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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1904

Page

4

Seattle Star Postal Ad Listing and Delivery Details

A dated Seattle Star snippet shows daily except Sunday publication details, address for business department in Chicago, and advertising rates and mail delivery options. It notes subscription terms and that non-payment can lead to removal from the mailing list. It also mentions post office filing and second class matter status in Seattle, Washington.

Intendent Tasars Department Inford Chicago Tribune Buleyew

No snap judgment on city hall plans

The Star argues council erred in rushing a 660000 bond for a new city hall. It urges delaying a decision, proposes amending the ordinance to let voters choose a site, and favors a modern office building on the present site as a temporary solution while a proper site is found.

City Hall the Star Great Northern Third Avenue Jefferson Street The Star

Star Dust and War News Echo in Roosevelts Letter

A snatch of public discourse blends a Roosevelt era warning with comic verse and wartime dispatches. The column notes inflation and debt while recounting the Japs losing 11 000 men at Port Arthur and Gen. Kuromi’s trolley plan that backfired, reflecting wartime nerves and satirical local wit.

Port Arthur

Train Robbers' Trail Tightens in Mission Hold Up Case

Canadian Pacific detective head William MelLeod says three men who robbed a Mission express Saturday afternoon are known, with a $1000 reward authorized for their capture. The gang seized $7000 in small remittances, mostly Canadian currency, and fled into the countryside as investigators and police comb the Landon area.

Melaangham Wash Canadian Pacific Express Mission William MelLeod Canadian Pacific Detective Service Vancouver MelLeod Landon

Garden City Withdrawn From West Seattle Run

The steamer Garden City, built to challenge the City of Seattle on the West Seattle route, is withdrawn. Captain Burgman announced the vessel will instead operate between Olympia and Shelton after stockholders of Citizens Transportation failed to honor their agreement to take a half interest this fall.

Garden City West Seattle City of Seattle West Seattle Land & Improvement Company Burgman Wessel Ollympia Shelton Citheens’ Transportation Company

Grading and Water Main to Service Woodland Park Ward

An ordinance introduced by Councilman Murphy plans grading on Interlake Avenue Ashworth Avenue Cart Place North Thirty eighth Street Woodlawn Avenue Densmore and Wallingford Avenues and a boulevard along Stone Avenue between Fremont and Green Lake. The work aims to connect two fast growing city sections and improve traffic flow.

Strecta Distriet Woodland Park Ninth Ward Council Murphy Interlake Avenue Ewing Street Thirty-ninth Street Ashworth Avenue Klewett Street Cart Place Thirty -Eighth Street Woodlawn Avenue Hwing Street Fortieth Street Densmore Wallingford Stone Avenue Fremont Green Lake

Dr King's New Discovery Praised by Melbourne Saver

Haggine of Melbourne Florida declares a prior consumption diagnosis led to death but the Dr King s New Discovery cured him. The product is advertised as a guaranteed remedy for consumption and long diseases with trial bottles offered free by G O Guy Inc druggists Second and Yester street priced at one dollar.

H. Haggine Melbourne Fla Dr. King G. O. Guy, Inc

Announcement from New York tailor Herald 1829

The chief cutter returns from New York City with news from Herald, a tailor. This brief item notes the visit and locates the establishment at 1829 Second Street.

New York City Herald

Western Avenue Brick Paving Planned After Street Fill

The streets committee of the council plans brick paving on Western Avenue from Columbia Street north. The street fill has settled but needs time before permanent paving. Planking will be repaired as needed until spring when brick paving will begin.

Western Avenue Columbia Street the Council

Republican Rally in Tacoma Named Mead Governor Candidate

A large Republican jubilee in Tacoma featured Hon. A B Mead as guest of honor. The day started with a love feast at Odd Fellows hall and ended with a mask dancing event at the Tacoma theater. Mead served as principal speaker at the rally.

Tacoma A. BK. Mead Odd Fellows

Peace conference move at The Hague urged by Belgian delegate

At the inter parliament conference opening a greeting telegram to President Roosevelt was read. Count Goblet d Alamiron introduced a resolution to intervene with belligerents to restore peace and a second peace conference, plus an international parliament for ongoing talks, were approved.

ST. Louis Roosevelt Goblet Dalmella Belgium the Hague Far East

United States cable ship Burnside to lay Sitka Valdez line

The Burnside will depart Tacoma around Thursday to the Sitka Valdez route where it will lay the cable in five days if weather cooperates. Sitka to Valdez spans about 29 miles with a potential 120 miles laid per day under favorable conditions, though interruptions from rough weather are possible.

United States Burnside Tacoma Sitka

Arnica Salve Heals Runaway Leg Ailment At Franklin Grove

Four years of illness resisted doctors and remedies until Hal Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured J. Thorner of a severe leg ulcer at Franklin Grove TM. The ad notes the salve’s effectiveness and promotes Bauntly goods at G. O. GUY drug store located at Second and Yester.

J. Thorner Franklin Grove Hal Bucklen Barnes G. O. Guy,, Inc Estore

Large gold cache found at Hattie mines recovered

Deputies Cody and J Ireweter of the Wild Gone Mining company recovered a new gold cache from the Hattie mines site. The $700 haul was hidden in an old tin can in the kitchen of the Hattie menu room. Wade, who provided the information, is jailed and said to have been tipped off by a Cody associate.

Nome, Aig, Si Hattie Schubert Wade Marshall Cody J. Ireweter Wild Goore Mining Company Cody

To Defend Anderson Burglary Charge Sparks City Support

City detectives face criticism over a burglary charge against Charles Anderson who was wounded in an alley near Police Judge George's home. Supporters led by A A Anderson and backed by A Chilberg the Swedish vice consul urge vindication. Police say Lane acted as many officers would have in similar circumstances.

A. G. Lane Charles Anderson Judge George George Anderson United States A. Chilberg A. A. Anderson Lane

Arrest report: D. Yates caught after on Interbay in assault attempt

D Yates resisted arrest and tried to escape from Officer Peterson after an alleged attempted holdup of Duane near Interbay Sunday night. He fled along the Interurban track, jumped a southbound car, then was confronted again on the track with a revolver at the ready. Duane later identified Yates as the suspect.

Peterson D. Yates B. A. Duane Interbay First Avenue South Connecticut Street Ian Yates Duane

Suspects Dismissed In Diamond Theft Case

Queenie Stanford and Florida Rew, reputed underworld figures, were acquitted at a preliminary hearing before Police Judge George. They faced theft charges over 1 160 dollars in diamonds from Ver fe Rosell, an inmate of a brothel in the restricted district, with Attorney T D Page presenting the defense. The case remains unresolved as to the diamonds' whereabouts and a reward of 509 dollars remains for information.

Queenie Stanford Florida Rew Fe Rosell T. D. Page George Faroway Mise Russell

Parker Enthusiasm Grows After Maine Election

In Esopus on September 13, Parker supporters cheer a Maine result that shows Democrats with a 31 percent gain against a 15 percent Republican gain in a state with the GOP base. Parker drafts a brief acceptance letter to be completed soon, shorter than Roosevelt’s.

Esopus Maine Parker Roosevelt

Plurality Gap Narrowing In Maine Election Returns

Portland reports late returns show the Republican plurality narrowing toward twenty six thousand as of noon. By September thirty returns from 375 towns list Cobb leading Democrat David with 73,081 to 47,126.

Portland Cobb David

Is Not Donovan Not Donovan Connected To Buried Body

A woman claiming kin to Mike Donovan reports an unidentified body buried in Potter's Field after a Sunday, but Coroner Hoye and Special Officer Clarke say the body does not match the Donovan in custody for Philomena Travers’s grand larceny case. A letter from Billy Scott of Freemont Washington notes a Donovan missing since July 4, with baggage still unclaimed in Freemont after years there.

Mike Donovan Potter's Field Hoye Philomena Travers Clarke la Alwo Billy Scott Fremont House Erett, Wash Donovan Foy

Moore's Grocery Targeted by Get-Rich-Quick Scheme

The Moore's grocery store proprietor at 433 Fifteenth Avenue North reported a bunko scheme after delivering groceries to a thief who then removed the goods from empty houses. The owner sought police help and a detective began an investigation following another false name and address submitted yesterday.

Moore Fifteenth Avenue North Bunko

Town Wiped Out Near Presidio del Norte

Fort Worth dispatch reports Presidio del Norte under floodwaters with residents deserting homes. The Rio Grande rises to a 16 foot stage as rains continue, threatening irrigation lands between Laredo and Hidalgo. Towns Ignacio and Rome and other settlements on both riverbanks are said to be inundated.

Fort Worth Tex Presidio del Norte Rio Grande Laredo Hidalgo Ignacio Rome

Olsen Bound Over for Gambling House Trial

John P. Olsen, Seattle bar proprietor, was bound over by Justice George on $1,000 bonds to appear for trial on charges of running a gambling house. The establishment was raided August 26 by deputy sheriffs with warrants issued by the Civic Union.

John P. Olsen Seattle George Olsen The Civic Union

Wreck attempt on Canadian Pacific track near Vancouver

Obstructions were placed on the Canadian Pacific railway track about ten miles west of the prior holdup. A freight train struck the obstruction but did not derail. The line is now patrolled day and night to prevent further attacks.

the Star Vancouver B.C Canadian Pacific Railway

Strike at Mukilteo Ends as Whites Replace Jap Tallymen

Everett dispatch reports the Mukilteo mill strike ended when the company brought in white tallymen to replace Japanese workers. Tension remains high among workers and the local community.

Everett Mukilteo

Petition Denied for Port Angeles Pacifi Railroad

Special Judge G. B. Morris sitting in Port Angeles denied the application for a receiver for the Port Angeles Pacific railroad on Saturday. The ruling was issued in Port Angeles with Beattie jurisdiction noted.

Port Angplua Wash G. B. Morris Beattie Port Angeles Pacifi Railroad

Mother in law clashes blamed for mental decline

Mra Charles F Pease was ruled melancholic by a insanity commission in Judge Morris department and denied commitment unless dangerous. Sworn complaint by her husband alleges conflict with her mother in law led to the breakdown. Doctors say with proper treatment she may recover.

Charles F. Pease Morris Department of the Superior Court

Tacoma man shoots self after job search ends in tragedy

Ruel P. Bennett, discouraged by unemployment, shot himself in his rooms above Edmondson's grocery at 1161 South K Street in Tacoma yesterday evening. He died four hours later without regaining consciousness.

Tacoma Ruel PF. Bennett Edmondson South K Street

Killed in a Logging Camp

Everett dispatch reports Robert Hammel aged 24 was instantly killed on the Port Susan logging road when a log rolled on him. His father, nearby, escaped unharmed.

Everett Wash Robert Hammel Port Susan

Wheat Still Going Up

Heavy rains in port and freezing weather push Chicago wheat market higher. Minneapolis bulls add to gains as traders expect two dollar wheat. New September wheat at 1.12 to 1.12. May grain around 1.164 to 1.18, corn 54 to 55, oats 31 to 38.

Chicago Minneapolis

Judge Denies Damages in Valencia Steamship Case

Judge Hanford ruled in favor of Pacific Coast Company in the suit by Chris Case for 1000 damages. The plaintiff claimed injuries after being thrown against a dining room table corner aboard the Valencia. The court held no damages could be recovered.

Hanford Chris Pacific Coast Company Valencia

Objects to Child Being Taken Away

Mrs. Johanna Gilpatrick divorcee of George Dormer secured a restraining order to prevent her ex husband and in laws from sending their child out of the court jurisdiction. She alleges the father and his parents intend to give the boy to Annie Muasachelle of Nebraska and seeks an order to transfer custody to her. The restraining order is returnable September 23.

Johanna Gilpatrick George Dormer

Cheney & Co. Toledo endorse Beunaped and Detere Be

Local business notices praise Cheney for 15 years of honorable dealings and financial reliability while marketing Halle drug products and a patent remedy. Testimonies note a Gatexsh Core ingredient and offer free samples by mail for a blood and mucous related remedy.

Cheney & CO Toledo Cheney Ghia Wating Kinnan Marvin E Drugelsis

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