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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
1
Norfolk, Va. Aug 18 A diver explored the river wreck of the Atlantic line and found a car loaded with dead men women and children drowned like rats in a trap The total victims in the car exceed 90 with twenty bodies already recovered and bodies being removed by derricks the scene at the river bottom described as the worst the diver has seen.
President Perham of the telegraphers seeks a vote to end the strike on the Northern Pacific and others. Local strikers, mostly young men, resist unless wages rise or a fair offer is made. Freight movement slows with Seattle division trains late and few freights departing.
A Boston woman now in Seattle asks after reading about local police blunders whether she can walk the streets without an escort. The piece notes concerns over safety and public protection in the city.
A stranger named Florence E Bates from Boston asks in a Seattle letter to The Star about city rules on unaccompanied women and men on streets at night. She seeks safety guidance while awaiting employment and notes she pays for room and board with earned money.
A Washington newspaper warns young women in Seattle about living alone in apartments. It cautions that any woman could be dragged away by police, jailed, and shamed, regardless of conduct, and notes the social stigma and fear from patrol officers and the public.
A terse note suggests a twenty will prove useful in vindicating oneself. The line implies a practical step or token of proof amid a larger dispute. No further context or names are provided in the fragment.
George Crawford a guest at a top Victoria hotel was arrested on a false check charge. He cut his throat with a pen knife when confronted by a city officer, but the wound was not deep. He is described as the son of Judge George Simmons, a Seattle attorney, noted as a wayward youth prior.
Mrs. Alice C Cliff 44 widow of George B Cliff collapsed and died at her Bellevue Washington residence Thursday morning. A post mortem will determine the cause of death and the body was taken to Bonney Watson private parlors after removal from the home.
Sydney reports confirmation that a hurricane and tidal wave struck the Marshall islands on June 30, causing one hundred lives to be lost. The event prompted disaster warnings and relief efforts across the Pacific.
Fire department checks a box alarm at Seattle Electric company's barns near Fifth and Pine on Friday morning. Chief Cook asks police to identify those responsible.Attorney Richard Gowan is sued by Sarah Crockett over a divorce arrangement and a later disputed sale of peat assets.
Acting Police Judge Waters freed Miss Lottie Moore after detective Kennedy failed to show any damaging evidence in a case that saw Moore dragged from her Colby house room at 11 pm and held in a police cell all night. Moore described a harsh cell, no bed, and taunts from other inmates as she awaited discharge.
New York reports that banker Jacob Schiff received what is believed to be an infernal machine mailed to him this morning. The device contained a match, cotton, and powder.
Wille Preston of Dempsey Station alerted police after three youths accosted him near Colman dock on Thursday night. Two held him while a third pilfered $5.15 from his pockets. One assailant reportedly boarded a Ballard car, and the others were seen speaking to officers shortly after. The men may have staged a distraction to divert attention.
Philip Corcoran must pay $10 monthly toward $20 alimony or face jail after Judge Gilliam’s Friday warning. He is three months behind, having paid only partial support since his wife’s divorce over three months ago. The court gave him ten days to comply or go to jail.
The U S gunboat Bennington was towed toward Mare Island when the cruiser Chicago ran aground near Angel Island. A rising tide caused the tow line to part and the Chicago struck the Bennington after being freed. The Fortune helped free Chicago, but the vessels collided and sustained heavy damage.
A Black man named Horn, charged with complicity in the killing of Convict Guard Smith near Hattlenburg, was captured by Sheriff Mody and posse near Lumberton and held in the woods awaiting militia detachment ordered by the governor to secure the prisoner. The mob had lynched two te groea in the same incident.
Rochester report notes Troquois claimed the fifth race of the Canada Cup, marking a notable victory in the event.
Norwegians in Los Angeles formed an association and cabled the premier to protest continuing monarchy and urge establishing a republic. They will send a representative to advocate the action.
James Sovereign L Holt and Frank Shellings were jailed in Ellensburg after being arrested near Easton on charges of displacing railroad track to damage the Northern Pacific North Coast Limited. They face $500 bail each, with Sovereign claiming roots to labor leader J R Sovereign and seeking contact with a Seattle-based father.
An armed robber boarded the San Mateo and Half Moon Bay stage and forced passengers to surrender valuables and the mail pouch. He escaped after another team arrived, firing three shots at the driver and looting at least $225. Forecaster notes continued warm fair weather with light north winds tonight and Saturday.
At Portsmouth today, Witte denounces Japanese proposals to curb Russia’s Pacific fleet as humiliating while Komura resists terms. Envoys adjourn after a long session and plan to resume on Monday as Article 11 on naval limits is discussed amid fatigue and tight pace set by Witte and Komura.
James Wendt, unarmed miner, battled two assailants at Pier 1 foot of Yesler. One suspect, Charles Gray, lies at Wayside hospital with a fractured skull. Oliver Thompson, a circus employee, is in jail. Wendt and witnesses Claude Huntington and Guy Laurel led to police HQ with Wendt injured and cash missing.
The Board of Equalization added 62000 to Seattle Electric’s assessment Thursday night, lifting personal property to 1935700 and total real and personal value not exceeding 2600000. The piece calls the method chaotic, noting the franchise valued at 162000 and questioning the overall accuracy of local bookkeeping and assessment practices.
In Honolulu on August 18 officials fear the schooner Charles Levi Woodbury of the Hawaiian Transportation Co with nine men aboard was carried off by a gale after departing July 13. The Levi sighted the vessel July 16 during the storm, sustaining damage, and there has been no further word from the Woodbury or the Lavinia has remained in port.
Gus Carlson, foreman of the construction gang at the new passenger depot at Fourth and King, suffered a fractured skull when a four story pilene of iron fell and struck him on the head Thursday afternoon.
He was taken to Seattle General Hospital where recovery is expected. Dr Sturgiss notes it is remarkable he was not killed instantly.
Cincinnati health officers prepare to stop the steamer Sprague from landing after reports of yellow fever aboard from New Orleans. The Dinely with a crew of thirty is also barred under the same ban as the river steamer moves up the Ohio River.
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