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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1904

Page

7

Alumni Banquet Set at State University Gym Tonight

The Seattle high school alumni hold their annual banquet this evening at 7 o'clock in the state university gymnasium. Prof. Bawin Twitmyer will address guests as school principal, Vivian M. Carkeek will speak as an orator, and dancing follows the banquet and toasts. Twitmyer will also announce his resignation during the event.

Seattle High School The State University Bawin Twitmyer Vivian M. Carkeek Twitmyer

Longtime school leader to bid farewell after 12 years

Prof Twitmyer announces plans to retire from his 12 year post at the school and says he will take a long vacation, spending at least a year away from school work after graduation ceremonies. He will bid farewell to the graduates who completed their studies during his incumbency.

Twitmyer

Tiermta Wins Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay

Tiermta owned by Edward R K Thomas won the $25 000 Suburban handicap at Sheepshead Bay yesterday leading at the start and finishing ahead by a nose in the one and one quarter mile race in 2 05 and 30000 spectators saw the event under perfect weather with Mad Jockey Redfurn driving.

New York Tiermta Edward RK. Thomas Bheepshead Bay Redfurn McCheaney Mermis Iriah

Pilchuck fall survivor moves to Steilacoom hospital

Pat Murphy who fell from a 70 foot bridge near Pilchuck weeks ago has been sent to Steilacoom as the accident’s brain injury persists. The Everett chain gang operates without overseer, selecting a boss to lead daily park work.

Pat Murphy Pilchuck Everett Chain Gang

Fugitive Thief Comes to Grief in California Arrest

Carl Schmitz alias Frank Jensen, who robbed a Hood’s canal rancher of 600 dollars and a ticket to Germany last March, is a strong candidate for the penitentiary after an arrest in Sacramento as an accomplice in a broader robbery. Sacramento officials plan to bring him to Seattle for trial while detailing the case as solid. EB. N. Brooks & Co. advertises men’s underwear at 1881 Second Avenue Arcade Building.

Carl Schmitz Frank Jensen Hood Germany California Seattle Sacramento Schmitz Delaney EB. N. Brooks & Co Second Avenue

Dr Llwyd Returns From Scotland With Carnegie Gift

Dr. Llwyd returned to Seattle after a trip to Scotland to seek additional support from Andrew Carnegie for the citys new public library He met Carnegie in Edinburgh presenting letters of introduction Carnegie agreed to send 20000 to finish furnishing the building and suggested funds for sub libraries but refused to cover granite instead of sandstone Llwyd read wireless news aboard the Campania Weasel during the voyage back with Signor Marceni

J. P. D. Llwyd Seattle Scotland Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Dr. Llwyd Mr. Carnegie Edinburg New York Liverpool America Llwyd Campania Signor Marceni Weasel

Albany to Undergo Overhaul at Puget Sound Yard

Bremerton June 17 A U S cruiser Albany arrived at Puget Sound Navy Yard for seven to eight months of overhaul to conform her English made battery to American regulations. Main armament will be replaced with American guns and a skeleton crew will remain aboard during the work. Officers listed include W R K Rush and C B Morgan with several ensigns and a surgeon. Wyoming torpedo boat Preble and Foal Suntace are en route from San Francisco.

Bremerton Albany Puget Sound Navy Yard The W. R K. Rush Leuteneant C. B. Morgan W. Whitted B. C. Kalbfua W. Smith J. W. Schoenfeld FM. C. Common C. M. Develin HM. B Risese H.C. Davis M .C M. JJ. Parley Boatewain J. T. ‘Swift A. Zeabal Preble Foal Suntace San Francisco

Markets and farm商品 notices in Yakima region

Market and farm data from Yakima area report prices for tomatoes cucumbers green fruit and grain products. Includes wheat tonnage saucers and poultry notes with prices and crates. Mentions Pacific Coast Laundry advertisement and a Battles Excursion note on page 7.

Uaenta Potet m. Ce Yakima Begon

Seattle traffic plan moves toward new Union depot access

Seattle’s street committee advanced two core steps for a citywide traffic upgrade. It endorsed Mullen’s Third avenue regrade and granted Westlake boulevard grade petitions, aiming for a steady, modest slope from the Great Northern depot to Union Street and easier depot access to Pike Street and the residences.

Seattle Union Depot King Tide Land Manufacturing Gletrich Beacon Hill Ballard Green Lake Fremont Laetona Mittee Ite Mullen Third Avenue Westlake Boulevard Lake Union Jackson Street Fourth and Washington Ninth and Weller Mullen Third and Yesler Great Northern Union Street Second Avenue Yeeler Third Fourth Avenues Pike Street Yeslerway Yesler Union Madison Spring Street Jefferson Street James Street Cherry Street

Give Away $5 000 At Railroad Wreck Sale

The Monarch Shoe Clothing Co plans a railroad wreck sale beginning tomorrow with quotes promising steep price cuts. A recent $5,000 settlement from railroads for damaged clothing and shoes was cited. The store fronts at 1317 and 1519 First Avenue, near the post office, with ads promising bargain apparel from Brooks & 1331 Second Avenue.

Brooks Second Avenue

Duncan district official arrested for embossslement

ARRESTED went to The Ster DA June 17 C. Meto an unt recently mining recorder for the Duncan district has been arrested on the charge of embezzlement. He is said to be $1,062 short in his accounts with the Dominion government. McLogan comes from one of the best families in Vancouver B C Boys' suite mens suits mens women and children's shoes in the great $10,000 railroad wreck sale Saturday The Monarch Shoe Clothing Co 1917 1819 First avenue woe.

C. Meto Duncan @istrict Dominion McLogan Vancouver B. C Monarch Shoe & Clothing Co First Avenue

Professor Clair, Crystal Gazing Fraudster, Vanishes

Police trace a man known as Professor Clair a crystal gazer and psychologist who lived at 322 James Street and charmed love struck women at 1 dollar per sitting then disappeared with his wife as alleged victims complain he duped many women out of money and jewels with soulful looks and advice.

Clair James Street

May Extend Fire Limits To New Manufacturing District

The city considers extending the fire limits to the developing manufacturing district on the tide slate. An ordinance is expected to be passed soon. Street committee discussed permits for wooden warehouses and the current limits reaching only to King Street. Council members favor extending along the lower portion of Piret Avenue and adjacent areas.

King Street Piret Avenue

Gold by the Wagon Lord and a Soldier's Funeral

In twenty three days from May 1 the export tax on gold dust totaled 64 771.78 ounces worth about 996 085 dollars at 15 dollars an ounce. A Skagit county boy Hans Manstad died in the Philippines. his funeral with full military honors was held at Fort Lawton with Colonel Taylor and fort officers in attendance.

Dawson Troy Hans Manstad Skagit County Philippines Fort Lawton Wes Taylor

Wreck sale starts tomorrow at Monarch Shoe & Clothing Co

A railroad wreck sale begins tomorrow at Monarch Shoe and Clothing Co located at 1317 1319 First Avenue. The event features discounted stock from the wreck sale and invites local shoppers to view bargains.

Police Matron Examinations Set for July

Civil service commission meets to schedule police matron exams in early July with eight applicants named. Also approves exam papers for twenty six applicants for city street and sewer inspectors water inspectors assistant civil engineers accountants clerks and stenographers.

Civil Service Commission Mra Wheelan Mies Mary Hanson Mattie Hieger Elizabeth H. Row Mary Duffy James D. Crable Hattie Thierian Mary J. Kelley

Telegraph Briefs From Washington and Abroad June Briefs

Minister Griscom reports Hector Fuller an Indianapolis newspaper correspondent arrested at Port Arthur after being seized on June 13 as he tried to reach the deserged port. Helsinski dispatch says Finnish exiled leaders plan to return and join revolutionary agitation. In Chicago Wisconsin dispute discussed by Republican committee with Payne yielding chair to Beott to avoid charges of unfairness. Effort to harmonize factions to help Roosevelt in Wisconsin.

Washington D. C Griscom Tokio State Department Hector Fuller Indianapolis Port Arthur Fuller ST. Petersburg Helsingfors Chicago Wisconsin Republican National Committee Payne Beott la Follet Roosevelt

Frenchman wins international automobile race in Hamburg

Report from Hamburg dated June 17 notes a Frenchman driving a Richard Sleer car won the international auto race. Jenatzy, a German, is said to have a man along the route. The piece contrasts political tensions with widespread Roosevelt-themed imagery elsewhere.

Ing Roosevelt Hamburg Thery Jenatzy

Denny School Teachers Honor Resigning Principal at Reception

A reception yesterday honored Prof. C. S. Jones who resigned as Denny school principal to take the Walla Walla superintendency. Mr. J was presented with a leather and Mrs. Jones with a cut vane. Work begins on Seattle Tract Company plant improvements costing 160000 with dam modification and added machinery.

Denny School C. 8. Jones Walla Walla Jones Seattle Tract Companys Mne

Newsboys at Pleasant Beach Day Launches Boat Service

Newsboys report a Pleasant Beach day with boats departing Pier 2 hourly after 9 a.m. The service appears aimed at guiding visitors to the shore and promoting beach activities.

Pier 2 Sam Pleasant Beach

Straw Hats Standout Styles at B Brooks & Co

Straw hats for men in up to date styles are featured at B Brooks and Co. located at 1331 Second Ave Arcade Building, offering a variety for the season.

Brooks & Co

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