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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1905

Page

3

Was baby murdered in Washington building refuse

The infant was found in a first floor garbage barrel between 11 PM and 4 AM. Detectives and Deputy Coroner Arnold investigated and the Bonney-Watson morgue received the body. The child had lived briefly after birth and was hastily wrapped in torn underclothes.

Aftil Washington Frank McLaughlin Corbett and Adams Arnold Bonney-Watson Coreniner McLaughlin

A Kentucky Feud Story of Love and Murder

Lewis Mays, a poor mountaineer, is killed after wooing Amy Flinchem. Berry Flinchem and his father William are linked to the murder in the Lee county hills. Mays’ body is found bound, with a fatal head wound, at a cliff after being dragged there.

Owingsvil Ky Lee County Beattyville Kentucky William Flinchem Berry John Flinchems Lewis Mays Herry Flinchem Berry Flinchem Mays Lee County Hills Flinchema Amy Flinchem Lewis Finnchem Amy Jesse Townsend

Chronicle of the Little Pot by Edmund Vance Cooke

A new Dodge Publishing collection gathers Cooke verse printed in papers and magazines. Centered on child life with illustrations by Bessie Collins Pease and Clyde C. De Land. Cooke, based in Cleveland, Ohio, gains growing reputation.

Edmund Vance Cooke Dodge Publishing Company Little Pot Cooke Bessie Collins Pease Clyde C. de Land

President Roosevelt and Edith Carew Tie 19th Anniversary

Nineteen years ago today at St George s Church London Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Carew were married. The White House observed quietly with the president conducting duties and receiving flowers and congratulations from cabinet members and friends. A jewelry gift to Mrs Roosevelt is rumored and a small dinner with intimate friends was planned.

Washington, D. C St. George's Church Hanover Square London Canon Gutheridge Theodore Roosevelt United States Edith Carew New York Europe White House

Masked Deputy Hodges steals show at Black Diamond Ball

A large crowd gathered at Black Diamond on Thanksgiving Eve for a dance, many in masks. Deputy Sheriff Bob Hodges drew the crowd in a striking disguise as a large negress, with even close friends puzzled by the clever costume.

Bob Black Diamond Bob” Hodges

Marine Notes: Ships in Transit and Arrivals

Steamer Watlalale Cook Co new boat sailing from Honolulu. Marechal Buchet towed to Tacoma for wheat cargo. Transit had rough voyage from San Pedro and will load lumber. Lorne arrived Friday. Shawmut inspected. Pleiades sailed to the Orient. Santa Clara sailed north with 60 passengers and freight. General de Sons to Queenstown with wheat cargo.

Watlalale Cook & Co Honolulu Marechal Buchet Tacoma San Pedro General de Sons Queenstown

Court martial adjourns in Meriwether Branch death case

Annapolis reports the court martial trying Midshipman Min or Meriwether Jr for the fist fight death of Midshipman James Rk. Branch Jr has finished its work and adjourned. Records go to Washington for Navy Department review before verdict. Verdict will be announced from Annapolis.

Annapolis Minor Meriwether, Jr James Rk. Branch, Jr Washington Navy Department

Ballard Ballot and Annexation Debate Stir Ballard

Ballard voters faced a school directors race with socialist and annexation candidates while annexation advocates held rallies in Junction hall and Sypher hall. Mills in Ballard largely shut down as a Woodmen of the World class initiated, marking a tense civic election atmosphere.

Ballard PF. F. Fisher A. H. Turner J. C. Robbins Dudley H. Doe BK. J. Meacham Tl. P. Allen W. & Dixon W. H. Hazen Robbins Allen Hazen the Woodmen of the World

Life Saving Service Reports Save 624 Persons in year

The United States life saving service saved 624 persons and aided 677 others in need. Crews warned 83 steamers and 82 sailing vessels to keep from rocks. Superintendent Kimball recommends support for widows and orphan children of fallen lifeboat crews.

Washington, D. C United States Life Saving Service Kimball

William Bristol Named United States Attorney for Oregon

PORTLAND December 2 William Bristol has been appointed by the president to succeed Francia J Heney as United States attorney for the district of Oregon. Bristol is a respected figure in the state's legal circle and a gland friend of Heney during his land fraud prosecutions. A Republican with no partisan faction, Bristol is about 35 years old and relatively little known beyond his present post.

Portland William Bristol Francia J Heney United States District of Oregon Heney Bristol

Early Tax Statements Expected This Year

Auditor Agnew delivered the first tax roll installment to Treasurer Gormiey ahead of schedule, finishing the work a month early. This allows the treasurer’s office to prepare and send out the first statements promptly, despite the law normally mandating completion by the first Monday in December.

Agnew Gormiey

Used Pianos for Sale at Half Price Now

A dealer announces many used pianos in excellent condition, overhauled and sold at about half their original cost. Payments as low as $10 cash and six dollars monthly, with same day pickup and a new Chickering Baby Grand shipment. Distributors feature Anuto grand, Simplex Piano Player, Vocalion Organs, and more.

Fiest Anutogrand Simplex Vocalion

Greensboro Doctor Husband Held After Strychnine Death

Mrs. L. B. Mathews wife of a Greensboro physician died after consuming strychnine and receiving morphine from the same doctor who was arrested at midnight. The case centers on alleged intentional poisoning and ongoing investigation in North Carolina.

Greensboro N. C L. B. Mathews

Monks Haven Aground Off Port Arthur Total Loss

Port Arthur Ont Dec 2 The Canadian steamer Monks Haven ashore on Pte island a total loss. The crew was saved.

Port Arthur Ont Monks Haven Pte Island

Harlem river body identified as Alaska Britisham Gold Mining president

Relatives identified the body found in the Harlem river Wednesday night as John N. Tisdale, president of the Alaska Britisham Gold Mining company, who had been missing for some time.

New York Harlem River John N. Tisdale Alaska Bnetisham Gold Mining Company

Caxton Hall hosts large meeting to foster better relations

December 2 reports a large meeting at Caxton Hall aiming to improve relations between within and Germany. The article notes ongoing efforts and urges readers to consult page 6 for full coverage and opportunities.

Germany Caxton Hall

No Indictments in Delta Epsilon Death Case

Mount Vernon Ohio December reports no indictments were returned by the grand jury concerning Delta Epsilon fraternity members or Kenyon College students in the Stewart Pierson death. Also, James O'Brien, a laborer, says he was robbed at the Phoenix hotel of 24.75 dollars from his trousers.

Mount Vernon Ohio The Delta Epsilon Fraternity Kenyon College Stewart Pierson James O'Brien Phoenix

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