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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1904

Page

5

Three Injured In Collision On Broadway Pike Route

A rear end crash at the corner of Fright Avenue and Pike Street injured three men seriously. M. M. Bruce and A. H. Brackett sustained severe head and chest injuries, W. F. Larne endured abdominal cuts and a leg injury, all treated at Gray McFadden's. Passengers reported no bell and loss of control by the Capitol Hill car.

Frighth Avenue Pike Street Broadway-Pike New Capitol Mill M. M. Bruce Stone, Fisher & Lane A. H. Brackett Pantorium Dye Works W. F. Larne Gray & McFadden's Drug Eighth and Capitol Hill Bruce

Gas Explosion Injures Many in San Francisco Home

A building at Washington and Leary erworth streets in San Francisco exploded this morning after a cigar lit a gas jet. F H Bradley likely fatally burned as the blast hurled him into the street. Several other occupants were overcome by gas. injuries not life threatening.

Scripps News Ass San Francisco Washington and Leagherworth Streets F. H. Bradley

Scandal Takes Court in Whitman County Suit

A. L. Stewart sues Joseph Canutt for 35000 damages alleging Canutt used trips at county expense to visit Stewart’s wife. Stewart claims Canutt arranged his alleged insanity ruling to justify alienation of affection and cites press coverage in the Pullman Tribune.

Canutt Mra. Stewart Stewart Medical Lake Pullman Tribune

Roosevelt Dominates State Vote Lead Across New England and Midwest

Complete returns show Roosevelt carrying Vermont by about three to one and Ohio and Pennsylvania with large pluralities. If New York matched Vermont's margin, Roosevelt would be ahead by 900,000 there. if other states followed, his total could approach 9 million, but actual totals fall short of that mark.

Roosevelt Parker Green Mountain Vermont Washington Ohio Pennsylvania New York Empire State

Rates Named by Canadian Pacific for Reduced Settlers

The Canadian Pacific Railroad renews last season’s reduced settlers rates. Effective March 1 to May 15 and September 15 to October 3 next year, Chicago to North Pacific coast points is 36 dollars, Bloomington TL 31.80, Peoria 31, St. Paul and Sioux City 25, St. Louis 30.

Canadian Pacific Railroad Company Chicago North Pacific Coast Bloomington Peoria St. Paul Sioux City St. Louis

Prosecution Dropped in Lakewood Diphtheria Case

Acting Coroner Wiltale announced the dismissal after statements from parties involved. Richcreek admitted she is a magnetic healer and claimed she treated the children to the best medical extent, while locals stand by her. The issue centers on reports of contagious disease.

Lakewood Act Wiltsle Wiltale Mia Richcreek Mra

Mining is Expensive on the Bul claims in Alaska district

W. L. Breese, manager of the Bullion Creek and Hydraulic Mining Company, reports Bullion Creek claims in the newly found Alaska gold fields show promise of rich yields. He plans to bring in a sawmill and hydraulic mining gear, warning that profitable mining requires capital and hard work, and that surface gold is generally meager.

W. L. Breese Bullion Creek and Hydraulic Mining Company Alwek Jefferson Seattle Alaska Bullion Creek Breese J. Smith Hireeze Washington Bulifon Breeze

Big Newsboys Ball Tonight at the Auditorium

Plug Murray urges the crowd to buy tickets for tonight’s big newsboys ball at the Auditorium. Prepare to win one of many fine prizes offered and support the fund.

Murray

Collision on Rapid Transit Ends in Buckner's Death

In Chattanooga on the Rapid Transit line a fog shrouded morning collision killed Motorman Buckner and seriously injured several passengers. Both cars were wrecked in the crash.

Chattanooga Tenn Buckner

Desertion charge faces Captain Maliiken in court martial

Captain David R. Maliiken of Company D, Twenty seventh Infantry, returns to Fort Sheridan to face charges of deserting his wife in the Philippines and duplicating payroll. Trial set for November 28. Also, school directors election books open December 3 at Secretary Jones’s office. Martial law reported in Rio de Janeiro per state department advices. Seattle Union dances set for November 19 at Alki hall with prizes.

Chicago David RK. Maliiken Twenty-seventh Infantry Fort Sheridan Philippines Jones Seventh Avenue Marton Street Seattle Union No. 17 Order of Washington Alki Collins Building Washington, D. C Rio Janeiro State Department

Frigid Weather Halts Hostilities on Front Lines

Reports from multiple fronts as extreme cold drives soldiers into dugouts halting artillery and infantry fire. Japanese advances near Shakhe river and preparations to break center are noted amid evasive dispatches from St. Petersburg and Tokyo. Russian Pacific squadron movements and Port Arthur’s resistance loom in ongoing war updates.

Shakhe Murden Navy ST. Petersburg U Ja

Chefoo report on Italia mission and siege casualties

The Chefoo message from Italia Milit aires notes General Stoessel is moved to Chefoo by the destroyer. Since the siege began 590 troops and 10,000 civilians have died. The garrison uses home powder and both troops and civilians are on reduced rations.

Rome Chefoo Italia Militaires Stoessel Destra Ratsoropny

Mead's Seattle Visit Heats Up Appointment Hunt

Governor elect Mead faces a crowded field in Seattle as hotel buzz centers on upcoming appointments. Rumors place Lewis Levy as rifle practice inspector and name unions like the Pilers and Lawyers and carpenters’ union leaders among likely picks, with King County's bloc shaping much of the expected distribution.

Seattle Mead The Washington Vane Lewis Levy Geat Washington University Biethen Lewis King County W. Harmon Washington State Federation of Labor Carpenters Union Spokane

Stop Vice in GAME cock Portland COST HIM $30

In Portland Oregon November 17 the court refused to restrain police from destroying saloon and restaurant boxes and ordered a wholesale removal. Percival Homann a 7 year old boy was awarded 20 in damages after being scratched and pecked by a game cock owned by D G Davis. Homann's father sued for 2000 on the boy’s behalf.

Portland Ore Percival Homann Griffin D. G. Davis A. J. Homann Sevina Youngseter Percival Davis cMrd

Guilty Plea in Larceny Case And Damages Awarded

George Warren pleaded guilty to petty larceny and received 30 days in jail plus a $25 fine after being accused of burglary at Millie Chambers room on Union Street. Judge Griffin awarded Mrs Lillie Barnakow $225 against the city for injuries from a sidewalk hole on Eighth Avenue near Blanchard Street last November. Washington Hardware Association members met in Tacoma for their annual session with significant business underway.

George Warren Hate Warren Millie Chambers Union Street Griffin Lillie Barnakow Eighth Avenue Blanchardtreet Washington Hardware Association Tacoma

Savings on Flannel Night Robes at Brooks Co

Readable ad notes long flannel night robes priced at one dollar each from B N Brooks & Co located at 1331 Second Avenue. The listing presents a simple sale item with no further details on quantities or dates.

B. N. Brooks & Co 2Nd Ave

National Grange debates initiative and referendum

Portland meeting focuses on the initiative and referendum amid a spirited debate with many opponents. In London Lord Curzon sails for India on November 24 as Lady Curzon stays in England. F J Hecker resigns from the Panama Canal Commission, citing health worries, with President Roosevelt accepting the resignation regretfully.

Portland Ore National Grange London Lord Curzon India Lady Curzon England Washington, D. C F. J. Hecker Detroit Panama Canal Commission Roosevelt

Treaty Signed Between Switzerland and Belgium

Geneva reports that an arbitration treaty was signed between Switzerland and Belgium. Similar agreements with the United States Great Britain France Italy Austria Hungary Germany and Norway are expected to be concluded shortly.

Geneva Switzerland Belgigg United States Great Britain France Italy Austria- Hungary Germany Norway

Mob Attacks Wagons at Chicago Board of Trade

In Chicago the Board of Trade halted trading at noon as thousands of strike supporters attacked wagons delivering chairs to the Board of Trade Building. Non-union drivers faced missiles while police and reinforcements freed the vehicles. In St Louis James G Gidmore, a leading clothing merchant, reportedly killed himself due to nervous prostration after his Wednesday death was linked to heart disease.

Chicago Board of Trade Johnson Chair Company Polie Louis

Market Prices For Provisions and Produce Across Regions

The list records wholesale prices for meat, dairy, fruits, vegetables, grains, and groceries. Notable items include cow beef 6 to 6 1 2 cents, Yakima potatoes $20 22 ton, crab apples 0 0 per box, Valencia oranges $4 5 per box, oats $25.60 29.00 per run, wheat $20 21 ton, and creamery butter 28c per lb.

White River Yakima Washington California Puget Sound C.C.C Minnesota Pillsbury Pillsbury’s Graham

New York Stocks and commodity quotes report

The Star lists Wheat and Corn futures with May and December values and a New York Stocks table showing numerous tickers and price ranges. It notes money closed up two percent and includes an odd buyer’s line about a “That Happy Home Scene” and a man with a night shirt bought at BE. N. Brooks & Co. on 2nd Avenue.

BE. N. Brooks & Co Lool 2Nd Avenue Eee

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