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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1904
Page
1
A telegram from Tien Tein reports Port Arthur’s Russian garrison in dire straits with water shortages and wounded in hospital suffering severely. Citizens urge surrender while Gen Stoessel vows to fight until powder runs out as Japanese encircle the city for a prolonged siege.
The Fairbanks presidential ticket visited Tacoma and Olympia stopping at Centralia and Chehalis, delivering Alaska and Northwest resources talks. Dolliver joined in for joint rallies, contrasting oratory styles and drawing mixed crowds as the campaign team moved through Washington communities.
A Chefoo telegram says Japanese forces now target the Golden Hill fortress within days. The fortifications there are said to be nearly destroyed by Japanese artillery.
The war office denies a Shanghai report that Mukden saw a Japanese victory. It confirms major eastern flank movements by Russia as it attempts to disrupt Japanese lines of communication and thwart a Nank movement.
A junk leaving Port Arthur on September 27 reported heavy fighting for seven days before sailing. The Russians used ground mines causing severe losses among Japanese forces as the battle continued.
Dispatches from Oct 1 report General Sekharaff stating Japanese troops continue pushing toward the front along the Toitee river about 30 miles northwest of Lies Yane. Large numbers of Chinese bandits are allied with Japanese units along the railroad line.
A political dispute reveals that the Washington state Republican committee blocked Senators Fairbanks and Dilliver from visiting Seattle amid a national party tour. The Seattle reaction is one of universal disappointment, with Senator Fairbanks voicing regret and Senator Dilliver lamenting missing the city famed for its growth and resources. State Chairman Palme declined to comment.
The narrative lists train arrivals and short stops at Winlock Castle Rock Kelso Kalama and Portland with arrival times and a four thirty pm Portland speech. In Tacoma Senator Charles W Fairbanks receives an enthusiastic if quieter welcome than in other states, speaks at the Tacoma Theater while Senator Dolliver addresses an overflow Lyceum audience, and departs with a modest reception and Salvation Army street music escort.
The piece argues that a visit by two major party leaders would have shown Seattle's thrift, growth, and undeveloped resources. It claims the state committee aims to hurt Seattle and asserts the visit would have clarified local needs and potential benefits.
Local transit update notes conflicting orders causing Fairbanks special to stop at Napa Vine and Winlock ahead of Castle Rock schedule as officials adjust routes in October.
The schedule was prepared by the state committee but local committees were not advised of the afternoon stops. Small crowds greeted the vice presidential nominee, likely larger if not for the bungling. Senator Fairbanks expressed regret at the mistake yet praised the scenery and the prosperous lands of the state.
William Russell, formerly of the Third Avenue theater, to secure the lease of the Columbia theater in Portland. Calvin Heilig, in the Cort syndicate, to run the house. George L. Baker will be manager.
The article notes Senator Jonathan P. Deliiner of Iowa delivering a speech at the Tacoma Lyceum, praising Washington lawmakers and urging Republican unity to secure success in state and national races. It cites his presence after Fairbanks at the Tacoma theater and highlights themes of party harmony and political strategy.
Chicago judge rules John Alexander Dowle alias Elijah II must surrender $55,000 bequeathed by Frederick Sutton. Sutton was deemed of unsound mind when the will was made and Dowle obtained the fund while Sutton was a patient at Zion Hospital where he died in 1902.
Judge Parker and his family attended the wedding of his ward Miss Kathryn Lawton to Robert Livingston at West Parl on October 1. The ceremony was followed by a reception.
Fragmented notice describes an event at the Grand Opera House on Saturday with references to labor unions and a gathering in Shiloh. The readable bits mention the Federation of Labor and an organizer, but details are unclear due to the damaged OCR.
Mies Blakehe Boise, the Topeka saloon smasher, was arrested in Wichita for seipation in the riot at a wholesale supply house yesterday, after smashing two windows with an axe. Five women, including Carrie Nation, are under arrest and will be turned over to state authorities. Mrs Mintle Morgan Dunn files divorce against William Dunn alleging non-support.
Labor figures show September sees 267 fewer jobs from August as the annual winter drop begins. Grout reports 1 010 more jobs from August to September 1903 with 2 703 people employed that month, 417 women and 2 576 men. City Engineer Thomson orders 15 more men to speed municipal pole-line work.
James Brain aged 17 confessed in Justice Eberhardt's court to firing a dozen buildings on the West and Northwest sides in recent weeks. He boasted he learned the trade from an arsonist in the penitentiary and was held on $2,000 bond.
David Owens aged 42 a planet prospector was killed in an Alhambra mines explosion while warming dynamite. In Milwaukee Wisconsin former Alderman Wesenberg was fined 306 dollars for soliciting bribes for a saloon license.
Superior Judge Bell ruled that divorcing spouses who remarry within six months of their divorce face contempt of court. He extended the warning to anyone who would move to another jurisdiction to evade the ruling. The decision followed Mrs Johanna Dorfner Gilpatrick’s bid to regain custody of her children from her former in laws who hold custody after last year’s divorce.
Frank Duffy of Indianapolis was re-elected secretary of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners over W. Greggs of California. H. C. Fuller of Denison Texas was elected second vice president.
Portland reports rival steamship lines on the Columbia between Portland and The Dalles accusing each other of rate cutting. A 30 day window may see river travel for free if agreements fail. Archie McDougall pleaded guilty to burglary in Superior Court and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for breaking into Ed Good riche’s house on the sand spit and stealing a coat.
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