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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1904

Page

8

Hobo Clings To Rail In West Washington Escape

March 16 waiting area reports a hobo clinging to a brakebeam on a Pendleton Spokane train near Waitsburg. The man swung onto the rod, failed, hung as the train sped, and was rescued when a messenger urged him to stop. In Texas, former Governor Stanley resigns from the Dawee commission.

Waitsburg Pendleton Spokane Alte Hill Boatiee Junction Ley Worth Texas Stanley Territory Dawee Commission

Free Photos to Battles Tomorrow at Paimoe Studio

Announcement offers free photos at Paimoe's Photo Studio near Second and Court Colonial Bleek from 8 am to 3 pm. Meyer Studio listed as a sponsor.

Paimoe Te Meyer

Historic Kawalahao Church and Native Builders Highlight Honolulu

The old Kawalahao church near Honolulu rises as a century old symbol of Hawaiian faith built by native labor. Coral blocks were carried by Mawatlans in a mile long line to raise the altar, while royalty attended services in Hawaiian, and memorials for President McKinley were held there.

Old Alte Honolulu Kawalahao Boston Royal Cemetery Lilioukalani Bandaya MacKinley Telande Kawalahse Glovernor Banford RB Dele Hawaii

Washington not blamed for hospital mixup in Seattle trip

Dr Anita N McGee explains nursing party misrouted baggage caused delay not hotel fault. Nurses avoided Washington hotel though invited for breakfast as guests of manager Harbaugh. She writes to The Star clarifying they did not stay there and would have received courtesy if they had gone.

McGee Party of Seattle Butler Hotel Washington Harbaugh Anita N. McGee The Star

Botkin Jury Grows to Nine Jurors in San Fran

Four more jurors were chosen today, bringing the Botkin jury to nine. It is expected the jury will be completed by tomorrow.

Scripps News Ren N San Fran Botkin

Johnson Sues Globe Construction for 5000 Damages

Superior Judge Albertson presides today over L. G. Johnson v Globe Construction Co to recover 5000 for injuries while repairing a ship at Ballard. Louis Que Bung and Chung were arrested on the waterfront and face hearings before Commissioner James Kiefer this afternoon. Stylish business suites advertised for immediate order at 26 20 35. Herald 1329 Second Ave Ace.

Albertson L. G. Johnson Globe Construction Company Ballard Louis Que Louis Bung Louis Chung United States James Kiefer Herald Second Ave

Tre Stage Presents The O14 Homestead at the Grand

Denman Thompson and a strong company bring the old pastoral favorite The O14 Homestead to the Grand for four nights and a Saturday matinee. This marks the veteran actor’s first Beattie appearance in his own play, drawing theatergoers to the box office.

Denman Thompson Beattie

Ward and Wade's White Minstrels Open Three Night Run

The Beattie theater hosts Ward and Wade's White Minstrels opening Friday night for a three night and matinee engagement. The troupe includes two brass bands and forty performers with many crisp jokes.

Beattie Theater Ward Wade

Lost Paradise Impresses at Alcazar Weekly Run

A strong production titled The Lost Paradise played at the Alcazar last evening. The cast and staging earned praise and the show continues through the week with a Saturday matinee.

Alcazar

Said Pasha Returns to Third Avenue Tonight

The Olympia Comic Opera Company presents Said Pasha at the Third Avenue theater drawing good houses. The show will again be performed tonight with The Isle of Champagne planned for later in the week.

Pasha Third Avenue Olympia Comic Opera Company Isle of Champagne

One Boat Missing From Aramac Wreck Search

All but one of the boats launched from the wrecked steamer Aramac have been picked up by search steamers. Hope of recovering the missing boat remains active as the search continues from Brisbane New Zealand.

Brisbane N. Z

Officers Sworn In As City Officials Take Oath

Councilmen elect Benjamin Daul ton and Zbinden and Comptroller Riplinger were sworn in today and filed their official bonds.

Benjamin Daulton Zbinden

British colliery Nigretta ashore near Basebo off Nagasaki

The British collier Nigretta carrying coal for Japan ran aground off Basebo near Nagasaki on March 15. No further details on casualties or salvage actions are provided in the report.

Scripps News Ass'n Nagasaki Basebo

Severe cold gives way to fine days in Mukden

March 15 dispatch reports a shift from severe cold to pleasant weather in Mukden. Passenger trains resumed carrying Russian families homeward as military forces began a southward movement from the area.

Mukden

Luther Burbank’s Potato Tuber Promises Global Change

Pioneer breeder Luther Burbank unveils a new potato tuber claimed to revolutionize food supply. The report highlights Burbank’s ongoing work, the tuber’s potential impact on agriculture, and public interest in his patents and methods. The article notes the novelty amid his continued experimentation and public demonstrations.

Burbank Announces New Revolutionary Potato

Santa Rosa Cal March 15 The Wizard of Horticulture Luther Burbank declares completion of another successful experiment with a potato that will revolutionize the potato world. The new variety will differ from common potatoes being sweeter and more agreeable in taste with a color close to carrot. The potato is nearly perfect except for size which Burbank is now enlarging in his ongoing horticultural work.

Luther Burbank Santa Rosa Cal Laither Burbank Burbank

Remarkable Horticulturist Mr Burbank Masters Plant Varieties

The text praises Mr Burbank for handling millions of specimens yearly and guiding 300 to 0 new introductions across grains vegetables fruits and flowers. It notes his ability to alter fine qualities color taste and graft with ease and states he forgoes high earnings to stay with his hot houses and share his knowledge with the world.

Burbank

Wireless Telegraph Opens in Port Townsend and Friday Harbor

Port Townsend and Friday Harbor launch a rebuilt wireless telegraph service. The first message since the upgrade was received yesterday signaling active operation.

Port Townsend Friday Harbor Telegraph

President nominates Louis Dent consul at Dawson Yukon

Consul at Dawson Yukon nomination announced in Washington on March 15 by President Moosevelt. Louis Dent of the District of Columbia is named for the post. The notice names Dawson as the consular assignment and identifies the nominee’s DC ties.

Washington, D. C Moosevelt Louis Dent District of Columbia Dawson Yukon Territory

Education controversy sparks strong letter from E Shorrock

Seattle March 14 letter to The Star-Dear Sir argues the new education act blocks non conformists from teaching positions and faces opposition from leaders and journals. Shorrock cites Dr Clifford as a long standing moral force in London.

Great Britain Herbert W. R. Moore E. Shorrock Moore Shorrock Seattle the Star London

Delia Crawford Faces Superior Court On Larceny Charge

Delia Crawford is tried in the superior court today for larceny from the person. She is accused of stealing $80 from Monty Petera at the Yesler bar several months ago. The item includes unrelated ads and notices for local services and travel.

Delia Crawford Monty Petera Yesler

Neutral stance amid global conflict

Washington dispatch notes China declares neutrality in the war alongside a separate communication to the United States. The report highlights Secretary Hay's circular stressing a firm neutral policy. The rest of the text promotes a local fair auction with daily bargains.

Washington, D. C China United States Hay

Notice to Subscribers for Late Delivery Service

If your copy of The Star does not arrive by 6:00 p m call Sunset Main 1050 or Independent 4138 between 6:00 and 6:30 a messenger will deliver a copy at once.

Unclear fragment hints at a shore revolu tion and clock reference

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a shore, revolution, a clock, and an oath but provides no coherent event, names, places, or dates to confirm a news item. The readable bits do not establish a definite incident or person to report.

R Places That 30 Ships Russ Sponse

The fragment refers to a Russian naval event with thirty ships and a related sponsor or support context. Details are unclear. exact names, dates, and locations are not provided in readable text.

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