09 May 1904
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1904
Page
1
Detectives search Beagle Harbor area for 2-year-old Prewitt Baker after he vanished from his parents summer home. Pinkerton and local authorities pursue kidnaping theories while parents and community aid in the extensive, daylong investigation across the Sound with no trace found.
In Tokyo twenty one people were killed and over forty injured during a lantern festival celebrating Japanese victories over Russia. Most victims were children crushed at a gate near the old palace walls and some drowned in the moat. Tens of thousands marched past the imperial palace with flags banners as imperial princes reviewed the navy department celebration.
Beating the Chicago and Paris expos by weeks, the exposition reports nine percent completion by Thursday. The day features the Swedish pavilion opening, a reception to Mrs. D. Francis, and a national commission meeting under Director Skiff’s updates.
The body of BE. L. Wents, missing since October 14, 1903, was found near Kelly View within a mile of where last seen. Boys hunting cows found it in a woods clearing. Hundreds had approached the scene during the search. Three revolver chambers were empty and holes noted in the lower body. Wentz, son of a Philadelphia millionaire, managed his father's Wise county mines. A $5,000 reward had been offered for news.
The Los Angeles conference backed the criticized passage from an address linking the Catholic church to harms in public schools Bible reading and political oversight. It referred the matter to the state church committee while Bishop McCabe opposes delaying the American university endowment seek.
President Roosevelt conferred with United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis about the Colorado strike situation. Both agreed the crisis is most serious and critical, though specifics of the conference were not disclosed.
Reports from Shanghai and Tokyo indicate Danny was captured by the Japanese on Friday and Newehwang is likely to fall into Japanese hands. Advices say Russian troops withdrew to Lashih chao and moved most guns to Liao Yang as forces concentrate there.
Colonel Prander with a three man force surprised a heavily entrenched Tibetan group at Karo Pass after three days of marching. The British overran the position by a bayonet charge, routing the numerically superior natives. Native losses were about 30. British casualties were 18 killed and 7 wounded.
Seward coast terminal of the Alaska Central Railroad sits idle with 600 men stranded and out of work. A Portland steamer passenger notes prolonged cloudy weather and three months without sun delaying ground thaw and preventing grading. Men remain patient, in good health, awaiting spring work to resume.
New York May secretary of the treasury Shaw today transferred to J P Morgan & Co 46000000 and named Morgan as special disbursing agents with a 25000 surety fixed. As soon as the surety is approved the war effort will be aided by this arrangement.
Fragment discusses an overdue will delivery and evolving payment method risking a loss of 82 000 00 in a bank transaction. No clear entities or verifiable details are present in the readable portion.
Mrs Thea Whiteman of Dynemuir lodging house is arrested on suspicion of complicity in a Southern Pacific train robbery. The Gathes brothers who held up the train stayed at her house before the crime and left afterward. Secret service also probes correspondence with George Gates. Her husband is prostrated by the affair.
Victoria maritime dispatch notes the schooner Umbrina believed lost now safe after meeting Allie Alger at Eyequot in late March. Umbrina later entered to repair canoes and prepared to sail to the Whalweather grounds.
Madrona Heights residents led by Harold Preston and Henry Wilcox pressed the corporate committee for an ordinance forcing Beattie Electric to stop service on the Madrona line. They cite open cars and inadequate frequency with six to ten minute service demanded, plus lane track expansion promised since G W Dickinson era. A subcommittee of Bowen Rude Zhinden will investigate and report to the council tonight.
May reports say Russians are evacuating Newchwang with forts dismantled and artillery moved onto trains. Locals fear brigands may loot the city if Japanese forces do not seize it promptly. rumors of Japanese transports near Foo Chow bay circulate without confirmation.
Station agent J Ingram of the Northern Pacific was shot in the mouth during a hold up while guarding the Seattle safe. The assailant Bridges was captured by a Snoqualmie posse and jailed after an epileptic episode. Ingram, badly wounded, was brought to Seattle for care.
Thieves broke into A. J. Kineley’s meat market at the corner of Mercer street and Queen Anne avenue. A large quantity of ham and bacon was stolen, with a wagon suspected in the theft. Entry was made at the rear of the store.
At a White House consultation today President Roosevelt and officials agreed the Panama canal commission will operate under the War Department with instructions from the president through that department and report to the president similarly. A party of eight heads to the isthmus tomorrow under General Davis.
The Sunday Schools of Washington hold their annual state convention in Bellingham starting Wednesday May 11 for two days. A pastors conference on Sunday School work will run concurrently with the event. Fifty or more delegates from King County are expected to attend.
Harold T. Clarke, 31, son of the late Jeremiah Clarke, of San Francisco, killed himself in Paris by blowing off the top of his head after arriving from Monte Carlo. His mother and sister cannot provide a reason.
From Newehwang on May 9 refugees return armed to resist brigands across the river near Yin kow. They fear impending pillage during evacuation of Rus tiang and Japanese entry. Refugees urgently request a second gunboat. British consul already calls for one gunboat.
Smokooks, a Japanese man, was held up and robbed Saturday night on Manard Avenue near the new district by two women. They approached from behind and attempted to separate him, then restrained his arms and took his coins.
In Butte this morning Mabel Ford widow of Bob Ford who killed Jesse James cried in police court and pleaded for liberty. The judge offered freedom and she embraced him, kissing him as she left.
In army circles the belief is prevalent Port Arthur will resist a land attack for six months Yellow tinged cloth similar to khaki has been decided upon for the summer clothing of the troops.
Geo Harter, undergoing treatment at the emergency hospital, attempted escape by a fire escape from the third floor. A policeman fired twice, and Harter fell to his death, ending the escape attempt.
Reports from St Petersburg today claim the Russian cruiser Rurik of the Vladivostok squadron has been destroyed. The cause remains unstated whether by accident or Japanese attack. The vessel was a first class cruiser with 727 officers and men, armed with eight inch and six inch batteries and other smaller guns.
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