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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1904

Page

8

Ballard Doings Pow-Wow Over a Railroad Spur

Ballard hears a heated meeting over a proposed spur rail line up either A or B street to reach the east Ballard manufacturing district. Washington Food Company officials push for switching facilities while property owners fear ruin and Ballard Mill Company warns of crowding and sparks. The clash ends with plans to vote on the proposal in a few days as Mr Ward prepares the next steps.

Ballard Ballard Counhas New Washington Food Company Washington Pullman Works South Seattle B Street BR Street Ballard Mill Company BH Street

Northern Pacific Agent Arrives to Discuss Fremont Track

A general agent for the Northern Pacifies arrives to handle through rights for a proposed track to Fremont. The visit aims to advance negotiations and clarify routes and access for the project. The outcome depends on talks with local authorities and stakeholders.

Eral Fremont

Infernal device found near Harbin tunnel

An Infernal machine was found in a tunnel near Harbin. Four disguised Japanese were arrested and a number of bombs were found in their possession.

Murden Harbin

Death Verdict Inquest Over Allister Evans

In Paris on May 28 the coroner returned a verdict of death by own action in the inquest into the body of Allister Evans, the young American who was found dead yesterday.

Paris Allister Evans

Hearing Highlights Turbulent Civil Service Session

Testimony delivered by Chief Delaney Humane Officer Clark and others at a hearing into the dismissal of Ida Chapin the deposed police matron. Annie Rooney testified she was transported from the county jail and accused Chapin of permitting escape and mismanagement. The session named Frank Atkinson as a regular boarder and hinted at alleged relations with Chapin. Hearing continues Tuesday evening.

Delaney Clark Annie Rooney Nelile Taylor Annie Harris Ida Chapin Civil Service Commission Mra Taylor Frank Atkinson Chapin Gtria Fay Blake

Mysterious Craft Sighted Off Port Revel By Bathol Gazette

The Port Revel commander reports a mysterious craft seen off the shore with a searchlight over the harbor. Merchant vessels report similar sightings in the Baltic area. The Pacific Coast Steamship Company steamer Cottage City sailed for Begway and Lynn canal points carrying 125 passengers and full cargo.

Seri News Asn Petersburg Gagette Port Revel Baltic Sea Pacific Coast Steamship

Garonne to Sail June 2

The steamer Garonne of the Nome fleet will leave Arlington dock on June 3 with a full cargo and a large passenger list. It has been overhauled at a cost over $40,000 and will be commanded by Captain A. Johansen with J. W. Shanochan as purser.

Garonne Nome Arlington Dock A. Johansen J. W. Shanochan

Race Called Off Between Washington and Portland

A planned team race between the University of Washington and Portland was canceled due to high costs. In New York a night fire destroyed the New York Milling Company mill, causing an estimated loss of 500000 dollars.

University of Washington Portland NEW York, May New York Milling Company

Deafness Cannot Be Cured by Constitutional Remedies

Claiming deafness stems from inflamed mucous membranes of the Eustachian tube the ad promotes a Catarrh Cure sold by Toledo based firm. It promises $100 for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured and urges readers to send for a remedy and price details.

Toledo

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