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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1905
Page
7
The law office of Harrison Bostwick at 601 Mutual Life building suffered a daylight robbery Monday afternoon. Twick left at 2 pm locking the door but left the safe open. Upon return within an hour the case was looted of 60 dollars, two diamond rings and a gold watch. The door lock showed no tampering and entry was via a pass key.
Mrs Grace W Costell bride of six weeks returns to Chicago after her husband a retired Chicago railroad man deserted her in Seattle on arrival. A ticket was sent by her brother and detectives cannot explain his action though a search by the wife continues.
Pred Beach the wanted killer remains at large in the mountains after a confrontation at Mount Sicker where he killed Bebeau while attempting to protect a widow. A letter from Beach vows further violence against Mrs Campbell and three grudged men, as officers intensify pursuit.
Retail ad highlights Lang Drug Co offerings including Merlin's Baby Food large size 55¢ Horlicks Matted Milk 1.00 Gloriana Face Powder and Dr. Oliver's Skin Soap. Claims guaranteed quality and weighty discounts to attract customers amid a broad product lineup.
Auction style prose lists item prices for bicycle parts and gear including leather footwear, coaster brakes, spinnable components, and a 349.00 Eagle Bicycle. A garbled line references Sweden and a fishing tackle angle, with a contact glimpse at 1319 Second Avenue.
About a week after a 16 year old girl named Bather Derousie went missing from Vancouver, her parents found her in Seattle with 21 year old Harry Tell. The couple wed with a county license after the girl argued for the license despite objections, then returned to Vancouver with the youth and girl’s father present.
Alex Kirkwood, 23, a rancher, followed two men from a South First saloon after a dice game turned sour. They borrowed $10 and refused repayment. Kirkwood alerted Officer Jacobs and the alleged con artist Jack Allers, a reported carpenter, was arrested with $2.70 on his person. Police will seek a formal complaint. In a separate report from Butte, Montana, Aug 22, fatalities from a wreck after a collision involving gp Co- appear.
A humorous poem ridicules overblown claims about radium selling it as cure all and moral panacea. It lampoons scientists promoters and the public’s gullibility, noting absurdities from health miracles to social effects. The piece closes with playful nonsense about hens and weevils.
A Sunday wreck involving a Butte and Anaconda freight train and a car at Columbia Gardens results in the deaths of four young girls May sie Harrington 19 Maud Johnson 18 Mary Keefe 19 and Vera Naughton 4 along with Mrs Josephine Jacobs and Mrs Sadie Smith both colored and an unknown man. Guasie Malt suffers fatal injuries.
A bumbling forger attempted to pass a phony check to Nell and Son grocers at Cedar and First by enclosing a forged note and mismatched butter and cheese price. Police report ties the same forged check to J D Koenig and Son, noting repeated errors and carelessness in the scheme.
Three young men attempted to break into a barber shop at First and Denny Way early Tuesday morning. Proprietor Cr W Teurk reported being frightened. he described the trio as young and wearing caps and told police of the incident.
Walter Washington, city poundmaster, was arrested Monday afternoon by Humane Officer on charges he broke a cow’s horn and beat the animal unmercifully, according to the report.
Pastor Emil H. Babb of Zion German Methodist Church died in a runaway incident in Los Angeles while attempting to stop the horse and rescue his two passengers who were in the buggy with him.
The steamer Shawmut recounts cruelty by Russians off the Yamechatkan coast after a storm wrecked the Mate Moto Maru with 27 Japanese aboard. Nine dead, remaining crew saved. the Tora Maru rescued four survivors, but Russians fired on landing boats, killing four and wounding four. Fourteen men of the Mate Moto Maru reported murdered as the Tora Maru returned with casualties.
Otto Eichner age 18 and Carl Johnson 25, an employee of the Coamopolis sawmill, drowned Sunday while swimming in the Chehalis river near Aberdeen. Eichner tried to rescue Johnson but both sank after Johnson grabbed him.
Washington reports question the purpose and impact of the cotton statistics bureau. It explains how acreage and yield estimates influence prices and who is involved in gathering data, noting dramatic market moves and allegations of manipulation. The article also describes secrecy measures and the control of key access to crop returns by high officials.
University of Washington plans a near complete schedule with games at Tacoma Seattle Beattie Moscow Pullman and Seattle against Whitworth Whitman Idaho Oregon Oregon Agricultural Sherman Indian and Washington State colleges plus a possible October 21 Seattle game. Negotiations focus on travel costs and venue choices as Coach Oliver Cutts and Captain Tom McDonald implement strict diet and training to build a record season.
Wah Soo testified at Prosecutor Mackintosh’s office about a Monday afternoon fight on Union street in which Patrick Sullivan Jr. allegedly assaulted a Chinese man. Sullivan, aged 14, claimed mobbing by the Celestials and was referred to juvenile court. Lottie Moore’s letters were noted but she was vindicated and released.
Preparations are underway for a labor day dedication on September 4 at the new Labor Temple at Sixth and University. A 7000-person parade forms at 10 am, ending at noon for the dedication, followed by public tours. Activities include races at Madison Park and an Arkansas hog chase. The temple opens as amusement spaces at 7 pm with a 50 cent admission for all sideshows and banquet hall.
Patrolman Nick Flannigan, once laid off after a fight at the Congress saloon, notified Chief Delaney that he will resign permanently. A. Frederickson pleaded guilty to burglary for stealing tools on August 16 and received a four year sentence from Judge Morris. Superior Judge Albertson left for Portland to view the Trail wonders and will stay at the fair several days.
The King County Veterans Association holds a second annual encampment and picnic at Woodland Park on Wednesday. Public exercises begin at 10 20 a m with Mayor Ballinger delivering a welcome and U S Senator Piles speaking. The Trinity Boys Band provides music and a luncheon will be served as a large crowd is expected.
Thompson, city engineer, prepares for a personal library expansion with three trunks of municipal and technical works sent from New York after a European tour. He reports to a local friend that he already possesses a leading technical and municipal engineering collection on the Pacific coast.
The Pacific Coast Condensed Milk factory nicknamed the octopus of Kent faces legal and physical battles over refuse disposal. Mrs. Hattie Pitchell sues for damages and an injunction to stop dumping into a drainage ditch near her land, while King County seeks an injunction to halt further digging that could flood a county road and river banks. The plant employs many workers, risking 996 family heads if shut down.
Daniel Drew a clerk at police headquarters married Miss Maggie Harrington Tuesday morning at the Church of Our Lady of Good Help. The ceremony remained secret despite police sleuths, with Drew seen in high spirits and a $35 subscription planned for a wedding gift. The couple will reside at Twenty seventh and East Union after a short honeymoon.
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