26 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1905
Page
1
Mrs Grace Newhall, cashier at Delmonico Restaurant, sues E P Perry genial boniface of the Rainier Grand Hotel for 925000 in a sensational breach of promise suit. Perry stands as defendant in a case outlining his occupation as hotel manager and Newhall’s former occupation.
James Dougherty 36, attempted death by gas early Saturday in A J Lee’s Jackson Street residence. Gas was traced to his room. Dr Bortes treated him about an hour, saving his life. Police and witnesses noted strong evidence of a possible self harm attempt amid domestic troubles. An additional note reports mobilization rumors from St. Petersburg and a juvenile probation case in a separate matter.
Seattle police uncover a supposed vast scheme shipping young women to Alaska for immoral work. Arrested are J W Marvin, a Valdez saloon owner, and Robert McNeil, a liquor man. A larger network is hinted with trunks labeled Valdez Alaska and pasteboard cards found on Marvin.
Grace Newhall of the Delmonico restaurant accuses Charles Perry, Rainier Grand hotel manager, of promising marriage and wealth then breaking ties after his December arrival and after learning of an inheritance. Perry denies intent to wed, calls it a common flirtation.
Portsmouth dispatches report M Witte flagging Japan concessions and Sato signaling readiness to act. Russia's terms reportedly reject cash, Saghalin sale, and cover prisoner costs, with talks expected to continue rather than break off.
Advices from Seattle report the steamer Montara of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co captured in the Bering Sea by the Japanese while carrying contraband goods to a Russian port. The Montara formerly the Willamette, sailed from San Francisco July 9 for Petropavlovsk with cargo. Master Reilly, a well known Pacific coast captain, and the crew reportedly have no money as the prize court handles the case.
Judge Frater of the juvenile court tells 11 incorrigible youths and their parents that Washington should adopt a parental delinquency law. He cites cases of neglect and urges accountability in criminal courts for parents failing to keep children off streets and in school. The plea follows questioning of several parents and notes neglect as a contributing factor.
Ohio Aug 26 The Ta gar trial judge announces testimony will show how each parent cared for the children and that the court will decide to benefit the children. "Billy" Tag wart testified most of the morning as the case unfolds.
Green Lake man Charles A. Waidley was arrested Friday on a charge of beating his wife. He was out on bail after already being sentenced by Judge Gordon to 30 days in jail for the same offense.
The board of equalization raised assessments to about 200 000 dollars on franchises and properties including Northern Pacific Great Northern and Columbia Puget Sound railways and the Sunset and Independent companies. Prosecution and counsel urged power to tax while other properties saw mixed changes with some boosts and some reductions. The board also suggested taxing the 60 year lease of the University grounds and Post-Intelligencer building, while tampered books on Cawsey Carney contracts were corrected.
Seattle tugboat operators are invited to a 2 o clock Friday meeting to discuss a possible merger into the Consolidated Towing Company of Puget Sound. Robert Hays is said to be spearheading the plan, but Seattle’s major tug outfits deny receipt of formal notices and call the reports hot air amidst ongoing rumors.
Claude EB Binns a brakeman on the Interurban was fatally injured Friday afternoon at Wapato on the way to Tacoma by falling between two freight cars. His arm and leg were cut off by the wheels and he died in Tacoma hospital Friday evening. The motorman did not notice the accident and he lay where he had fallen until residents sent him to Tacoma. He was unmarried.
Vancouver Aug 26 Two youths Ralph Criss and Ralph Gillihan drowned in the Columbia river while swimming. Gillihan attempted a rescue but both boys were swept under. Criss body recovered yesterday as others tried to help.
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