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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1904

Page

7

Fire safety task force stalls on church and dormitory inspections

A city council fire safety inquiry finds the special committee and its subcommittee have halted field inspections of churches, dormitories, and private schools after failing to secure keys and delays. Fire Marshal Kellogg and Fire Chief Cook cite being busy with other matters, delaying a critical report.

Geom Theater Kellogg Chieef Cook Labora Gem Theater Redward Enald Jane Stors Gtri'a State University House of the Good Shepherd Asatetant Pire Clark Plece Mrfiace Cook Wald Mr. Kelsaya

Foretold Death of Ocosta Woman at 86 in Hoquiam

In Hoquiam on March 22, Mrs. Anna C. Payne aged 86 died peacefully after telling her family she would pass on Saturday. The German native dressed in burial robes and bid farewell to kin before falling asleep and dying. She leaves a husband and two sons.

Pacweed Payne Germany

Valley precinct keeps three delegates at county convention

The Republican county central committee learned Valley precinct was not originally included in delegate apportionment. It was believed Aaron precinct replaced Valley, but that was incorrect. Valley precinct retains three delegates, increasing total county convention representation to 629.

Republican County Central Committee Valley Precinct Aaron Precinct

Tar and feathers suggested for eloping blacksmith arrival

Tar and feathers were suggested as part of the reception for Carl Alvord the blacksmith who eloped with Mrs Addie Downs wife of the Methodist minister here when he arrived home Sunday from Spokane. The minister wore a calm expression as he brought his erring wife home.

Winlock Carl Alvord Addie Downs Spokane Pacific

Elopement Sparks Outrage as Alvord Faces Trial

In Winlock the public rages over Alvord who fled with a mistress and left a young wife. Mrs Downs claims her husband mistreated her and the couple’s church benefit tableau appearance fueled scandal. Alvord awaits trial in jail.

Winlock Alvord

Inebriate Falls Into Lake Union on Fremont Street

An unnamed man, intoxicated, fell from a trestle into Lake Union near Fremont Geier street around 4 this morning. Rescuers pulled him from the water. he asked for a local saloon or a life saving station, remarking on drink access.

Fremont Lake Union Geier Street Seattle

Beware of These Fellows Albany Meeting In Albany

The New York State Members' Association opened a three day convention at Albany Medical College with N. L Timerson of Schenectady presiding. About 160 members attend from New York and neighboring cities for an educational event featuring lectures and demonstrations by leading professionals.

Albany New York State Mimbulmers’ Association Albany Medical College N. L Timerson Hohendectady New York Brocheater Huffaion Elmira Syracuse

New Antwerp to Canada Passenger Service Inaugurated

The Antwerp to Canadian ports passenger steamship Montesuma was inaugurated today with the vessel sailing to St. John. A freight service by the same line has operated for some time. The Montesuma carries a large number of European immigrants to the Dominion.

Antwerp Canadian Porta Montesuma St. John Inter Dominion

Japa neese Advance Reported Toward Mou Tien Ling

Bhaghal reports Japanese forces have cleared a path miles from Maicheng and fighting occurred to permit an advance on Mou Tien Ling, which Russians previously held. Russian wounded trains paused at Tashichiao while sailing toward Liao Yang.

London Bhaghal Tatung Pane Maicheng Mou Tien Ling Liao Yang

Stockmen Organize in Jacksonville to Promote Live Stock Interests

Jackson vil e delegates convene a largely attended meeting to form a permanent stockmen organization. Cattle growers and others tied to southeastern live stock industries seek protection and promotion as the industry grows rapidly.

Jacksonville Pia

Salvation Army scheme aims to colonize lands

A Booth Tucker bill introduced in the Senate seeks to colonize public domain lands to relieve urban congestion. Proposed by Senator Hoar, the plan uses irrigated lands under the 1902 Reclamation Act to relocate many families and fund advances to settlers.

Washingtone D. C Senate Hoar Booth-Tucker Salvation Army Farger

Republican conventions nominate delegates across Mississippi

Teddy Jackson Mies reports that Republican conventions for district and state levels were held today across Mississippi. The state convention for delegates-at-large meets tomorrow. no opposition to the Roosevelt administration appeared at district meetings and resolutions endorsing renomination are expected to pass.

Teddy Jackson Mies March St Miselesippi Thin City Roosevelt

Two Good Joes Roosevelt nominates two secretaries

Washington March 22 President Roosevelt has named Norman Houtchineon of California for secretary of the segregation at Caracas and Edward Stockable of Hawaii to be collector of customs for that territory.

Washington, D.C Roosevelt Norman Houtchineon California Caracas Edward Stockable Hawaii

Wholesale Market Prices Read Across Several Goods

A readable list of wholesale prices for meat poultry vegetables fruit and related items. Cattle beef veal mutton hogs. potatoes, onions, cabbage, carrots, lettuce. apples, pears, bananas. oats wheat hay and feed. butter eggs cheese and related dairy products. Prices shown per ton per box per hundredweight and per dozen in places like White River Yakima and Northern districts.

Yakima

Seen and Unseen Life Building Focus of Scott’s Emulsion

Many people think of Scott's Emulsion as a flesh builder but its unseen work builds up blood cells nerves and life tissues before visible flesh appears. The unseen process is more important than the visible result.

Scott

Open Air Hospital for Consumptives Opened by County

The county hospital at Georgetown opened an open air ward for men with tuberculosis and added a tent over the Duwamish river for sunny exposure. Dr. O Rourke leads the unit with dedicated nurses and a canvas kitchen, claiming sunshine and fresh air aid recovery. Plans consider a women’s ward.

Georgetown Pacific Northwest W. P. Allurke Dr. O'Rourke Duwamiteh O'Rourke

Woodland Worm Company Employee Dies After Laudanum Poisoning

March 22 report from Granite Falls says J Hillmes Thompsen an employee at Woodland Worm Company attempted suicide Thursday with laudanum. Found alive in the camp afternoon he died before Dr. Chappell arrived. An empty bottle indicated about an ounce and a half of poison. He was known as J Holmes alias a Southern man with little known about his background.

Granite Falls J. Hillmes Thompsen Woodland Worm Company Dr. Chappell J. Holmes

Cheney man convicted in horse stealing case in Venport

In Venport on March 2 William Marche of Cheney was convicted of horse stealing after plans to secure a jury and try the case. Marche and James Behuck were found with a band of 22 horses driven eastward in Deepcreek. sixteen were claimed by nearby farmers near Creston.

Venport William Marche Cheney Alrtdy Marche James Behuck Deepcreek Creston Marcho

Man Cleared After Band Theft Charge

A man who previously attempted to steal a band head was cleared when the state failed to prove ownership of the animal.

State arts exhibit and barber licensing news

The Women s Century Club will host an exhibit of the states industrial arts during the first week of June. The State Board of Barber Examiners held exams in the county courthouse basement, with nineteen applicants tested. Jim Whelan was convicted of grand larceny in superior court for stealing a tray of watches on New Year s night from a Falkond avenue store.

Women's Century Club Barber Fixaminere County Court House Barbers Loenses Jim Whelan Falkond Avenue

Government experiment station planned for Riteville

Officials say a government experiment station will be established in Riteville under the supervision of the United States Agricultural College. The project comes after a week of finalizing arrangements and aims to boost local cereal production.

Ritzville Riteville United States Agricultural College

Concert by Gee Club at Washington Agricultural College

The Gee Club of Washington Agricultural College gave a concert in Denny Hall at the state university last evening. Instructors from the Pullman college performed both musical and literary selections. A reception and dance followed for visitors hosted by university students. The Pullman Club had never visited before.

Gee Club Washington Agricultural College Denny State University Pullman College Pullman Club

Marsh Renominated by Republican Convention in 14th District

Bushnell March 30 22 Benjamin F. Marsh was renominated without opposition today by the Republican congressional convention of the Fourteenth district.

Bushnell Benjamin FP. Marsh Republican Congress Fousteentts Dlstriet

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