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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1904
Page
3
Union Trust Company Incorporated 1992 lists Squire as president with the business address at 663 Main and a contact phone line.
The 20 cabins of the Barneson Japanese village will be torn down to stop pollution risk to Cedar river. City authorities will relocate the village away from the river bank after the city won a condemnation suit enabling a 800 foot right of way through Kent Lumber property. Removal aligns with sanitary regulations and board of health aims to curb typhoid contamination.
The Lutherans of the Washington district convene a three day joint synod at the Lutheran church in Yrfield. Miss Atherton of Garner Clark county faces repeated repatriations in Garner. James Cooper of Tacoma, arrested in Vancouver B C on an embezzlement charge via Tacoma police telegram, used the alias James Anderson. General Williams arrives in Vancouver to assume command of the Department of the Columbia. Water Superintendent Youngs and Street Superintendent Walters visit Portland to study a new fireboat for remodeling the Snog Leadmie this fall.
United States Senator George Frisbie Hoar died at 1:35 a m after weeks of illness. Bells tolled citywide as Hoar's funeral planned for Monday at 2 40 p m in Unity Church with Rev Edward Everett Hale likely officiating. Hoar born Concord Mass Aug 29 1824 Harvard graduate and lawyer, Worcester city solicitor, state legislator, served in the Senate since 1877 until his death.
The steamship Roanoke yesterday brought six fallen women and six male associates to Nome. An offender already sentenced at McNeil's Island was arrested here months ago, fled to Nome, and was recaptured by Nome police. The incident sent fear through Nome’s social circles as many women moved southward toward Fairbanks and other camps.
The squad is rounding into shape for the game with Spokane High School this Saturday. Scrimmage practice is held every afternoon to sharpen skills.
Tickets went on sale at the Grand for Ban Toy with Powers McKinney and Misher in three nights opening Sunday. The James Neill company returns to Beattie and Third Ave for Barbara Frenchie and A Gentleman of France with Gaston de Marsac and Melle de LaVie. Michael Strogoff shatters attendance records at the Alcazar, with The Silver King and For Her Sake on the way as Russo-Siberian drama gathers crowds.
The Beattie area lures tenants with a prime second avenue Madison street corner now available on long or short leases. Guarantee Clothing Company seeks bulk stock buyers while offering deep discounts on fall and winter goods from men’s wear to children’s apparel with refunds for misrepresented items.
Water was turned on for the first time yesterday afternoon in the new 1,000,000 gallon standpipe on Queen Anne hill. The facility will supply the high service district including Renton hill and the army post, ending summer water shortages. The tank cost 23000 dollars.
Four elderly players aged 73 to 74 joined in a marble contest on Alder street pavement. William Taylor aged 4 and Milton Evans aged 73 faced James Muff aged 74 and William Misell aged 74 for stakes of 100 dollars.
Northwestern Shoe company alleges loss of 135 dollars in stock believed sold to A Atigeh and Hro of Portland. Goods never delivered and order not placed. Police investigate and have arrested M. F. Kady, a gypsy, on suspicion.
Washington dispatch reports Postmaster General Henry C. Payne seriously ill at the Hotel Arlington. He is very weak, unable to take nourishment, with feeble irregular heart action. Doctors note he showed some improvement by 10 A.M. after a restless night and stay with him throughout.
The Alaskan Pacific Navigation steamer Santa Clara under Captain Z Moore carried 220 prospectors engineers mine owners hunters surveyors and workers from the Copper river Resurrection bay and Cook inlet districts. A cargo of 4994 cases of salmon accompanied the voyage but one propeller blade broke widening delays.
Pullman Sept 20 F W Thorpe was elected manager of the Washington Agricultural college football team. He was captain of last year’s baseball team and was the choice of Captain Gill and the team.
Even money on the Walcott versus Gana bout reported in San Francisco as fight wagers run light and seats fill gradually. The crowd turnout aligns with early expectations and betting pools show little variation from parity.
John McCann described as a railroad man was caught burgling Mrs. L. F. Prior’s room at the Vendome hotel shortly before 7 this morning. He grabbed a gold watch and fled, was pursued by Mrs. Prior and C. W. Fairchild, overpowered, and finally captured by Patrolman A. A. Brown near Pier 6 after a tense chase through doors and back rooms. McCann had been released from county jail last Monday on a prior burglary case.
The Guarantee Clothing Company promotes its $8.00 soft and stiff hats with a bold claim of unmatched quality and style in the city. Brooks & Co. 1841 Madison Avenue advertise the offer, urging customers to compare value.
Prices listed for fresh meats vegetables and pantry goods show wide daily variations. Items include beef pork veal ham bacon potatoes carrots cabbage radishes onions cucumbers dates bananas strawberries cantaloupes and berries with grains flour and cereals also included. Prices quoted per pound per bag crate or ton reflect wholesale and retail contexts.
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a gentle but thorough remedy for constipation and related ailments. It claims strict adherence to law and urges purchase at G. O. Guy, Inc. Drug Store.
Lorenke and Lucille, daughters of Mr and Mrs Roy P Martin of Vancouver Washington, died after drinking concentrated lye several days ago. Remains to be interred in Dayton Oregon. State fair attendance estimated at 12 000 with business houses closing in the afternoon.
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