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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1905
Page
7
Frightful second gallows for Raisingar woefully failed first
In Fridgeton February 16 Raisingar, condemned for wife murder, initially broke the rope at the trap. After delay a second rope was prepared and the trap released again, completing the execution as he died at 4:30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnqman
Suuc
Fridgeton
Mw. J
Hang &K
Raisingar
New Alley Lighting Plan Aims to Deter Crime
A proposal by L B Youngs to council calls for installing incandescent lights in all alleys downtown to deter crime. The plan seeks cheaper, wider illumination so patrols can safely observe and traverse previously shadowed lanes, reducing criminals' advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Youngs
Council to Install 300 New Arc Lights in City Alleys
Mr Youngs will recommend to the council locations for 300 arc lights to be strung within the next few weeks, aiming to improve protection for civilians who rely on alleys.
King county lawmaker plans ban on Chinese and white marriages
Olympia reports Representative Maorill of King County will introduce a bill prohibiting intermarriage between Chinese and whites. If enacted, any such marriage is illegitimate and any minister or official who performs it faces legal consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Aiorrill
King County
Damages in $26,000 Suit Over Electric Treatment Injury
Thomas Mason sues Seattle Deaconess Home Association for 26000 over burns suffered at Seattle General Hospital. He says an insulated electric blanket caused a shock due to nurse negligence during rheumatic treatment, damaging his left arm. Judge Albertson presides in Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mason
Seattle Deaconess Home Association
Seattle General Hospital
Albertson
Mason
Coroner Opens Inquest Into Mrs Heeh Death
Chicago February 15 The third coroner inquest session on the death of Marie Walker Heeh wife of the alleged bigamist began this morning The analysis of the stomach contents is not finished and will likely be presented on Monday The jury will then decide if Hoch should face a charge beyond bigamy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marie Walker Heeh
Hoch
Ready for Tonight Ruther Mome Benefit at Ballard
The Young Dramatic club presents a musical and comedy program for the Ruther Mome benefit at Ballard. A large portion of the hall is sold, with expectations of standing room only once the curtain goes up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Turkey braces for possible Macedonia outbreak in spring
Constantinople February 15 Turkish government prepares to meet any spring outbreak in Macedonia. Troops depart daily by land and sea for Salonica. Unease grows over presence of British Australian squadron in Greek waters and lack of explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia
Salonica
Kaiser Bests Grand Dukes in Russia
Berlin reports Emperor William disclosed the January massacre truth and the Russia situation to Nicholas. He gathered reliable foreign-press accounts and sent them by courier to the czar, offering help to stay informed. the czar thanked him for the information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Russia
William
Czar
Pire
Death warrants delayed for Edwards and Greason by pardon board
Reading news reports the Pennsylvania pardon board withdraws the death warrants of Mrs Kate Edwards and her lover Greason a month reprieve granted after multiple court reviews. Governors order signed. Edwards nearly fainted with joy and Greason laughed upon hearing the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansburg
Kate Edwards
Greason
Board of Pardons
Samuel Greason
J M Frye Dies at Home After Illness
J M Frye died last night at 1966 Madison Street following a tuberculosis illness and a severe cold. Born in 1861 in this city, he was the eldest grandson of Mrs A A Denny and leaves behind his wife, two children, four sisters, and his parents George F. and Louisa Frye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marion Frye
Madison Street
George F
Louisa Frye
A A. Denny
Samuel H. Piles Honored At Rainier Club Banquet
A banquet for United States senator elect Samuel H. Piles featured toastmaster Josiah Colling, a club chorus, and Governor Mead certifying his election. Former Senator John L. Wheen and Jacob Furth spoke praising the incoming duties and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Piles
United States
Rainier Club
Josiah Colling
C. K. Vilas
Joe Lindsley
Mead
Piles
John L. Wleen
Autos on Increase in Seattle Expect Bigger Summer Use
Seattle prepares for a warmer season with autos shifting from leisure to delivery use. Local dealers report half a dozen carloads en route and major firms like Bon Marche and Levinson planning auto delivery trials. Women show growing interest and Broadway Automobile ships multiple carriage loads to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Bon Marche
MacDougall & Southwick
Levinson
Clark
Beattie
Franklin
Winton
Cadillac
Broadway Automobile Company
Smith & Gormile
Seattle Automo
Bile Company Moves to Fill Coach Contracts and Ship Carload
The bile company has 3 percent of coaches contracted and expects one carload to arrive within a few days, indicating rapid fulfillment of pending orders and arranging transport for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bile Company
Sale of Torpedo Boats Ordered at Esquimalt
The lords of admiralty order the sale of torpedo boats No. 39 and No. 0 at Esquimalt Victoria B C on February 15. The 100 foot long craft have 12 foot beams and 6% foot drafts, and can reach 16 knots. Purchaser must dismantle boats and guarantee they will not be sold to a belligerent power.
Former owners in control of Pacific Packing assets
In Bellingham on February 15 the former owners of the defunct Pacific Packing and Navigation company reorganized to buy back its properties at auction. George B. DeSteiguer bid $206,000 to secure the sale, representing different members of the new organization, bankers from the East. DeSteiguer acted for John Rosene of Northwestern Commercial, who is presently in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Pacific Packing & Navigation Company
George BE. DeSteiguer
BR. Rh. Spencer
J. D. Trenholme
DeSteiguer
John Rosene
Northwestern Commercial Company
New York
Alaska delegate bill sails toward final passage
In Washington on February 15 the Senate committee on territories moved toward final passage of a bill to create a delegate to Congress from Alaska. John Farley a bootblack and his wife Florence Farley both colored were bound over to the grand jury by U S Commissioner Kiefer on a charge of cashing a $75 money order meant for another and using the funds personally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Sena
Territories
Congress
Alaska
John Farley
Bootblack
Florence Farley
Grand Jury
United States
Kiefer
Grave Trouble Foreseen IL Needs Little Foresight
Mrs. John A. Young of Clay New York says neuralgia of the liver and stomach left her unable to eat and weak heart. Electric Bitters cured her quickly and effectively. A tonic for weak women sold by G O Guy at 50c a bottle with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Young
Clay
N. Y
G. O. Guy
Senator Van de Vanter in Critical Condition
Senator Van de Vanter remained critically ill last night with a fever over 106. His mind wandered and his condition varied, but by 10 am today he showed improvement and rests as doctors monitor for changes within 48 hours. His vitality and strong heart are noted as aiding recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator van de Vanter
Pan Hellenic Dance Set by UW Fraternities
The Pan Hellenic Association of Fraternities at the University of Washington will hold a dance next Wednesday evening February 22 at the varsity armory. It includes five local chapters Beta Theta Pi Phi Delta Theta Sigma Nu Sigma Chi and Kappa Sigma. Phi Gamma Delta is not a member. Sororities have their own association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Station
Pan-Hellenic Association of
University of Washington
Beta Theta Pi
Phi Delta Theta
Sigma Nu
Sigma Chi
Kappa Sigma
Phi Gamma Delta
Taft Refuses Permit for Tanana River Dam at Fairbanks
Secretary of War Taft declines a requested permit to dam the Tanana River near Fairbanks Alaska. The decision halts plans for a hydroelectric project and impacts local development prospects in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Taft
Tanana River
Fairbanks
Alaska
Government Costs Missing? Sundry Civil Bill Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations yesterday reported the sundry civil appropriation bill funding $66,664,980 an increase of 97,714,669 over this year and $4,992,467 below department estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House Committee On Appropriations
Markets Show Mixed Rural Prices Amid Cold Snap
The egg market remains crowded with prices falling while poultry is scarce and pork and mutton are in high demand. Vegetables show little supply with assorted prices for beans cabbage onions lettuce tomatoes and regional potatoes. Dairy and eggs hold steady with various regional cheeses but overall tighter meat supplies endure.
Comprehensive 19th century feed and grain price list excerpt
A dense catalog of prices for peanuts, walnuts, oysters, cod, clams, and extensive cereals and animal feeds. Includes per sack, per barrel, per ton, and boxed goods from various grain and feed brands with numerous numeric rates and unit measures. Mentions markets in Olympia and Minnesota and notes bulk shipment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Olympia
Crown
Minnesota
Pilisbury
Pillsbury
Hest
Standard Dakota
Olympic
Bietrie
Holly
Cohen Northwest
Top Notch
Wheat and corn market report from The Star columns
The Star reports private wire wheat and corn prices with high low and close figures for May July and Sept. 1897 to 1898 plus market values for oats and park prices and a cora line with May and July figures. The data shows fluctuating values across months with several price points and ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
W. A. Ayer & Co
Columbia Street
Wheat— High
New York Stocks and Wheat Market Summary
Today's market was very strong from start to finish closing at top figures. A Chicago private message reports John W. Gates aiming to back a large bear move in wheat, hinting prices may rise to 1.50 by May and suggesting 25 to 40 million bushels held by Gates and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Close
Atchvnon
Amal
Can. Pac
Erie. Com
Manhattan
Metropolitan
Mo. Pac
People’s Gas
Penna
Reading
R. 1
Com
So. Pac
St. Paul
UN. Pac
U. S
Liverpool
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
John W. Gates
Gates
Pacific Coast
Bears
Chicago Board of Trade
Dr King's New Discovery Warns Against Imitations
Fraudulent imitators are selling counterfeit Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds and other medicines. The ad urges buyers to look for Bucklen’s name on wrappers as proof of authenticity. Sold by G. C. Guy, druggist, in Chicago and Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Bucklen
H. E. Bucklen & CO
Chicago
Ill
Windsor
Canada
G. C. Guy
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W. B. Hutchinson Corner Second and Union Sts
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