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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1904
Page
7
Reuters dispatch from St Petersbr reports Gen. Stackleader wounded in the Line Yansday engagement but returned to the front. The fighting continued into the night with great losses on both sides.
A dispatch from Liao Yang states General Krasvsky was seriously wounded yesterday as Russian fighting lines shift near St Petersburg and Mukden reports say 10 000 Japanese forces advance northeast of Mukden. Italia Militare reports 2000 Russian losses around Liao Yang while Port Arthur defenders repulse Japanese assaults and receive czar’s praise and cheers.
In St Louis on September 1 crowds attacked a street car carrying unionists to packing houses with clubs and stones leaving several seriously wounded and three arrests. Chicago police dispersed at least eight hundred around stock yards amid fear of trouble as strikes widen and packing concerns face shutdown.
The state campaign opened in Springfield with 15 000 spectators as Folk and Gov Dockery addressed a gathering. A body found floating at Dearborn Street prompted Deputy Coroner Arnold to investigate and transport to Bonney-Watson morgue.
A Milwaukee ad offers 50 600 boxes of a claimed rheumatism remedy at no cost to readers. It promises cure for all forms and urges writing to John A Smith at Gloria Building Milwaukee Wis for a free box and a free illustrated book on rheumatism.
F D Not Escape nond Grego fled Wayside Beach hospital this morning and headed to police headquarters to face charges against Jo Turner and Barbara Harris. A telephone alert went to the ice station as officers planned ahead for court actions tomorrow.
Governor McErhag denies the petition for causation to life imprisonment or death. Che Clark to be hanged tomorrow at the state penitentiary in Wailaka. Clark convicted of the murder of Les Page in the city on January 19, 1902.
The park board passed a resolution instructing the superintendent to post signs at park entrances warning that speeding drivers will not be allowed beyond six miles per hour. Citizen complaints say reckless driving endangers children in Volunteer Park and other park driveways. The board notes other cities limit speeds higher. Burnett’s ordinance for business streets to be taken up by the streets committee later today.
Beattie Electric plans install a dummy car system on Queen Anne Hill. The system will eliminate hooking and unhooking, pushing cars uphill with powerful motors. Preliminary rearrangement at terminals underway to improve efficiency of car switching.
Four thousand colored picnickers from Brooklyn descend on Sagamore Hill as a special train of Kings County Colored Business Men's Association members arrives for a picnic. Two bands headed to the hill to play but Roosevelt had already left this morning with the boys.
Patrolman Chipman arrested Dan Paluet and James Damm, Indians, for drunkenness. The bartender who sold liquor to the pair faces federal action after a relative witnessed the sale. Each Indian was fined five dollars, with the case referred to federal authorities for further proceedings.
The Pacific Coast Steamship steamer Cottage City sailed for the north this morning carrying many passengers bound for the Tanana country. Several travelers were part of the Dawson party recently departing, and the vessel also carried a large cargo of freight for coastal and interior Alaska.
The United States will bear the cost of deporting Yoshimoto Joshawatara, a Japanese man who entered from British Columbia after immigration officials deemed him illiterate. He was detained by local authorities, sent back to British Columbia, denied by Canadian authorities, and now faces removal to his homeland at U.S. expense.
A robbery at the Philippine exhibit in St Louis is reported with losses totaling 25000. The theft was carried out by exhibit workers who resold admission tickets and looted the funds.
A large Armtrong Packing plant in Dallas was destroyed by a fire. The loss is estimated around $.09,000, likely affecting local operations and employment.
The British ship Corunna of 2268 tons bound from Antwerp to Seattle ran aground off Miami near Buenos Aires. The vessel rests easily, damage not seen as serious. A tug was sent for assistance and is expected to haul her off without trouble. Cargo includes cement pig iron and general merchandise for Seattle and Puget Sound ports.
Building Inspector reports August permits totaling 1 033 771 in structural value up from 626 652 last year. City Health Officer notes unusually high deaths at 120 with violent causes. infant mortality high while 139 births include 73 males and 66 females. Marion Kansas reports Senator Fairbanks addressing Republican achievements to a several thousand crowd.
The park board must alter Volunteer Park creek due to the Columbia & Puget Sound Railway Company's refusal to sell sufficient land. The railway land fronting the creek blocks the board's plan to control the stream. Mayor Ballinger and City Engineer Thomson aim to address the sewer issue at Washington Park with a septic tank on the hillside, as J Smith briefed the board.
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Kanagawa Maru departs with a large passenger list and general cargo including cigarettes nails hardware canned meats and hides. Third avenue regrade petition discussed by streets committee led by Chairman Mullen with mixed council support.
At noon today the park board adopted a $98 250 estimate of expenses for the coming year led by President Saunders. The plan relies on a full one mill tax on city property valuation to match expenses including payrolls maintenance land acquisition and a new driveway from Washington to Volunteer parks. The board seeks finance committee approval to authorize the full mill and to divert $204 from bicycle funds to the park fund. It also contemplates purchasing Foster Island in Union Bay as a new park site.
Charles and William, local youths, sight a 50 foot whale off Smith's Cove. The animal surfaces near the sloop, spouts, then dives, tipping water into the cockpit as Charley slips and the anchor line saves the vessel from swamping. The whale drifts away toward open sea.
Helena Montana September 1 William M Hunt former governor of Porto Rico assumed the bench as judge of the federal court in Montana in a historic appointment witnesses said he brings experience and calm to the federal judiciary in the state
An old medical pitch claims ten men answer they take Ayer's Pills. One pill at bedtime keeps the liver active prevents trouble and cures constipation biliousness and sick headache._PC ApeLCo.
Bartholomew Basso alias Charles Prazon, arrested by Inspector Munter of the U S Immigration Bureau after a half hour struggle, is the long suspected convict sought in Argentina. He allegedly stole a fishing boat and other gear, claims Vancouver ties, and faces Vancouver assault with a weapon charges while authorities in Argentina are pursuing further actions.
A large carnival crowd enjoys a dramatic Indian pow wow with a war dance led by Indian Pete and a boxing final between Kid Johnson and York Gleason. Tomorrow a native wedding is planned as a key event with Vancouver officials visiting and a reception booth by the Order of Washington at the exposition.
H N Wilkinson of Cleveland Ohio commander of the Knights Templar was strangled by salt while bathing in two feet of water in Great Salt Lake. He was brought to Salt Lake City on a special train and rushed to a hospital where he is not expected to survive.
Toledo Ohio September 1 The Standard Oil Company announced an advance of 3 cents per barrel for crude oil effective immediately The move raises costs for refiners and signals stronger demand for crude fats and fuels ahead of autumn trading sessions
In New York on September 1, Justice Amend of the supreme court granted Nan Patterson admission to bail. The hearing proceeded in the absence of opposition from District Attorney Jerome, with Patterson’s defense citing the need for bail pending further proceedings.
Shoshone County offers a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of Ed Boulet’s killer. The murder occurred on Marble Creek near Wallace, Idaho. Fall woolens advertised by Herald of Tallor, 1329 Second.
Government secret service auctions 1,600 pounds of opium seized from the Stevens gang. Deputy Marshal Stringer opened bidding at 11 o'clock. The top bid was 39.46 per pound, and sale was postponed to 3 PM to decide if the bid is acceptable to Uncle Sam.
Charles B. Spahr editor of Outlook and Current Literature vanished on August 30 after reportedly jumping or falling from the steamer Prince Albert between Dover and Ostend. He was abroad for his health. Separately, Northern Pacific Railway denies injuries claims from Boucie and Barclay and asks the suits be dismissed in federal court.
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