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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1904
Page
7
Chicago dispatch reports thousands of returning workers at packing houses filling posts at the stock yards. Striking workers face limited openings as hog and cattle supply dictates redeployment. 2,000 strikers depart early. Omaha notes about 800 strikers placed with plants, more to come as stock receipts rise.
A local advert invites readers to solve a persistent piano problem this week by taking advantage of bar gains and easy payments. It promotes the Simplex piano and a graphophone along with other small instruments, inviting readers to step in and browse the full line.
D S Johnston Co operates as a general musical instrument house at 903 Second Ave within Burke Building, offering broad instrument selection and contact by phone lines 260-260.
Romain remains in Topeka custody amid Colorado officials delaying a requisition. He claims involvement in the Victor and Independence mine horrors, naming several associates whose full list sheriff refuses to release. In Denver, Moyer and Haywood deny Romain’s ties to any Free Coinage or federation union.
In Huntington West Virginia violence broke out between Italian railroad workers from rival crews. A fight ended with five men dead including John Petrucio Antone Romani Philippe Gamenia Lewis Laro and an unknown man. Deputies arrested crew leaders and guard camps to prevent prisoner escapes.
Detectives Burns and Wappenstein arrested Arthur McClelland and Gertie Anderson in a Seattle lodging after a hold up on Yealer Way. Anderson, named as the likely robber, had planned to travel to Portland but stayed. Evidence described as strong as officers pursued the pair.
A campaign report notes a candidate will tour the county starting Monday evening delivering seven speeches over the next week.
Everett dispatch says Attorney Whitney has been hired by the national Republican committee to campaign in New York state. He departs tomorrow for the political tour.
In Mukilteo Everett area this morning shingle weavers and knot sawyers walked out over output tallied by two Japanese men. The strike could spread as both whites and Japanese carry arms and clashes have already occurred. Japanese are buoyed by war successes in Russia.
The Toulon torpedo flotilla returned today after an engineer was killed by machinery in one of the boats. Initial reports of an explosion and multiple deaths were later denied.
A vintage advertisement lists Antipain Piasters in multiple sizes, Nyals Fusum large size, 250 Wood Alcohol half gallon, Peruna and Liquozone at dollar prices, Pinkham's Compound Hunyadi Water 80c, claiming low prices and accurate prescription filling per physician guidance.
Everett item notes the four masted schooner Wigigne will be launched at 6 o'clock from White's yards. The report also mentions former Todd opening the demolition project.
The Scot tie Industrial exposition celebrates week three with more shows and outdoor features. Frank A Rust N A Herrman and R E B Orchard lead preparations as crowds grow. A week of special events includes a greased pole contest boxing exhibitions and a monster doll giveaway for children with many prizes on display. Excursions from Vancouver add to attendance and organizers expect strong box receipts.
Superior Judge Tallman again refused to grant a divorce for a couple married less than a year. Attorney Hawkins argued the case, noting Mr. Jackson’s long separation from Seattle and a hastily ended marriage in Indiana with a dope‑using wife. The judge remained unmoved as the record showed no exception to the rule.
Telegraph briefs report Sereno Payne of Auburn nominated for his eleventh term in Congress in the Thirty-first district. Also noted world cycling championships in Crystal Palace with Jiur ley winning the two kilometre final and Lawcon taking the professional title. In St Louis a secret Interparliamentary Union session elected Richard Far Out president. Mrs Sarah Rutledge of Missouri died in Walla Walla at 46, a pioneer who crossed the plains at age six.
John Havelik of Willamette slough files charges of arson and sabotage. He says unknown men destroyed a $2000 launch and then burned a barn with three valuable cows and $1000 worth of machinery, with a second blaze the next night spreading to adjacent forests and neighboring properties as officers investigate.
Soldiers in a grand review at Wellington Virginia march seven miles from each camp and assemble for the parade. General Bell and General Grant led their armies as seasoned veterans present for the event.
In Abotin Washington on September 10, cloud bursts have made roads impassable and isolated the town. Farmers are in urgent need of supplies as the community remains cut off from the outside world.
Five hundred men are at work on the Roosevelt mine in this section. Much machinery is being installed. Superior Judge Tallman this morning granted divorces to Mrs. Sarah Hall from Moses Ball on the grounds of non support and cruelty and to Mrs. Minnie Brooks from George Brooks on ground of non support.
Portland report notes George Lauth, who shot Eleanor Jones of Aberdeen, Wash, is sent to his cell awaiting trial. The case draws unusual sympathy from the murdered woman's father as the preliminary examination proceeds with Lauth silent and morose.
A Native man threatened J & Jent and Bert Garrett with a cocked rifle near the Tom Beal country as they rode to the mines. a white friend arriving in time prevented any harm. In a separate note, George F. McConnell was granted a divorce from Mrs. Alice McConnell by Superior Judge Tallman after four years of desertion. Fall shirt sale advertised at 1.00 each by Shake Hands Quality Monarch line.
A concise exhortation praises a healthful beverage valued for its undisputed quality and rich flavor, urging consistent choice. The phrasing emphasizes desirability, health benefits, and flavorful satisfaction as core attributes.
Local ad promotes half pint orders at 90 cents with delivery. Customer can call Ex. 26 for details and placement.
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