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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1904
Page
8
Readable details describe a Cleveland burglary halted by Fannie Blackburn a widow using a hickory club to drive burglars from a cellar. The assailants were chased away one by one and fled before capture.
Rone Powler aged 14, adopted daughter of Price Fowler of Ashland On, is missing. Authorities believe she was kidnapped and describe the adoption as suspicious amid the disappearance.
Fragmentary read on a medicinal claim notes an anti pile tablet promises quick relief. The text emphasizes rapid dispersion of symptoms from nervous head aches and bodily pains, suggesting users avoid delays in social or business life.
Fragmentary ad text touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as soothing for nerves and muscles and preventing headaches. It includes testimonials from a Mrs G N and others but contains unclear lines and nonsensical phrases.
Republican council candidate Charles M. Burnett refuses to sign the Civic Union pledge on the municipal light plant and saloon bans. He says pledges curb accountability and he supports the plant and park protections in principle but won’t bind himself. Other Republicans A A Zbinden and J Johnston also decline to sign, sending explanatory letters.
The Belgian steamer Handel foundered in the channel today. The crew was saved.
Edward Toward, a leading figure among American watchmakers and dean of the field, has died in Boston on March 6. He was renowned for his contributions to horology and his leadership within the trade.
The Acme Athletic Club stages its inaugural amateur boxing show next Thursday in Ranke's Hall. Local talent led by Professor K E B Thompson fills the card with bouts featuring Lyde Skinner versus F Houder, Joe MetGeer against Asher O'Brien, Ed Parks of the Lake Club facing Md Wakefield, and a heavyweight clash E i M Elise versus G and 3 George Beaton versus W Schuck. The middleweight title match pairs 156-pound Beaton with Schuck, while J Lyne meets W I Stanford at 182 pounds. The main event pits George Brown, 130-pound champion, against Tommy Daly for a gold medal. First bout starts at 6:20 p.m.
Rev. Alex Beers, endorsed by the Seattle Prohibitionists, accepts the mayoralty bid in Beattie. He cites desire to serve the city’s welfare, support for a democratic platform, and past concerns over law enforcement and municipal governance. He notes thirteen years as a Seattle citizen and pledges impartial service in all city departments.
Colonel Crowder will accompany the Japanese army in the field to observe and report to this government during the war.
Prices for salt cod have surged to Civil War highs as supply tightens. Large curing plants in Gloucester and Morton close or cut operations, dealers pull salesmen, and annual consumption outstrips supply by far. Fishermen race to prepare gear, but bait is scarce and weather harms operations, delaying stock and price relief.
Three Central Mentaca trains carrying freight and passengers are lost in snowdrifts between Lombard and Lewiston over two weeks. Rescue crews work day and night with one train reaching Harlowtown for provisions. Other crews and passengers are believed to have reached nearby ranches.
Justice Pritchard overruled Groff’s new trial motion in the case of Samuel Groff inventor of the patent letter box fastener. Groff was sentenced to two years in Moundsville Prison and fined $10,000 with a $20,000 bond for appeal.
Voters face three proposed amendments aimed at city affairs. Amendment 1 tightens filing of damage claims to curb fraud. Amendment 2 governs city printing to deter bidding by irresponsible papers. Amendment 3 creates a five member nonpartisan park board with tax funding, annual appointment, civil service labor rules, and city council checks on land purchases and expenditures.
Thomas Fahey, a Green Lake based real estate and insurance agent, was booked in the county jail on an embezzlement charge. Deputy Quilter arrested him on a telegraphic warrant from Fonoma County California. indicted February 10 for embezzling about 2,000 from Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co. Fahey claims innocence and calls the arrest a mistake. He is held awaiting requisition papers unless bond is posted. he resides with his wife and children in Seattle and Green Lake.
The Platte river valley around Lincoln Nebraska is flooded blowing thousands of acres of farm land underwater. Residents are forced from homes and stock losses are heavy. W. Bishop alias Miller was arrested on a grand larceny warrant from Justice George based on a contractor Albert Malek claim for stolen tools clothing and gloves valued at ?.
TO OBSERVE WAR OPERATIONS SAN FRANCISCO Cal March 6 Colonel BE Crowder of the general staff of the United States army visits to observe war operations and training.
Albany March 6 It is understood the Democratic state convention will meet April 18 in Albany. The Hill forces are in supreme control. Hitt and Murphy held a conference likely to endorse Judge Parker's presidential candidacy.
The board of public works opened bids for water mains on First Avenue South and grading on Summit Avenue North. Awards will be made next Saturday. An estimate of 115000 dollars was filed for regrading Pine Street from Fourth to Ninth Avenues.
He came from California several months ago and has represented the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York at Green Lake.
Republican nominee J A Johnston won unanimous endorsement at Brennan hall with speakers G C Elliott A W Curtis and Johnston. Community events included Beattle High School's three act comedy A Brussian Honeymoon at Christiansen's hall, large dance at Kenton Mill clubhouse, and a Democratic ticket endorsement at 5% Eastlake avenue.
A fire at St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church and adjoining rectory in Long Yeland city killed Rev Father and two domestics, Mary and Margaret Brady, and injured Father Kearny Hennegan. The blaze started in the church and spread to the rectory with escape blocked by flames. cause unknown.
Mrs Laura Sutton was granted a divorce from J L Sutton by Superior Judges Hatch on grounds of desertion. Sutton did not contest the suit and the property matters were settled out of court. The couple's two children live in Alameda and custody was not addressed in court.
New York on March 5 reports Charles W. Muhlbach an enamel letter manufacturer committed suicide the morning after attempting to kill his niece Lena Vrenenicht who accepted a suitor Muhlbach found objectionable She is in critical condition with two wounds observed in the event.
A LueY re nN report from Popular Creek announces one of the era’s richest finds on Lucky Jack No 2. The Lucky Jack Mining Co. owns multiple claims including Riverside and Lake Shore and shows off large ore specimens. Seattle owners run the firm, with an office at Colonial block where assay results will soon be released.
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