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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1904
Page
7
Hillsboro Oregon report says Ellen Ford a pioneer since 1850 aged TA died last night by taking strychnine after a two year illness.
The capital of W. W. Kimball Co. exceeds many major banks enabling bulk raw material purchases and in house manufacturing. The Kimball guarantee accompanies every instrument. A complete stock and another carload arriving soon. Warerooms include other standard makes and second hand pianos and organs. For tuning, call.
A large audience watched a YMCA gymnastics display on the Industrial Exposition platform led by P W Lee. A J Austin D Bagley and M Rottmann performed on parallel bars, T H Mall and J R Lane fenced, with J P Scott Wo Windsor and FP W Lee tumbling. Tonight features the oak bedroom set prize drawing, tug of war by garment workers and waitresses, and wrestling rematch between Vance and Callies. Children’s day and costumes mark Saturday as the expo’s peak spectacle.
Japanese stowaways exploit imperfect licenses to reach the United States via Canada. The Boston Steamship Company faced 15 Japanese on the Hyades and warns of heavy fines if admitted. Immigration officials may deny landing, while agents vow a vigorous future crackdown.
Deputy Comptroller Ed W. Melse, once a candidate for police chief, seeks crews to trace the theft of a register book from the comptroller's office last night. A real detective case unfolds as investigators pursue the culprit.
An anecdote about a timekeeping register used by the comptroller's department to track employee hours provokes skepticism. Deputies and officials debated its accuracy and usefulness, with concerns it rewarded idleness and inflated claims. The book has vanished, raising questions about past credibility and future use.
The sailing vessel Lucia struck a mine at Port Arthur and sank. Only one crew member was saved. The Lucia, a bark rigged vessel 142 feet long, carried 20 wind.
Government officials fear a frame up as Uncle Bamb pushes another sale of confiscated opium taken from the Stevens smuggling cane. Judge Hanford orders a guaranteed bid of 9.76, with samples sent to San Francisco to compare rates. Meanwhile imports cost 13.20 and bids remain weak, hinting at a hidden border scheme.
The Western Central Labor union voted a provisional boycott against ten-cent vaudeville houses in the city. Managers face recognition of the actors union by Monday or face labor boycott. Some houses have already signed contracts and hired only union actors, while a few refused.
London dispatch reports the Russian warship Tirek halted the British steamer Treperdert near Gibraltar and examined papers. Margarit roodel arrived at the Dardanelles and said Tirek also searched her on September 6.
REcord crowds surge at the state fair in Portland as attendance breaks records with over 9,000 visitors from Portland alone entering the gates.
A staff surgeon performed a notable operation at Providence hospital removing nearly a third of James Yorks jaw after he was shot by guards during a sealing party beyond the three mile limit in the Dering sea. York survived a long ordeal and is expected to recover fully with use of remaining jaw and teeth.
Saratoga N Y Sept 15 The Republican state convention opened at 1114 this morning Frank W Higgins was nominated for governor by acclamation Lieut Gov Woodruff withdrew M Linn Bruce of New York City named for lieutenant governor The platform pledges support for President Roosevelt endorses the national platform and Odell administration and stresses maintaining the gold standard and protection policy.
New York dispatch reports David B. Hill urged District Attorney Jerome to consider the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The inquiry sparked talk that Jerome Hill may enter the race.
Testimony centered on Mrs. Rumbeaux who killed her husband James Rumbeauz at Walsh Lake last August. Prosecution cited jealous motive while defense portrayed a frightened wife claiming accidental shooting. Witnesses Smith and Smith's wife testified to a pistol hidden in dress and threats. The trial continued with her detailed account of the afternoon event and plans for a possible verdict tonight.
In Minneapolis on September 16 the court denied a motion to nolle all cases against ex Mayor Ames, a Republican candidate for Congress. Ten graft indictments remain pending as the legal proceedings continue.
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