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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1904
Page
3
Francisco report says a barber and paymaster at the navy yard collapsed and died from heart failure near the reviewing stand during the Odd Fellows parade.
Seismographs show Mt. Vesuvius erupting with intense tremors and a rise in eruptive activity. Deep explosions sent volcanic dust into the air as lava streams cascaded down the slopes and the crater walls began to collapse. A rupture of the crater cone is feared.
STARTED WEST CHICAGO Sept 23 Senator Fairbanks arrived from Pennsylvania and met the local national committeeman. He will depart tonight for an extended Pacific coast tour with a first stop at LaCrosse at 7 o clock tomorrow then St Paul and thence.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw, accompanied by Senator Dob ver, arrived from the west this morning. His month long tour drew praise for Republican prospects in the west as he plans a start in Indiana tonight.
Fires rage near Moscow Idaho destroying large tracts of timber owned by Potlatchengel company. Authorities suspect incendiary origin as crews battle the blazes.
The Steamer Shawmut will be repaired in Beattie after a collision with the Ranwona as it departed Seattle for the Orient. Local agents of Heston Steamship Company reported the incident received yesterday.
London dispatch reports the Official Gazette confirming Lord Curzon's reappointment as viceroy of India. It also notes that Lady Curzon remains ill and not improving.
Mangled Colfag reports James Brake narrowly escaped an awful death this morning as he was caught on a switch engine pilot. He was dragged several yards and suffered both legs broken.
Atlanta dispatch reports Governor Terrell declares lynchings must stop with strong potential for federal intervention if the practice continues. The warning comes as tensions rise over mob violence across Georgia.
The Lewis and Clark day exercises drew about a hundred descendants in St Louis. Mia Douglas granddaughter of Lewis was present. In Nourton Texas Tom Watson popular presidential candidate clashed with a hack driver over a passenger dispute. Fanny Rogers daughter of ex police chief faced a $10 fine in police court for drunkenness after a late arrest.
Susan Margaret Knight of Whidby Island died yesterday at the family home after 42 years in the state. The funeral will take place in La Conner. Also reported, Frank Anderson, a transient in the city, was robbed of 85 dollars at the Labor Exchange saloon by four men last Wednesday night. he cannot identify any suspect.
Review praises Sweet Clover for natural acting and wholesome sentiment. Thayer as Jerome Holcomb shows pathos but lacks the peak art of Herne or Thomason. Gertrude Bondhill as Lois Molcomb wins with artistry though her voice reads thin and childish.
ER EE McGuinn told police about a Captain O'Brien he met after a night of heavy drinking. McGuinn says the captain talked him into giving a draft for 156 dollars, which O'Brien kept for him while McGuinn was intoxicated. He cannot fully recall the man but says the draft is now missing.
In San Francisco on September 22 a large Odd Fellows march with 113606 members from the order and the sisterhood of Hebekah on the same parade route as the prior day. A section of the Sovereign Grand Lodge conducted an afternoon session.
Mrs Mamie Carter says since her marriage to Warren Carter last May he has forbidden her to speak to other gentlemen. She sues seeking a return to her maiden name Mamie Stidel and a happier life, claiming cruelty and jealousy render living with him impossible.
The 1,000,000 gallon reservoir on Queen Anne hill will be completed next week per Superintendent Youngs. Water will be immediately fed into it, promising ample supply for years. The Queen Anne Hill Improvement Club may discuss beautifying the large black tank with an ornamental concrete enclosure and architect T. Josenhana proposes an artistic castellated design to merge the two tanks.
Frank L Pell arrives representing eastern stockholders to pay all debts of the Sunset Copper Mining Company. The receiver will be dismissed at once.
The body of L. A. Enders, who vanished from his home 12 miles south of Great Falls, Mont, was brought to the surface of the Sun River with dynamite shortly after noon yesterday. Hundreds searched for him during ten days missing. The report notes police and fire committee changes in Perevert officials and other local incidents including a farm hand injured by a runaway team and a Vancouver mill worker killed by a rolling log.
After a lengthy legal battle the North manslaughter case is unsettled. Attorneys expect a motion to Judge George to submit the case for judgment. North killed Charles Paulson a tramp while serving as deputy constable at Auburn in May.
An ordinance to spend 1500 dollars to send board of works and streets committee members to eastern cities on a junket is facing opposition. Proponents say the trip would yield valuable insight on garbage crematories conduit work and streetcar tracks while critics call it graft. City Engineer Thomson and Street Superintendent Walters are likely travelers funded by the city.
An unknown maniac, brought from Ren prison, required five men to restrain and was placed in a straight jacket in the county jail this morning after a Renton disturbance. He claimed the name John Hogan, but a desanity commission confirmed he is concealing his true identity.
Charles Beckman filed for divorce in superior court alleging wife Mary Beckman tried to poison him by lacing tea. He says threats forced him apart years ago and claims she is mentally unbalanced. The couple have been married 24 years.
The Seattle Athletic Club plans a fall football squad of veteran players with praise for their past glories. A meeting at the club house drew a strong turnout and enthusiasm. Manager Al Goldsmith will assemble the group next Saturday at 2 oclock for the first practice.
In St Louis the semi finals began with four players. C M Lyon of Canada beat E C Newton of Seattle one up in the first 18 holes and Chandler Egan the champion defeated Burt McKinnie of St Louis one up in the second half. A store break in Seattle reports $35 stolen in plunder including cigars and candy.
Martha Hoyt petitions for divorce from William Hoyt now serving a two year term for grand larceny at Walle Whita. She alleges cruelty and cites his prior theft of $75 from Mrs. Sarah Stetson as grounds. Hoyt seeks to restore her maiden name.
Everett report says Joseph Fleming, a local cook, was caught in Seattle after robbing his roommate of 500 dollars in jewelry. He appeared in court this morning and received a ten year sentence.
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