Prisoner in County Jail Restricted from Reading or Calling
An inmate at the county jail remains barred from accessing newspapers and using phones as the Star obtains another exclusive interview outlining the restrictions and the inmate’s response.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
2
Senator Piles Deals With Seattle Assayer Rumor
In Washington on December 2, Senator Piles said no immediate appointment would be made for chief assayer at the Seattle office. He declined to comment on rumors of a private office run by Wing and others amid telegrams from candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Piles
Seattle
Wing
George Edward held in county jail in embezzlement case
An exclusive interview with George Edward in the county jail reveals his calm demeanor amid embezzlement allegations. He discusses legal representation trustee plans for his wife and cites uncertainty about next steps as authorities and reporters press for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry
George Edward
United States
Mra
Adams
Harvard
Johnson Fails to KO in 12 Round Baltimore Bout
Jack Johnson fought 12 rounds at the Eureka Athletic club but no decision was announced. Johnson pressed relentlessly, landing blows but opponent Jackson dodged and ran when pressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Jack Johnson
Eureka Athletic Club
Johnson
Jackson
Roanoke in tow after collision near Point Arena
Captain Jensen of the City of Puebla reported the disabled steamer Roanoke about 11 miles southeast of Point Arena last night. The Roanoke made slow progress and did not request aid, with tug Defiance believed to be towing her now. A second item notes eleven people killed in a Madrid railway collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jensen
City of Puebla
Roanoke
Point Arena
Defiance
Seattle Loses to San Francisco in Sloppy Play
Friday's game in Seattle saw San Francisco win 4 to 2 as Henley pitched well for the visitors and Seattle's Bennett hit a solo homer. The Portland 6 Oakland 2 game is noted with Portland's Smith delivering a late explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Dee
Seattle
Henley
Bennett
Bakersfield
Smith
Portland
Oakland
Georgetown Physician Cleared as Political Feud Rages
County commissioners discharge Dr. O Rourke, Georgetown physician, amid bitter municipal campaign for December 6 election. O Rourke reportedly backed Mayor Mueller against Georgetown Water Co candidate Brown. cited complaints from county hospital inmates as grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
O'Rourke
Mueller
Brown
Georgetown Water Company
Court House
Smith
Abrahame
Baker
City eyes electric incineration to dispose of dead animals
City Engineer Thomson suggests using the Beacon hill power line to burn carcasses as a cheaper solution. Health Officer Ludlow notes need for a wagon to haul animals after the current disposal company ceases operations. An ordinance setting disposal charges is to be introduced at the Monday council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Thomson
Beacon Hill
Ludlow
New Men Seated on City Republican Committee
The Republican city central committee, after a heated closed door debate at the A C MacDeonald Eailey building, admitted Attorney Perry and Dr Kidd from the Tenth and Eleventh wards as courtesy members with full powers. The apportionment of delegates to the convention hinges on Ballinger or Hiplinger votes, affecting liberal and corporate representation. John Clancy’s seat was not addressed, and another meeting is planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Central Committee
A. C. MacDeonald
Eailey
Perry
Kidd
Otte
John Oncy
Ninth Ward
Ballinger
Hiplinger
Liberal and Corporation
John Clancy
Firet
Light Fund Pulled Into City Finance Scandals
Mayor Hallinger and City Engineer Thomson protest a Star tip about transfers from the High plant fund to the general fund. Thomson shows the light fund paid 73000 toward Cedar River watershed condemnation, a charge that should have fallen to the water fund. The Water Board aims to keep supply pure, not shield municipal electricity from taint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Hallinger
Thomson
Kiplinger
Cedar River
Ballinger
Suspect Smith Arrested After Bail. Police Eye Political Ties
Tom Smith alias Jennings, a suspected Tammanyite, is jailed after bail set at 20.000. He claims retirement from New York politics and pockets 94,000 in a local bank. He faces trial before Police Judge Gordon Monday as authorities probe his identity and alleged defense of defamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Smith
Jennings
Corbett
Smith
McGiellan
Defame
New York
Eeytterioue
Gordon
Professor York Adjudged Insane After Nudist Hospitalization
Tacoma December report says Professor David York, a plane player who owns a studio, was found nude on October and sent to a hospital for dementia but was deemed insane and committed to the Steilacoom asylum. His condition is described as pitiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
David York
School Election Ballot Too Close to Predict
At 8 oclock this afternoon voting was heavier than expected with precincts reporting up to 100 votes and the high school tally at 200. The socialista voters held steady while the German friends of Charles Osner showed strength, but Hughes and Shorrock led the count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialista
Charles Osner
Hughes
Shorrock
Army and Navy Game Sees President Arrive Amid Rain
President and party arrived in Princeton to watch the Army versus Navy game. The half ended with Army leading 6 to 0 as Torney scored a touchdown and Weeks kicked the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Taft
Wot
Dewey
Bob” Evans
Newberry
Army
Navy
Torney
Weeks
Thieves Loot Delano Beach Hotel in Tacoma
Report from Tacoma says burglars broke into the Delano beach hotel and carried off all the furniture. A John Doe warrant was issued this morning and officers are at the beach pursuing the thieves. Delano beach is a popular summer resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Delano Beach
Protests Over Admission Fees At Eastern Football Meet
Representatives from Wisconsin Michigan Chicago Minnesota Iowa Indiana and Purdue met in Chicago to protest high admission charges for Intercollegiate football games. They argued a 60 cent maximum would be about fair. A question of football brutality was raised but no action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Iowa
Indiana
Purdue
Jabez White to Seek Match With Nelson in March Visit
English boxer Jabez White plans a March visit to pursue a bout with Nelson after leaving a strong impression in a prior fight with Britt. Frank Slavin expects boxing exhibitions with John L. Sullivan as they eye a world tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jabez White
Nelson
White
Britt
Frank Slavin
John L. Sullivan
Old Woman Independence Talk Sparks Stock Offer Ad
A fragment discusses a stock offer for the Beattle-Heston Company and fears an independent wife. A speaker jokes about washing and household duties while considering the stock. The ad urges travel to California with Southern Pacific, Seattle to San Francisco fares and ticket info. Madame Fortune teaser ends the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Southern Pacific Company
Seattle
San Francisco
Union Ticket Office
First Ave
Waab
B. RK. Ellis
Fear of foul play haunts Tacoma man’s wife
Tacoma, December 2. George Kunningham, a prosperous resident, left his young wife at home promising to return for a theater visit. He has not been seen since and foul play is feared. He carried $195 on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Dee
George Kunnings
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