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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1904
Page
7
Prosecuting Attorney Scott said all indictments returned by the superior court grand jury nearly two years ago will be tried or dismissed for form defects or insufficient evidence. He intends to have remaining old criminal cases disposed of before Prosecuting Attorney-Elect Mackintosh takes office. Only a few indictments remain.
Rumors swirl of criminal prosecutions against Lawson the Boston manipulator, with a London cable noting assassination rumors. A Boston telegram from Lawson denies being short on Amalgamated Copper and warns friends on Wall Street against fake reports, stressing he is two years old in the cartoonish note.
Reports from Chefoo and Port Arthur describe the Japanese torpedo boats attacking the Russian battleship Sevastopol. One torpedo boat is missing, others returned safely, and the Sevastopol's bow is sinking deeper with its torpedo tube submerged. Two Japanese boats were damaged before discharging torpedoes.
Thomas Keogh, a former theatrical man, is charged with criminal assault on Frances Price, 11, daughter of Mrs. Florence Price, and held on $3,000 bond. Trial set for December 29. The girl, who was arrested December 12 for obtaining goods under false pretenses, had allegedly been led to the theater by Keogh on August 15. Keogh admits knowing her but denies guilt. Mrs. Price is held on suspicion of being accessory.
The senate committee on territories reported favorably a bill admitting Arizona and New Mexico as one state and Oklahoma with the Indian Territory as another. In Budapest the lower house met briefly with no renewed riotous scenes as President Perezel and guard were absent.
The Annex purchases all stock of cans and nuts from the bankrupt Philadelphia Candy Kitchen next door. Stockton arrived from Seattle Candy Cracker Co. and American Biscuit Co. By tomorrow an entrance will be cut through waste and $3,000 worth of candles will be sold at half price.
Haye Rubber Coats and Roots along with The Rubber Store on First Ave advertise rubber coats, missis' Mackintoshes, rubber toys and dolls as holiday gift options. Local shops emphasize durable winter wear and playful rubber novelties for the season.
Four workmen were killed and two others seriously injured in an explosion aboard the battleship Massachusetts at League Island Navy Yard this afternoon. They were repairing the engine room when a manhole blew out, triggering the blast.
James Jones, age about 30, died after a fight at a tide flats cabin on December 3. C B Goodripz and his wife were arrested and will face murder charges as Deputy Coroner Wiltsle plans an inquest. Officers Keefe and Peterson responded to the scene.
Thomas Winsor was arrested shortly after noon today by Detective Tennant and Patrolman King for allegedly assaulting Mrs. Louisa Van Aust. Winsor owns the Detroit hotel at Main street and Second avenue. His preliminary hearing is scheduled before Justice Gordon.
Congressman Hermann props a 100000 dollar dredge appropriation for Oregon and Washington coast harbors and bays. Senate Indian Affairs committee backs Senator Mitchells patent plan for Umatilla reservation buyers. Senator Kearns proposes annexing about 500 square miles of Arizona north of the Grand Canyon to Utah.
John Tetra suffered serious injuries when a steel framework collapsed under a derrick at the Great Northern dock while employed by Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging. He was rushed to Provi Hospital with a broken leg in three places.
Superior Judge Tallman dismissed charges against Phorace Dunbar Mark Huff and William Fason in a Rainier Grand hotel swindling case. Prosecutor Torye cites witness Herman Deckman in a sanitarium as refusing to testify, with Scott admitting no process could compel Beckman to appear.
A major blaze in Minneapolis wrecked the Holy Rosary Catholic church for a $60,000 loss and damaged Lincoln school by about $100,000. The school was crowded but all children escaped thanks to calm teachers and an effective fire drill, averting panic.
In the Patterson murder trial a letter from Mrs J Morgan Smith warned Young of Nan Patterson's unsettled mental state and hinted she might harm herself or Young. John Millin testified about tensions between Young and Mies Patterson while Mrs Young described searching Ceasar Young's clothes for money. Prosecution suggests a conspiracy. Nan Patterson's counsel refused to produce Young's letters.
Portland reports city engineer Elliott resigned under fire today, with the mayor accepting the move amid the Tanner creek sewer scandal investigations and criticism from officials.
Charles Morehouse, owner of a popcorn and peanut wagon on Occidental avenue, sues to restrain police from enforcing a city ordinance that limits wagon districts and requires a $30 quarterly license. He argues the ordinance unconstitutional and the fee excessive. A temporary restraining order was issued and a December 27 hearing set.
A 16 year old girl named Mattie Strong who fled a local school yesterday was intercepted in Portland last night after attempting to reach Tacoma to join a friend at a Des ting school. She feigned returning home to Corvallis Oregon and her father is described as a well known businessman.
In San Francisco on December 15 the final Pacific Coast meeting looms as the most significant in the league's history with magnates arriving ready to debate pennant awards and circuit realignment. Delegations from San Jose, Fresno, and Spokane push for eight club circuits or exits from the north, while Bert is expected to win reelection amid intense talks on trades and future structure.
Brigadier General Samuel W Whiteside retired commander of the department of Santiago during the Spanish war died in Washington today.
The market listing shows beans cabbage cauliflower onions and peppers with varied prices per sack crate and pound. It also notes fruits such as persimmons bananas dates figs lemons oranges pears apples Malaga grapes cranberries and huckleberries with prices per basket box crate or pound across several vendors.
Every suit in the store is reduced from one-third to one-half of regular prices. Shoppers can save on a wide selection of suits across styles and sizes.
Wheat and corn futures quotes with December May and July prices. Pork prices for January and May, followed by New York stock listings for major companies and indices. Trading totals show noon sales at 457,200 shares and money closed at 23 4 to 3 percent. Liverpool markets noted gains and losses.
Travelers on the Northern Pacific are promised complete satisfaction on its three daily overland trains. No detail of comfort or convenience is overlooked. For tickets and information call the N P City Ticket Office in Seattle.
The bears point to a notable rise in securities over recent months while cautioning that the country’s industrial conditions are sturdier than at any time in the past two years.
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