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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1904
Page
7
Rev. J. Kidd, a BC lumber camp missionary, endured a harrowing river ordeal while crossing the Ruclatan rapids. His skiff capsized, he clung to the keel for miles, was hurled from the craft, and suffered bruising after washing ashore near the White Frenchman. He lost his belongings but survived with the aid of camp workers.
A conference committee of local improvement clubs met this afternoon to study smoke reduction methods with a subcommittee report. Mayors of 34 major North American cities were consulted, showing significant smoke reductions in many places. Mayor Ballinger will call a health board conference to pursue action. The rest of the item recounts a steamer voyage with a fire drill and social events at Union City and Port Gamble before returning to Seattle.
A party of twenty five transportation agents and hotel men from Seattle enjoyed hospitality with Manager Fay of the Union Steamship company. The excursion aboard the steamship Perdita to Hood's Canal began at 7 am with breakfast served on board and log books given to each guest to chronicle the day.
Chief Delaney will finish testimony tonight as Mrs Chapin defends against sensational charges raised at the last session. Afterward Mrs Chapin's attorney will begin defense and Jafter Corning will be examined at Chief Delaney's request.
The Keswick smelter explosion claimed three victims Everett Blair Arthur Bansfield and Henry Hawkins. T Giacono may die before night and PD a Seeker is seriously hurt with officials investigating the blast.
Charlie Heinig nicknamed Heinie won a Star newspaper selling contest last week. He sold 2646 copies of the Seattle Star in twelve days and earned a small prize and a rainy‑day fund. Heinie, 13, lives at 326 Ninth Avenue South and attends South School in the sixth grade.
The Tremont of the Boston Steamship Company reached Yokohama on May 27, two days ahead of schedule after a 15 day passage aided by clear weather. The Shawmut, same company, arrived with a large general cargo though a telegram delay occurred due to mislaid dispatches by Japanese officials.
Superior Judge Griffin indicated he would overrule the defendant John Barnes demurrer in a municipal pole line condemnation suit. Trial date undecided, possibly delayed until after the July September court vacation. Barnes challenges city authority to condemn land outside city limits while city seeks compensation between 20600 and 40 for a two mile strip. officials dispute the value.
Three large passenger steamers sail for Nome tomorrow night in a race of nearly 3000 miles. The Tacoma, Senator, and Oregon depart within two hours of each other under navigational command. Captains Connington Patterson and Warner lead their ships with pursers Hasty Bush and Donnelly aboard.
Secretary Taft reviewed the garrison at Fort Leavenworth Kansas then boarded a trolley for Kansas City where he joined an automobile parade. He was to speak at Convention Hall and depart for Washington that night.
City Milk Inspector Woodcock debunks rumors of formaldehyde in Seattle milk. He notes 16 samples tested by Chemist Smith found no preservative, citing mild weather, reduced demand, and four pasteurizing plants as reasons pasteurization renders preservatives unnecessary.
A complaint to Street Superintendent Walters warns of a broken wood conduit extending 40 feet from the Madrona Heights shore in Lake Washington near Madrona Park. Surface sewage has created a nuisance and interferes with bathing as drift and debris damaged the piling supporting the conduit.
The United States Supreme Court adjourned today with Chief Justice Fuller announcing the final adjournment. Most justices will depart Washington for the season and return in October when the court reconvenes. The report notes ships sailing and cargo movements from Tacoma and the Pleiades due on the sound in a separate line.
May 31 Paola Kansas reports the Descynges river flood rising four feet above the record. Roads blocked and residents of Oesawatomie are displaced from homes as flood conditions worsen across the region. The report notes transport and travel disruptions due to high water levels.
A group of Methodists returning from the Los Angeles general conference are marooned at Quenem mo Kansas for two days. Villagers supply meals served by boat and have provided food clothing. One passenger a consumptive has died.
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