Nebraska Ship Launch Shatters Bottle as Marie Mickey Leads
The Nebraska battleship, launched at the Brooklyn yard, sailed clear of the ways a bit early but was saved from disaster by Miss Marie Nane Mickey who shattered the christening bottle with the champagne and proclaimed I christen thee Nebraska. Her calm presence prevented a potential fiasco akin to a recent Connecticut launch.
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The Only Picture of the Christening
The Star in Seattle published the sole photograph of the christening of the battleship Nebraska showing Miss Mickey ready to dash the champagne. The image, reversed in earlier prints, is now shown correctly with Miss Mickey and her father on the stand. Photographers and engravers set speed records, delivering the print to the newspaper within just over two hours of the shot. Credit goes to Webster and Stevens of the Arcade building.
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Battle reports from Mukden flood in early fighting
Paris papers report the Mukden battle begins with conflicting messages. The Star cites Oyama sending heavy guns from Port Arthur to Liao Yang as the war corridor tightens. A Kaiser emissary allegedly informed Lord Lansdowne on springing possibilities in the Far East. Roma notes Kamimura’s squadron near Vindikestok capturing Russian merchants.
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Launching Pictures Show a Dramatic Moment at Sea
The Star publishes a striking launching photo showing Mickey on the bow about to smash a champagne bottle against Nebraska. Readers can order copies from Webster & Stevens, staff photographers, at 489 Arcade Buildings. An exhibition of the full launching pictures will be on display this afternoon through the next few days in the window of the American Savings Bank & Trust at Second Avenue and Madison Street.
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Will Sue on Bond in Swindling Gambling Case
J Brown charged with conducting a swindling gambling game Jumped his $1000 bond weeks ago and Prosecuting Attorney Scott has not moved to forfeit. Brown was to be tried September 12 but was not in the city. He had been released on bonds before while awaiting trial, but bondmen withdrew and he tried to skip town before being forced to return. Bondmen: George W.
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Brown’s Forfeit Sought Over Alleged Pickpocket Links
Jones and Charles Anderson Scott claimed this morning they would seek to have Brown’s ball forfeited. They alleged Brown associates with the notorious pickpocket Mand Sil versteip.
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Paul Gillmore Actor Sued Over Breach of Salary Agreement
Frank B. Fanning an actor filed suit in superior court against Paul Gillmore of the Mum Memming Bird company seeking 750 damages for breach. Fanning claims he was promised 45 dollars a salary if he joined last spring and accepted costumes, but Gillmore failed to contract.
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Automobile race tragedy at Long Island course claims life
A 40 mile car event on Long Island resulted in the death of a rat and serious injuries to a milinaire named Hilionairé, with charges or names like Patel Mussell and Wibner Heath appearing in the scrambled copy.
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Heath Wins Narrow Margin in Rush Hour Race
Heath finished in 1 hour 8 minutes 46 seconds amid a tight finish with Clement second at 1 hour 20 minutes 19 seconds. Heath led despite the starting time difference, closing the gap by the race’s end in Hurry, New York.
Beecher divorce case sparks questions on mental state
Frank Bayre, attorney for Henry Ht Beecher son of Rev Henry Ward Beecher, appeared in superior court in Brooklyn for divorce on desertion grounds. New York dispatches quoted relatives doubting his stability while Bayre and a brother disputed claims of irresponsibility. Beecher, once with Beecher Behenk Co., faced forgery charges years ago. Mrs Beecher, wealthy in Brooklyn property, remains with her brother in New York and Connecticut. The couple have two grown children.
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How The Star Got The News On Nebras ka Launch
The Star used its dispatch boat the Buffalo chartered from Mr. Woodhouse of Dabney and Woodhouse to cover yesterday’s launch. Covering detail could not be matched from land crowds, the boat carried typewriters and messenger boys and sailed with Lieut. Van Boskerck’s harbor patrol orders. Capt. George A. Crockett commanded the craft and the Nebraska crew cheered The Star as it sent reports ashore.
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Port Angeles Port Dominates Transcontinental Rail Plan
W. W. Kelvin disclosed plans to extend the Harriman Hines from Portland to connect with the Port Angeles Eastern at Junction City as part of a 300 mile route to Olympia and Portland. Belvin announced a $4,000,000 bond and $6,000,000 more in stock to finance the project with a January 1, 1906 service goal.
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Five divorces granted in superior court this morning
Judge Richardson presided as five marriages ended in divorce. Minnie May Bishop from Cook Bishop and Lydia Sterling from George Sterling were granted on desertion and non support respectively. Maggie Geisert from Christian Geisert and Nellie Galloway from Oscar Galloway were granted on drunkenness. Richard Downey from Malena Downey also cited desertion.
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