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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1905

Page

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Strand Theater Hosts Tenderloin Gospel Revival In Seattle

The Strand in Seattle's Tenderloin district will host a gospel revival led by Dr Chapman and his evangelist group. Fred Butler directs a choir and the Chapman quartet, with Mose Goldsmith predicting about a thousand attendees. Both main auditorium and dance hall will be used for overflow as more locals are expected to attend.

Woderndmy Mlent Strand Dr. Chapman Evangelista Ty Fred Butler Chapman Red Nieht Seattle

Gussie Edwards Returns To Northwest Jail As Mystery Woman

The North West prison ward wakes to gaiety as Gussie Edwards known as a mystery returns after a 90 day sentence under vagrancy laws. She claims her name Mrs Distant and says husband works in town and son was with her at the Strand. She discusses dressing in men's clothes and claims no law can stop such attire.

Kingary Woms Northwest Gussie Strand Gordon Ben Gus- Me Mra Boren Avenue Seattle Olym Aleo Ballard Maud Anderson California Harry’ Livers

Seattle Chamber Rejects Protest Letter Over Water Bond

The Seattle chamber of commerce voted to return a protest letter to Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce over opposition to a large water bond. The Wednesday session was highly enthusiastic with strong speeches praising Port Townsend for pursuing the water system project.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce Seattle Teaue Port Townsend

Protests to France over Baltic shelter at Madagascar

A conference of elder statesmen and cabinet ministers sent a strong protest to France about neutralities being violated by sheltering the Baltic fleet at Madagascar and Karmranh bay. A separate case from Portland Oregon involves Robert J. Mann seeking to annul a 1964 marriage to Flora Douglas claiming lack of divorce, offering $3500 and seeking $400 restitution for two stepdaughters. In Washington D C on April 16 the D A R elected Mrs C W Fairbanks honorary president and appointed officers, while George Brand was sentenced to three years for burglary.

Torio France Madagascar Karmranh Bay Robert J. Mann Superior Court Portland Ore Mann Flora Douglas Puget Sound National Bank Washington D. C C. W. Fairbanks Tunis Hamlin M. E George Brand State

Weather Spotter Forecast Improvised Today

The Weather Spotter reports showers and cooler conditions tonight with light possible precipitation. Thursday brings clearing skies and fresh west winds.

Weather Forecast Optimistic Despite Gloomy Start

The weatherman urged not to be disheartened promising to push for clearer skies and sunshine on the East er day. Hope remains high for better conditions ahead.

Hoch on trial for wife murder in Chicago

Johann Hoch, a confessed bigamist and alleged wife killer, faced judge Kereten in Chicago as he stood trial for the murder of his wife Marie Wel ker Hoch. Assistant States Attorney Olsen led the prosecution and Pietke defended Hoch as six women who claim him as husband attended court.

Chicago Johann Hoch Kereten Marie Welker Hoch Olsen Pietke Hoch

Judge rules anti cigarette law targets sellers not possessors

In Indianapolis on April 1 Judge Whallen in police court ruled that the anti-cigarette law applies only to persons having cigarettes for sale, not to individuals merely possessing them. William Stanley was arrested yesterday under the law.

Indianapolis Ind Whallen William Stanley

Alaska Property Disputes Go to Judge Frater

Judge Frater handed decisions in three Johnson Jordan Alaska property suits. The cases involve several hundred thousand dollars and a bitter, complex litigation. One judgment awards H A Johnson against Dr Eugene Jordan, another favors Dr Eugene Jordan against H A Johnson, and the third grants judgment for plaintiff Thomas McEwan against H A Johnson.

Frater Johnson- Jordan Alaska North H. A. Johnson Eugene Jordan Thomas McEwan

Acquitted Napoleon Campbell Freed After Murder Trial

Napoleon Campbell is free at home in Ballard after a jury verdict of not guilty delivered Tuesday night at 10 20. The murder charge connected to J H Bourgette's shooting on Feb 23 was dropped after a 22 minute deliberation following a trial that began April 10. A separate case saw M B Augustine of Louch Augustine Grocery blocked a First Avenue sidewalk. he was released and the case dismissed. Charlotte Thompson faces trial for $115 of clothing stolen in October after an arson accusation was dropped. George Southerland of Great Northern Steamship Co arrived in the city Wednesday morning.

Napoleon Campbell Ballard J. H. Bourgette M. B. Augustine Louch-Augustine Grocery Company Looker First Avenue Charlotte Thompson Griffin George Southerland Great Northern Steamship Company

Togo Avoids Full Battle as Torpedo Tactics Favored

London dispatches report Admiral Togo may avoid a decisive fleet clash with Admiral Rozhestvensky, relying on torpedo boats to harass Russian ships. Updates note Russian auxiliaries raiding Japanese shipping, cable cuts near Formosa, and Japanese and Russian movements around Kamchatka Bay as authorities monitor neutrality and naval readiness.

Ny Bortops London Deron Hayashi Togo Rojestvensky Port Arthur Baron Hayashi Japan Korea Formosa

Santmyer Wins G Benninghausen Street Car Contest

W J Santmyer declared winner of the G Benninghausen street car men’s contest after final vote totals show Santmyer with the top score. Other listed candidates include Dewitt Skutt Abner Wolff Frank Presnell Stephen Johnson and Jack Melaan with varying tallies. The report notes a courier delivering results and mentions Secretary Loeb departing for the president’s camp to carry papers needing the president’s signature.

W. J. Santmyer G. Benninghausen Dewitt Skutt Oaseres Arthur A. Meetnaee Frank Presnell George McFarland William H. Sickles Roland Cotterill John Clark Henry Hiilia A. WM

Patterson trial costs rise as jurors urged to finish

April 19 in the Nan Patterson case the court were told the first salesman William Aldrich testimony cost 22 060 while the second trial cost 14 000 and the third trial is expected to reach 42 000. The jury was ordered to complete today though Easter recess was planned.

New York William 8 Aldrich Nan Patterson Goff

Loeb Joins Roosevelt Bear and Bobcat Hunt

Glenwood Springs Colo April 19 President Roosevelt bagged a bear and a bob cat during the hunting trip He called the outing bully good sport and expressed hope the success would continue the hunt dates and full details of the trip are not given in the fragment

Glenwood Springs Colo Roosevelt

Fifth domestic loan subscriptions opened May 1

Tokio reports subscriptions for the fifth domestic loan will open on May 1. The loan amount is set at 60,000,000 dollars.

Tokio

Double Murder Reported in Everett Room Fire

Special to The Start USA from Mont April 19 describes Levi T. Drew and Emma Teal found shot and burned in a Everett, Washington woman's room. Police suspect murder to cover a debt dispute, with a coroner’s verdict of death by gunshots by unknown assailants. Drew’s body to be shipped to Everett relatives.

USA Mont Lavi Drew White Emma Teal Everett Wash Drew Teal Levi T. Drew

Evangelist Program Draws Crowds in City Bible Conferences

An army of young Christians led by Evangelist Schaeffer marched through business streets, singing Gospel hymns. Revival meetings drew large crowds at the neon-lit theater and gallery, with Dr. Chapman's talk on Saying Goodbye attracting attendees. Daily talks continue through Thursday with planned sessions by Drs Ostrom Hobson Toy and Chapman, all centered on The Lost Vision.

Schaeffer Haten Dr. Chaps Oman Mt Presbyterian Church Ostrom Hobson Toy I Ostrom Dr. Chapman

Railroad rate talks admit understanding at hearings

Victor Morowits of the Santa Fe told the senate committee on interstate commerce that railroads did not fix rates by agreement but discussed and reached an understanding about rates to competitive points. He said intermediate destinations benefited from such action.

Washington, D. C Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Victor Morowits Santa Fe

Confessed Robber Bertha Hopkins Recants then Confesses

Bertha Hopkins, arrested Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of robbing the Greystone apartments, broke down Wednesday and confessed after a $250 diamond ring pawned by her was found. She admitted knowing nothing at first but then agreed to reveal where the remaining stolen property was concealed.

Bertha Hopkins Greystone

Family Reunites After Wife Returns From Abduction

Palmer Wuetsney pleads for forgiveness as his wife returns to the home on Vashon Island with their four children. Ida, their daughter, led the reunion at the jail, delivering a letter from her brother Theodore. The couple’s future hinges on whether the charge is dropped and how the abducting man is handled.

Palmer Wueteney William James Everett Ida Theodore Papa Vashon Island Wuetsney Farmer Wuetsney

Chicago Street Railways Buyout Talks Open

Negotiations for purchasing the street railways began between traction representatives and city officials. The railways propose modernization and sale to the city at a fair price. Traction men admit public sentiment favors municipal ownership and say it will be carried out.

Chicago

Tacoma's Tacoma Arrives Home After Icebound Ordeal

The steamship Tacoma owned by Northwestern Steamship Company endures 41 days trapped in ice near Kunashiri islands. Food and fuel run dry, lumber and damaged wood used for warmth, crew nearly starved, two officers lost at sea attempting to reach land. Captured by Japanese cruisers, the crew faced court in Yokohama and were discharged. Captain Connaughton and officers remain in Yokohama awaiting prize court verdict.

Tacoma Northwestern Steamship Company Whatcom Victoria Orient Kunashari Islands Takaehiho Connauton Fieet Chipperfield Firet Raymond Doughty Kunashiri Islands Kunashira Straits Pacific Ocean Connanton Takachiho Hakodate Yokohama Tucker Moritz Yokoaama

Minnesota Arrives With Trans-Pacific Speed Record

The steamship Minnesota of the Great Northern Line returned to Smiths Cove at 7 p.m. Tuesday after a 13 day 21 hour 6 minute Yokohama to Seattle voyage, setting a new Trans-Pacific record for its class. Captain Rinder praised the achievement noting adverse winds earlier but credited crew readiness. 162 passengers and 7036 tons of silk curios and orientals accompanied the voyage without incident.

Minnesota Great Northern Steamship Company Smiths Cove Trans- Pacific Yokohama Seattle Rinder Star

Fiendish Olympia Assault Suspect Arrested

L L Lusher, a lumber company employee, is jailed on charges of assaulting Mrs. P. D. Northcraft and her son at their Bucoda home. The attacker overpowered, bound them, ransacked the house, stole $9, and threatened further harm before flee ing. Lusher was shot in the shoulder resisting arrest. Detectives recovered clothing and jewelry linked to the crime. Deputy Sheriff W. P. Vance and BE. H. Morgan led the pursuit.

Olympia L. L. Lusher P. D. Northcraft Lusher Northcraft

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