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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1904
Page
3
A unanimous city committee favors immediate erection of a five story municipal building on the Keeser block at Fifth avenue and Yealer vary. If county cooperation fails a $150000 bond issue will fund the project. A joint session with the county commissioners will decide next steps.
A union member high in the Federation of Labor predicts the Santa Fe boiler makers will strike within thirty days and engineers may join. Also noted is the funeral for Bro. John Bagley at Eagles hall on Sunday May 22 1964 at 1 p.m. and urging all members to attend.
John Franklin a young colored man was speedily acquitted of burglary in the superior court yesterday. He was charged with breaking into the home of Hugh Crockett at 714 Spruce Street last winter and was caught hiding on the back porch. The defendant proved he was merely a trespasser.
May 21 dispatch reports Japanese landing forces at Takushan on the 19th defeated a Russian cavalry detachment near Wang Chitung with no Japanese losses. A Russian captain was captured. Japanese forces also captured Kai Chow, about 20 miles southeast of Nawchwang, driving Russians back.
Vice Admiral Togo reports Japanese gun boats and torpedo destroyers reconnoitered toward Port Arthur Friday. They steamed close to the harbor entrance and sustained little damage from shore battery fire. Despite a hot crossfire, there were no casualties.
May 21 Copenhagen reports Captain Amundsen confirms the Norwegian expedition reached Dalrymple rock after sailing last June. The Ericsson Greenland expedition also arrives on the west coast after fearful hard ships.
A check for 9,000,000 dollars, the remaining portion of the 10,000,000 to be paid to Panama for the canal concession, was handed to Morgan's representative this morning in Washington.
Superior Judge Tallman refused a new trial for Frank Thield who was recently convicted of highway robbery. Thield will be sentenced next Saturday. Ontario Jockey Club annual meeting opens at Woodbine Park in Toronto and runs two weeks. French Ambassador Nisard departs Rome for Paris tonight.
The Roanoke completed general overhauling at Mall Bros yard and will sail for Nome on June 4. The Tacoma, recently overhauled at Morana, sailed for Nome on June 1 after a trial run on Puget Sound.
The superior court granted divorces today to Minnie Briggs from Charles Kiges for desertion Dora Tripp from Weasley Tripp for non support Nettie Clark from George Clark for desertion Etta Von Baumbach from Jacob Von Baumbach for non support R N Knight from Mary Knight for desertion Hannah Ward from Frank Ward for cruelty and non support J M Dixon from J Dizon for desertion D H Northern from Lydia Northern for cruelty Florence Udell from William Udell for cruelty and non support.
Berlin reports the death of Duke Paul Frederick of Mecklenburg, uncle to the reigning grand duke, found this morning after a night of carousal following a dinner with his corps. The dispatch notes the dramatic end amid social excess. In other news, the battleship Kentucky has returned from the China station. Foresters' excursion to Olympia is set for Sunday the 22nd with a $1 round trip fare featuring music and dancing.
The Methodist conference in Los Angeles witnessed a heated incident as Dr. James R. Day, Syracuse University president and bishop candidate, allegedly struck pastor Alexander Hardie over higher criticism. The incident drew a conference protest calling the Examiner's coverage a disgrace. Day won election on the 14th ballot with 474 votes of 696. Other bishops elected include Berry Newark Spellmeier McDowell Bashford Burt Wilson Neely.
Jacob Hecker, a former wealthy San Jome landowner, testified in superior court that his wife spent nearly all their money over thirty years, left him with only his clothes and a photo, and he sought divorce. He described years of nagging and control as he watched her take every cent before she departed for Omaha. Judge Hatch expressed belief in his tale.
Charles Thompson, whose real name was unknown, died by self inflicted gas suffocation in a First Avenue lodging house. A bitter note blamed influential enemies and urged burial proper. coroner Hoye will ensure the deceased receives a burial as requested.
The Japanese consul at Geneon reports a clash between Russian and Korean troops in Kankow, the hub of the Northern Tong Hak disturbances. One Korean was killed and several Russians were wounded.
Advert says Cres cent Creamery Co at 1116 Istave offers butter eggs and cheese at best prices. Young's Hats praised as none better made with one price three dollars. Contact KBN Brooks & Co at 1381 24 Ave Arcade Bldg for orders.
Interbay Pharmacy at Station 1 opposite the Interbay Postoffice offers a full line of drugs and sundry articles with city prices. John H. Castberg, a graduate of pharmacy and chemistry, leads the shop.
A Japanese detachment is approaching Mukden as of May 21. The report notes the advancement of forces toward the strategic city, signaling renewed moves in the campaign.
Arrivals from New York signal reorganizing defunct companies on a legitimate basis. The STEAMER NELL is quarantined for smallpox at Victoria BC. CHEHALIS CITIZENS plan a Fourth of July celebration. Beavers increasingly threaten bridges at Great Falls Montana. An unknown Indian drowns after a pony mishap at Ellensburg. The $26,000 damage suit by John Nelson against Monte Cristo Mining Co. is dismissed at Everett. All slot machines ordered out of Aberdeen. John Rogan awarded $12,000 against British Yukon Co. for leg injury at Victoria. Discovery of an unknown skeleton on the Meriin ranch near Phillipsburg points to murder. investigation underway. The new Capitol at Olympia is completed but not yet accepted. The daughter of William Schincke near Olympia suffers head injury but may recover.
A Liao Yang dispatch reports General Kuropatkin has heavily reinforced the port city and plans to await the Japanese there, intending to engage in battle when they arrive.
Councilman Murphy urged the board of works to compel Beattle Electric Company and other pole owners to paint lines they hold in the city. The board agreed to proceed with painting at the companies’ expense if no action is taken. The request focuses on the Ninth ward where many poles remain unpainted. Two weeks earlier the board had ordered painting but companies have largely ignored it.
A party of the heaviest creditors of the defunct Fimira Log ging and Smith Mastick Construction companies meet in Port Angles to press for settlement and file claims.
British Columbia lumber and shingle manufacturers press for a duty on American imports and plan to petition the Dominion government. They claim American competition ruined trade in Manitoba and the northwest and urge parliament to act. letters have been sent to provincial people seeking support.
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