17 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1905
Page
1
Fire at the Capitol Mill on Grant Street damaged the flour plant for about three hours. Explosions from flour dust fed the blaze, gutting the upper floors. The mill, valued around 25000, has been idle for three years and is now under litigation. Fire brigades battled the flames under Chief Cook, with hours of effort to prevent spread.
In New York on April 17 a hush fell as Nas Patterson faced accusations in the Caesar Young murder. A panel of 150 jurors was drawn, spectators filled the Tombs court building, and Patterson declined comment aside from a brief nod. Proceedings adjourned to June as attorneys argued over letters from Smith, photographed for use as evidence, and challenges to disclose them.
April 17 report states Tallway strike leaders issue telegrams while government forces patrol towns and guard repair crews as trains operate with limited service. Some workers refuse to stop work, and authorities threaten to disconnect rail service if disorder continues.
News from Washington reports W Beaver, treasurer of the America lodge, under indictment for fraud, may be removed in New York to the District of Idaho for trial. The record mentions alleged diaries and a cash theft of $199.40 and notes bruises and a troubling sequence while going to lodge.
Tonight and Tuesday forecast calls for showers with fresh southeast winds. A miner has been trying all kinds.
The trial of Isaac N. Perry, former president of the National Bank of North America, opened in Chicago today. He is indicted on two charges arson and attempting to defraud insurers to obtain $100,000 on the Chicago Car and Locomotive Works plant at Hegewisch.
A Saigon dispatch reports Japanese forces capturing many colliers along the coast after a possible junction with the Russian fleet. Separately, a Chinese Sea report notes Russian cruisers near Cape Padaran while Japan and Russia clash in the China Sea. Okinawa area naval defenses surround island groups amid Russian fleet movement toward Vladivostok.
Chicago reports say 23 wagons for Montgomery Ward & Co continue normal freight service as employers claim victory for the teamsters strike. Police protect against acid-egg violence that killed horses. Mayor Dunne seeks arbitration though employer backing appears firm. Acuff wins mayoral nomination on first ballot amid a divided convention.
Spokane April 17 A Special to The Star reports in an overwhelming Republican vote Acuff was named to a key party position. Details on the exact role and implications were not included in the available text.
Mrs. Searles 85 was struck by a train while en route to church in Marysville and died from shock shortly after. News arrives of Hank Whitney, longtime Everett hotel man, passing away in Tonopah.
North Yakima officials announce a spring census to be discussed at the next council meeting for ratification. The 1990 census listed 2,162 residents, but current estimates place the population over 8,000 within the city limits.
KE J McCoy assistant general passenger agent of the Canadian Pacific at Vancouver arrived in the city Monday morning for a brief stay.
Ministers in Seattle react to a Star article claiming a religious revival is driven by magnetic speaker power rather than sentiment. Rev Ostrom draws crowded noon attendance at the Grand Opera House as evangelists plan a city parade and large open air meetings led by Dr. Chapman and his revivalists through downtown Seattle.
The flagship Chicago and the United States steamer Bennington arrived at Santa Barbara under Rear Admiral Goodrich and will stay until April 28. The Pacific squadron of eight ships will depart to Monterey on April 28, anchor until May 6, then proceed to San Francisco until June 6 before sailing to Portland for the fair’s early stages. They will then repair at Bremerton Puget Sound Navy Yard for overhauls.
The Board of Works discussed contractors allegedly ignoring the eight hour rule at Hill tract grading. Jeffrey presented an inspector’s report claiming McHugh’s crew worked under eight hours, while Youngs questioned watch timing and noted ongoing dirt hauling. Officials urged proof and warned they may cancel contracts for proven violations.
The school teachers contest shows shifting leads with Miss Nichols Rainier reclaiming first place and Miss Metcalf Cascade dropping to second as coupons influence a crowded field. Among sponsors, Eastern capitalists led by Charles G. Dawes arrive Saturday to inspect investments in the Seattle Lighting plant.
J H DeLong, handwriting expert, testified for over two hours on letters and checks linked to the case. His examination sought to illuminate the death of James Bourgette and how Napoleon Campbell killed him. Other witnesses, including Mrs Bourgette and Mrs Campbell, did not attend. Campbell remains anxious but composed as the trial proceeds. Hoge and family depart Tuesday for a month in the East with plans to visit New York and other coastal cities.
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