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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1904
Page
7
Detail of a fierce engagement at Hadedula west of the railroad as Japanese forces are driven from the village then subjected to heavy artillery. Kuropatkin orders a counter move while Zaralek leads a night bayonet attack, followed by renewed shelling and heavy Russian losses.
In Pittsburg on October 1, United States Steel executives met with top subsidiary leaders to discuss labor disputes. Reportedly the talks focused on strikes in Youngstown and Girard, Ohio, and the group allegedly voted to spend $1,000,000 to defeat the Amalgamated Association.
The Puget Sound National Bank and A J Blethen deny details of a $1000 wager on Turner’s gubernatorial win. Kulles says he offered to stake Bailey’s bet but was told it was already taken by an unknown backer linked to the courthouse Republican ring. Blethen refused to identify who placed the wager.
Superior Judge Alberta ruled that block 228 in Seattle tide lands belongs to the state after litigation. The land had been claimed by the state, the Washington Dredging and Improvement Company, and W. F. Hays.
Laundry operators on the south shore of Lake Union urged the Board of Works to repair Eastlake Avenue and nearby streets to allow wagon traffic. They offered to fund repairs if the city or contractor John Kalberg cannot. The board criticized Kalberg for delays while approving a large 23 mile wooden sidewalk assessment at Gram Lake.
IT WAS A BIG ONE COLPAX Oct 15 The Whitman county fir closes today It has been the biggest fair ever held here Three thousand were in attendance yesterday A football game will be played today between Garfield and Colfax high schools There will also be racem MILLWOOD Va Oct 16 Menry Davia spoke at Ripley this morning joining David K Hin and Senator Batley at Mount Pleasant A campaign event tonight in Huntington PHILADELPHIA Oct 15 The women's national golf tournament championship was won by Miss Georgiana Mshop of the Brooklyn Country Club who defeated Mrs B J Sanford four and three to go
Coroners jury verdict says Doehler died from head blows by unknown assailant near October 1. Downey Watson morgue inquest heard detectives push murder theory while others seek self inflicted death. witnesses recount robberies and sightings on King Street, Sixth Avenue, and Lila Young’s home.
All Ballard church social and lodge doings will be published in this department of The Star. Those having notices should leave them with P. H. Mullen at 321 Ballard avenue.
Postoffice inspector reports Ballard shows rapid city growth with a $2618 gain from 1903 to 1904, the largest in the state, prompting an investigation and plan for three carriers. Postmaster Pellein pleased, expects delivery to start soon. Police committee actions and local fraternal events noted.
The Ballard camp of Woodman offers a trip to Los Angeles as a prize to the member who secures the most applications from November 1 to April 1. Officials of the organization will meet in late April. Robert Hunt, the policeman, was to have his hearing last night for leaving his beat unattended.
The Ballard city band reveals new uniforms ahead of the upcoming parade. Members don updated jackets and hats as they prepare for a season of performances and public events.
A new form of music will debut on Friday evening October 21 at Junction Hall. The program features piano vocal and mandolin solos dramatic and comic readings chorus singing and selections by the band in a lively concert and dance event.
Three men were killed and five injured in a fatal gun burst during target practice at Winthrop Massachusetts. The dead include Sergeant George Nevins and Privates Kelly and Higgine, with Corporal Bannister among the wounded. Captains and others of the Ninth Coast Artillery are reported injured.
Claude C. Smith of Buffalo arrives in Seattle after two years in India China and Japan and sparks debate by opposing foreign missions. He argues aiding domestic relief projects is more effective than overseas efforts and urges feeding those in need at home as practical Christianity.
The Rainier Heights Improvement Club supports a bond issue for a new city hall and land purchase but objects to a north of James Street or east of Fourth Avenue location. They favor joint town and county construction, aim to buy the Yesler block, and will meet with other Second ward clubs to reduce precinct sizes. They denounce the Idaho saloon cribhouse but take no formal action yet.
Corwin and Shank of Seattle were unanimously reelected as president and Rep. Truman Bishop of Hallard was reelected secretary. Mrs Truman Bishop was named third vice president. The convention closed with a rousing rally as visiting members and missionaries attended last night.
The late supreme court grand jury charged Jacob Goldberg a slot machine gambler with perjury. Superior Judge Tallman dismissed the indictment on the grounds it was not legally returned after Goldberg was compelled to testify against himself before the grand jury. He allegedly testified falsely about paying the sheriff to influence a judge for the release of seized slot machines.
New York officials reveal the subway Eye phenomenon as workers report eye pain after riding through tunnels. Dr George Huston Bell links the condition to prolonged exposure to whitewashed walls and numerous pillars, warning of possible retina inflammation.
Superior Judge Hatch annulled the marriage of Bertha McMinn a 15 year old girl to John Hutchins age 7 percent. The couple lived together for 61 days. McMinn had married Hutchins last August then became the wife of Tintehins at Rainier Beach. Friends said the union was a convenience while she kept house for the older man. No reason beyond her legal age issue was given.
Tenants of the Pacific block at 157 Yesler Way Seattle present a petition to J W Cline asking abolition of private wine rooms in A M Birkel’s saloon on the ground floor. They allege long standing nuisance, lewd activity, and danger to women and girls entering the building.
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