18 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1905
Page
1
A wartime pageant tale centers on a conversation with “the Kid” in Seattle’s red light district. They observe a crusade's reach into nightlife and meet youths and couples, challenging the crowd’s motives and the moral impact of revivals on families. The narrator reflects on the revival’s lasting impression and the enduring image of a weary family amid awakening reforms.
Te Walton spoke at a spoon meeting in Grand Opera House on Tuesday evening. Dr Schaeffer led an army of bore and later led them through the streets. Chapman will speak at the opera house Wednesday with the subject Go to God. Meetings are planned for all districts at 9 30 morning and Friday noon.
A fragmentary dialogue centers on the Kid debating personal ethics and business, criticizing evangelism while defending his own scruples. He recalls watching women and young girls in the city, expressing anger at perceived moral skew and protection of innocence.
Salvation Army workers received cheering support as leaders Capt Laurie and a few officers guided a district parade through the streets. The report notes enthusiastic crowds and a smooth procession despite an absence of a full platoon leading the march.
John G. Vincent of Seattle was arrested in Everett on grand larceny charges for stealing four and a half tons of ore and 6000 feet of wire from Dutch-Miller Mining. Ore valued at 125 dollars and wire at 250 dollars. The theft occurred February 15 and Vincent sold the wire in Everett before detection. Deputy sheriff transported him to the city for trial.
Invitation circulated by Mose Goldsmith invites 100 guests to the theater at Fifth Avenue South and Jackson for a Wednesday April 19 evening program. Dr Chapman will introduce Fred Butler with remarks from his own work Many do you some good Will do you no harm. Posters have been distributed by Mose Goldsmith of the Strand.
The piece contrasts two viewpoints of a large Monday night parade. One narrator celebrates the marchers and bands while another views the scene in the tenderloin where revivalists clash with sin. A reader notes fear for girls and women amid saloon and lewd crowds. Dan Dean.
The two eldest American stage stars Joseph Jefferson in Florida and J. H. in Canada hover near death. Both are revered for decades of clean, restrained performances seen as sermons on the stage. Their passing would mark the end of an era of reverence.
The Minnesota of the Great Northern Steamship Co. holds a new Trans Pacific record Yokohama to Cape Flattery and Puget Sound. On the return voyage she reached TaToosh then Seattle in about 14 days, beating earlier Oriental-route times and signaling a strong finish to her first Orient circuit.
Fire caused by safe robbers trying to blow a safe largely destroyed Clendenning's business section in Charleston West Virginia on April 18. Estimated loss runs to $126000. Local authorities investigate the blaze.
Chicago born J E Brady, now living in Pasadena California, sues Emma Given Brady for divorce on cruelty grounds. He seeks custody of their son and notes his earlier alimony award of thirty thousand dollars to Mrs Brady in a prior divorce from Charles N Bryan, a Chicago millionaire.
Passover services start Wednesday at 7 30 p m with reform Jews observing the first and last days as holidays. The program includes a choir directed by Professor Alfred Luben and special numbers led by Marguerette Frye and Mr Bates. Thursday morning services begin at 10 o clock and the final day falls next Wednesday with intermediate days Chol Hamoed.
Henry Chea die, a 19 year old recently charged with burglary, pleaded guilty to petit larceny on the prosecutor’s application and received a 60 day sentence in the county jail.
A huge crowd of 16 000 Christians marched through Seattle on Monday night led by Dr. Chapman and the Salvation Army band. The procession toured Third Avenue to First and back, with church choirs singing, and spectators lining sidewalks and rooftops. A notable moment came as the crowd serenaded Mose Goldsmith at the Strand theater.
Mrs. M. A. Cipher of Ballard testified for the prosecution that she would help pull the rope if Campbell were guilty. The rebuttal sought to back Eddie Carafel’s assertion that Campbell fired the fatal shot in the Campbell trial.
Jane Napoleon Campbell goes to the jury on the murder charge against James Bongette after a Tuesday afternoon session. Prosecutor Mackintosh argued as bailiffs controlled crowds in Judge Griffin's courtroom. The verdict is not expected to be swift due to doubt and damning testimony.
April 18 dispatches report Tsugaru straits declared a defense zone filled with mines and navigation restrictions as Tsarist ships head toward Vladivostok. Singapore observer notes Russian fleet at Kamranh bay coaling, while Paris debates Japan’s possible protest over Russian second squadron presence and Agnam status.
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