This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1905
Page
3
The street car election shows J. Santmyer leading with over 3 000 votes since Saturday. Skutt maintains the overall lead as votes rush in and stores report crowds trying to keep up with the tally.
G H Baker will sail for Peking May 1 to construct the China electric railway, using his experience from the Snoqualmie Falls power plant. The Chinese minister in Washington has assured government support to aid the project.
Boston April 16 General Miles denied charges that Jefferson Davis was mistreated while in his custody. He said neither Lieutenant Grant nor anyone else used Davis illegally and that only light leg irons were used briefly by a civilian employee under department orders to prevent self harm or harm to guards.
Pollard Opera company stages The Belle of New York at the Grand with a troupe of juvenile performers led by Daphne Pollard. Edna May fame, Eva Moore and Leah Leichner deliver notable roles as the audience enjoys a spellbinding performance from first curtain to final bow.
A chaotic Sunday night scene near Third Avenue and Madlion Street ended with Jimmy Hearn rescuing his loved one from a menace inside the Third Avenue theater. Neighbors heard shots. police were not needed as onlookers watched the staged drama unfold by the company led by John Allen in a notable performance chosen for the week.
In a letter to The Star's sporting editor Tommy Burns counters a local paper report that he would manage the Portland lacrosse team this season. He says the article is untrue and he does not intend to play for Portland, preferring a Seattle uniform if allowed to participate in summer league games locally.
Winnipeg dispatch reports Beaudette mayor Matt Gannon was shot and killed Saturday after arresting men near Beaudette. He refused to leave the town when ordered, provoking further trouble and possible retaliation.
The Seattle mayor Ballinger faces pressure from Republican circles to avoid renomination, while clashing with city council over police reform and gambling suppression. He pursues a conservative policy, vetoes illegal ordinances, and fights for legitimate city income, amid criticism from business allies and clerks. The Great Northern announces special rates during the Red Man's convention in Bremerton from May 9 to 11.
An advertisement promotes Liquozone a germicidal tonic claim its oxygen based formula kills germs without harming tissues. It urges readers to accept a free full size bottle via coupon and promises mailing a druggist order at no obligation. It cites long testing by physicians and hospitals and claims 70 years of research.
Several hundred print workers from the Midwest gathered today to adopt preliminary steps toward enforcing an eight hour day the International Typographical Union hopes to implement next January. Officers of the United Typothetae of America attended the convention held this morning in City, Missouri.
Rioting marked a renewal of attempts to move freight from Montgomery Ward & Co to railway houses. Union teamsters defied police escorts blocking wagon paths, clubs cleared passages, wagons were hauled to patrol wagons, missiles were hurled from windows injuring drivers. About one thousand express drivers involved.
The Employers' association warns it may seek an injunction if express drivers strike, arguing the walkout would interfere with interstate traffic. The move follows threats of a large scale stoppage by drivers.
A dispatch from Canea Crete reports that various consuls have been notified that the powers have decided to actively interfere in the present crisis for fear of further instability.
The Great Northern announces movements in the Balkans and a Sunday school convention in Seattle from April 34 to 36 with special rates from Wenatchee. Marion Lawrence will headline as a world renowned Sunday school leader. Vessel examined, no serious injuries found, hull not leaking.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.