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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1905
Page
3
Robbers seized Patrolman Mannini and handcuffed him to take him to jail, then hit the waterworks offices opposite the station, blew the safe with nitro glycerine and stole a small sum from the company plus $200 from the treasurer. A resident fired a shot but the gang left no clue.
Secretary Hitchcock delivered his annual report to Congress detailing Alaska progress with nine geological expeditions uncovering new gold coal copper and petroleum fields. It notes $50,000 spent on native education supporting 3 083 pupils and new school buildings. Alaska imports 1 280 reindeer bringing total to 10 241 and a population around 26 000.
Dawson December 9 George Keane chief engineer of the steamer Seattle No 3 is first to reach Peirbenks by crossing the ice from Circle City. After twenty six days of peril he recalls grinding twisting ice and piles ten to thirty feet high above the Yukon. Several men perished or faced exposure due to lack of winter outfits in the Kantiahna and Delta regions.
Deputy prosecutors describe Charlies Carlson as a vicious young man in county court arraignment. They allege he insulted Dr Owen and a woman then followed them to Owen’s office and struck him with a brick, injuring the doctor and disfiguring the woman. Carlson denies the charge and awaits further proceedings Monday.
Members of the newly organized Commercial club voted today in Elite building rooms for officers for the coming year. By noon 66 votes were cast and officials expect about 80 percent of the 460 plus registration to vote by 8 PM. Directors may see unanimous choice. W B Wiltshire asked withdrawal from the directorship list. A heavy evening vote is anticipated.
About 4 applicants will face final written examinations next week by the civil service department to determine fitness for police and fire positions. Physical and medical exams have been passed. Around the first of the year about 15 vacancies are expected in both departments. See Page 6 for a good job.
A Mexican court convicts C T Richardson alias Lealie Mulburt, William Mason, and Dr Frank Harle in a murder and insurance fraud plot that killed two Americans. The trio, linked to a Rochester and El Paso scheme, faced execution in Chihuahua after a long extradition battle.
Mrs. Sadie Kerslake seeks separate maintenance of 25 dollars monthly, division of community property, a bank funds division, attorney fees, and future relief in superior court against Walter Kerslake. She alleges desertion after a May assault and cites a Vancouver return, with attorney Frank B. Sayre stating the case tests grounds for divorce.
In session this morning the board of public works opened many bids for grading paving sewers and sidewalks. Engineer Thomson presented district estimates including $1 470 for East Harrison street sidewalks and $3 450 for East Boy street grading and curbing. Cement sidewalks wooden curbs gutters and crosswalks on Twenty second from East Cherry to East Terrace are estimated at $3 000. Surveyors will be sent to locate the Vancouver Westminster railroad to Dawson.
George J. Roberts, director of the United States Mints, arrived in Boise, Idaho last night and is expected to proceed to Seattle this evening to begin the investigation of the Adama cane on Monday.
Public church notices must reach The Star office by Friday evening for publication in Saturday's issue. Notices received after the deadline will not be published.
A detailed listing of church locations pastors service times and sermon topics across Seattle including Miret Church of Christ and numerous Baptist, Presbyterian, Christian and Lutheran congregations. It notes morning and evening services Sunday school times B Y P U and choir and organ recitals in some places.
The Truth Beekers Society hosts a lecture titled The Conquest of Desire by Max Wardall at Alkihall 1420 Beconday. Rev Flora Heckman speaks on Thought Transference at Home day with music by Lucile Kenworthy. Roman Catholic parishes schedule multiple Masses and services throughout the day with sermons and benedictions at Cathedral Chapel Sacred Heart St Mary’s Church and other local churches.
Tonight at the Beattle Carve Thoroughbreds closes its run while Deaves Merry Mantkine headlines at the Star theater. Haverly’s Mastodon Minstrels start a run at the Grand tomorrow with matinees and evening shows through Wednesday. Zinn’s Travesty returns to the Third Avenue theater for the last night of Fun on the Trail as The Missouri Girl opens there tomorrow with a rural comedy. A moral note accompanies many productions as in The Old Homestead and Way Down Faust. P. Jones will speak at Christensen’s Arcade hall on Tuesday Jan 23.
Alice Mitchell sues Seattle Electric Co for 5000 dollars claiming injuries when a car started too soon as she alighted at Section Day and Yesler. R. H. Haggard minor sues the city for 10000 dollars for injuries from electric shock while employed as an oiler at the cub station seventh avenue and Yesler Way.
New York December 9 after a bitter struggle the striking boiler workers have won a closed shop and the strike is practically settled. See our Bargains after 6 tonight Eggan and Ericson Elite Building.
George M. Brown, defeated mayoral candidate, vows closures of gambling houses in Georgetown. One establishment shut its doors last night. Brown has contacted Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh to act on his threats.
W H Murray, an inspector, is charged with making sensational statements before the city council that are alleged to injure the board of examiners. The case centers on remarks claimed to have been made in council chambers.
Seventeen cents found on 21 hoboes presented to Judge Gordon yesterday afternoon. Those not released were given brief custodial terms. Cabinet photo offered at 2.60 per dozen by Eggan & Ericson Building. Special announcement appears on page ore.
Seattle's best known clairvoyant and adviser offers a special this week for $1.00. The healer invites clients to seek guidance and psychic services at the longstanding practice.
A dated advertisement touts Prof Mansfield at the Grand Pacific Hotel 1115 First Ave offering clairvoyant readings on love marriage divorce business investments and personal matters from infancy to age with specific services like wills pensions property and mortgages. He claims extraordinary powers and teaches the profession to others.
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