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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1904

Page

5

City Market job change and community notices

Frank EB Laster resigns as city passenger and ticket agent of the Pacific Coast company to join the new city market. Frank Conners will succeed him as purser of the steamship City of Puebla. The Daughters of the King at St. Mark's church host an evening in Japan on May 31 with refreshments and a short program. Manuel Mendoza and wife were arrested for fighting after a domestic dispute. BE. W. Bates faces charges for passing worthless checks, pending. Fire damages T. L. Thurston’s residence at 223 Fifteenth Avenue North. no one home, $49 in damage. Stolen chest of tools recovered, suspects held for identification. A shoe shop at 628 Queen Avenue was broken into. shoes and soles taken. Robert Moran reports from Germany by cable that his voyage went well and he is healthy.

Frank EB Laster Pacific Coast Company New City Frank Conners Puebla Daughters of the King St. Mark's Church Japan Manuel Mendoza Humes BE. W. Bates Wickman T. L. Thurston Fifteenth Avenue North Wes Queen Ane Robert Moran Moran Co Germany

Washington State Analytical Laboratory and Assay Office Ad

An advertisement lists Washington State Analytical Laboratory and Assay Office with L Tanzer and C W Voll at Beattie Washington. It touts modern apparatus and equipment for coal, fertilizer, drinking water, and food products and promises fully accurate work with testing services.

Washington State Analytical Laboratory and Assays Office Inc L. Tanzer Beattie Wash

City council sued over promised commission on lighting bonds

Frank H. Paul, ex city comptroller, demanded 5500 from the council for a promised commission on selling 990000 of municipal lighting plant bonds to the state in 1903. He admits a verbal agreement with the old finance committee but has yet to receive any payment.

Troller Paul Finance Committee Rude Mullen Crichton Bowen Burnett

Council Rejects Claim for 20,000 Damages Over Tunnel Slide

The council endorsed a claim rejection for 8 H. Fernandes, owner of a Pine Street and First Avenue brick block, alleging sunken property from a slide above the Great Northern tunnel north entrance. The incident also damaged the York hotel property.

Clai Committee H. Fernandes Fernandez Pine Street First Avenue Great Northern Tunnel York Hotel

Bosco Fined for Disorderly Conduct Burglary Attempt

W A Raymond known as Bosco was fined 20 dollars and costs by Justice George for disorderly conduct after noon. He peeked into Mrs Mabel Littlejohns residence on Sixth avenue north with apparent burglary intent but the charge could not be proved. Mrs Littlejohn wounded the would be burglar as he fled and identified him.

W. A. Raymond Bosco George Mabel Littlejohn Sixth Avenue North

Politicians in Juneau Prepare for Territorial Convention

Great activity marks the Juneau scene as Democrats plan for the territorial convention to be held there in May. Judge Williams, current national committeeman, seeks the post. Ex Governor Aineford of Ketchikan W E Crews James Fenton Prank Bach and Judge Delaney are among delegate candidates from Juneau and other towns.

Juneau Alaska Judge Williams Aineford Ketchikan W. E. Crews James Fenton Nome Prank Bach Douglas City Judge Delaney St. Louis

Ritaville Bank Chief Leads Wilson Creek Bank Plan

J. L. Bassett, president of First National Bank of Ritville, has been in Wilson Creek organizing the Citizens' Bank. Adama county receives 12,184.19 as its share of the state school fund for the last quarter. Ritville district sold $20,000 in school bonds to the state at 4 percent to fund two new school houses next year.

Ritzville Wash J. 10. Bassett First National Bank Wilson Creek Citizens’ Bank Adama County Ritaville

West Seattle Home Destroyed by Early Morning Fire

Isaac Newell and family escaped a blaze that leveled their Calfornia Avenue residence in West Seattle at about 4 am. The wooly frame structure and its contents were a total loss, estimated at $5,000, with only a small insurance policy. Firefighters lacked water to combat the flames.

Isaac Newell West Seattle California Avenue Seattle Newell West Beattie

Roosevelt visits Gorton for school competition day

President Roosevelt arrives in Gorton for a school event with Theodore Jr and Kermit Roosevelt in attendance. Accompanied by Mrs. Carew and Secretary Loeb, the president attends the morning activities.

Gorton, Maas Roosevelt Theodore, Jr Kermmit Roosevelt Carew Loeb

Resisted Arrest Sparks Fatal Wounding in Verdentus Saloon

Spokane report from Lind in Adams County says Marshal Strudivant shot and fatally wounded William Brummette at 6 PM yesterday after Brummette resisted arrest during a fight with a man named Deal at Verdentus Frye's saloon. Brummette wounded a bystander, Jack Cook, as the marshal fired. Brummette likely to die.

Spokane Lind Adams County Marshal Strudivant William Bruramette Brummette Deal Verdentus & Frye Sturdivan Sirummette

Suspects Arrested in Canton Murder Probe

Canton, O May 24. Police early this morning arrested Richard Quigley, Carrie Pierce and Tinney Labelle on suspicion of being connected with the murder of George Taylor, a local merchant killed Saturday night.

Canton Richard Quigley Carrie Pierce Tinney Labelle George Taylor

Electric Light Association Convention Opens in Boston

Nearly 100 prominent electricians gather in Boston for the annual convention of the National Electric Light association. The three day session covers investments in electric lighting and power firms nationwide excluding street railway companies.

Boston Mara National Electric Light Association

Japanese force sent to dislodge Cossack outriders in Korea

Seoul May 24 A Japanese force has been dispatched from Geusan on the east coast to disperse Cossack outriders in Northern Korea. New York May M Delegates from many parts of the country attend the third biennial National Conference of Jewish Charities opening at Temple Emanuel with an address by Mayor McClellan. The conference lasts three days and includes representatives of various Jewish charitable organizations nationwide.

Seoul Geusan Korea New York May M National Conference of Jewish Charities Temple Emmanuel McClellan

The Troger Brothers in London at Grand Tonight

Theaters report the Troger Brothers in London closing tonight at the Grand with Four Cohana to follow Thursday and The Two Orphans drawing at the Alcazar while East Lynne remains popular with the Third Avenue audience.

Trogers Brothers London

Hardware Manufacturers Convene in Atlanta Convention

Prominent hardware manufacturers and dealers from Vilteburg New York Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati and other cities attend the joint convention of the American Hardware Manufacturers Association and the Southern Hardware Jobbers Association opening today at the Kimball hotel. Sessions run through Saturday.

Atlanta Vilteburg New York Paladelphia Chcago Cincinnati American Hardware Manufacturers’ Association Southern Hardware Jobbers Kimball Hotel

French ambassador recalled from Vatican amid clerical tension

Paris May 24 the council of ministers issued a note announcing the recall of the French ambassador to the Vatican. Rome May 24 Cardinal Merry Del Val said the Holy See is confident a satisfactory solution will be found but if the French chamber endorses the anti clerical alliance the pope may submit the affair to the judgment of European powers.

Paris Council of Ministers Vatican Rome Merry del Val Holy See

Macedonian Insurrection Flares As Leader Crosses Frontier

Garatoff, the Macedonian leader, has crossed into Macedonia from Sofia signaling a renewed insurrectionary push. The development heightens regional tensions and potential clashes with authorities.

Sofia Garatoff Macedonia

Pacific Northwest Episcopal Clergy Conference Opens at St Mark's

The annual session of the Episcopal clergy of Pacific Northwest dioceses opens at St Mark's church this evening. The three day meeting will handle significant church business with delegates from Columbia New Westminster Kootenay Oregon Spokane and Olympia in attendance.

Episcopal Pacific Northwest St. Mark's Church Dioces of Columbia New Westminster Kootenay Oregon Spokane Olympia

Russian fleet report denied by admiralty in St Petersburg

The admiralty refutes claims that three Japanese cruisers were captured by the Vladivostok squadron. From Omaha, Horace G Burt, former Union Pacific president, reports being followed by Japanese detectives in the Orient and asks U S authorities to intervene after rumors tied to his alleged involvement with the Trans-Albertan railroad.

ST. Petersburg Admiralty Vladivostok Omaha Nob Horace G. Burt Union Pacific Railroad Orient United States Japan Russia

Lilly man to Japan and Philippines to expand trade

DPD. B. Campbell of Lilly Bogardus Co left yesterday for Japan and the Philippines to seek to extend the company trade. The firm has placed several contracts to supply the Japanese army.

Dpd. B. Campbell Lilly, Bogardus Co Japan Philippines

Prohibition Delegates Arrive For Iowa State Convention

Roonf Iowa May 4 delegates arrive in large numbers for the Prohibition state convention. The meeting will nominate a full state ticket and select delegates to attend the national convention in Indianapolis next month.

Roonf Iowa Indianapolis

Seattle Waterway Company Gets Lenient Report

The council endorsed a mild committee report letting the Seattle and Lake Washington Waterway Company off with a request not to interfere in the north canal project. It urged withdrawal of documents from federal offices and a sealed agreement not to advocate canal schemes before Congress, plus approval of Lake Washington lowering, before it can resume work.

Wan Seattle & Lake Washington Waterway Company Comittee North Canal Washington Government Ditch Murphy Congress Federal Lake Washington

Mexican War Veterans Meet in Fort Worth Session

The Mexican War Veterans' Association of Texas holds its annual session in Fort Worth on May 4 as guests of KRBE. The gathering includes visits to the Confederate Veterans camp and the Dames of ’46 with a program mixing business and pleasure.

Fort Worth Tex Mexican War Veterans’ Association of Texas KR. BE Camp of Confederate Veterans The Dames of ‘46

Kaiser Prepares Luxury Steamer for Kiel Regatta

The Kaiser has ordered a luxurious steamer for exclusive use of reporters during Kiel regatta week. The vessel will serve as a mobile press base as crews cover the event.

Perlin Kiel

Faint Spells and Heart Trouble Warning

The text warns that faint spells are misattributed to stomach symptoms and urges recognizing heart weakness as the source. It notes accompanying signs like shortness of breath asthmatic breathing and an oppressive heat feeling. It cautions against treating the stomach when the heart is at fault.

Billiousnewt

Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief for Weak Hearts

A testimonial from Mrs Effi Clough of Mills Worth Falls Maine praises Dr Miles Heart Cure noting it strengthened the heart and stopped fainting spells after three bottles. The ad promises the first bottle will help and offers money back if not satisfied.

Este Miles Effi Clough Musworth Falla Maine

Langham Bride of French Embassy Officer at St Matthew’s

Ivy Langham of Kentucky wed Lieute Commander De Faratmond of the French embassy in a St Matthew’s church ceremony attended by a brilliant company. The service was followed by a wedding breakfast and reception at the German embassy.

Washington, D. C St. Matthew's Church Mise Ivy Langham Kentucky de Faratmond

Just a Gold Brick at the Alaska Exhibit Arrival

The steamer Cottage City docked from Southeast Alaska with cargo and 20 passengers. It carried a gilded pyramid model representing the $21,000,000 output of the Treadwell mines. The model will join the Alaska exhibit at the S J Loula exposition.

Alaska

Monument Unveiled in Morrisville Centennial Celebration

Morrisville, New Jersey marked 100 years since its incorporation with ceremonies and the unveiling of a monument to St Morris, the financier of the revolution, after which the town was named.

Trenton N. J Morrisville St Morris

Release From Assembly Sought By Asia Synod

At the Presbyterian General Assembly in Buffalo on May 24 the Asia synod asked for release from its relations so it could join the synod of India. The request was referred to the committee on foreign missions for study. The Boise River big crib dam and Highland Power Co plant were swept away yesterday, causing $150,000 in losses. The Columbia River mouth water levels fell, alarming shipping. a jetty offers little relief and dredger Chinook is hoped to improve conditions.

Buffalo N. Y Presbyterian General Assembly Synod of Asia Synod of India Committee On Foreign Missions Boise River Boise City Highland Power Company Columbia River

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pike Street Tom A. Williams Seattie, Wash Houghton & Hunter Seattle Transfer Company Especial Messenger F. H. Paul Frank H. Paul Big Blaze Gorton Beripps News Eastern Washington Beripps News Ann'n France Beripps News Aan N Bertpps Mewes Berteps News Ars'n South Canal Company Veterans Meet Kaiser Scripps News Aasw'n Dr. Miles Chas. H. Pletcher Be Centaur Company Murray Street Norris & Rowe’s America Belfords Meinette la Nole Melinette Europe Gardner Heroes McDonald Brothers Ernst Bros John Dean Crare Sas Linfiaio Joseph Righa Miner Fifteenth Avenue Doan Kennedy Drug Co First Street Herald Tatlor Combine Ween City Laundry First Ave Bell St Down Town Third Ave Pike St King County William P. Burdick James EB. Mitchell Ross Duncan Wm. B. Tyson John Goodwin Horace Samuel L. Rose William Kenyon Incorporated
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