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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1905
Page
7
Olympia report quotes Senator elect Piles denying any fixed slate of federal appointments. He says he will travel to Washington to learn patronage amounts and will consult with county delegation and supporters before naming any appointments. This stance is described as final.
A Capitol Hill resident, keeping his name private, details a simple wire lock trick that defeats burglars who attack door keys with nippers. He demonstrates how a stiff wire looped over a doorknob and threaded through the keyhole stops the thief, leaving burned matches on the porch and a thwarted plan. Local neighbors report seeing activity and the device has others testing similar ideas.
A newspaper notice touts Halls Catarrh Cure as the only positive remedy for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous membranes and offers a one dollar reward for proof it can fail. Includes address for F J Cheney Co. and a local druggist.
A city committee approved a plan to allow the company to relinquish the spur on the West Queen Anne car line route. The change will not take effect until April 1.
Creditors of Enrico Robles plan a joint approach to the law to recover debts cited as totaling about 2600 dollars. A Seattle victim offers 50 dollars for a five minute seance to extract payment, while Robles pursues his continuing travel and schemes. Lyman Brundage of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha line visited Tacoma on business yesterday.
A fire this morning on the pera house block in Chehalis Washington grew rapidly in strong winds. Fire department teams worked hard to control the blaze as neighboring blocks faced dangerfrom spreading flames and intense heat.
A Olympia special reports the five men’s pension bill passed the senate by 23 votes to 12 and is recommended for house passage. Tonight the Caledonian club and Elean MacKenzie present at the Grand Opera House with imported professional talent performing Recotch dances, Scotch ballads and Scotch sketches.
Autopsy on John W. Haigh reveals death from brain hemorrhage caused by a blow to the left eye. Coroner Carroll and Chief Delaney say the case is murder and police plan to trap and arrest a suspected out-of-town assailant tonight.
Seattle committee of the Federal Labor union moves to compel the Board of Public Works to enforce the eight hour day. After meetings with City officials, including Mayor Ballinger and Corporation Counsel Gilliam, the group decides to file mandamus due to lack of enforcement and unclear penalties. They aim to prove contractors overpay and overwork men, with contracts sublet and hours exceeding eight. The drive follows a Supreme Court ruling upholding the law and promises further civic action. The street panel also reviews Fort Lawton road conditions needing repair funds.
A Pittsburg Shawmut Northern passenger train struck a sleigh carrying 13 Universalist church women near Arkport, killing ten. Seven died instantly. three died later at the hospital. others were seriously injured. Names of the deceased and injured are listed in the report.
In Brussels on February 2 the Hainault collieries employ 10 000 workers who have joined the German coal strike. A partial strike also hits Central Belgium with about 4 000 out. Renton Hill Improvement Club meets tonight to discuss the direct primary and the creation of a juvenile court.
The market page reports extensive price ranges for fruits vegetables meats and grains with high values seen in Oregon Washington and California produce. New York stocks edge higher led by Reading Erie and Southern Pacific while overall market sentiment remains bullish and buyers look for steady gains ahead.
Seattle February 2 market report shows wheat activity with May and July quotes. May futures open high 1.17 low 1.15 7 8 and close 1.16 7 8. July bids at 99 8 4 and 98 7 8 99 3 4.
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