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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1904

Page

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Roosevelt and Fairbanks Nominated by Republicans

Chicago June 21 The Republicans nominate Theodore Roosevelt to succeed himself as president and Charles W Fairbanks of Indiana for vice president. The convention adjourns after a day of oratorical display as delegates disperse to spread the party fever nationwide.

Beripps Chicago Theodore Roosevelt Charles W. Fair Indiana Republican Organization Roose Cannon Alabama New York Frank S Black Empire State

President Roosevelt Sees Nomination News At Luncheon

At the White House veranda luncheon, President Roosevelt learned of his nomination via a Scripps News bulletin delivered by Secretary Loeb. He remained calm, finishing lunch and later greeted reporters before receiving first official replications from Assistant Secretary Loomis.

Warren Ati Roosevelt White House Loeb Scripps News Loomis

Robbers Fail to Hold Up Overland Express Near Portland

Northern Pacific officials, acting on a secret tip, held the Overland express at 1 a.m. between Gable and Portland with armed officers aboard. The attempted robbery collapsed after a warning from unknown confederates at the Portland station, prompting belief of inside help.

Portland Ore Northern Pacific Overland Express Gable

Seeks Release From Jail in Assault With Intent Case

B Ruffato of Black Diamond filed a writ habeas corpus this morning challenging his detention on the charge of assault with intent to murder in the county jail. He sues for release pending trial.

B. Ruffato Black Diamond

Imprisonment Challenge Over Defective Justice Court Commitment

A defendant argues his imprisonment lacks due process due to a defective commitment order from the justice court. The dispute centers on authority and validity of the detention document.

Justice Court

Steamer Reliance Crashes Into Coleman Dock

The steamer Reliance owned by Capt. J. C. Move crashed into the Coleman dock at 9:30 am as it entered from Paulsbo. The bow railing was torn away and damage estimated at $250. An investigation by local marine inspectors is planned later this week.

Reliance J. C. Move Coleman Dock Paulsbo Mee Manette Alki Point Capt. Moe Moe Hie

Slocum Disaster Death Toll Rises as Bodies Found

New York report states most Slocum victims have been recovered with 483 bodies found 570 identified by 9 o clock this morning. A hundred policemen began a canvass of the stricken district to refine counts of the missing. Twelve funerals scheduled for today.

New York

Strenuous Teddy 1 Epigrams on Duty and Leadership

Theodore Roosevelt's epigrams urge weariness over rust, warn against lax law, and praise steady common sense over brilliance. The piece notes the monograph "Strenuous Epigrams of Theodore Roosevelt" published by H. M. Caldwell Co. in New York and Boston.

Theodore Roosevelt H. M. Caldwell Co New York Boston

Japanese Fail To Break Russian Advance In Far East News

Reports from multiple stations detail Russian forces under Count Hejler defeating a Japanese right flank near Feng Huang Cheng. Tokyo confirms joint advances by generals Noda and Oku near Kai Ping. Marquia Oyama is named to supreme command. Japanese and Russian positions exchange reports as June progresses.

ST. Petersburg Hejler Lior Yang Kuropathin

Steel Bridges 70 Span Tracks

Plans for two steel overhead bridges to span the block between Third and Fourth avenues on Main and Jackson streets are completed. The project costs about $55,000 with Jackson street bridge 85 feet wide and 115 feet long, the other 126 feet long and slightly narrower. Both include two 12 foot walks and a roadway for street car tracks, tied to re arrangements of Main and Jackson streets leading to the new depot.

Third Fourth Avenues Main Jackson Streets Jackson Street Hoth Jackson Astreeta

Tragedy in Butter Valley: Indian Family Child Deaths

A tepee family in Butter Valley faced a fatal incident as a four year old boy was found dead, reportedly stoned by two older siblings aged three and four. The father, Indian Jack, described as hardened, faces the aftermath of a violent family tragedy with the remaining children involved or implicated.

Wagle Valley Jack

May Aid Perry Relief Fund Seeks Japanese Aid

The Chamber of Commerce formed a committee to raise funds for destitute families in Japan in honor of Commodore Perry. A donation from Andrewe George via agents in Yokohama and W. Andrews of Seattle was presented, and the fund aims to aid Japanese soldiers' families amid national reverence for Perry.

Chamber of Commerce Japan Fand Perry Relief Fund Commodore Perry Perry Andrewe

Arrow Safe After Long Ocean Voyage To San Francisco

The Arrow, a 6 100 Dut registered steamer, reached San Francisco on the morning of arrival, after leaving Seattle Friday. Built in Portland for the Columbia River trade, she was expected to run Beattie to Tacoma in competition with the Flyer, and had a troubled past with several accidents and a reputation as hoodooed before this successful voyage.

Tocamar San Francrico Seattle San Francisco Mare Island Portland Sound Beatie Tacome

Miners Vote to Continue Strike Across Four States

Pueblo Colorado June 24 Dis union of United Mine Workers encompassing Colorado Wyoming Utah and New Mexico voted this afternoon to continue the strike begun last October. Miners with concessions in Northern Colorado and other districts may be called out to create a coal famine.

Pueblo Colo

Bon Gabriel Seeks Habeas Corpus Over Jail Hold

Bon Gabriel, bound over to the superior court on a receiving stolen property charge, files a habeas corpus petition claiming unlawful detention in the county jail. He asserts he was bound over to the superior court in Joellee Gordon without probable cause.

Bon Gabriel Gabriel Joellee Gordon

American Improvement Company vows fight for Seattle gas franchise

Robert B. Hunter says the American Improvement Company will press its bid for a city franchise despite Seattle Lighting’s rate cut to one dollar per thousand cubic feet. He cites governing price limits, mortgage debt, and needed upgrades, claiming 23 000 citizens support competition and pledging plant start within a year.

Robert B. Hunter American Improvement Company Seattle Lighting Company American Improvement Clite Company Beattie Tome Mii Seattle Cuse Inet Ths Ime New York

Moore Free in Smuggling Case Dismissal

On motion by United States Attorney Frye the charge of smuggling against Clarence L. Moore was dismissed by Judge Hanford. Moore, linked to the Stevens gang, faced weak evidence and was to be tried with co-defendants the next day.

United States Frye Clarence L. Moore Hanford Moore Stevens Larson Crey

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