools for the upcoming year starting in September. Most current teachers are reappointed, with new or vacated positions filled from a preferred list of educators including Ines L. Allen Alma M. Allen Josie Adama Anna L. Baldwin Eva M. Barnett and many others listed.
Joseph Cocco says Michael Christopher stabbed him in the forehead with a pocket knife after a dispute over two games of pool and 20 cents. Christopher, a Roslyn bartender, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. Cocco, drunk and abusive, testified and was detained, with $170 cash and a $2,100 draft found on him. The case involved questions of sanity and ongoing police investigation.
John Peterson of Iowa stepped from the Great Northern Limited in a dazed condition and was believed by Patrolman Kelly to be insane. He was taken to the police station for assessment.
The body of J Henry Dunn a carpenter killed instantly yesterday morning by a fall from the new Northern Pacific rail bridge over Mercer slough was brought to the morgue last evening. His parents in Michigan were notified no inquest will be held and the remains will be shipped to Ausable Michigan.
The steamer Charlies Nelson under Captain C. H. Pearce is due in Nome tonight carrying fifty passengers and 1 100 tons of general freight. In Nagasaki on June 17 the Japanese transport Katsuno Maru fouled the Yamatokan, leading to the Katsuno Maru sinking.
The notice highlights K N Brooks & Co at 1831 Second Avenue offering a wide selection of styles and varieties for shoppers.
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