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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1904
Page
7
All Ballard events social and lodge activities will be published in The Star. All those with notes may submit them to P. H. Mullen at 21 Ballard Avenue.
Ballard residents report widespread poker games in Warwick Bar Old House and Whitehouse saloons with warrants issued for operators. Workers lose wages to gambling as business leaders and citizens push authorities to act while locals plan to disrupt the games themselves. A Ballard whist club meeting and various community notices follow, including church events and social gatherings.
Bremerton October 18 The torpedo boat destroyer Goldsborough completed its dock trial with the Preble scheduled to arrive from Mare Island California tomorrow for crew transfer and trial. The Celtic also reported a satisfactory dock trial last Saturday after engine run time of three hours.
Justice Gordon dismissed Abraham Sterns case for receiving stolen property after a lengthy hearing. Five dollars worth of copper was found at Sterns second hand store. A key witness had been arrested for copper wire theft from Interurban. The witness testified Stern did not know the copper was stolen, leading to the acquittal.
Lionel Gabrill a patient at Wayside Emergency hospital was confined in a straight jacket and ordered moved to the county hospital after a violent spree born of a failed love affair. Police intervened as he drunkenly threatened self harm crashing through a door and fleeing into darkness, later found clinging to a pier under a wharf.
Chartered Texan, a big freighter, will move a large cargo for the Boeton Steamship Company due to lack of freighter capacity. The Texan will carry flour tobacco cigarettes hardware and machinery totaling thousands of tons to the Orient.
Portland with Oct 14 report shows the hop buyer combine formed yesterday failed to curb prices. Prices rose above 30 cents due to outside dealers and English cable orders while the combine stands firm for a maximum reke of cents.
Mrs C A Bryden, a longtime Colfax resident, dropped dead in her Colfax home at age 63. The death occurred in the morning, authorities said.
A meeting in the First Presbyterian church lecture rooms will elect a board of officers for the Floreate Crittenton Home at Dunlap for the coming year. All association members are requested to be present.
A Washington report suggests President Roosevelt favors mediation in the far eastern war but faces government opposition as Japan tightens its grip. Tokyo reports heavy losses for Russians after three army assaults while Mukden endures rain and biting wind, with roads ruined and artillery active.
In Columbus Ohio officials discuss replacing the warden with an automatic electric chair system. A Grand Rapids Michigan house proposes a clock work chair that would deliver the current at a fixed minute. Pentitentiary managers will review the idea at their next meeting.
The license and revenue committee postponed the renewal of J Ferguson’s Comique theater license to allow an investigation. Mayor Ballinger’s veto of the Arcade theater license was questioned. The Comique reportedly attracts women seeking drinks despite a no intoxicants sign, leading to calls to remove theater boxes if needed.
The application of R. Bain for a saloon license at 187 Washington Street was laid over a week at Howen's request. Frank Clancy is said to be running the place. A report from the chief of police was desired.
The finals of the ladies golf tournament at Seattle Golf Club on Lake Washington proceed this afternoon with Miss Garrett, Miss Collins, and Mrs. James D. Hodge. The first match features Miss Garrett against Miss Collins, with the winner facing Mrs. Hodge.
Major General V A Obloff was dismissed from the Russian army after disobeying orders at Liao Yang. He ignored Kuropatkin instructions to hold Kuroki in check at the Vental mines and attacked, suffering a severe defeat. The dismissal followed Kuropatkin’s recommendation.
Mead spoke to a large Ellensburg audience at the theater last night and will address Ritzville today. In Tacoma Wesley L. Jones, in his first campaign tour of Pileree county, sharply attacked George Turner’s political record.
Councilman Doulton introduced an ordinance boosting theater licenses. The plan sets annual fees by admission price with 100 dollars for most, 400 dollars for theaters charging over one dollar, 900 dollars for ten cent theaters and 200 dollars for ten cent venues, sparking anticipated opposition from local theaters.
The council approved final passage on bond issues totaling 675000 for a new fall municipal court city hospital and a new city hall plus 150000 for additional unified improvements. Daulton and Cole opposed the city hall and Cole briefly left the chamber during the vote before being returned to cast his ballot.
Beginning Thursday afternoon four aeolian recitals will be held by Eller’s Piano House, local Aeolian agents, aiming to mirror eastern social and musical functions. Emma Lee and George A. Edmunds lead the opening soloists with Helen Fagilson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Eagleson, featured as a special number. Lari more will preside at the pianola, admission is free by complimentary tickets available at Arcade parlors.
Prof Meany secre tary of the Washington University State Historical society announces a planned excursion to San Juan to attend the unveiling ceremony at American and British camps. The event marks Emperor William I’s anniversary in Germany. The steamer Rocaille will depart Pier L at midnight Thursday for an island visit Friday morning, returning Friday night.
The Portland Brownes announce a new manager replacing D Dugdale who resigned after two seasons. Several players are released or signed, with shifts at first and second base and an expanded outfield. Evangelist George Robert Cairns to speak at Highland Baptist Mission tonight with solos and music. public invited.
The Rubber Store reports a stock of rainproof garments with exceptional value. A line of $15 garments is highlighted as top quality for Beattle shoppers, inviting customers to inquire about the offer.
A new book recounts early Washington Territory with personal experiences and anecdotes. It covers trading days, Indian conflicts, church disputes, lynchings, town growth, shipbuilding, railroads, and Hudson Bay Company activities. The volume is illustrated and bound in cardinal colors.
Local ticket brokers urge Mayor Ballinger to veto last night’s ordinances aimed at stopping alleged scalpers. They argue the measure is unconstitutional and believe Corporation Counsel Gilliam would have warned against it. The Star received reports from State Labor Commissioner William Blackman on the 25th annual convention of national labor officials.
A recent gathering at Concord NML covered the labor problem extensively, offering valuable information and insights on labor issues discussed during the event.
Newsboys union prepares for an annual Thanksgiving hall in the Auditorium on November 17. Proceeds fund a monstrous Thanksgiving dinner for union readers. The event will be a grand affair with $100 in prizes promised to winners.
A special Chamber of Commerce committee met at 2 pm to discuss suing bonds for a new jail. The council last night approved an ordinance to submit the proposition to voters.
Arthur Smith, an orchestra leader, fought an attacking bulldog that bit Sue and Mary Danner, daughters of State Senator Danner, in Baston Pennsylvania. After a twenty minute struggle Smith strangled the dog, suffering serious injuries to his hands and arms.
The Michigan Steamship Company's steamer Leelanaw is chartered to carry coal from Comax to Juneau Alaska with a 3600 ton capacity. On return she will transport concentrates from Treadwell to Tacoma. She is currently at Sanco and will sail to Seattle in October with 1000 cement for Kkacon & Co.
Norwood, an oil burning steamer built for Puget Sound California lumber trade, will depart Bellingham tomorrow night for its first lumber cargo. LL. H. Gray & Co. reports the vessel a success and capable of the largest lumber cargo yet carried from the sound by a wooden schooner, with passenger accommodations.
The Seattle Symphony opens its series with a concert at Christensen Hall in the Arcade Building this afternoon at 3 29. The program will be followed by an informal social gathering for music lovers.
Councilman Mullen introduced an ordinance to condemn and grade an extension of Lakeview Avenue from Nelson Place to East Newton Street and Boylston Avenue north. The project, nearly half a mile, aims to pave the street and extend the Lake Union car line.
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