23 Nov 1904
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1904
Page
1
The Seattle Alaska liner City of Beattie ran aground on a sand spit near Eagle River forty miles above Juneau while en route from Juneau to Skagway. Early reports say crew are not seriously injured and damage assessments are underway as officials confirm the situation.
The river state vessel struck a rock and ran aground on a sandspit while loaded with heavy cargo and many pan passengers. Pacific Coast company officers say no danger is seen and expect further advices as officials monitor water depth and vessel condition. City of Seattle voyage began November 17 carrying 40 passengers and general merchandise.
A The Star reporting investigation exposes a district along First and Western avenues near Pike where prostitution thrives despite police claims of effort. The piece describes nightly street solicitation, lodging houses, saloons, and underage visits, with proprietors profiting and officers unable to convict without evidence.
The university awaits California with Captain Fred McElmon playing his final college game. The team, likely to disband after this season, seeks a dramatic win to honor their leader. A local street-life scene on Pike Street and First and Western avenues is drawn in, noting curfew impact and enforcement challenges.
Secretary Hay and Viscount De Alte signed an arbitration treaty between the United States and Portugal in Washington. In Wooster Ohio the Wooster National Bank closed today with deposits totaling 280000 dollars. no explanation was given.
In Chicago on November 23 an early morning fire at Charles Court’s residence on Homan Avenue killed a woman and seriously burned a husband and eight children. Investigators say an old lamp explosion started the blaze. Mr Court escaped with all eight children but sustained serious injuries along with his family.
Port Arthur reports a great fire near the Russian main arsenal started by a bursting Japanese shell. General Sakharoff notes Japanese bombardment of Sakhe with minor engagements since Sunday. Russians held Shin Haelin Pass after initial losses. outpost engagement repulsed with 10 killed and 32 wounded. Five Japanese submarine boats arrived at Yokohama.
Couples listed include Ludwig Carlson 22 of Astoria with Ida Lenhart 19. Archie Graham 23 of Redwood with Jensie Leen 18 of Seattle. William Amploja 22 of Ballard with Selina Hoajasalo 21. Charles Nosler 34 of Seattle with Mabel Covington. Edwin G Allen and Helen Hughes both of Seattle. Alexander Penny cook 46 of Skykomish with Fannie Steele 25 of Seattle.
The American barkentine Mathew Turner barely reached Port Townsend with torn sails and wrecked rigging after a 27 day voyage from Elloeie Hawaii. Captain Traynor described the storm as hurricane force for three days with sails blown away and topmasts toppled, yet all sailors survived with narrow escapes. The vessel is owned by Mathew Turner of San Francisco.
The trial of Mrs Gertrude Robb for the murder of George Joye moves toward a verdict as she testifies in her own defense Camille Coleman 16 testifies she and Joye became engaged and Robb refused consent for years she claims Joye ruined her and Robb recalls buying a gun and seeking marriage for her daughter The defense aims to show Robb moral character while the state portrays lax upbringing and scandalous influence culminating in cross examination by Deputy Prosecutor Gleason.
Gus Stock Jr a Seattle naval engineer was shot and fatally wounded after a domestic dispute in Lynch Nebraska as a neighbor recalls the incident He was 23 The elder Stock 60 was reportedly drunk and attacked by the son who threatened to reveal him The shooting occurred when intruders raided a chicken coop and Stock fired a heavy charge At least one other person was reportedly hit with buckshot during the raid
In Cascado on November 23 a riot connected to a tailors' strike led to the wrecking of a Winchester avenue shop. One woman and seven men were arrested after strikers clashed with police.
The courtroom heard testimony on the Stuart Young case with Dr. O Hanlon detailing a gunshot wound, powder marks, and the skeleton of the victim. Defense planned witnesses to place Young in a cab grasping a revolver as the trial adjourned until Monday.
A faction called the Independent Taxpayers Party plans a big event at Schlotter's Hall next Friday to nominate a municipal ticket. They oppose the Citizens Party led by Mayor Nichols and aim to end saloon bans to fund sidewalks and other urban improvements in West Seattle.
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