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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1905
Page
7
A colored man known as Junk was found dead in an opium den near the Montana stables by Patrolman Brafford after 8 pm Tuesday. He had escaped from city jail earlier and likely starved himself while hiding to avoid recapture. Coroner notified and remains sent to Bonney-Watson morgue. sister listed in North Beattle audience notes.
Police raided the Colored Men’s club between Beneca and University and First and Second after 3 am on Wednesday. May Ware May Smith and James Forney with John Landers were arrested. Ware and Smith charged as prostitutes and Forney Landers as disorderly. Bail set at 25 dollars for all. club may have charter revoked if evidence supports closure.
John Chatres and Miss Zilda Stewart of Evanston Ill were rescued after drifting in a small rowboat on Lake Michigan since Sunday evening. They were in a precarious condition from exposure and lack of nourishment and Chatres said a car was broken during the incident.
Sight advertises Mellin's Baby Food large 55e¢ Horlick's Milk $1.00 size 0e sale items include Red Seal Sarsaparilla for elm eliam powder 4711 face powder Tic 20c Dr Oliver's Skin Soap 26c Has'em foot rests 25c Dr Merck's German Liver Pills 35c with satisfaction guarantee.
City Comptroller Riplinger allows the Fall of Pompeii exhibition at North Seattle without a license, costing about $750 daily revenue. Officials argue the theater license should apply though the setup is an outdoor tent with a 6,000 seating capacity and rockets. The matter has attracted several councilmen and sparked debate over enforcement and revenue.
A streetward exposé follows Chief Delaney on a tour of venues from Mix & Russell’s to the Louvre and Royal cafe, revealing curtains at booths and hidden rooms, shady clientele, and the plight of women linked to illicit establishments.
In Larchmont Manor a mansion blaze drew a wealthy fire brigade. Eight firefighters responded but forgot their shirts and returned for them. They arrived twenty minutes late to find the kitchen ablaze while garments and furniture were tossed from windows, causing heavy losses before the fire was put out.
The council discusses a proposed water rate increase with the fire and water committee. most members support revising rates. The ordinance would raise charges as part of the planned adjustment.
Denver authorities issue warrants for J Hill president Franklin P. Jones vice president R A Brown and Joseph David tellers charging larceny as bankers after the banks failure.
More than 100 delegates from major cities are expected to attend the state branch meeting of the National Plumbers Association in Seattle August 25 and 26 at the New York Building. P Glennon of this city will head the banquet planning at Hotel Standard Friday evening.
In Nanaimo on August 23 Fred Beach, once jailed for killing Joseph Hebeau, rode into Mount Sicker with a Winchester to attack his love interest Mrs. Campbell. He fired on her, then attempted more victims at the Mount Sicker hotel before turning the gun on himself, dying as guards closed in.
William McGee of Riverton mislaid his watch and an $85 check after removing his coat and vest near Utah and Connecticut. L Olsen paid $23 for a one night stay at Leeland house. Billy Madden, called a fiend, was arrested and briefly ordered to leave the city before Acting Police Judge Waters reaffirmed a 30 day jail sentence.
A robber shot and killed Mrs. Mize on a fashionable South Side street as she walked with a companion near Fifty-ninth and Washington. The attacker fled, police searched the area, and none are in custody. Authorities later considered possible motives in a separate Aug. 23 report involving Mrs. Effie H. Fee of New York.
A strong earthquake struck southern Illinois last night, felt as far north as Springfield and Chicago. Dishes rattled, children woke, and residents fled as houses creaked during the tremor.
WANTS TRUTH Chicago Aug 23 Rev Myron W Haynes returned from his summer home in Alden Michigan and immediately sought Ren P Branham president of the church board to demand a full inquiry into charges against him. He refused to discuss the matter for publication but said he would reply within two days and has engaged an attorney. The call to Rev Dr Haynes of Chicago to the First Baptist church of Seattle will not be withdrawn because the Western Passenger association blackballed him or due to charges against him.
Viola Moorey died by strychnine at her parents home near Amboy Washington, three days before her planned marriage after a quarrel over an affair with another man. The engaged couple had planned to attend a dance but did not go, and the parents found her body the next day.
In Aberdeen on August 23, Robert Fordney found a bone pile with an old rifle, a rusted axe, a tin cap, a jackknife and scattered clothing. The remains belonged to a man and a bear who fought to the death, the man apparently fatally wounding the beast with the axe.
At a curve near Rossville an UP wheat train hit a passenger train at 1 AM. Both engines destroyed. Victims include William H. Gibson the engineer Clarence Reese the conductor and Oleson the fireman. Separate report from Victoria notes a mob attack by Lamao priests in Yunan on August 6 injuring and killing missionaries. The French minister protests to China.
Edward Burke a retired furniture polish maker from Seattle and his wife visited Alki Point. On boarding the steamer Manette a government inspector denied Burke passage saying you’re the limit. Burke asked how a small man could stop him and others left the boat while the rest of the party waited for the next steamer.
A $3000 torpedo from the torpedo boat destroyer Perry sank after discharge during practice near the harbor. It disappeared about 500 yards from the ship, raising waterfront alarm until it was learned to be harmless as its explosive charge had been left behind. Government tugs from Bremerton aided the search Wednesday morning, with no recovery reported.
Judge Nicholas Williams Battle of this city died at his home 1114 Fourth Avenue Tuesday night from paralysis. Born in Georgia he had a noted career as a soldier and jurist before moving to Seattle with his sons Alfred and Edgar in 1885. He married Mary A. Cabanias in 1846, who died in 1899, and in 1901 he married Jessie Markellar who survives him.
Fire in the steerage of the White Star liner Oceanic caused extensive damage. Captain Cameron reported the vessel gutted as it prepared to sail from Liverpool to New York.
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