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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1904
Page
8
In Washington discussions unfold on whether to accept a statue of Frederick the Great. Senator Bacon argues the emperor's action and gifts should align with public wishes, warning the president’s acceptance may be hasty. A citizen questions the statue's suitability, mentioning a local contact.
A promotional sale Offers cut prices on Weber Kohler Campbell and Chesbro pianos and organs at 1207 Second Ave with many models discounted from 200 to 700 dollars plus down payments. The Pianista Concert with Emma Moffatt is scheduled at the Chesbro store Wednesday at 8:30, inviting public attendance.
Official details from Rangoon report the French steamship Cambodge bound for Europe from India struck by a fierce storm off Cochin China February 1. About 100 persons believed lost as giant waves overwhelmed the vessel before it sank. Aid was dispatched from Balgo...
A collage of snatches including political jabs over Burnett, Smoot misspelling, wheat prices, Japan post offices, Il ness winds, a Moscow tobacco gift to czar troops, and a jittery roundup of nations with Korea's imperial drum corps rehearsing for possible conflict.
The verse recalls a leap year message written to a Utah man asking him to return two color bows a red one and a blue one. He complied by sending back both bows, reflecting a playful romantic gesture.
A wireless message from the steamer City of Erie to King Edward requests secrecy about a micesaga. The king declines, promising possible publication in a blue book later. The ship’s slow progress is blamed on heavy fees, and Josh Wise is noted as a private citizen amid other local items.
In Moscow and St. Petersburg on March 9, patriots denounced the United States, with a leading pro war figure urging citizens to denounce enemies of Russia. A barber supply house reportedly canceled an order for American razors and clippers amid rising national fervor.
Berlin March 9 The czar has renounced his right to the ducal throne of Oldenburg upon the death of the present dynasty. His accession to the federal empire could trigger incalculable complications for the German state.
Mrs. Anken of the Detroit hotel reported a theft yesterday after returning to her room to find it ransacked. A fur coat a watch and several pieces of jewelry were stolen from her unlocked room.
Today Superior Judge Morris hears the Preshaw versus Nichols Lambert damage suit seeking 1900 for injuries on the job. Judge Hell orders T R Lamont to pay 25 weekly alimony to his wife during a pending divorce. A lunacy commission commits H C Walters after nervous prostration and violence. Judge Albertson presides over Mrs John Hide versus landlord G C Bennett for 5000 alleging injuries from a defective plank walk. Deputy Stringer to deport six Chinese to Port Townsend. The Boeton Steamship Myaden departs for the Orient with cargo mainly for Japan, including provisions for the Japanese army.
An advertisement offers a Be wet choice 1 pattern Water Set containing one large bowl and six sauce dishes plus a 16e Pickle Dishes lot and a Plain Beaded Glass Water Set with one pitcher six glances and a tray. Regular price $2.60 for the Water Set reduced to $1.75.
Robert Taber actor and former husband of Julia Marlowe died in Braranac Lake New York after a period of poor health. He had come to the resort town to recuperate and passed away that night.
Burglars struck multiple suburban Seattle homes over the past days, taking about 8 worth of valuables from J Hansen and a substantial amount of jewelry from H Marehail. Police note cases are outside their jurisdiction, and second hand stores will be watched for stolen goods.
The elder statesmen will convene to discuss financial strategies and measures to prosecute the war, aiming to secure resources and funding pathways. The meeting highlights the search for practical fiscal options amid ongoing hostilities.
Announcement states Prince Arisugawa will represent the mikado at the St. Louis exposition. The event marks imperial participation in the display of Japanese interests in America.
The Republican state convention in Wichita met and organized naming Edward Hoch of Marion as gubernatorial candidate. President Roosevelt was endorsed and a platform adopted. Thomas Murdock, who chose Hoch, was struck blind during the night.
Mrs Sherman Dye, held on suspicion of poisoning candy that killed Miss Rena Nelson of Pierre South Dakota, was released from jail this morning by order of Judge Whitaker after a habeas corpus hearing.
Dr W 81 Downey charged with criminal operation on Miss Alice Cady has case continued indefinitely by agreement of Prosecuting Attorney Scott and Downey’s lawyers. Downey out on $3000 cash bonds, said to be in California. Prosecutor says case will be set again soon. T J Donnelly arrives from San Francisco to inspect boilers and engines for a new government transport vessel.
In the house the military committee is headed by John A. Hull of Iowa and naval affairs by George E. Foss of Illinois. In the senate the military affairs chair is held by Henry Cabot Lodge Hawley of Connecticut, and naval affairs by Eugene Hale of Maine. Each panel controls roughly 75 million in annual appropriations for army and navy needs and shipbuilding, boosting chairmen’s influence. Hull, born 1841 in Ohio, has held public office since 1872. Foss, born 1868 in Vermont and educated at Harvard, became naval chair after entering Congress in 1894. Foss helped block Cannon’s bid for speaker, ensuring his own chair. Jacob Waldeck.
A Civil War captain rose through service to retirement after wounds from a charge at Black River on May 7, 1863. He has been in frail health since and lived through the war era.
Kansas City dispatch states the state supreme court ruled that a city lacks authority to regulate telephone tolls for a company created by the state, a decision announced this morning. A separate overdue item notes a Seattle restaurant feature offering wine pairings nightly for $1.00 at Maison Barberia.
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