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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
7
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Lake Superior storm disaster reports the steel steamer Ira H. Owen with 4 crew of 18 aboard went down after distress signals near Michigan island. H. B. Nye and Portage group failed to aid. wreckage later found as ships struggle in fierce weather.
Final executive meeting outlines booth chairmen for Candy Cigars From Mikado Land Inner Man Domestic Flower Little Folks Doll Wheel of Fortune and prize trips to Nome and San Francisco. Prizes include jewelry. displays shown at KRedelsheimer Clothing.
Jefferson City governor Folk explains graft as a grafter who preys on the people whether or not illegal. He says a boodler may be a grafter, but a grafter is not necessarily a boodler, and grafting can be lawful or unlawful depending on the privilege or the law involved.
Barous H Hopkins died October 2 1906 from heart failure aboard the Monarch on the Yukon River. He was 56 and had lived in Seattle for years, worked at the Haller building, and later aboard the steamer. An inquest at Rampart led to burial there. Mrs Hopkins was not with him. he leaves Mina Hopkins Eva Hopkins and Ray Hopkins.
Nine people aboard a pull boat on the Midd river were killed when the craft burned yesterday at the riverbank. William Wheat, a Black man, survived as the sole remaining passenger.
Seattle gears up for a codfishing season with about 12 vessels outfitting and $108,000 paid in salaries as crews of 20 men each work toward a busy year. In Washington, D C Congress work begins with lawmakers arriving. John Sharp Williams named speaker nominee by Democrats as Republicans prepare their caucus.
Vandiver filed a return in New York Life’s petition to oust the company from Missouri. The filing accuses McCall and Perk of conspiring to control the company via a proxy system and alleges relatives on the payroll receive excessive salaries.
Louise Johnson a ship carpenter recently employed at Bremerton died suddenly in his lodgings between 11 PM and 7 AM after a week of illness. Deputy Coroner Arnold investigated and the body was moved to Bonney Watson morgue for autopsy. He leaves a wife in Wisconsin who has been notified.
A three day bitecard event and a train on the Minneapolis and J Pauli Railway arrived yesterday. Passengers reported no injuries or suffering during the journey.
NEW INSURANCE CONCERNS OLYMPIA December 2 Guardian Tafe Insurance company led by J T Stim anel and the Manufactur e Indemnity association led by R L McCormick both of Seattle were admitted to do business in the state yesterday.
The 4 Penn dredge built by Sound Bridge and Dredging Co. was released for 71 500 dollars to meet claims against Pu ne Sound Bridge & Dredging Co. The vessel cost 125 000 pounds and was sold to satisfy creditors including Pacific Coast Co. Mayor Ballinger represented the buyers, with coal credits noted.
In high government circles the decision to reject the sultan's latest counter proposals is reported with a plan to resume the naval demonstration in Dutch waters Monday. An entertainment and dance by the Bana of Zion is set for Sunday at 7 p.m. at Ben Hur hall Yesler and Mth.
Burglars entered Rainier Hardware at 2108 Becond overnight through an alley window. They stole about 260 pocket knives, four safety razors, several other razors and six revolvers plus $6 from cash drawers, leaving a tampered open safe. Police found blood smears and noted the quick exit before dawn.
Chicago dispatch reports Pacific Underwriters Trust offices raided as police seize Talmadge on a confidence game charge. Frances Mason, sister of ex Senator Mason, and several others are named as complainants. Authorities say the scam spanned nationwide with plans to raid twelve similar offices.
Judge John B. Humphries told the West Woodland Improvement Club on Friday night that municipal ownership should be a spring election issue and that the city could finance the undertaking. In London yesterday marked Queen Alexandra's 61st birthday with usual celebrations across the United Kingdom.
In Seoul on December 2 a mob attacked police and gendarmes during an incendiary speech. A Japanese officer and a policeman were seriously wounded. Gendarmes fired over the crowd after being forced to seek refuge in shops. Police and infantry later arrested 100 mobs as officials remained at the decoration bureau guarded by bayoneted troops.
Emil G. Roemer was accepted as the twelfth juror in the Mugging and killing case involving officials of the carriage and wagon maker Ashton. The court adjourned after Roemer's acceptance. 4,125 veniremen were summoned and 1,929 examined, many dismissed for health, deafness, age, or prejudice. The case is described as without parallel in criminal jurisprudence and impanelling costs may exceed $16,000.
A morning blaze in Cokeville Wyoming left the town practically destroyed with losses estimated around 116000 dollars. Initial reports indicate extensive property damage though no specific casualty details are available. Firefighters battled the flames as residents assessed the wreckage and searched for missing items.
Philadelphia reports the sudden death of Gus Reichholm, renowned as one of the world's greatest chess players, shocking fans and rivals alike.
In Mount Vernon J W Martin shot and killed William Bernard at Butler Bros shingle mill after a quarrel over a newspaper ad placed in Martins mailbox. The assailant was arrested. Bernard died nine hours after the shooting. In Olympia the state supreme court term ends next Thursday with 168 cases heard since October and few decisions issued.
A 45 foot parcel on the west side of Seconday between Stewart and Virginia streets sold for 60000 to W B Cohen via Joseph H Valentine. Frthay between Jackson and Marista also sold for 30000. Puget Sound National Bank, at sheriff sale, acquired tide lands valued at 4397.80.
Local churches must submit notices by Thursday afternoon to appear in Saturdays Star. The notice specifies the publication deadline and directs readers to send each item to the Star office.
Tabernacle Baptist at 15th N and E Harrison lists morning worship at 11 with God’s Edition of Christian Evidences and 7:30 p m sermon to young men. Bible school at 9:30 led by Miss Alice Brown. baptism at evening service. North Baptist at Third and Cedar shows Cairns as pastor with services 9:45, 11, B Y P U at 6:30, and 7:30 sermon Can the Blind Be Made to See with baptism at service start. Pilgrim male quartet and soloist Kohler featured. Trinity Parish at Eighth and James offers 7:30 and 11 with matins 9:30, bishop Keator to preach. St Mark’s at Broadway and Madison with Llwyd overseeing 11 and 5 services and 9:30 Sunday school. morning topic Gospel According to St Matthew. afternoon service noted.
A dense listing of church services across many denominations with multiple pastors and sermons. Includes Sunday school times, morning and evening services, and topics such as Why We Are Unitarians, The Wages of Sin and the Gift of God, The Four Great Kingdoms, and The Secret of a Contented Life.
Parish schedule lists early masses and sermons at St Marys with children mass at 730 a m and high mass at 1030 a m plus catechism and benediction. Sacred Heart Church under Rev Hild offers masses at 6 00 8 00 a m and 730 p m with vespers and benediction. Immaculate Conception under Rev Sweere offers low masses at 730 and 830 a m 1030 a m high mass and sermon and 730 p m benediction.
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