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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1904

Page

5

Sweeny Weighs U S Senate Bid After Convention

Spokane millionaire miner Charles Sweeny hints at running for the United States Senate next winter to succeed Senator Poster. He suggests a possible Eastern Washington push and says support from Republicans statewide could influence his decision. Local aides view candidacy as likely, shifting plans from four years hence.

Spokane Waah Chas Sweeny United States Senate Poster Chicago Ankeny Washington Tacoma Foster

Illfated Heir in Seattle Potent Spree Ends in Suicide Attempt

Dave Lindsay a Chicago heir to 35000 dollars arrives in Seattle with 9500 cash and two bulldogs. After a spree he shoots his dogs and contemplates suicide, is arrested on suspicion of insanity, and sent to Providence hospital for treatment.

Dave Lindsay Providence Hospital Seattle Chicago Fourteenth Avenue

Phoenix Club Smoker Tonight Promises High Drama

The Phoenix Athletic Club hosts a boxing smoker at Ranke Hall with new scrappers and a main event featuring Jack McCarthy against Jack Corrigan. Spectators will also see Harry Krant and Louie Long in a 20 round bout at Haliard Friday night.

Phoenix Athletic Club Ranke Hall Big Jack McCarthy Jack Corrigan McCarthy Corrigan Harry Krant Louie Long Hardy Scrappers

Won't Stand for the Raid Over Municipal Bonds Claim

Frank H. Paul demands 5000 as recompense for selling the municipal lighting plant bonds. The notice was filed with the council about a month ago and referred to the finance committee, which has not yet acted. Council members remain noncommittal as to any course of action.

Frank H. Paul Paul Old Council

Grace Williams Convicted for Assault in Superior Court

Grace Williams a colored woman was convicted in the superior court yesterday evening of assault with intent to do bodily harm after shooting seriously wounding Wanda Lewin also colored. She faced charges of assault with intent to murder.

Grace Williams Wanda Lewin

Plans for Northwestern Commercial Exposition to Far East

Letter responses pour in from eastern manufacturers and hoteliers as Northwestern Commercial Company moves to end and float an exposition to Japan China South Africa Australia and the Mandan islands this fall. The Victoria show hall is mentioned as a space request site.

Northwestern Commercial Company Japan China South Africa Australia Manadan Islands Victoria, Showld She Wall

Salmon associations plan July joint conference in Vancouver

A joint conference of the Puget Sound Salmons Association and the Fraser Rivers Canners Association will be held in July at the Fraser corporation offices in Vancouver. The meeting will discuss conditions affecting the salmon canning industry.

Puget Sound Salmons Association Fraser Rivers Canners Association Vancouver

Alki Residents Seek Vote on Incorporation Amid Beer Garden Rumor

Alki residents filed a petition with county commissioners seeking an election to decide on incorporation. Rumors say the move aims to permit a brewery beer garden, but petitioners deny this and say incorporation would keep out a named rival. The proposed city would cover land west of West Seattle to the Sound.

Alki Perint Mloomea Weat Seattle Sound

Loomis Lost Overboard Aboard Kaiser Wilhelm II

A dispatch from Bremen strengthens the theory that Kent J. Loomis has been lost overboard. The captain and the head steward of the Kaiser Wilhelm II assert Loomis did not have the steamer at Plymouth.

London Hremen Kent J. Loomis Kaiser Wilhelms Loomis Plymouth

Family Reunion Marks 46th Anniversary In Willada Area

In Willada Washington, Grandpa and Grandma Hamilton celebrate their 46th wedding anniversary with a gathering of nine children, thirty grandchildren, four great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends totaling about 150. The couple married in the Willamette Valley Oregon in 1868, and the event was the third triennial reunion of the Hamilton family, held last week at their ranch between Willapa and St. John.

Willada Wash

Nome Schools Exhibit Highlights Alaska Education Work

Mrs. O B King secretary of the Alaska Academy of Sciences travels to St Louis to install a Nome schools exhibit in the Alaska building. The display showcases pupil work from the North and includes a book titled the Aurora. Nome schools are described as the farthest north in the country.

O. EB. King Alaska Academy of Sciences St. Louis Alaska Nome Aurora Nowe

Paine's Celery Compound Claims Instant Effect

An advertisement from Grand Rapids Michigan touts Paine's Celery Compound as producing almost instant relief. The bold claim centers on quick health improvements and uses market language common to 19th or early 20th century patent remedies.

Weather Bureau to Expand Beattie Office Reports Coast to Coast

Washington advises the Beattie office will after July 1 receive weather reports from chief officials in all states. Previously Beattie collected city reports only west of the Rocky Mountains and no farther south than San Francisco.

Washington, D. C G. N. Salisbury Beattie Union Rocky Mountains San Franciaco

City council advances to third round on strong vote

Yesterday the city council moved up from the fourth round to the third after a decisive 74 to 10 tally. The vote reflects meeting the required qualifications and support from members.

Weat Beattle Yosterday

Heirs Claim Big Gustine Estate Amid Philadelphia Distribution

Seattle heirs J. Gustine and F. L. Dabney, along with Gustine’s daughter, file claims in Philadelphia over the $60 million Gustine estate, asserting their lawful rights as heirs as the estate nears distribution.

J. & Gustine F. L. Dabney Seattle Philadelphia Gustine Mr. Gustine Mr. Dabney

Buckley and Feehan Wed at Our Lady of Good Help

Dr Daniel Buckley city health officer and Miss Nancy Feehan married this morning at the Church of Our Lady of Good Help. They departed immediately on the 7 45 train for St Paul on their wedding tour.

Daniel Buckley Nancy Feehan Church of Our Lady of Good Help St. Paul

Weather Dope and June Hunches From Mr Salisbury

The weather writer notes mild heat with recent highs near 80 and recalls past June 90s. Observer Salisbury warns forecasts are speculative and relies on his dope sheet. He hints at possible rain to close June and folds away winter attire as summer begins.

Balisbury Cage Salisbury Egein Sallabury June Mr. Saliabary

Man Dies Reading Bible in Field

Skeleton of a sheep-herder found near his well with a worn Bible clutched in his fingers. Authorities report the man died while reading his Bible, the somber scene noted by workers. No immediate cause of death listed.

Skeleton of sheep herder found near Glendive

The skeleton of Thomas McWilliams, a sheep herder, who died in a heavy storm in March, was found near Glendive yesterday. He wore a heavy fur coat and still clutched his Bible, indicating a solitary temperament.

Butte, Lune Thomas McWilliams Glendive McWilliame Sineere

Oakland Opens Series with Seattle Star Pitcher Rehearsed

Today Oakland begins a series of games with Seattle as the Biwashes risk another tumble in the percentage column. President Cohen announces that ladies will be admitted to grounds and grand stand every day except Saturdays Sundays and holidays. Hughes starts for Seattle while Buchanan the Pacific Coast League ace is likely to pitch for Oakland.

Oakland Seattle Cohen Hughes Buchanan

Paine's Celery Compound Praised by Grand Rapids Resident

Grand Rapids Michigan resident T M Loeckard reports long battle with weakness and nerve prostration ended after using Paine's Celery Compound. He says five bottles cured him and his wife now also takes it, praising the remedy for boosting inner energies without purging.

Grand Rapids Mich Paine T. M. Loeckard Geld Street Grand Rapides

Pacific Coast Laundry and NP Fare Offer

Northern Pacific announces reduced rail rates to St Louis on July 1 2 and 3 with unchanged cars. City ticket office listed as Beattie. Also a note promoting Pacific Coast Laundry as best option.

Rge East Northern Pacific Railway St. Louis Northern Pacific City Ticket Office Beattie

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