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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1904

Page

3

Pundle Sam Refuses Bluff Amid Moroccan Rescue Mission

United States warships are ordered to the Mediterranean and Tangier to aid in the rescue of kidnapped American millionaire Perdecardis. Secretary Moody dispatches the European squadron as Admiral Chadwick sails from Teneriffe with ships to Tangier. Marine support may accompany Moroccan forces if needed.

Washington, D.C Mediterranean Navy Department Morocco Perdecardis Moody Tangier Chadwick South Atlantic Teneriffe Brooklyn Atlanta Marietta Castine Jewell Port Asprea Olympia Baltimore Cleveland Fransull State Department

Banquet Draws 100 Real Estate Agents in Seattle

More than 100 local real estate agents attended the first annual banquet of the Seattle Real Estate Association at the Hotel Washington. Mayor Ballinger spoke on Our City while other speakers addressed Seattle Beautiful and the association.

Seattle Real Estate Association Washington John H. McGraw George F.meacham Ballinger Our City B. F. Blaine Seattle

Philippine commission arrives for World’s Fair voyage

Far San Francisco May 2 steamship Siberia docks with 46 Philippine commission members bound for the World’s Fair. Sir Frederick Treves, surgeon to King Edward, accompanies Shen Nang Hoo a high Chinese official in charge of a por-

San Francisco Philippine Commission Frederick Treves King Edward Shen Nang Hoo

Empress Dowager’s Portrait to World’s Fair Party

A ship carrying the empress dowager’s portrait and a group of 46 Geisha girls sails to the World’s Fair. The delegation heads toward an international showcase, drawing attention to cultural exchange and traditional arts aboard the voyage.

Areo

Fire at Crocker old people's home halted in SF

A noon fire at the Crocker old people’s home in San Francisco threatened the building but was checked by prompt fire department work, preventing loss of life.

San Francisco Crocker Old People's Home

Mc Donald Cleared of Murder in Shaffer Case

Redford Indiana May 26 Mc Donald found not guilty of murdering Mies Shaffer in the afternoon. He was loudly cheered as the jury was out five hours.

Senator Turner Will Run for State Senate Seat

BPOkanEEK May 28 Senator Tolman, seeking the Democratic nomination for governor, said Turner intends to run and Tolman will support Turner while remaining a candidate for state senator.

Bpokaneek Tolman Saetisfic Turner

Man Attacks Family in Scranton Sad Case

Stephen Hageerty aged 16 or 17 attacked relatives in a fit of insanity injuring his sister Bridget 19 and sister Winifred 18 by fracturing bones. He felled his father and brother Anthony and fought two other brothers in a deadly grapple.

Scranton Stephen Hageerty Hissister Bridget Eugene Winifred Anthony

Marine Underwriters Organization Formed in Seattle

The Marine Underwriters association of the Pacific Northwest organized in Seattle with insurance men from Pacific Coast cities. Officers elected include Rubert H. Delafield as president W. J. Roberts as vice president and J. E. Macon as secretary and treasurer. The group aims to harmonize marine underwriters. a second meeting is set for Wednesday to establish a permanent body.

Marine Underwriters’ Association of the Pacific Northwest Seattle Pacific Coast Rubert H. Delafield W. J. Roberts J. E. Macon

Bound Over for Moon Shining at River Park

Fred Fay was arraigned before United States Commissioner Kiefer yesterday afternoon on a charge described as moon shining at River Park. He was held to the grand jury under an $8,900 bond but could not meet the amount and was sent to the county jail.

Fred Fay River Park United States Kiefer Wan

Miss Struve Returns From Korea to San Francisco

Miss Mary L. Struve daughter of Judge H G Struve arrived in San Francisco from the Orient after months near the Korean front. She visited Mr and Mrs Me serve at an old mine where the Comracks once captured the property. The mine was later protected by Minister Allen and Miss Struve will return to Seattle soon.

Mary L. Struve H. G. Struve San Francisco Orient Struve Wer Kores Mr. Meserve Seattle Meeerve Comracks Morslans Mia Btruve Allen Mise Biruve

Divorced Her From Grafters In Superior Court

Mrs. Garah LeRay, wealthy wife of an alleged dishonest husband, obtained a divorce in the superior court this morning. She testified he posed as a real estate agent but was a grafter, threatening her when she refused money and once recovering a valise with cash from a victim and returning it with lead pipe.

Garah LeRay Superior Court LeRay Bunko Ateerer Spokane

Grandma Gets ’Em in Custody Case

Superior Judge Dell yesterday granted custody of three children to their maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Anking of Georgetown, after hearing that their father HR B Corey abused and neglected them. Judge Hell noted Corey’s remarriage as part of the implied neglect, ending the battle over custody begun by Mrs. Askine.

Dell Aftternoon HR. B. Corey Mary Anking Georgetown Askine Judge Hell's Court Aaking Corey

Poles Unpainted Surpass Seventeen Thousand Mark

Report shows 17,000 poles still unpainted though totals list 16,968 finished and 26,649 slated for completion. Local records tally ongoing work across districts, highlighting delays in municipal maintenance and supply issues affecting final coatings.

Kuropatkin Surprised by Japanese Strategy

A Russian staff officer from Mukden reports Kuropatkin was taken aback by the Japanese deliberation and precision, countering his view that the campaign would rely on reckless dashes rather than sound planning.

Newchwang Mukden KuropatkIn

State Socialist Convention Set for 10 A M Tomorrow

The Socialists plan a state mass convention in this city tomorrow morning opening at 10 oclock Delegates from across the state will attend A white whale ticket will be nominated and a national presidential elector named.

The Socialistaity

Crushed to death at logging camp near Howl's canal

Jotbn Milne, employed at Boyce Drum logging camp on Howl's canal, died at Providence hospital after a Thursday accident in which a log crushed his leg. He was transported to Seattle on the Steamer Perdita, arriving at 2 a.m., with a three–bone leg fracture and weakness preventing safe amputation. The body lay at Ronney Walton morgue awaiting funeral plans.

Jotbn Milne Boyce Drum Howl's Canal Providence Hospital Seattle Perdita Ronney Walton

Nome City Steamer to Sail from Seattle Tonight

The Nome City of the Alaska Pacific Navigation Company will depart Seattle this evening for Nome as the first large passenger steamer of the season. Captain W F Daniela will command with H P Baumgartner as purser. The ship carries a modest passenger list and freight for Nome Council City Teller and other Seward Peninsula towns. Passengers include Daniel Sullivan and Joseph Clere among others. the ship will also bring machinery and supplies for mining districts.

Nome City Alaska Pacific Navigation Company Nome Seattle W. F. Daniela H. P. Baumgartner Parder Piret Council City Teller Seward Penin Veesel Daniel Sullivan A. EK. Company Joseph Clere Clealme Nowe E W. Johnston Solomon Bluff City Golovin Bay White Mountain York Kotzebue Sound FRANK WATERHOUSE @ CO. (Inc Burke Building Alaska Pacific Navigation Co First Ave L. MH. Gray & Co

Pole Painting Enforcement Report At Board Of Works

Franchise Inspector Wheeler submitted a report to the board of works this morning. Councilman Murphy highlighted industry neglect of a prior order to paint poles. The Seattle Electric Company admitted only two workers on the task. the board urged Secretary Pagley to notify firms to paint immediately and suggested increasing the force to twenty to speed progress. The Seattle Cataract Company has painted more than half the poles, while the city council has shied from enforcing the law, leaving the burden on the board of works.

Board of Works Wheeler Me Wan Murphy Seattle Electric Company Pagley Seattle

Seventh Day Adventists Prepare for End of World Robes

The article reports Seventh Day Adventists preparing white robes for the anticipated end of the world cited as imminent before 1950. It describes belief in Armageddon near Jerusalem with global conflict and divine rescue, noting leaders warn of an apocalyptic timeline.

Seventh Day Adventists Spokane Jerusalem Blueslien Christ

Divorces Granted by Superior Court Judge Tallman

Judge Tallman granted multiple divorces today in the city superior court. Della Cornell and Frank Cornell cited cruelty. Mary Bone and Albert Bone cited cruelty. Minnie Barney and Charles Barney deserted spouses. Walker Brown and Eva Brown deserted. Kate Campbell and Daniel Campbell deserted. Annie Roby and W T Roby cited cruelty. Also listed were George McDaniel and Emma Gelunas from South Park, Gordon Granger from Bremerton, Gracie Spriggs from Seattle, William Miller and Jessie Green, both of Seattle.

Nell Frank Cornell Mary Bone Albert Bone Minnie Barney Charles Barney Walker Brown Eva Brown Kate Campbell Daniel Campbell Annie Roby W. T. Roby This City George McDaniel Emma Gelunas South Park Gordon Granger Bremerton Gracie Spriggs Seattle William Miller Jessie Green

University of California student groups notified of support

San Francisco May 24 Mr Phoebe Herwret has informed student organizations at the University of California that she will continue providing support totaling about 20 000 dollars annually through a well established program.

San Francisco Phoebe Herwret University of California

Revolt in Dutch East Indies Leaves 72 Natives Dead

An official dispatch reports a clash in the Dutch East Indies between government troops and natives. Seventy two natives were killed in the fight.

the Hague Dutch East Indies

Two Freight Robbers Flee Into River After Chase

Cleveland detectives pursued two alleged freight car robbers on May 28. They leaped into the river after ignoring a police warning to return to shore. An officer fired nine shots, and both men reportedly sank from view.

Cleveland

Royal commission favors conscription for home defense

London May 28 the royal commission on volunteer and militia forces practically recommends conscription as the sole means to provide a home defense adequate for protecting the country in the absence of regular troops.

London Royal Commission

Portland Wins National Good Roads Convention

St Louis May 24. It was decided yesterday to hold the next convention of the National Good Roads Association at Portland Oregon.

ST. Louis Portland Ore

Everett Mill Burned in Fire at Noon

Fire destroyed the Elwood Shingle mill in Everett at noon on May 28. The blaze left about 20 dollars in losses, and forty workers were thrown out of employment. Owners identified as King Brose and F. E. Greene. The blaze started from a refuse heap. one man was slightly injured.

Everett Elwood King Brose FE. BE. Greene

Local mishaps and court notes fill city pages

Electrician Jan Potter falls from a ladder while wiring near a cab on 0 street and Fiay. Another man suffers injuries from a fall and heat exposure, with transport to Wayeide Hospital. Burglary charge against John Pronk noted in Superior Court from yesterday. A woman faces larceny and fare-collection disputes arise on Green Lake street car. Funeral arrangements for the late Rev John Hust announced. Eb Stolwell serves as Prememe to his cont. Port Townsend and Pacific-area obituaries, theft injuries, and arrest reports accompany the day’s brief items.

Jan Potter Dlisbeath Wayeide Atlegion Hospital John Pronk Fourth Avenue Couth Green Lake Seattle Sloans Jennings Chicago Rev Tohn Bedlow Hippatineville Buet Eb. M. Stolwell Seattle Dettyverove Provid Port Townsend Bonney Port Wnal R'Rith R. Yangagida

Guilty Verdict in Oregon Murder Case Ends Prolonged Suspense

Norman Williams was found guilty of first degree murder in the 1899 disappearance and presumed death of Alma Nesbitt. The case hinged on ongoing family pursuit and forged documents, with neither body located though hair and blood remnants were found near Hood River. The verdict concludes a notorious Northwest murder saga tied to a brother’s pursuit for justice.

Norman Willams Bellingham Waeeh Alma Nesbitt Dis Williams Mies Nesbitt Omaha Neb Willems Oregon L. J. Nesbitt Portland Misa Nesbitt Shred River Vallew Hoodiver Willame Lonely Road Willams Hood River Alma Nesbitts George Neesbitt William

Marriage Licenses for Four Seattle and Aberdeen Residents

Henry Voss and Emily Grant both of Seattle along with Charles Carl of Aberdeen and Jensie Willey of Seattle have been issued marriage licenses. The notices list their ages and hometowns as recorded.

Henry Voss Emily Grant Seattle Charles Carl Aberdeen Jensie Willey

CourOon N It will pay you to watch our advertisement

CourOon N advert seeks viewers to watch its ad, promising payment or reward for attention. The note emphasizes watching the commercial as a service or offer.

Building Inspector Clears Pioneer Building of Danger

City building inspector Mr Place investigated a sensational tip from J A X Smith that the Pioneer building at First Avenue and James Street was tottering. He found the report untrue noting vibration came from printing presses in the adjacent Lowman and Hanford building and no alarm was warranted.

Place J. A. X. Smith Pioneer First Avenue James Street Smith Mr. Place Lowman & Hanford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sam Second Avenue Madison J. Redelsheimer & Co Firetave Cor Columbie OLD Folk Home Sen. Turner Erippe News Assn Underwriters’ Organization M/SS MAR Korea Court Mearly Poles Inspector Wheeler Totale Beattie Electric Company Sunset Telephone Company Independent Telephone Company Beattie Cataract Company Western Union Telegraph Company Creat Northern Postal Telegraph Company Tsene State Convention OF Socialists Milne Gered Euler la Cleche G. L. Holmes Furniture Co Second Ave Judge Tallman Mrs Della Cor MBS Hearst Geriope Ewe Sertope News Agen Norman Williams Green Bros CourOon N Alioe Albatros McCarthy Dry Goods Company North Alaska Steamship CO S. S. Garonne Eee Ernst Bros John Herpick Marion S&t
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