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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1904
Page
7
University Station reports a prank where freshmen tied up overnight after sophomores discovered posters reading a Santa Claus letter from the Class of 686. The letter asks for favors to lift their status and mocks the freshmen, ending with a plea for Goat Milk and a warning not to wake them.
In the New York trial of Nan Patterson for Caesar Young’s death, Levy defends her with a long speech arguing conflicting witness accounts and that Young may have killed himself. He asserts no evidence shows Young attempted to dispose of Patterson and hints at motive tied to Luce buying the murder weapon.
Sensational evidence in a land fraud case was presented today as the grand jury met in Portland under tight government guard. Officials say deep interests and high office figures seek to derail the prosecution, with triggers from leaks about Puter and Emma Watson. The proceedings drew attention from Senator Mitchell and Congressman Hermann who arrived amid lobbying and warnings that national business could stall without their participation. Washington observers note questions about the right of invited speakers to appear before a grand jury.
Mrs. Mary Leanderville testified at the Chadwick bankruptcy hearing that she took a mysterious portmanteau said to hold securities to a lawyers conference. She handed it to a man named Pine, a Chadwick relative, and efforts will seek Pine as a witness. The note ends with a mention of a Christmas route via the Great Northern Railway to eastern points.
The body at Honney-Wateen's morgue is identified as Marl Phillips a city merchant. Friends of Joe Inina a Lincoln hotel waiter viewed the body and identified it as their missing friend last seen December 1 with no word since.
Fire at Schram and Gordon warehouse near Ballard caused by crossed wires. Fire department prevented major damage. Attorney J. W. Whitman reports two year term with $3700 in judgments against the city. he will become a deputy in the Prosecuting Attorney's office. Mr. Whitman notes city legal costs and upcoming personnel adjustments. Dr C E Emery and wife plan to spend Christmas east of the mountains, returning January. Finance committee says street department staff reduced to five plus a commissioner. annual payroll around $18,000. The mayor asks department heads to inventory tools and equipment. old department items will be reviewed for expense accounting. Mr Sypher seeks a corner lot on Ballard Ave and Third Street. referred to fire and water committee. Fifth street improvement reserve of 2 percent discussed. release decided. Water pipe bids from Seattle and San Francisco firms referred to the committee. Congrats to Mr and Mrs Harry Lewin Jr on the December 19 birth of a daughter.
Congress failed to reach a agreement on using the Persian Building for the inaugural ball and adjourned the House until January 4. The Senate also adjourned for the Christmas holidays after a brief minutes session.
Col SliaKey J B ilakey and Harry Crot herst face trial in Judge Tallman’s court on charges of selling liquor without a license at the Manhattan Club in West Seatlle. They were previously fined 100 each and costs in the justices court. The defense notes tickets were used for intoxicated liquor, arguing it as payment, while the state claims tickets equated to liquor value. Revival meetings and charity requests follow with local church notices and a death reported in California banking circles.
The city faces a clash between Prosecuting Attorney Scott and Mayor Ballinger over dismissals of cases against Washington Block gamblers. Police oppose the moves citing lack of evidence while gambling resurges in multiple resorts. The mayor and police chief condemn the action as divisive and improper.
In Minneapolis on December 21, Fred Ames former chief of police received a full pardon and left prison. The Ames graft scandals concluded as all charges against Mayor Armes were nolled.
In Simsbury Connecticut a memorial chapel built by Secretary Hay for his son Adelbert, a Yale student killed in 1901, was burned at noon leaving only brick walls. The event was reported from Westminster school within the local area.
Superior Judge Tallman summoned A. B. Paulson, a juror who voiced anarchistic views during a robbery trial, to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt. The panel alleged he disrespected law, lied about knowing the prosecutor, and discussed the case despite court orders.
The listing details a wide range of market prices for vegetables fruits dairy and meats including beans beets cabbage cauliflower peppers spinach tomatoes celery carrots lettuce pumpkins onions apples pears oranges and more. Prices shown cover per unit per sack per crate and per pound from multiple regional sources.
The end men for the high school minstrel show to be staged next month were chosen in a close, talent rich tryout this morning. Selected to perform are F. Pratt W. Galbraith H. Kline J. Tyler R. Young J. Choen L. Whitington L. Becker and F. Brayman. More than twice as many auditioned as spots available, with both principals and chorus drilled to be ready two weeks before the performance. Save the date February 4.
High school staff near completion of installing miniature four foot high wire lockers in the hall to free cloak rooms for classrooms. The Junior Debating club met in room 208 to discuss whether eight hours constitute a day’s labor with Canfield and Fenton advocating for the affirmative and Behrens and Jones opposing. the decision favored the affirmative.
A dense OCR listing runs prices for foods and grains, including flour, cereals, whale wheat, corn meal, buckwheat, rye, oats, and more. It notes Chicago market values, Seattle wheat quotes, and New York stock figures with various bid and ask ranges.
Joseph Bland was found guilty of manslaughter in the Emma Aubrey murder case and received a ten year sentence to the penitentiary.
London reports on December 18 the Japanese capture at Kikwan fort including four quick firing field guns a number of rifles shells and grenades. Tokyo confirms Admiral Toto’s assessment that Sevastopol was targeted and Commander Vero who died in torpedoing Sevastopol receives posthumous honors.
William Lewis admitted guilt in a saloon robbery here and detailed the entire affair while James Fry, named as an accomplice, denies wrongdoing. In Boise, former Senator George L. Shoup dies at 68 after a lingering illness. he was territorial governor and the first governor after statehood.
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