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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1905

Page

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Robbers Hold Up North Coast Limited Near North Yakima

Two masked bandits robbed the North Coast Limited at Hillside siding in Yakima canyon Saturday night, blowing the express safes with dynamite. A posse from Ellensburg and local authorities, aided by railroad detectives, pursuit is underway with rewards offered and several arrests anticipated.

Ellensburg North Coast Limited Stephen P. Collins Northern Pacific Railroad Company North Yakima Hillside Siding Yakima Canyon Seattle Collins F. E Weymonths C. M. Levy B. E B. Palmer Pearth Scome Termy Northern Pacific James Hy William Crummiers S&s. P oSbhers Yakima Evianebore Northern Pacific Railroad Northern Pacific Express Company Tacoma Railroad and Express Herschel Portland Spokane North Hillaide Siding Express Company George Howe Jeaze Elensburg Thomas Coltumbia Mead John Meraehler Thie Ctty Hilinide Siding Pelnte

Excited mother pleads for child over Sullivan fortune

Miss Marie Carrall testifies in Judge Prater's court about her romance with John Sullivan, claiming to be his fiancée and describing a Paris proposal and quiet engagement. She recounts Sullivan's attentions, his illness, and plans to marry in France before facing friends. Cross examination continues.

Sullivan Paris John Sullivan Miss Carran Monsieur Sullivan France Mies Carran Miss Carrall

Arraigned in court Leander Lemm faces liquor charge

Leander Lemm appeared in Justice Davin's court this morning charged with selling intoxicating liquor without a license and selling to a minor. Witness Arthur Cameron, 14, testified reluctantly. Lemm runs a pool room in Hillman City. J H Weber was charged with defrauding a boarding house. Henry Moir of Provident Savings Insurance testified with company financials. A dozen other incidents were noted in a report from New York and Chicago.

New York Henry Moir the Provident Savings Insurance Company

Runaway Boys Brought Before Court in Seattle

Two youths aged 14 and 16, Frank Helmich and Traxler, were taken from Auburn by Deputy Gus Rhett and handed to Sheriff Smith. They confessed wanderer status and possible eastern homes. Sheriff planned to send them to Seattle for Judge Prater in the revenue court to decide their fate within a day or two.

Agit Smith Gus Rhell Auburn Rhetl Sheriff Smith Tennemes

Brick trust defendants fined in anti trust cases

In Chicago on December 18 the brick trust cases opened in Judge Smith's court. All defendants admitted guilt and were fined 2000 dollars each. Names listed include George C Prussing president of the mines Edwin J Tomiines and John Gray agents Patrick McMann and Charles Hawk ins for the Brick Workers union and others.

George C Prussing Edwin J. Tomiines John Gray Patrick McMann Charles Hawkins Brick Workers’ Union Yey Trinola American Cht

Dynanmited Cossacks and Russian Revolt Rumors

A Russian military train to Oret is said dynamited with 200 Cossacks killed. Reports claim Riga and other cities suffer fires and mass casualties across Mitau, Wolmar, Dirdpat, and surrounding areas as rebellion spreads. The government declares martial law and braces for wider civil war.

ST. Petersburg Oret Riga Germany Saratoff Maximviteh Sakharoff Mitau Dirpat Wolmar Crear General Council League of Leagues Tem

Belief Holds Up North Coast Franchise Fight

A deadlock between J A Kerr of the North Coast railway and city council over a franchise. Kerr refuses to disclose backers while the council demands names and funds before granting any concession. Speculation grows that the project may be a bluff or a prelude to sale to a larger line.

J. A. Kerr North Coast Railway Kerr Tacoma North Coast Attorney Kerr Washington Cnanchera

Rebels Issue Manifesto Sparks Bank Withdrawal Demand

The revolutionists publish a manifesto declaring the government bankrupt and urging the people to withdraw deposits from banks and refuse to pay taxes. Reports say arrests will follow. a Moscow prayer service is planned in the Kremlin square amid fears of bloodshed and efforts to capture Count Witte and hold Le Witte's successor.

Moscow Kremlin Count Witte Count Ignatieff le Witte

Russian Jewish crimes condemned in U S House debate

A proposed U S House resolution by Representative Sulzer of New York denounces the killings and outrages against Jews in Russia. It asserts government connivance and calls for humanitarian condemnation of the crimes. The piece also notes unrelated details on a local telephone exchange plant and operator discipline.

Washington, D. C Sulzer New York United States Russia House of Representatives Webster Iners Company

Millionaire Edmee Anheuser Wins Photo Suit

Edmee Anheuser, socialite and heir to wealth, won $104 in a suit against a photographer over October pictures. She had 55 portraits taken for Christmas gifts, returned 12, and paid $330 on a bill totaling $404.35, claiming the charge was excessive. She testified some photos made her look 35 and that 12 returned pics were cross eyed.

Edmee ST. Louis Edmee Anheuser Anheuser Misa Edmee

Outrage Over Atrocities Demands Russian Action

A public call denounces shocking assassinations and appalling atrocities as international crimes against humanity. It urges immediate halt by the Russian government, warning that Russia will be indicted before the world for failing to act.

Russia

Four-Story Brick Building Planned on Westlake and Ore

After grading Westlake boulevard, a four story brick building will rise on the southwest corner of Westlake and Ore. The 60 by 114 foot structure, to house stores and offices, is valued at about $37,000. D. W. West owns the adjacent property.

Westlake Boulevard D. W. West

Court awards alternating custody in Brown vs Brown ruling

Judge Frater decides in the custody case of Harold Brown that the child will live with each parent in turn for three months at a time until age 14. Mrs Brown sobbed as she begged the court not to take her son, while her current husband escorted her from the courtroom. The case originated from Etta Belle Brown v Charles H Brown, with the divorce decree modified to grant alternating custody and remarriage affecting the order.

Sullivan Carran Monsieur Sullivan Mina Carran Etta Belle Brown Charles H. Brown Brown Foster

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