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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1904
Page
3
Breslau Zeitung reports a planned assassination of the czar and royal party during a May 1 spring review. A 2 year old girl, Miss Mereschkowsky of St. Petersburg University, carried an infernal device. Guards seized the package. she died after tortured attempts to reveal accomplices.
Ferdinand Anderson, about 30, a Taco ma smelter worker, was crushed beneath a freight car at Yacoma yesterday afternoon. He had set brakes to avert a collision, but his foot slipped as he climbed down and the moving wheel, though nearly stopped, trapped him instantly. He had been with the company for years and was considered careful.
Japanese forces reported near Kai Chow seized a Russian train as they advanced inland ten miles north of Kai Chow in a rapid movement. The dispatch notes the fleet sighting ten miles north of Kai Chow and ongoing Japanese maneuvering in the region.
Lee McKensie of the Washington Insurance association says insurance rates in city residence districts may fall soon after reviewing fire engine houses with Mayor Ballinger, Chief Cook, and Fire and Water Committee chair Zichinden. He notes the department is in first class shape except for one section with inadequate water pressure. he will inspect the water department next.
Assistant Plumbing Inspector Pitman suggests a $1 fee for every plumbing permit as a way to fund inspections. Plumbers are not licensed and city inspectors must repeatedly visit jobs, a cost not borne by licensees, while about 60 shops exist and 137 permits were issued last month.
Tangier May 19. Lon Perdi caria, the wealthiest and most influential man in Tangier, and Cromwell Harley, an English friend, were kidnapped from their home three miles west of the city by a band of Raisull mountaineers.
D. M. Party of Indianapolis was reelected president of the National Association of Manufacturers in Pittsburg on May 19 and presented with a silver set valued at $5,000.
The French steamer Circe reached Dalmouth this morning in a damaged condition after colliding with the Spanish steamer Sestar which sank, and five sailors were lost.
Springfield May 19 reports the Republican state convention remains deadlocked after 60 ballots with delegates threatening to bolt. Leaders’ stubbornness keeps them in line while efforts to nominate minor officers falter and Sherman loses support to Attorney General Deneen amid ongoing balloting.
London reports Queen Alexandra will not attend the May 26 anniversary concert marking Chopin's death. She fears her presence could be read as support for the revolt. Poles in London and elsewhere are active in sending supplies to Poland via the Austrian frontier. Court and diplomacy view the situation as serious.
Mme Sembrich captivated a Grand Theatre audience with a flawless voice and warm expression. The program showcased brilliancy in La Traviata and a gem from Pastoral, with a sparkling high range in Valle, as encore demands. Accompanist Rudolph Gang accompanied with ideal sympathy and responsiveness to Sembrich’s voice.
Isabel Irving stars in The Crisis at the Third Avenue Theater with ambitious plans and large theater parties. Ed Redmond presents The Plunger at the Alcazar, while Casino Company closes its Seattle run with Hurley Flarley and The Royal Family. Next week East Lynn returns with local favorites and summer pricing.
Entries arrive at the sarees box office ahead of Friday May 27 as a committee will select a title from The new Mot.
At the California state convention the platform was adopted pledging party principles and support for Roosevelt. Delegates at large were Pardee Speckels Knight McKinley with alternates Rele Forbes Ruef and Ruter. The body thanked Chairman Burnett and the city of Sacramento before adjourning.
At Angeles California on May 19 the Methodist conference resumed balloting for bishops. J. W. Bashford leads with 424 votes on the second ballot and bishops Henry Boellmeyer W F McDowell and Joseph F Berry were named. Berry had 641 votes on the first ballot. Boellmeyer and McDowell secured later. Bowen draws full support of the colored members.
Odessa dispatch reports the Russian sea fleet ordered to remain on complete war footing from August 1. The fleet will split into two squadrons for maneuvers in Crimean waters and may be allowed through the Dardanelles by Turkey for Far East service.
In St Petersburg on May 10 the czar's 36th birthday was celebrated with brilliancy despite his absence on rounds. A 121 gun salute from Neva fort marked the event, and streets and ships were decorated. Japanese disaster news offered extra reasons for public cheer amid a subdued mood.
From Seoul, a Korean imperial decree today annuls all treaties and agreements with Russia including timber concessions on the Yalu river as reported to the state department.
General Kuroki released figures listing 316 Japanese killed and 783 wounded at the Yalu battle, providing exact casualty counts.
A wartime tally states 1,863 Russians were buried, 612 taken prisoner, 29 guns seized, and 1,021 rifles captured by Japanese forces. The figures underline a major clash outcome and outline prisoner and materiel losses.
May 19 report notes St Petersburg suffering weak trade pushes many residents to flee to America England and Argentina in large numbers as authorities observe a growing exodus.
Carl W. Farley of 1128 Western claims he fired at burglars during a home invasion. Police investigate the incident and locate no injuries, while Farley asserts self defense and awaits further action.
A Tuesday night attempt to break into a cigar and fruit stand led the owner to fire at the would be burglars through a window. Police arrested six men to identify the correct suspect, holding them at the station awaiting investigation. The men are described as well known tramps linked to crimes in multiple locations. Mary E. Hilton sought care for Washington Children’s Home Society in superior court alleging the child’s mother neglects her. Judge Tallman denied Mane derville’s bid for a new trial after his second degree murder conviction for killing his brother in law at Tal.
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