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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1904

Page

3

Great Cut Price Sale of High Grade Pianos and Organs

Seattle sale features Wheelock Weber Kohler & Campbell and Sphoor instruments with walnut oak and mahogany finishes. Prominent locals including Emma Moffatt C Bieber D Davenport W Chamberlain and J J Boren Avenue buy amid discounts from $256 to $790 reduced to hundreds. Stool and scarf included with each instrument. all stamped with guarantee.

Emma Moffatt Seattle C. Bieber H Lubbring Port Blakeley Kohler & Campbell D. D. Davenport Twenty-sixth Avenue South A. Vincent Ballard Charles B. Lanter- Anacortes Wash C. W. Storey Jefferson Reet H. Chesbro Mahogany J. J Boren Avenue Co. W

Inquest Probes Cause of Boy’s Death in Giant Powder Blast

The inquest into Terence Scott’s death began at 11 AM in the Bonney- Watson chapel with Coroner Hoye presiding. Witnesses testified that careless handling of dynamite and lack of warning signs led to the blast on Second Avenue, with powder handler Duncan and contractor Erickson among the key witnesses.

Terence Scott Second Avenue Porth Bonney- Watson Chapel Hoye C. B Duncan C. J. Erickson Arthur Crockall Ined Arnold Erickson

Russia Built Siberian Railway For War With Japan

John Foster Fraser describes the Trans Siberian Railway as a mobilization artery built for war, noting its 6000 mile length, high costs, and heavy troop movement from Moscow to Irkutsk and Vladivostok. He portrays Siberia as a frigid, sparsely populated land where troops endure long trains, frequent tea, and vivid social life on platforms and at stations.

John Foster Fraser Siberia N. BE. A Russia Moscow Vladivostok Irkutek Great Lake Baikal Manchuria

Making a Big Jump to Alaska Gold Fields

The Senator, a Pacific Coast steamer, docked with 185 passengers and a full cargo from San Francisco. Among them are miners from the southwestern states and Mexico heading to Alaska where reports promise better wages and conditions. An estimated 1, but the text notes experienced miners preparing to depart on the next voyage north.

Alaska The Bouth

Postoffice Bill Discussion Advances. California Camp Site Selected

Washington March 18 The House continued debate on the postoffice appropriation bill as the military affairs committee recommends the Henry ranch in California as a permanent encampment site. The session also touched on the fortifications appropriation bill and related military spending.

Washington, D. C House Committee On Military Affairs Henry Ranch California Fort Tions

Delaney Named Likely Beattle Police Chief In Gambling Crackdown

Report says Thomas R. Delaney, a customs inspector and former Port Townsend chief, is the favored pick to head Beattle police as Mayor Ballinger seeks a clean start. The gambling houses were shut down quietly after a mayoral call, with no arrests or orders issued. Delaney, once connected to Beattle and Port Townsend, is said to be an old Ballinger friend. The gambling firms claim they acted without city approval and were promised nothing by the new administration.

Micc Ballinger Judge Ballinger John Sullivan Beattle Thomas BM Delaney Ide Port Townsend Customs Service Port

German professor Charlies Maalch commits suicide in despondency

Charlies Walter Maalch assistant professor of Germanic languages at the state university killed himself by poison this morning amid an apparent outbreak of self-inflicted deaths among university teachers. He had hoped to fill a position left by the late Professor Exeers who earlier took his own life. Disappointment over a promotion likely triggered Maalch’s act.

Beripps News Columbus Charlies Walter Maalch The State University Masich Exeers

May Name a Port Warden May Name a Port Warden

Mayor elect Ballinger may appoint a port warden on taking office. Captain Jensen’s term expires with Mayor Humes, with many candidates to succeed him. Other terms set to expire include Rev J P D Llwyd on April 1 and several board members on December 2 of this year and next year. Permanent positions listed remain during good behavior. Civic Union seeks a hall to hear the campaign report and will aid the prosecutor in voter fraud cases. the meeting target is March 21 if a hall is secured.

J. P. D. Llwyd Library Board Melody Choir Park Board L. B. Youngs Lights J. B. Loughary Board of Health Clark M. Nettieton Civil Service Commission BE. P F. Blaine Thomson B. B. Limerick Health Board G. A. C. Rochester F. F. Randolph Civil Service Board Board of Public Works the Civic Union

King County Republicans to Meet Over Convention Plans

J. B. Knickerbocker, chairman, called a Saturday 1 pm meeting at the Diller hotel to decide whether King County will hold one or two conventions. Members are noncommittal, seeking to prioritize the election of a senator from King County. H. Pilea favors two conventions, likely swaying the vote. date and apportionment will be fixed at the gathering.

J. B. Knickerbocker King County Republican Central Committee Diller Hotel H. Pilea

International financiers pledge 40 000 pound war loan for Russia

A St. Petersburg paper cited by the Gazette reports that a group of international financiers has undertaken to advance a war loan of 40,000 pounds should Russia desire it. The offer signals external funding support amid wartime tensions and financial strain.

Cologne the Gazette St. Petersburg Russia

May Be A Partner Of Burglar Nabbed In Afternoon Arrest

Daniel Rogers believed to be a partner of James Blackwood was arrested this afternoon by police. A fire at the Seattle Electric Company power home on Peat Street caused light damage after starting near the chimney at about 1 pm.

Daniel Rogers James Blackwood Peat Street Seattle Electric Company

How to Get Well and Other Notices From Puget Sound

An old-sided, mixed-page snippet includes an advertisement for Dr Shoop Restorative promising cure at risk, offering six bottles for five dollars with a penny trial, and urging readers to request books for Dyapepta Heart Kidneys Men Rheumatism. It also reports on Puget Sound steam vessel inspections, fines, and strict adherence rules for lifeboats life-saving gear and station bills with weekly fire drills and equipment mandates.

Dr. Shoop Puget Revenue Cutter Service Moet Vomwels Department United States Customs House Port Townsend Customs Metallc

Is He One of the Folsom Convicts

Sheriff Cudihee declares BH Eldridge, escaped Folsom convict, is in the county jail under alias Raymond after Seattle residence. A resident who knew Eldridge confirms identity. he faces Folsom officers for verification. Eldridge served a five year term for highway robbery. a $650 reward stands for his capture.

Folsom Cudihee Taday Eldridge Cal Seattle Raymond

Bremerton Council Reopens Saloons Grants Licenses

Bremerton town council voted to reopen saloons with new licenses issued to four resorts. A fifth license request was deferred pending bonds and trial for operating a blind pig. Additional licenses planned. main street restrictions limit location and door proximity.

Bremerton Main Street

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