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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1904
Page
5
General Nelson A Miles writes from Washington that Russia can mobilize millions, threaten Port Arthur, and fortify Vladivostok and Harbin. He argues Japan delays Russian advances, warns of a possible Sebastopol-like siege, and notes the strategic Siberian railway as a critical link.
Molokai lep ers now enjoy a complete telephone system connected to the island wire and Pacific cable. Built by the territorial board of health with leper settlement management aid, locals maintain it themselves though no state appropriation was provided. The line, built by the labor of lepers, trains nearly every man as a lineman for ongoing repair.
In Honolulu on July 7 the priceless cloak of the Hawaiian royal heirs, Princes David and Kuhio, housed at the Bishop Museum, is valued at 20 000 to 25 000 dollars. Made from extinct o o bird feathers, two tail feathers per bird, the piece is said to be irreplaceable and the only one in existence. Hundreds of thousands of birds were slain for its fabric, a symbol of ancient monarchy.
The stage opened in Alcat last night with Down in Egypt a home life comedy about a Southern Tennessee country gentleman Squire Grayson whose love of the race track causes romantic complications. Cast members include Tom Weidemann Charles King Ben R. Brown and Jeasie Emison. The City of New York was replaced by Roanoke for a strong crowd. Debhaven Hamilton of Beldingam secured the transmission line clearing contract for Nooksack Falls power plant from three mile post to Dewey with work to start immediately.
G B Helgeen a First avenue grocer returned a found gold ring to its owner after a conductor accused him of misdeeds. detective Corbett confirmed the facts and Helgeen cooperated. A Ballard Humane Society benefit is planned at the Christian church in Ballard tonight. Mrs Lawrence Gronlund will speak on the Old Catholic Missions of California with stereoptical views. Rest Inn Seattle advertisement notes are included.
The St Louis fair reports strong turnout as the Northern Pacific announces reduced round trip rates for July 1 and 24. Call the Northern Pacific City Office or contact L A Nadeau, Beattie, general agent, for details.
In Hutth Montana the Supreme Court sustains the special session venue law, removing the Anaconda Mining vs Montana Ore Purchase case from Silver Bow County to a neighboring court. The decision shifts litigious control away from Silver Bow judges aligned with Heinze interests, ending a prolonged fight over the so called Fair Trial Law dubbed by Heinze backers as a Foul Play bill.
Capt Edward Wheeler a 70 year old Civil War veteran died at the soldier's home in Orting from paralysis. A Seattle resident he ran a Ballard business until shortly before his death. The funeral will be held at Orting next Tuesday. Survived by his wife and Mrs Eugene RK Ricksecker a daughter.
The Snoqualmie fireboat crew and the Simia underwriters settled the case out of court on Saturday afternoon. Firemen received substantial rewards for their services after libeling the Simia for 15000 dollars over treatment by the owners.
News from Ottawa reports the famous Treadgold water right concession has been abrogated after bitter hearings before a royal commission. The steamer Santa Clara of the Alaska Pacific Navigation Company waited for Valdes and the western points last evening, carrying 60 passengers and a large freight cargo.
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