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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1904
Page
3
Advices say Gen Kourgpatkin rushes toward the far east at high speed. He has reached Omsk and advances about 500 miles daily, with lines diverted to support his movement. Tianyang near the Transsiberian line is chosen as new headquarters replacing Mukden. Lianyang commands several roads while Kourepatkin travels by railway, shifting HQ as needed to face Japanese advances.
Secretary Taft told the House insular affairs committee that the Philippine commissioners may leave banda and backed a $10 salary cap for supreme court justices. He urged uniform mining enforcement measures and proposed coinage law amendments to enable $1000 peso denominations. Taft favored repealing or modifying the Manila harbor tonnage tax to attract large steamers and said private railroads run more cheaply than government models.
In Chicago Ti on March 17 Judge Dunn appointed a receiver for the International Packing company, described as insolvent with $1,500,000 in facilities and $700,000 in assets. The petition alleges directors lost $1,000,000 gambling on the board.
The trade report notes that the plant has not been operated since 1899, marking an extended period of inactivity. No further context about ownership, location, or planned restart is provided in the available text.
Superior Judge Rudkin dissolves restraining order against J A Paine administrator of the Drasdo estate from interfering in Vienna Cafe management. Judge Rudkin did not decide if the restaurant is community property but found Paine improperly ejected by the executors.
The report says I A Nadeau may become general passenger agent of the Northern Pacific at Portland replacing C S Fee. If Charlton accepts, Nadeau would become general agent of the Hine in Seattle and move into Charlton’s post. Charlton is likely to accept. if not A L Craig of the O R and N may get the job.
Mike Welsh testifies before Superior Judge Rud kin that two Dumbelton and Biggs horses did not starve but suffered senile decay. Dumbelton and Biggs sue Welsh for damages arguing he allowed the animals to die on his ranch after promising to provide pasture. They claim the horses died from malnutrition after being released on a barren rocky range.
A March 17 fire in San Angelo destroyed $250,000 in property including the San Angelo hotel and several nearby business buildings. Local firefighters battled the blaze but it caused extensive damage to the commercial district.
The Ballard Republican club passed resolutions urging two county conventions and asking North district members of the Republican county central committee to work for the plan. The group will present them to the committee, which meets at the Diller hotel on Saturday to decide the matter. A burglary was reported by Mrs. Addison of 498 Eleventh Avenue. a thief entered with a pass key and stole a pair of trousers and $4 from pockets, leaving the rest. Greek resident Peter Lafcus, jailed three times this week for assault, will be bound to keep the peace after J. Werner swore the complaint. The county teachers institute will run five days at the high school starting March 27, with a large program expected to draw about 500 teachers from across the county.
Peter Dornin told police he entered the Board of Trade saloon on Second Avenue South last night with about 11 and was placed in a box at the rear by a bartender. He woke to find his money gone but his watch still in his pocket and sought revenge.
A complaint filed by the prosecuting attorney charges Brantey Tom and Mike Zydik and Jack Zygorich with assaulting George Johnson after a dance at Franklin. Johnson was beaten by Russian miners. the four men were arrested and bailed via salary orders. Warrants were issued today from Justice Smithers' court.
Sheriff Cudihee believes the man in Seattle jail is Eldridge, an escaped Folsom convict serving 30 years for highway robbery. A tattooed description matches and Warden Archibald Yell heads to Seattle to return him. photos circulate and a California extradition is prepared. Deputy Downey, aided by a stool pigeon tip, arrested the suspect in a city box car.
Will H. Parry on behalf of a local corporation bought the Hill addition of about 700 unimproved lots between Yale Way and Lane Street from the J. W. Thompson estate executors. The purchase, made on his recent eastern trip, totals around 0.000 with a guaranteed title after years of idle litigation.
Rome March 17 reports the pope sent a St Patrick's Day greeting to the Irish college and said he would remember the Irish people in prayer today. Also, President Soonevelt nominated William F Nichols of Arizona for secretary of Arizona and Hal J Cole of Washington for register of the Spokane land office.
The Seattle Brewing and Malting Co and Hotel Hutler face a possible end to the boycott after a morning conference with Cooks and waiters union leader Pacific Coast organizer Robert Menketh and manager K F P Bweeney. Sweeney offered to work toward a settlement if the union would lift the boycott against the brewing company.
The Royal Arcanum state council for Washington met in Elke hall Colman building with Past Supreme Regent Langfitt of Pittsburgh as installing officer. Morning sessions heard officer reports. evening to elect officers and pick next convention site. A smoker and social followed in Pythian hall with Langfitt and local members speaking.
A lone robber held up three men near Sixth Avenue and University Street last night. W Heiling blocked a fatal shot by shoving the revolver away as the assailant fired. M Heiling, James Moore, George Campbell, and W Belling resisted the thug, with Belling injuring the gunman and the escape ensuing.
Superior Judge Griffin ruled that assessments against public school property taken in condemnation for Warren arena expansion must be paid from the city’s general fund. Deputy Prosecutor Conover questioned the issue, but the court sided with the school board, upholding taxes on the condemned school site.
The Beattie High School girls basketball team meets the University team tonight at the university armory. A close contest is anticipated after a recent 2 to 0 loss by Beattie to the university squad.
The Laney accepted the chief of police offer from Mayor Junger and plans to assume duties next Monday after accepting the civil service post late yesterday afternoon. Judge Bal linger commented that Mr. Delaney has accepted the position and is the right man for the office.
The steamer Banta Ana left last night bound for Valdes and the Copper river districts. She carried 50 miners to Yakataga beach and a number bound for Nagina and Tanana.
Marquieite arrived with a letter of condolence from the mikado expressing sorrow for the empress death. It was met by a guard of honor. Sixteen men, described as hearty thieves, were executed on Monday and Tuesday.
Rumor of a sale to Baltic Lake interests moves forward as J A Moore admits no deal yet but says terms may be fixed before Sunday. Don H Porter of Kenyen hotel is in Seattle negotiating the purchase of the Washington hotel for his backers.
Deputy Sheriff A. A. Windt accused of intoxicated disruption on a Queen Anne car last night. Beatt Company officers note a disturbance and say Windt did not draw a weapon, prompting officials to consider revoking his commission. Sheriff Cudihee cites multiple complaints and a rough chase reported by Seattle Electric Superintendent Kempeter. Alfred Shaw receives one year in penitentiary for burglary at Cape Nome lodging house.
Andrew Sansom, father of Hay Hankom, claims he gave the boy to Mrs Rhone for acrobat training and seeks custody after the Beattie court dispute. Kay remains with the Washington Children's Home Society while Judge Hell plans to decide once court convenes. Kay’s mother has long resided in an Montana insane asylum.
In Justice Cain's court Petit Khan, a Merill murder defendant, spent most of the morning on the witness stand amid repeated quarreling and objections. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Kriete and defense attorney Morrin sparred over personal remarks as Justice Cann urged the pace.
David Carroll killed Annie Maxwell, daughter of a wealthy farmer, and then shot himself this morning in Lincoln Nebraska. The incident ends a rejected marriage proposal and leaves local residents stunned.
A major blaze races through Batson prairie oil fields near Fort Worth causing multiple tank fires and explosions. Authorities warn the inferno could cause losses worth around 4000 dollars as crews struggle to contain the spread.
Warsaw informed circles report Kaiser will monitor Polish loyalty as Russia focuses on the Russo-Japanese conflict. Reforma notes czar may withdraw troops from the Polish frontier. Germany prepared to safeguard loyalty of the Poles.
The St James Gazette's Tokio report via Shanghai says public mood has become overconfident since Japanese victories and views the war as over, while officials remain calm and alert.
Charles Venecke fell 2000 feet in a Gwyn mine shaft after cable clipping in Calaveras county. His body was found at the bottom as a dozen miners near the top had just stepped from the cage. Also notes a millinery sale and a dancing school advertisement.
Neeomapgions are awaiting sale terms for the steamship Garonne once run by Frank Waterhouse in Detroit. Detroto Mining officials reportedly purchased for a North Alaska Steamship firm, but Waterhouse says an option was not accepted. Capt Ferguson of DeHoto Mining now negotiates for the North Alaska venture and DeHoto Transportation pivots to mining.
Pac C omat traders cheer over a nine in ra on lumber shipped to foreign ports with rates up by three pence per thousand feet as Australia’s strong grain crop frees tonnage. The higher rates allow shippers to operate vessels at a profit after previous long losses from low transportation rates.
In Minneapolis on March 11 the state convention adopted resolutions backing President Roosevelt. It named Senators Nelson and Clapp as at large delegates along with Governor Van Sant and Thomas Lowry. Sixty six district delegates were chosen in the prior session.
Edith Spurr was granted a divorce from James Q Spurr by Supertor Judge Tallman this morning on alleged incompatibility of temper. A rummage sale by the Woman's Relief Corps at 1416 Fire Avenue supports charity and ends Saturday. Grand opening Spring Millinery Saturday March 16 at Hanley & Kringen 1316 Second Ave.
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