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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1904
Page
3
Street Superintendent Walters declares he will arrest offenders who dump refuse into streets after a year of warnings. He complains residents and store staff ignore directions to keep streets clean and notes costly nightly washing of pavement.
Fire rages at Locust Gap mine in Shamokin Pennsylvania trapping Michael Shannon and John Michael Bogland. Thousands of workers are idled as rescuers race to reach the entombed men.
Judge Noyes dismissed the State cases against Tom Hays, allegedly involved in a bank wrecking plot, who had been brought from Los Angeles for federal court trial. A millinery giveaway offering $25 was announced.
Indianapolis May 6 Elisabeth Morris named among John Mitchell's ablest lieutenants in the United Mine Workers. As private secretary since his election she handles vast correspondence, edits letters, and dictates telegrams while Mitchell leads a 400000 member union. She acted as his eyes and ears during the hard coal strike.
The Green Lake Improvement Club considers lowering Green Lake by two to three feet to curb winter flooding along the southern and northeastern shores and to create space for a boulevard and parking. The plan, tied to a platted 190 foot wide boulevard, would also reclaim marsh land and reduce bulkheading costs. Judge W D Wood, owning significant lakefront property, offers to donate his strip for parking if the city secures the remainder.
A St Petersburg dispatch reports the war cost for the first five months to June 1 at 135 million dollars. From June 1 monthly costs will be 3.5 million for the navy and 15 million for the army, totaling about 226.6 million for the year ending January 1. A new Paris floated loan around 160 million in treasury bonds is planned. Fursta had 200 million in gold at the war’s start.
City hall circles discuss alleged obstruction by the corporations committee to the American Improvement Company's $1 gas franchise. Secret meetings produced provisions seen as unfair, including a demand that the city take 2 percent of earnings. Chair Bowen and Rude deny delaying tactics while promising a meeting after the Republican county convention.
The Hotel Mercer near Mercer teland will reopen in early June as a fully remodeled summer hostelry led by Silvia Garcen. Over 6000 dollars will be spent on repairs and furnishings, with a new telephone link to Seattle, a private launch, six to eight daily steamers, a grand ballroom, and 50 rooms plus annex and cottages to handle overflow guests.
Paul Moore a veteran newspaper man and financial editor in St. Louis committed suicide on a morning street car. Despondency from failing eyesight and money losses, including a Wall Street Black Friday incident, were cited. He leaves a widow and a daughter.
The corporations committee plans an ordinance to improve service on the Madrona Park car line after a council roast of Seat the Electric company. The company has stalled side tracks to run more cars. Also the Duchess saloon license faces reconsideration after Chief Delaney’s changed stance. Attorney Brown receives 2500 dollars for regrade suits. The council approves an information bureau and street extension along Howard avenue.
The city council proposes to devote a similar sum to buy and print illustrated booklets to be distributed at the fair. The booklets will describe the city, include photographs, and cover its commercial advantages.
Charlie Beckingham was formally appointed county commissioner by County Commissioner Charles Baker with board consent and assumed duties today. He succeeds John Van Horn, removed after opposing Baker for the Republican nomination. Baker dismissed rumors of Van Horn’s return as unfounded and noted he can remove him at will. Beckingham signaled the appointment with a bold written note.
Morning sessions centered on criticism of Masard’s pavilion seating and a promise of a new convention hall if secured to the city. Bishop Cyrus D. Foss presided with memorials from various conferences, including a proposal for a colored bishop amid a 300000 colored membership. The conference opened a notable missionary exhibit as delegates talked foreign missions and committee appointments. Bishop Merrill, 78, resigned after a 59 year ministry as the Chautauqua salute ended the morning. The big debate on redistricting annual conferences is set for next Friday with Drs Buckley and Neely as principal speakers.
Shrewd shoppers flock to a combined sale of millinery and pianos with bargains on jackets priced at 10 dollars 12.50 dollars and 15 dollars as ladies snap up fashionable items and instruments.
Our New Store at 1305 Second Ave announces bold closeout pricing on ostrich feathers and high grade pianos. Miller stock includes 150 to 260 dollar values cut to near cost with payment plans, plus secondhand pianos and scuffed models sold at bedrock prices. The new Arcade location at 1905 Second Ave beside Shafer Bros invites shoppers to compare prices.
County commissioners approved a $2000 fund to advertise Seattle at the St Louis exposition. The action followed a conference committee report from the Chamber of Commerce.
Hartford May 6 Judge Parker will head Connecticut's delegation to the Democratic national convention as Hearst supporters faced a two to one vote against. Resolutions favoring Parker were adopted. Annie Olney an orphan child was placed in custody of the Washington Children's Home Society by Superior Judge Bell. St Petersburg May 6 traffic across Lake Baltikal by steamer has resumed after foe disruption was ended.
Steven Ryan, a Rainier Beach resident, fell from a high bank at Second Avenue and Pine Street yesterday noon and suffered a fractured skull. His wife identified him at Wayside Mission hospital after news of an unconscious man. He was moved to Providence hospital for treatment. Iver Shannon is attending. Life is believed to be saved.
Patrick Woods, a seaman aboard the Tampico, recovered £2.69 in damages from Globe Navigation in superior court after being injured in January while furling a sail during a storm en route to Honolulu. The company had argued the accident was caused by the elements, but the jury found Woods entitled to compensation.
The Totem Pole poolroom, once closed by police, reopened in Georgetown. Mayor Mueller opposes the move and the city council plans an ordinance to close it, while Prosecutor Scott says no statute currently bars poolrooms in the state.
F Wollen a carpenter sues Lyman Smith owner of the Pacific block in superior court for 25000 damages claiming injuries from an elevator installation. He alleges he was between a shaft and curb and lost his arm.
The divorced wife of Christian Mix, a known saloon man at 1214 Fer Avenue, filed a complaint with the prosecuting attorney alleging assault and battery. A warrant for Mix's arrest was sworn in court following the quarrel over their child.
Charlies Voll is defendant in a sensational divorce suit filed in the superior court this morning. Minnie Voll formerly Minnie Stenbock accuses him of cruelty and of traducing her good name by discussing her character in saloons. She says he is morose at home and treats her unkindly and seeks an equal division of the community property, including a share of the family home at 198 Eighth Avenue.
Cox charged with breaking into WA apartments of Jacob Furth in St. Paul last December and stealing valuable jewelry and clothing.
Mrs Josephine Strauthers and Mrs Kitty Franklin were granted divorces from Phillip Strauthers and Sam Franklin by Superior Judge Bell on grounds of nonsupport. The City of Seattle steamer carried passengers to Skagway and Lynn, with some continuing to interior points.
A laborer named Sedro Marosos was badly crushed in a northern turn accident early today. He was taken by city ambulance to a hospital and the attending surgeon says amputation may be necessary.
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