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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1904

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Port Arthur Under Naval Assault in New Japanese Attack

Reports from St. Petersburg and Tokyo say a fresh Japanese strike on Port Arthur began with torpedo boats and a bombardment by the Batou and cruisers. Two Russian siege guns were silenced. 10 Russian casualties reported. harbor entrance blocked. anticipation of landings when ice clears and a push on fortifications from the rear is likely.

London ST. Petersburg Port Arthur Tokio Togo

Russians Lose One Battleship in Port Arthur Action

Chefoo advices to the Navy Department report Admiral Togo's fleet attacked Port Arthur last Friday and damaged fortifications and buildings. Admiral Makaroff joined the battle in the inner harbor and it is believed one Russian warship was disabled. The Japanese suffered eight killed and several wounded. Togo's fleet reportedly escaped unharmed.

Rio Cheefoo Navy Department Togo Port Arthur Makaroff

Report of Battle at Port Arthur On March 21 22

The czar received the first official report of the Monday night attack on Port Arthur. Japanese torpedo boats approached under darkness but were repelled by land batteries and forts. Admiral Togo then bombarded with battleships and cruisers while Makaroff and Alexieff provided detailed lines of engagement through the night and into the morning.

Petersburg Port Arthur Togo Makaroff Bobr Otvatsty Askold Liao Tein Alexieff Stoessel Liao ‘Taln Liao Tam Retvizan

War Photo Chronicle Details Liao Tein Siege

The report notes extensive war photography since the start of the struggle as Liao Tein fights enemy battleships that respond by shelling the town. Civilians and troops observed a line along the outer road as bombardment eased at about 11 am and the Japanese fleet retreated southeast by 1230. Four soldiers were killed and nine wounded, with one shore soldier bruised.

Miners halted by Japanese forces near Anju in Korea

Minister Horace N. Allen reports a caravan bound for the mines was stopped south of Anju and miners barred from progress. Correspondents are being summoned to Seoul as censorship tightens and Japanese troops arrive at Ping-Yang after a long march.

Washington, D. C Horace N. Allen Seou State Department Anju Korea Seoul Ping-Yang

Civics Address Highlights Fresh Era in Government

Dr J Allen Smith of the state university spoke at the King County Teachers Institute on Civics praising current politics as purer than seventy years ago and discrediting old views of statesmen. In the afternoon Prof F B Cooper spoke on Good Looks and Dr Winship on American Authors before the general assembly.

J. Allen Smith State University King County Teachers’ Institute General Assembly F. B. Cooper Winship

Amateur Dramatic Recital At Seattle Theater Tonight

Correspondence with city health boards reveals minimum period is days. Amateurs to appear as the Dramatic club and Saunderson School of Expression present Howell's farce The Sleeping Car and other sketches at the Seattle theater tonight.

Saunderson School of Expression Seattle Howell

Stepmother Must Pay Wages to Lizzie Young

A superior court jury ruled Lizzie Young entitled to wages for domestic services performed for her stepmother Mrs J Young over the past several months. The jury awarded her 140 dollars.

Lizzie Young J. Young

Health board may set six week quarantine rule

The board of health plans a six week minimum quarantine at the next meeting. Health Officer Ludlow voiced strong support this morning, saying he favors the new requirement.

Board of Health Ludlow

Marin er Missing Amid Harbor Search for Fred Johnson

Fred Johnson mate of the tug Maate is missing after being last seen at the Villard house near the harbor on Monday night. Police efforts continue as friends fear foul play while Captain G A Harris and hotel owner Charles Louch file protests over Second Avenue regrading and dynamite use, threatening city liability for damage.

Fred Johnson Johnson Villard G. A. Harris Charles Louch Clarendon Hotel Second Avenue Denny Way Clelta

Hindered by Snow Delays Cedar Falls City Projects

City Engineer Thomson reports Cedar Falls work slowed by heavy snow this month. Cedar Lake snow reaches four to five feet, hindering operations though logging railways from North Hend to the camp stay in use. Two carloads of pipe were moved yesterday. Mayor Ballinger and new officials plan a future inspection of the Cedar River water intake and Cedar Lake when weather improves.

Thomson Monicipal Cedar Falls Cedar Lake North Hend Ballinger Cedar River

Dalton Declares for Prosecuting Attorney Post

Charler C. Dalton, now assistant general of the state bank deficit, announced his candidacy for the prosecuting attorney's office. He previously led the Bout Part in Beattie, served as mayor of Iwace, and worked as city attorney and assistant county attorney there.

Charler C. Dalton Beattie Dalton Lwace

Piles Club Formed in Second Ward Meeting

Republicans in Firet precinct formed a Roosevelt Piles club after a lively gathering in Justice Cann's court. The body approved Ramuec H. Piles naming his own candidate for representative from the Segend ward. Levy resigned as temporary chairman. Behrens elected chairman with Roberts secretary and Kistler treasurer. An executive committee was appointed to promote the Piles campaign.

Firet Second Ward Justice Cann Roosevelt-Piles Club Ramuec H. Piles Segend Ward Jants Levy Piles Lincoln Brooks Donniybrook Fair Herman Behrens Dal Roberts A. Kistler

Rebels Cross Into British Territory Attacking Obekum

Governor Puttkamer reports revolting natives crossed into British Cameroons territory and attacked the Obekum custom-house. Two German companies hold the rebels in check. In Bellingham, Joe Harris and Alfred Moore were bound over for grand larceny for allegedly stealing two gold watches from a jewelry counter.

Berlin Puttkamer Cameroons Obekum Joe Harris Alfred Moore Bellingham

Hillman Divorce Case In Court Over Business Control

Wealthy Green Lake real estate operator C D Hillman seeks to modify a divorce injunction to allow sale of property, while wife Dessie Olive Hillman claims hysterical insanity. Judge Bell will decide after hearing affidavits alleging cruelty and embezzlement claims amid stalled fire limits and planned property sale.

Bell C. D. Hillman Green Lake Dessie Olive Hillman Hillman Sulhan Charles Keeny Mra Hillman Mra H. F. Hanbury Rome German Savings and Loan Ciety San Francisco Loa Supreme Court

Figures for Seattle Labor Temple Association Publicity

The Seattle Labor Temple Association reports its financials from organization through January 31, 1904. Assets total 52 976 17 with liabilities at 8 842 93 equity. Mortgage stands at 10 000 and labor temple property valued at 90 000.

Seattle Labor Temple Association Labor Temple

Seattle boycott organizer Dewey in Honolulu pushing action

George H. Dewey of the Care Pentrs union is a committee member in the Western Central Labor union boycott against the Seattle Brewing and Malting company. He travels from San Francisco to Honolulu by telegram from Western Central officers and plans onward to the Philippines after Honolulu. The company holds a growing trade in the Pacific regions.

George H. Dewey Care Penters’ Union Western Central Labor Union Seatle Brewing and Malting Comepany Honolulu Seattle San Francisco Peers 7 California San Franscisco

Police Chief Reviews City Ordinances With Mayor

Acting Police Chief Sullivan met with Mayor Ballinger this morning and presented a large scrapbook of ordinances for the police department. The mayor plans to become thoroughly acquainted with the rules and Sullivan may be asked to familiarize himself with many ordinances that have long been a dead letter.

Sullivan Ballinger

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