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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1904

Page

7

Piles Names Delegates for King County in Faction Split

Sam H. Piles and his committee released a list of 116 delegates and alternates from King County to the state convention. The diverse slate includes prominent Republicans who opposed Piles at the county convention, signaling a bid to heal party rifts and unite factions under the Great Northern program. The King County group is to meetTuesday at Piles headquarters in the Tacoma hotel with rooms reserved for delegates.

Sam H. Piles King County Mr. Biles Pliny L. Allen J. M. Bowee R. A. Ballinger D. C. Rotting A. P. Burwell James H. Boyce George M. Brown W. C. Berg Henry Peck B. W Waldo Richardson Milo Root R. Jules Redeisheimer Dr. J. J. Th Morris B. Sadie Watson Squire Louis Lemon P. J. Smith P. Sawyer Peter Sanstrom P. C. Sullivan A. H. Strouse Will FT. D. BR Trefethen W. H. Whalley Will H. White Ney Willame John Wooding R. MH. Young James HK Zook, FF A. Twichell C. EB. Houston Jamen Weir Joseph MH. Dawes Robert F. Booth C. BR. Vilas Elmer B Todd Fr. H. Rentek Joseph Lyons Chas Gleason Mr. Piles Tacoma Sullivan

Admits Losses in Yalu Battle and Feng Wang Cheng Capture

A late dispatch from St. Petersburg confirms Japanese seizure of Feng Wang Cheng with little resistance. It reports Russian casualties at the Yalu under General Zassalitch totaling about 2,390, with seven officers and 686 men missing or wounded. Japanese losses under General Kuroki are quoted as under 1,000. The priest MH. B Teekerbeckoffaiy of the Orthodox Greek church is named for a gallant Eleventh regiment charge.

ST. Petersburg Feng Wang Cheng the Yalu Zassalitch Kuroki Tokio Teekerbeckoffaiy

Warrant Arises Over Disposal of Dead Animals by Eyres Transfer

A warrant was sworn for G George Atchgow foreman of Eyres Transfer Company charging maintaining a nuisance. The firm reportedly sunk dead animals in the bay within city limits after being advised by police it would be permissible. Humane Officer Clark calls it a public health menace and the case will be heard in Justice George's court with further investigation into other stables methods.

G George Atchgow Eyres Transfer Company Byres Transfer Comy Billett Bey Clark Justice George's Court Byres Transfer Company

Poultry Thief Sentenced in Ravenna Park Burglary

Parker pleaded guilty to burglary for breaking into a chicken coop near Ravenna park and stealing 48 chickens. Superior Judge Tallman sentenced him to six months in the penitentiary. George Smith, Parker’s partner, also pleaded guilty and received a six month term.

Parker Ravenna Park Tallman George Smith

Found Him Sane in Lunacy Proceeding

David Cameron an elderly Scot faced an insanity complaint recently sworn out was examined by a lunacy commission this morning and found to be perfectly sane.

David Cameron

Headquarters Shift From St. Petersburg to Harbin

Viceroy Alexieff announces the transfer of headquarters to Harbin with General Kuropatkin moving to Mukden. Jessen's fleet relocates to Viadivostok as the command reshuffle unfolds.

Gillespie Murder Case Opens in Rising Sun Trial

The trial of James Gillespie as principal and Myron L Barbour his wife Carria and Mrs Belle Goward as accessories began in Rising Sun Indiana for the murder of Elizabeth Gillespie last December. Elizabeth was Gillespie's twin sister and a socially prominent figure. The case centers on a conspiracy to obtain her property following a broken love affair.

Rising Sun James Gillespie Myron Harbour Belle Benard Elizabeth Gillespie Gillespie Women's Literary Club Myron L. Barbour Carria

Battle Likely at Liao Yang as Kuropatkin Faces Kuroki

May 9 dispatch reports Japanese Minister Hayashi expecting a clash between General Kuroki and General Kuropatkin at Late Yang to drive back Russian forces. If Newehwang is occupied a civil administration would open the port to all nations. Admiral Togo plans to dock part of his fleet for rest.

London Baron Hayashi Kuroki Kuropatkin Yang Newehwang Togo

Russian forces seize Chang Jin across the Faia river

A Russian force crossed the Faia river below Wiju and occupied Chang Jin May, withMounted Manchurian bands joining the army. Ex-Queen Liluokalan, Prince Cupid and other members of the Hawaiian party arrived to attend the exposition.

Scriops News Asan Roul Faia River Wiju Chang Jin May Lil ST. Louis Liluokalan Prince Cupid

Suicide shocks Detroit lawyer Edward A Gott

Detroit attorney and promoter Edward A Gott died by suicide this morning due to business worries. Alaska Commercial Company steamship Portland arrived from Valdez with 25 passengers and cargo. Alaska Steamship Faralion planned to sail for Skagway and Lynn Canal with about 25 passengers and full freight. Susie McDonald’s room at 603 Sixth Avenue South was broken into. two gold rings were taken. A. W. Barr of 212 Virginia Street mentioned.

Alaska Commercial Company Portland Valdez Benard Cooks Inlet Weasel Alaska Steamship Company Faralion Skagway and Lynn Canal Susie McDonald C. Cogeshall Sixth Avenue South A. W. Barr Virginia Street

Bicycle thefts reported in Ames and Hubbard area

The city, and Ames Hubbard of Fremont both reported their bicycles stolen Sunday.

City Ames Hubbard Fremont

Patrolmen to Wear Belts and Batons for Military Appearance

Belts and batons will be leased to patrolmen on duty next Tuesday during the first two watches. They must wear full dress uniform on duty, says Chief Delaney, to give the force a military look and gain respect. Night patrolmen may avoid the tight belt clasp. Officers oppose the change claiming heavy gear will weigh them down and the baton cannot be used effectively in trouble.

Delaney

Fire Damages Two Story Building on Past Howell Street

A fire at 318 Past Howell Street damaged a two story building early yesterday. The blaze started from an overheated dry kiln in Mrs H Clark’s china painting studio. Losses include about $500 in china and furniture with a $400 building value. Crescent Creamery Co and Brookread ranch eggs are listed in the brief.

Howell Street H. Clark

Murder in Mind Point Alaska Ends in Fatal Shooting

Carl Johr a faherman was shot and killed on May 1 at Mind Point Alaska by an Indian known as Shorty after Johr ejected him from a wedding anniversary celebration. The assailant returned with a rifle, shooting Johr as he peered from the doorway, and was pursued and captured.

Carl Johr Mind Point Alaska Bhorty Johr Jobe John John Kilden Wrangle Shorty

Off for Vashon Off for Vashon

The Chamber of Commerce committee, appointed to inspect Nashon Island and its conditions, left Beattie at 4 PM and will return tomorrow morning. They will review the portage plan and assess Meattie’s role in sustaining island trade. M A Studley of Portage had urged the body to consider the impact of Ta coma’s new public market on island farmers' trade.

Chamber of Commerce Nashon Island Beattie Portage Mary Meattie M. A. Studley Tacoma

Man Dies Saving Duck After Crossing Yakima River

Ed Chapman a 19 year old telegraph operator at Bristol station on the Northern Pacific line disappeared after crossing the Yakima River on a makeshift raft to rescue a wild duck. His body is believed sunk in the river after a long search found no trace. Chapman built the raft with a hammer and boards. his gun was later found on the riverbank. In New York the National McKinley Memorial Association announced Canton Ohio as the memorial site.

Thore Wash Chapman Bristol Northern Pacific Yakima River Wuffer

German Southwest Africa governor resigns amid criticisms

Reutlain May 9. The Lokal Anzeiger reports Governor General Leutwein has offered his resignation after the Kaiser’s displeasure over German Southwest Africa blunders.

Reutlain The Lokal Anzeiger Leutwein Knnner Col. Leutweiln German Southwest Africa

GamblerSue: Ellingsens sue stock brokerage over losses

Elling Ellingsen and wife Hilda sue Washington Stock Brokerage Company in superior court for 300 dollars claimed lost while gambling at a Stevens street hotel office. He brands the place a bucket shop and accuses managers of running a swindling game called selling stocks and the tape in Seattle and elsewhere.

Elling Ellingsen Hilda Ellingsen Washington Stock Brokerage Company Stevens Hotel Klingsen Ettingsen Beattle San Francisco Los Angeles

Committee forms to push emergency city hospital plan

The general committee of local organizations met at the Chamber of Commerce to organize ongoing work for establishing a city emergency hospital. Plans were discussed and urgent action urged as the group begins gathering information for the hospital campaign in Tiflig Persia. May 0. Superintendent Frankel of the Russo Persian printing establishment at Meshed has been assassinated.

Chamber of Commerce Tiflig Persia Frankel Meshed

Wife Wins Suit in Contested Divorce Case

Mrs Mary Sullivan secured a decree in Superior Court Judge Hell's courtroom granting her custody of the couple's minor children. The suit alleged drunkenness and cruelty by Archie Sullivan.

Mary Sullivan Archie Sullivan Hell's Court

Russia Will Not Press Charge Over Japanese War Attack

From St Petersburg a report says Russia will not press charges against Japan for violating international law with the first attack on Chemulpo. Cables show Russians planned to attack Sasebo with the Port Arthur fleet on February 13 without a prior war declaration.

London St. Petersburg Russia Japan Chemulpo Vladivostok Port Arthur Sasebo

Unjustly Accused in Insanity Case Heard in Superior Court

The suit by D P Walt against A B Hartman seeks 10000 for false arrest on insanity charges. Walt says Hartman swore out the insanity complaint May 1 1913, and that a lunacy commission examined him May 12 and found him sane.

D. P. Walt A. B. Hartman Morris’ Court Walt Hartman

Ballard Man Borrowed 25 Dollars From Stranger

Ed Edwards lent a total stranger 25 dollars Saturday in an employment office on Main Street Tacoma. The man promised a job as a teamster but stole the money and vanished. Sap Edwards alerted police. Rev Beers reported a burglary at his Pine Street room with money and opera glasses taken.

Ed Edwards Ballard Main Street Tacoma Edwards Sap Edwards Rev. A. Beers SS Pine Street

Liquozone Promotes Oxygen as a Cancer Battle Tonic

An advertisement claims Liquozone acts like oxygen and a unique tonic. It touts over 6 million bottles given free to the sick and offers to supply a bottle if the reader is ill, noting more than 6000 spent in four months to publicize and fulfill the offer.

What Liquozone Is Liquozone

Liquozone is the result of a long research process using vast apparatus and fourteen days of preparation. Each cubic inch equals the virtues of 1200 cubic inches of oxygen gas and provides a fixed concentrated dose that acts as a vitality boosting tonic.

Liquorene Promises Germ Killing Yet Safe for Humans

An old ad proclaims Liquorene kills germs inside the body without harming people, offering $1,000 for a disease germ it cannot kill and noting the product’s alleged safety. It claims vegetables die with excess oxygen and asserts human use is beneficial, citing a $10,000 purchase of American rights.

Liquogone claims to cure numerous germ diseases

An advertisement touts Liquogone as a universal remedy that kills germs and ends diseases by removing the cause. It lists fever, anemia, kidney and liver troubles, malaria, influenza, pneumonia, cancer, syphilis, gonorrhea, and many others and offers a free coupon to obtain a bottle through a druggist with no obligation.

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