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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1904
Page
3
An aged white man and two Japanese are confirmed drowned in the county flood district after Thursday's gale. Waves on 60,000 acres inundated reclamation lands and washed out towns and the Hope landing. Several Japanese bodies recovered. more may be missing as rescue parties search by boat. The governor departed for the Quedeal country by launch.
Dr. Mary Walker arrived early for testimony on the Smoot case. Critchlow testified he opposed paying for case prep and ranked unlawful cohabitation as a graver offense than polygamy, while noting Utah laws were disclosed before statehood. He said Smoot could be acceptable if not a church authority, but warned church influence could affect elections through a reserve force.
In Kansas City Missouri on March 12 two rival Democratic mayoral conventions provoked police action. Cass Welsh a deputy marshal supporting Shelly fired at Martin Crowe sergeant-at-arms of the Kemper convention wounding him twice. Puget Bound L of L No 1 hosts a basket social at Germania hall tonight.
Lawrence Smith stood before Justice Cannon this morning as a case of alleged fraudulent voting on election day surfaced. Deputy Muney arrested him after Smith reportedly took a blank ballot at First precinct, returned it to the ballot box, and faced questions about his intent. Tom Kelly testified Smith sought to testify and that the vote was challenged, with a continuance requested until Monday as the court weighs if the ballot was intentionally blank.
The Elder-Dempeter liner Fantee from Lagos collided with the Norwegian steamer Halfden in fog off the Mersey. The Halfden was beached and badly damaged.
William James and Frank Johnson both 18 receive 13 days in county jail for petty larceny after confessing to burgling Mrs. Mc Donalds Tekoa store. Brothers Tommy aged 15 and Frank 13 remain jailed awaiting trial with plans for reform school if convicted.
In Mount Vernon on March 12 C H. Hr. Gari and C A Carpenter near completion of a new ganolene launch two feet long by feet wide at zero expense. The strong craft will carry eighteen passengers and has a six horsepower engine made by Gari the practical machinist. It will serve as a pleasure boat on the Skagit river.
Report from St. Petersburg dated March 13 states all Japanese residents along the Transsiberian railroad and in Blagoveshchensk have been moved to Irkutsk to prevent interference with the railway. The note adds unrelated brief lines about a fair auction and general happiness among attendees.
Mayor Amos Edmunds and Councilmen C. B. Whaley A. H. Murdock and G. L. Richardson defied calls to resign over alleged infractions of Ballinger code. They proceeded with town business including fire hose purchases despite threats of superior court action by Councilman John Walsh. Walsh, absent Monday, warned he would pursue action if resignations were not tendered at March 1. He alleges mayor and councilmen favored certain supply contracts.
Tacoma March 12 George P Wright, a popular Democrat, was nominated for mayor at the city convention. Wright received a hearty ovation upon entering and pledged a solid business administration.
A morning wear negligee described in pale green cashmere trim with Persian silk embroidery. The design features a one piece Russian front on the front while the back is cut and joined at the waist under the belt.
Reported Russian forces push to Kinchow and encroach near Wiji on the Yalu left bank. Newchwang remains under contest as English and American warships protest the Russian blockade of the port.
The morning express will be renamed the Flyer and the evening train will be known as the Fast Mail. The changes apply to the two Great Northern Overland Passenger trains as they arrive on schedule.
PORT SAID Egypt March 12 The Russian armored cruiser Di Dmitri Donskoi arrived from Suez after complete repairs and then sailed for Cadiz Spain today.
St Petersburg reports the Russian government rebukes Japan for claims of neutral violation citing Korea’s January proclamation of neutrality. Moscow says Japan’s defense for attacking the vessel at Chemalpo is false and notes a Danish cable message delay involving Baron de Rosen in Tokyo.
Fierce prairie fires sweep Indian Territory north of Vinita destroying farm houses and vegetation. Hundreds of livestock perished as the blaze advances across the countryside. Local officials warn of heavy losses and ongoing danger to settlers.
Dr. Anita Newcomb McGee and nine army nurses arrived in Seattle after a snowy, delayed train journey from Chicago. They awaited a Japan-bound steamer and planned to stay in Seattle despite baggage mixups and hotel disputes. The group praised Seattle, planned to remain sightseeing, and noted hopes to settle here after the war. The nurses have all served on battlefields and wear bravery decorations.
Judge Rudkin grants multiple divorces in a superior court session. Nellie Kirchheimer wins from William Kirchheimer on cruelty grounds and gains custody of three children. Bet Huseby receives divorce and two South Seattle properties as community property. Laura McGuire secures a decree after enduring constant abuse and vilification from Ned.
Ralph W. Brooks, a longshoreman, secured a 40 verdict in Judge Griffin's court against Mect'abe and Hamilton stevedores for injuries to his leg and hip. While loading grain in November 1902, a defective loading machine caused a grain sack to strike him, severly injuring him.
Peter Gago and wife Effie were arrested on a charge of embezzling 73 dollars from R D Ogden of Glasgow Ogden Crary. They posted 500 bail and were released by Justice Cann. Prosecutor says the couple cashed Ogden’s check for services then Gago allegedly grabbed the money.
A morning fire in Ripon Wisconsin destroyed the Tremont hotel and multiple business houses. The loss was estimated at about $63 000. Michael J Kileline claimed his wife Margaret abandoned him in Canada after two years of marriage and sought divorce. The court granted the divorce in her absence and gave custody of two children aged 13 and 15 to him.
Mrs Cassana Brubblefield sues in Uma tilla county probate court to set aside a superior court decision upholding a bequest for a widows and orphans home at Walla Walla. Probate court enjoins trustees from further construction of the home in Walla Walla.
Arthur C Beers a Beattie dentist died at Providence Hospital from aggravated appendicitis after an operation Thursday night It was said Beers had resided in Seattle about two years and was only 28 His father is en route from Des Moines Iowa to Beers hometown city and the article notes Beers death in Beattie area context
Charles G Heifner chairman of the state central committee changes the Democratic state convention date to May and retains Olympia as the entertaining host. Local leaders received the notice by letter from Heifner now residing in Salt Lake City. If needed, one county convention will name both county officers and state delegates prior to April 23 while Republicans plan a meeting around May 4 with the state convention in Tacoma later in May.
City park board reorganises electing C. E. Fowler president to replace R. E. Blaine who resigned due to private business pressures. Street Superintendent Walters joins today to discuss park matters as Senate committee reports a bill granting 225000 for site purchase and 86600 for a public building in Los Angeles.
Portrait of Hall Caine born May 14 1853 at Runcorn as a Manx writer whose early life shaped by lineage in Peel and Douglas. He taught school trained as writer with early works The Shadow of a Crime and A Son of Hagar followed by The Deemster The Bondman The Manxman and The Eternal City. His secluded workroom atop Gheeba Castle hill yielded famed novels and drama.
Collector Ide cracks down on vessels violating navigation laws as the steamship James Dollar is found to lack life preserver notices in cabins and on deck and to conduct fire drills only monthly. Logs show crew rarely lowers boats, leaving others to rust in their blocks.
The fines for each violation amount to 840. The case will be referred to Capt. D F Totter, R Co 8, who will report the matter to Collector of Customs Ide for action.
Mt Vernon reports Cedardale Lumber Company will resume full time operations next week after running half time. Manager N W Carpenter says skid roads are being built into new timber, donkeys set, and preparations for a long run completed. Mill capacity is 20 000 feet daily.
Senator Clark of Montana arrived in New York on the Trinidad after a recent operation. The visit follows the death of his daughter-in-law Mrs. C W Clark, wife of his son.
A night blaze in Frederick Oklahoma destroyed fourteen business houses causing about $75,000 in losses. The article notes the fire occurred last night and lists the extent of property damage. A separate line promotes a Fair auction with savings for attendees.
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