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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1905
Page
1
A proposed franchise would allow a transcontinental railroad to use Whatcom Avenue in Seattle for a right of way. City officials and residents discuss the avenue’s width and conflicts with existing street lines as potential routes and property-value impacts are debated.
Wall Street signals a pending transcontinental holding company formed by the New York Central and rail lines like Lake Shore, Michigan Central, Union Pacific and others. The proposed union would control over 300 miles of track with combined capital stock over 456 million and bonded debt surpassing 625 million. Officials have not confirmed details but stock and bonds are expected to be issued.
Lahore April 7 A tremor leveled Palanpur wiping out its 20,000 population and potentially doubling death tolls. Reports say many villages in surrounding districts were razed as authorities plan relief expeditions.
A fragment recalls a person at 414 Ninth Ave involved in a fire scare and safeguarding ashes. A note to conform with a metal container is mentioned, along with fears the blaze would spread. The text notes a wooden receptacle and a letter about procedure.
Governor Mead announced the appointment of J. Ellensburg to the Washington Tax Commission. The new body already includes members from Spokane and Tacoma, forming the three member panel.
Judge Kiman Peterson dismissed the case against Officer related to an April assault incident. The court found the officer exceeded duty but had a right to investigate the residence. a prior arrest led to a civil action by McDonald and Lawrence, with findings tying to a ground dispute and a subsequent arrest at McDonald’s home.
A petition seeks clemency for Dr A Martiny who was sentenced in Pierce County to one year in the state penitentiary for an alleged appropriation. The Eatonville school trustee member is said to have spent funds trying to secure a pardon. Friends in Seattle have been appealed to as the pardon effort circulates.
Salem reports the grand jury is expected to indict Harry Wright and Charlee Monte for furnishing guns to Harry Tracey and Merrill. Wright is jailed in Walla Walla and Monte in Salem penitentiaries.
Judge Gilliam hears a two day court battle over ownership of two large dapple gray horses. Elizabeth Corrigan claims she bought them for a transfer business but alleges Hansen sold them without authorization. Joseph Janish contends he is the rightful owner and both sides press their claims as the jury set to rule Friday afternoon.
The Star reports hundreds of votes daily in a contest to send the five most popular school teachers in the state to the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland. Readers vote via coupons in each issue, with options for one, two, or three year subscriptions earning 60, 125, or 200 votes respectively. The winner travels the summer paid in full, including railroad fare and hotel, for a week of fair attractions. Voting runs through June 30, with terms printed on page five.
Y M C A officials announce construction of the new building will begin the first of the month despite the unresolved Fourth Avenue regrade dispute. The delay had stalled progress and frustrated officials who expected occupancy by fall.
Strike pickets of teamsters surrounded Montgomery Ward & Co on Michigan avenue and Madison street, stopping drivers with consignments for the firm. Discharge of express drivers resisting haul to the strike bound firm risks a citywide walkout of teamsters for railway and express firms. Police stood near the building and a riot detail was ready at central station. The strike was called by the Chicago Federation of Labor to win recognition for the Garmentmakers' union.
Prof Trevor C Kincaid of the state university accepts an invitation from Dr Mark head of Harvard zoology to join a six week scientific expedition to the Bermuda islands. He will be the sole non specialist on the voyage and remains at Harvard until about July 1906.
The Seattle visit by J Wilbur Chapman and entourage is announced for next Tuesday. Dr Charles Schneter will lecture to children at the Congregational church, followed by afternoon talks. Rev Charles Stelzle, a noted labor advocate, travels with the group and pursues union outreach amid a citywide revival fervor between gatherings.
An old man viciously attacks Rev. Washington Gladden in Columbus prompting church and civic figures to warn of ensuing unrest in Seattle. A reformist mood and three weeks of revival anticipate religious turmoil across the region as officials brace for public gatherings and counterclaims.
Tonight and Saturday are fair with light frost expected tonight. Jack Frost will depart Seattle's doorstep this evening with a short informal call. Tomorrow is described as a smoking day.
Police struggle to identify a severed body found in the street on Wednesday night. Despite having the head, investigators cannot confirm the victim’s identity as crowds view the remains. Detectives search harbor boats and neighborhoods while theories of a double murder arise but are not confirmed. Baltimore & Ohio official D. M. Mart arrives, rumored to discuss opening offices in the city.
In St. Petersburg on April 7 the emperor and his family avoided the AnQual parade of the horse guards due to the Immaculate Conception festival. Flower vandals damaged the Preident district while thieves carried off blossoms from homes at 722 Ninth Avenue and 1001 Cotum Street. A King Com Bar association meeting is set for Saturday at 9 in Department 1 of the courthouse to address Judge Richard Osborne’s death.
In a Friday session Judge Tallman heard moves over custody of Beatrice May Wyatt. The child pleads to go home to Mamma White while J L Wyatt, the father, contests the foster care arrangement citing his ability to provide a home. Mrs. A T White asserts the child’s best interests and argues the previous handover was voluntary and in the dying wish of the grandmother.
Chicago April 7 reports say true bills charging perjury are planned by the beef trust grand jury. Witnesses in high positions in the packing industry are to be accused. Federal officials say prominent packers left the jury room after lying, believing they had fooled the government. Fifteen subpoenas for more witnesses issued as perjury hearings loom.
The Chamber of Commerce plans to send about 40 top musicians from the Wagner Second Regiment to compete with leading bands in Portland. Five Chinese men were arrested in a raid on the Tuck Tung building at 213 Washington Street and await preliminary hearing. A Japanese immigrant deportation case involves a Kanagawa arrival who escaped before officers could detain him. A Mid-Lenten service at the Grand Opera House on April 9 supports Wayside Emergency Hospital. Police hold James Spears Peter Stanley and Patrick Secullen for alleged assault on Cee Sing and possible robbery. Sing identified the suspects. An exam for a new training class for young women librarians will occur February 25 with $100 prize. A west-side lot on Fourth Avenue sells for $20,500 to John Carney. Dr C V Lawson, accused again of practicing without a license, faces trial as part of the State Medical Institute. The Queen Anne Improvement Club meets Friday. Mrs Hastings to speak on flowers. The City of Seattle steamer sails to Skagway with passengers and cargo. Rainier Santa Barbara and Shasta due next week carrying California merchandise and lumber. The Kosmos Line steamer Li arrives Sunday with water wine and coffee and seven passengers. Luxor returns with flour lumber and general merchandise to Europe. Charles West McCulla fined for begging, described as an inveterate beggar. The water tower test occurs at the Alaska Building. Mrs Sarah Brown denied asylum with neighbors testifying against her. Fire alarm boxes will be installed at four town locations linking to volunteer fire depots for quicker dispatch.
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