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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1905
Page
3
An advertisement for Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root promotes a kidney and bladder remedy claiming to cure kidney and bladder issues uric acid troubles back pain and urinary frequency It offers a sample bottle and free book by mail and directs readers to Seattle Daily Star readers to mention the newspaper.
The North Seattle Improvement Club denounces the council for denying the Moore Gilman railway franchise and cutting water rates. It plans an anti Seattle Electric company ticket, organs for ward eight, and alignment with other clubs to place 12 new councilors in next spring elections. Members condemn council graft and demand extended Second avenue access to Queen Anne Hill, with assurances no exclusive franchises.
Harry Olson told the prosecutor that John Young knocked him unconscious with an iron washer after a dispute while loading lumber on the railroad. Olson showed a bloodied head bandage and filed a complaint charging Young with assault and battery.
Tuesday night Patrolmen Keefe and Peterson raided a shack in the candapit quarter and ousted Charles Witte a fireman George Smith a laborer and two Indian maidens Mauilah Watchmen and Emme Hunt all recklessly intoxicated and at the mercy of white men They were charged with being drunk and disorderly and will face Police Judge Gordon Wednesday afternoon
A dispatch from Manchester reports that special Russian police agents reached London last night to uncover a plot to assassinate the czar and four Russian grand dukes.
In Denver today savings and commercial depositors began lining up before 6 AM and by 6 AM about 600 people stood outside the Denver Savings Bank awaiting the doors. The bank run began yesterday.
Receiver Alexander Gell accepts Heywood Bros of Massachusetts bid for the Monarch Shoe and Clothing Co stock and fixtures at 1317 1219 First Avenue. Purchase price averages 46 cents on the dollar with inventory expected between 35000 and 40000 dollars. Store to stay closed today and tomorrow as details are finalized. Heywood Bros, esteemed merchants, plan to sell the stock and later enter the dry goods trade on the coast.
Sener Enrico Robles, famed as Mexico’s idol and Beattie’s celebrated bull fighter, was drugged and robbed of 2700 dollars in a Broadway dive. He woke separated from valuables and is under a New York doctor’s care while seeking more money, amid memories of Beattie’s carnival on the baseball ground and a frost in the bull festa.
Lissie Hart was granted a divorce from BG Bart on grounds of non-support and jealousy outbreaks. Eleanor Vollum seeks divorce from Frederick Vollum citing jealousy. Carrie Hunter sues Robert J Henter for divorce claiming intoxication and requests custody of three children. Conrad Plinky awarded a divorce from Jelle Plinky on adultery with George Adams named as co respondent. they formerly lived in Olympia and the case was uncontested.
Michael J. Burke, the poisoning victim, is improving and near discharge from Wayside Emergency Hospital. He continues to accuse his wife Minnie Burke, held in city jail without charge, of attempted murder and may face new charges or habeas corpus action after a few more hours.
Judge Gordon fines H Woodcock ten dollars for malicious destruction of property after Judd, citing circumstantial testimony, traces a door vandalism to 606 Pike. Woodcock tried to arrest Judd post verdict. in Portsmouth, August 9, Japanese envoys breakfasted in the public dining room of the Hotel.
Wentworth notes the Russians in private apartments while Baron Komeura and Minister Takihara acknowledge special salutations. The guest order says no cards at envoys' residences. Sato says no new details. meeting is for preliminaries with tight security to prevent embarrassment. Secret Servicemen accompany envoys to and from the city.
The Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Co with over 400 workers fills a major order for paving brick to Wilkesbarre Pa. Six hundred carloads will be needed from New Cumberland with freight around 40000 dollars. The firm also ships high grade vitrified brick to Seattle Tacoma Spokane Bellingham and California, while expanding plants and employment.
Reliable Transfer Co. advertises baggage, furniture and storage services at 1216 First Avenue, Postoffice Building. Office and storage room available with secure handling and moving options for customers seeking filing and storage solutions.
William Baker testified that Mary Roserich threw dishes and chased him with an axe, while he choked her. The court fined both $10 after Patrolman Melvin moved them from First near Dennyway to the station following a Tuesday altercation. The transfer hack driver could not be found.
A mysterious woman, detained Tuesday, was released from police headquarters after authorities acknowledged she likely had influence. She was struck from a hack at the corner of South Third and Washington Tuesday morning and later declined to explain the incident.
The science of healing by mental suggestion draws many followers as Drs Steath and Meachan produce remarkable cures. Their Seattle offices at 320 Arcade building handle a large, steady stream of patients. Chronic diseases often seem to vanish after just a few treatments, with patients reporting more relief than years of medicine.
Notice to file all bids for Monarch Shoe Clothing Company's store sold for creditors with the receiver B Alexander before the indicated Tuesday evening deadline. The court order allocates the sale proceeds to creditors.
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