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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1904
Page
8
London dispatch reports that Central Nowa days Beoul wires showed Japanese gains on the Yalu while Russian lines collapsed and retired Sunday. The item notes confusion among Russian troops and mentions a showroom address at MCPRALD 1329 Second.
Report describes Bob Taylor, a red beard man linked to a Tacoma capture, suspected of stalking homes along the Renton line near Rainier Beach and Dunlap last winter. Neighbors recall his odd religion, note book habit, and dangerous threat to shoot a man, while women recall fear during meals in their kitchens.
Gen Kouropatkin reports from St. Petersburg on May 2 that after heavy Japanese artillery fire at Turenchen and Podetensky the Russian forces could not hold Turenchen. Troops ordered to retire in good order from Turenchen and Schakodsky toward their second position while the battle continued at Potietensky and Tohingu.
London dispatch reports Gen Kuroki's account of the Yalu fight near Antung and Liushenko. On May 1 Chinese forces retreated as Japanese troops advanced on three roads. The Imperial guards garrisoned Antung Sien to Liushenko and captured arms and ammunition. a captured officer notes commanders of both divisions were mounted.
Advices from Tokio report Gen. Kuroki describing April 25 to May 1 actions. Imperial guards and the Second division dispersed riverine enemy positions while bridge work was completed. Casualties include sixteen guardsmen seriously injured and nine slightly wounded with 5 officers and 23 enlisted men killed. The Japanese forces also claimed gains at Yu Shu Keu and Chin Tien Chang north of Makou.
The Redmond company closed its last night with a lively performance of Man and Master praised as one of the season's best. Kid Redmond drew loud laughs as the Irish servant while Estelle Redmond and Alta Phipps received strong applause for their roles and gowns. The show runs to Wednesday with The World Against Her to follow. souvenir photos of Miss Phipps were offered at Saturday matinee.
Mrs. Ficke closes with Tosen’s Hedda Gabler in a standout Seattle performance. Mary Mannering returns to the Grand for three evenings and a Wednesday matinee with Arthur Byron as lead, joined by Henry Kolker, Louie Maseen, and Thomas A. Wise. Anna Eva Fay arrives for eight mystifying acts with gendered matinees for women only on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The International Machinists Association orders a general strike of Santa Fe system machinists effective 9 am Western time. About 6,000 workers are affected with potential sympathy action by boilermakers and blacksmiths. 15,000 may be influenced overall. Leaders vow to push the fight. In Chicago, VP Wilson says better company policy could have averted the strike and predicts lengthy action. In Topeka, 800 Santa Fe shop employees are locked out at morning shift, a high fence surrounding the plant adding to the disruption.
London reports the captain of the gunboat Maya and units including Usi and torpedo boats joined land forces in a Yalu operation to attack Antung. Russians reportedly burned Antung as shells silenced the enemy fire within minutes. The flotilla returned to Yongnampho with no casualties.
The farce Browns In Town opened for a week at the Third Avenue theater with the company delayed for the matinee. The play features Leah La Porce as a German heiress in a standout character sketch while nine cast members deliver solid performances.
Thomas Bevan a special officer with the local police has been discharged for failing to report for duty for several days in succession. Chief Delaney states that rules on neglect will be rigidly enforced. This morning Bevan came into town disabled.
Bevan turned over a patrolman’s outfit including handcuffs a revolver a billy a set of keys and a star. He says the layoff was for political work and notes his role as a booster for ex Mayor Humes.
Joseph Harberger a Grand Central hotel roomer told police he was knocked down and robbed last Saturday night in a saloon by the bartender He offered to guide officers to the saloon but could not locate the exact scene or show the way from the saloon to the station.
Nels Liflesven and Carrie Dud, both residents of Paulsbs, obtained marriage licenses as recorded in this week’s civil announcements.
John Walsh a laborer spent all his money in the restricted district and admitted to attempting phony jewelry manipulation. He pleaded guilty before Judge George but claimed ignorance of the law. He was reproved and must pay the costs of prosecution.
May day labor reports show Chicago with 1,700 picture-frame workers 4,000 boot and shoe workers and 500 bakers on strike in parts of the city while New York sees peace aside from wagon and carriage makers. Boston and New England also report no serious disturbances this year.
George Terrial a Frenchman on a local steamboat was found on a vacant lot in Wenatchee South End with a severed throat but may recover. He says he was struck from behind around 3 am and stabbed after falling. Slingshot marks noted. $10 reportedly missing. officers puzzled. His brother reportedly died by his own hand.
Jack Atlin known as the Swede announces willingness to arrange a bout with D A McMillan John Berg Chief Two Feathers or others and claims he can throw Berg McMillan or any two of them four times in 90 minutes. He arrived from Grays Harbor and seeks opponents in the region.
The strawberry season will begin in about ten days around Milton and Freewater, with a crop expected to be one of the largest on record. Cool weather slowed maturity slightly, acreage has grown, and a picker shortage is feared. Indians may be brought in to help fill the gap as pickers during the rush. Active harvesters can earn good wages.
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