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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1904
Page
8
London dispatch reports the Russian destroyer Skori was destroyed by a mine off Port Arthur with only four survivors. The minefield, laid by order of Admiral Makaroff last week, caused the loss alongside the Sterewuschtohi, a sister ship sunk by Japanese torpedo boats.
Berlin March 17 The supreme court of appeals ruled that the degree of doctor of surgery from American colleges cannot be recognized in Germany. The decision rests on the fact that these degrees are conferred by private institutions not supervised by the government.
Mrs Nelson A. Miles is reported to be somewhat better in Washington on March 11. The update notes her condition has improved, with no further details provided on her health.
A Salisbury weather observer refuses responsibility for last night’s earthquake. He jokes he cannot control seismic events and complains the public expects spring despite disruptions. He notes showers tonight and tomorrow and laments interference from poetry about spring.
Maj. W. H. Bean chief of the commissary department of Missouri killed himself in Omaha while his wife played the piano. He died instantly and was said to be in poor health. Bean was recently ordered to the Philippines and was to sail June 1.
The Star reports a March 7 gathering of newsboys led by Pat Hender for a parade to The Lost Paradise at the Alcazar. Fat Bender will marshal the group from The Star office at 7 30 pm, with front row seats and noisy mischief expected along Asiton Street as they march to the theater.
St Petersburg reports Admiral Stackelberg from Vladivostok asserts Russian squadrons in the far east are prepared and not overdue for hostilities. He notes ships at Port Arthur and at Admiral Stackelberg locations are ready for outbreak scenarios despite prior forebodings.
A satirical spoof claims last night’s tremor was caused by a Hearst boom explosion and Freddie Funston’s expected visit, plus a police department shake up. It ties in poems, Port Arthur conflict chatter, a Tacoma wake up note, a merger ruling, and a Beattie contractor's dynamite scare.
Health Officer Ludlow learned of a scarlet fever cluster when Mrs Hall of 2100 East Thomas Street asked for fumigation. Two Longfellow school children had been ill a month before a physician was called. The house was quarantined and more cases are expected as eight additional infections were reported recently.
New fashions debut at Hanley and Kringen’s Grand Opening on Saturday the 19th at 1216 Second Ave. Store invites shoppers to explore fresh Parisian styles and seasonal trends.
A vague local alert notes a person nicknamed Smooth Mike at 614 First Avenue Tom Williams. The text also asks if anyone has seen the moose, indicating a possible missing or wandering animal inquiry.
A colloquial opinion piece mocks inflation with coal and radium costs while wartime chatter riffs on Japan and Russia. A cheerful speaker asserts Japan has shifted the Russian position, celebrating a perceived strategic edge.
In St Petersburg March 17 Gen Zyskyszoffowskioff met the czar before departing for the depot and received warm thanks for loyalty. The czar wished fortune in war to honor his name as Zyskyspffowsklioff pledged that death would not see his name tarnished. Russians report 15,000 tons of coal soaked in preparation for action.
The notice promotes plain Taffetas in Té&c-Tull line with spring shades, plus Jap Silks in 24 and 27 inches, all by the yard. The Annex All-Silk Black Taffeta is guaranteed at 1.10, full 27 inches, and waterproof silks 36 inches wide at 1.69, shown this season.
Mixed dispatches report marching orders and naval gossip from March seventeenth. Gen Bacillitsky urges boiling water by the Yalu while Iva sovaky and Imamaginty rumors are denied by officials. A congressman’s wealth claim and Buffalo Bill’s divorce headline amid a corset factory strike in Aurora.
Henry T. Thurber, ex President Cleveland's private secretary during his second term, died in Detroit of appendicitis this morning.
Melody Choir seeks an office to advance its music program and organize concerts. The group aims to secure space to rehearse, store equipment, and coordinate volunteers. Members emphasize community outreach and fundraising to support performances.
Dexter Horton and M Colman sign the petition urging re appointment of a park board member whose term ends May 31. The amendment to enlarge the park board incentivizes many wealthy pioneers to seek service. Mayor elect Ballinger has not yet chosen.
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