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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1904

Page

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Notorious Comique Theater Exposé Describes Degenerate Scene

The Star Man spends an hour at the Comique owned by Bootty Ferguson and reports a scene of vice with immodest performances, drunken crowds, and veiled pleas from workers. A dancer recalls ruined life and strained family ties as authorities debate warrants against the venue ahead of an election.

Comique Scotty” Ferguson Underworld Ratley California Scott Tenderloin Vince H. Faben J. J. Ferguson Mose Goldsmith Democratic Evening Per Ferguson Boott Faben Delaney

Train Collision Near Richmond Beach Injures Several

In dense fog the north bound Overland passenger train passed a meeting point near Richmond Beach and crashed into the south bound Overland on the Great Northern line. Two women were seriously hurt and taken to Seattle hospitals. Mrs F Thompson of Duckabush Washington was thrown from her seat and suffered facial injuries.

Richmond Beach Great Northern Railroad Seattle F. Thompson Duckabash Waeh Leavenworth East Union @reet Beattie Workley J. F. McCartey Greet Lake Curtew Roth Imi

Russia Britain North Sea dispute inflames diplomatic crisis

Reports from London and Washington describe Britain demanding punishment for Russian officers over the North Sea incident. Russia rejects sovereignty grounds for punishment, while naval officials discuss possible peaceful solutions as counts, ambassadors, and ministers meet in London.

Fire Bug Suspected After Upper Flat Fire

Fire Chief Cook links a tear as incendiary after breaking into an upper flat at 10 Yealer Way. Firefighters saved the building as flames raged for minutes. The fire is deemed incendiary and police will pursue arrests if evidence warrants. The property owner BP Does listed the insured value at 5000 with Northwest Mutual Insurance. Thompson rented the flat September 1 and furniture traceable to a former tenant.

Cook BP. Does W. Thompson Thompson Northwest Mutual Rance Company Kefloge

Russian Admiral claims misfire on trawlers near Dogger Bank

Count Benckendorff reports Admiral Rojestvensky conveyed his dispatches to the British government. The admiral says he never intended to fire on trawlers and that two fast-moving ships were misidentified as Japanese torpedo boats. He admits regret over fishermen harmed and defends actions as mistaken shots.

Prince Keretells Alexander III Anatol Ansisrance Diva Veasela Prince Keretelli England London Count Renckendorff Lansdowne Benckendorff Rojestvensky Dogger Bank Weasel

Russian Fleet Chief Regrets North Sea Incident

At Ingo on October 27 Admiral Rojestvensky said the firing near the Russian battleships Emperor Alexander II Borodino Orel and Kniaxeornff and the transport Anatol was accidental and due to hazy weather conditions. He expressed regret over the incident.

Ingo Emperor Alexander II Borodino Orel Kniaxeornff Anatol Rojestvensky North Sea

French minister Delcasse offers to mediate England and Russia

Birmingham dispatch reports that Foreign Minister Delcasse of France has offered to act as mediator between England and Russia. He presents himself as an ally of Russia and a friend of England.

Birmingham Delcasse France England Russia

French envoy meets Lansdowne as crisis smooths

London reports say French ambassador Cambon called at the foreign secretary's home during consultations with Lansdowne and Ambassador Benckendorff. Paris source claims Russia will within 24 hours offer Great Britain full satisfaction including indemnity payment and a full North Sea incident investigation.

London Foreign Office North Sea Count Benckendorff Lansdowne Rorestversky Halfour Earl of Salisbury Earl of Selbourne Admiralty Fenley Benckendorff M. Cambon Paris Russia Great Britain North Seat

Populist vice presidential candidate Tibbles to speak in Nebraska

Thomas H. Tibbles of Nebraska, populist party vice presidential candidate, will address national issues at the Armory tomorrow. Judge Winsor and George Cotterill, formerly a Democrat, are among other speakers.

Thomas H. Tibbles Nebraska Armory Judge Winsor George Cotterill Ae Cc. Clayson, Sr

Recertain The Army Most Liable To Fight For Principle

Intuition and Secretary Shaw argue the first voter should ally with the Republican Party. The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican platforms from 1832 to 1900, noting party evolutions, expediency, and claimed consistency. It highlights a call for young men to choose the party aligned with principle and historic patriotism.

Shaw Republican Party Hearthstone Kentucky John Mason Brown Roosevelt Democratic Party Nebraska Free States Atlantic Pacific Allena Ohio Kansas City

Corwin Safe Returns from Nome Voyage

The steamship Victoria under Captain H. P. Weaver brought down Corwin safe with 51 passengers and cargo valued at 225000. Victoria reports Corwin sailed for Seattle after leaving Nome and Alaska Steamship's Portland also departed around October 25 amid rumors of an ice jam.

Nome Victoria H. P. Weaver Corwin Seatle Alaska Steamship Company Portland

Democratic National Chairman Post Revealed in Confusing Note

Fragmentary OCR text shows names like Swallow Watson and J Lance amid partisan discussion. It references a national figure and a young man, with unclear roles. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.

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