24 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1904
Page
1
Prohibition party platform outlines aims to wipe out liquor traffic and bribery, urging young men to vote for Swallow and Watson. It condemns liquor dealers, calls for moral reform, and proposes policies on polygamy, initiative and referendum, civil service reform, trusts, arbitration, and nonconquest diplomacy.
The Star prints a series of letters by Leslie M. Shaw Thomas Taggart Eugene V. Debs Silas C Swallow and Thomas E Watson explaining why first voters should support their party and ally with it J Lincoln Steffens writes on the duty of the first voter from a non partisan view The 2 100 000 first voters and all citizens who will vote next month are addressed
English anger rises as news reports Baltic Fleet attacked British fishing vessels in the North Sea without provocation. Several fishermen killed and a ship sunk, prompting immediate calls for government action. Public concern grows across the nation with critics demanding swift measures and accountability.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Russian crews and officers in high spirits as the fleet left. Rumors of Japanese vessels waiting abroad unsettled sailors, with vodka freely dispensed to bolster courage. Officials’ intoxication allegedly contributed to the North Sea incident and heightened fear of any approaching warship.
The Foreign Office met this afternoon to draft a semi official note to Britain expressing regret over the North Sea incident and offering reparations to ease diplomatic tensions. A London bulletin later reported that Lord Lansdowne demanded redress for the Baltic squadron attack on British fishing boats and criticized Russian ships for not aiding the fishermen.
London reports the Baltic fleet opening fire in the North Sea near 55 15 N 5 6 W killing two British fishermen and sinking the Crane. Survivors describe a misty night as the Russians targeted about twenty Gamrock fleet trawlers with fast-firing guns.
London expert Mr. Munday states Parliament may debate war with Russia over Baltic fleet firing. Two options discussed under current facts: explanation and apology with compensation, or an ultimatum with clarified intent of the attack.
Reports from Nome claim No. 1 owned by J. C. Brown describe a vast placer strike on Little Creek. Pans yield up to 135 dollars with one pan delivering ten ounces of gold. Observers note an ancient channel and bedrock at 41 feet with crosscut paystreaks. witnesses claim 1800 dollars from a single pan and multiple finds of 100 dollar pans.
A man fell from a wagon late last night and was run over, dying at the scene. Authorities reported the accident occurred near here with no further details available.
Water will be shut off tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in all districts west of Fifth Avenue Northeast and north of Lake Union. This includes Latona Edgewater Fremont Ballard and Green Lake.
The article notes heightened tension as the next forty eight hours may decide the issue. It suggests England could declare war on Russia, citing the Russian fleet’s actions and the failure of British ships to rescue victims of alleged brutality.
Reports from London Hull and Portsmouth describe intense public anger after the Russian Baltic fleet fired on British fishing vessels in the North Sea. Officials hint at strong action while the Hull mayor seeks swift redress as details of sinkings and casualties emerge. The Barons Lansdowne returns to London amid diplomatic pressure and naval movements continue along the English Channel.
The Russian embassy says Admiral Rodjentvensky was not responsible for the firing order as he led the fleet section. The fleet apparently mistook a rocket from trawlers for a hostile signal and withdrew believing no damage was done. News from St Petersburg is awaited.
Portsmouth December 24 report confirms Russian fleet stopped and searched a merchant vessel off the Isle, details unclear. The incident adds to tensions in the region as authorities review navigation and safety measures amid ongoing hostilities.
In St Petersburg on October 24 the censor barred publishing details of the North sea affair due to lack of official information from Admiral Rosestvensky. No facts are available outside official quarters.
London reports a high level exchange at the foreign office and with Admiral Fisher as the note is prepared for delivery to Russia. A conference involving Lansdowne and foreign office officials continues amid Baltic and North Sea naval concerns.
Prosecutor issues warrants for Elmer Spencer and Leo Ross after incidents involving cantharides given to a girl. Spencer a boy playmate and Ross a drug clerk are charged with supplying the poison. Justice Gordon to hear preliminary case once arrests occur. Southeast Seattle residents remain outraged by the crimes.
Reports from St Petersburg and Tokyo describe limited combat with Russian forces repelling Japanese attacks and renewing offensives. Casualty tallies show hundreds of officers and thousands of men killed or wounded, with many prisoners taken and guns lost.
William J. Bryan launched a 400 mile Ohio tour with a brief address to miners in Barton. He planned 16 speeches across the state starting today.
A thief snatched Mrs. M s purse Saturday evening near the corner of Third Avenue and Columbia Street. The robber escaped with twenty dollars and several pieces of valuable jewelry after a chase by bystanders failed to stop him.
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