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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1905
Page
5
A fierce four minute blaze swept through Indianapolis wholesale sections damaging multiple buildings. Firefighters worked four hours to control the spread, with losses could have rivaled the Baltimore disaster but for rapid, skilled intervention by the aging force.
An Erie train jumped the track near East One this morning, killing Miss Jace Matthews and injuring 20 others. Rescue crews rushed to the scene as investigators began examining the wreck for cause.
A long quarrel between Indiana's Albert J. Beveridge and Josh Bailey of Oklahoma ended as they agreed to vote on the statehood bill. Denns Flynn worked diplomacy, bringing the two to a closed-door meeting where senators declared peace.
On March 6 the men of the First Presbyterian Church congregations will meet to discuss plans for a modern church edifice. They will consider adding bowling alleys billiard tables a swimming pool baths a kitchen and a dining room as important adjuncts and select a site for the building.
The project will broaden the current industrial and sociological program, adding night schools and Chinese classes already popular. A new building is to accommodate 56,000 seats.
Washington reports the House approved a pensions bill with an appropriation of 158 285 200 after a minority effort to trim it failed. The clipping also notes a Cleveland rumor about Mrs Chadwick and a separate German and Philadelphia dispatches on other topics.
The Supreme Court ruled for G. Vanderbilt in recovering 425000 paid under protest to the government as a war tax on the estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt. Courtly Superintendent Hartranft granted a petition combining Georgetown and Van Anselt into one school district. Rabbi Joseph spoke at the university on Maimonides the Great Philosopher of the Twelfth Century.
The body of Grand Duke Sergius rests in the Chaudoff monastery dining room in Moscow with limited viewings for crowds of 100. The duke wears the Fifth Grenadiers uniform, the breast bears orders and an inscription, and the funeral is set for Thursday. Police hunt the assassin, while witnesses report carriage fragments and scattered remains amid a mood of national gloom.
Washington reports total Panama railroad fees to canal commission members amounting to 1270 dollars for executive committee and board meetings. Admiral Walker chairman and Grunsky attended 25 meetings earning 25 dollars each. Parsons attended seven meetings earning 125 dollars. Drake's statement notes a 5 percent dividend since election to the board.
Checks were mailed to members of the commission: Walker received $450 plus interest on 94 shares. Burr, Davis, Hecker, Harrod, Parsons, and Grunaky received $5 each plus interest on one share each.
Frank Romero who killed Jack Pinto in Brooklyn and Adolph Koenig who strangled his mistress Emma Kauffman in New York were electrocuted in Sing Sing prison this morning.
Superior Judge Albertson ruled for the defendant in the case brought by Thomas Mason against the Seattle Deaconess Home Association seeking $25 000 for injuries alleged at Seattle General hospital Mason claimed an electric blanket shock caused permanent disability while treated for rheumatism. hospital employees were also named in the proceeding.
Judge Albertson finds Mason was treated with care and that if he suffered a shock while wrapped in an electric blanket the hospital bears no liability since the accident could not have been foreseen. The evidence shows his invalid condition stems mainly from rheumatism rather than the shock.
Olympia February report says Speaker Megler faced threats from unnamed assailants criticizing his czar like chair conduct. A letter received by Megler warned him to change his ways or face deadly consequences, with a newspaper clipping attached citing his controversial authority.
John Maeloud filed suit in the superior court today against Hillman Investment Company seeking a court order to force the defendant to deed him two parcels of property. The case seeks specific performance of a real estate transfer and may affect related titles and ownership.
McLoud claims he paid 460 dollars to D. Hillman for two lots he selected but received a deed to two other lots that are often waterlogged and worthless. He alleges the substitution misled him and seeks remedy.
The steamer Jefferson arrives in Seattle from Skagway with a large private treasure shipment from Fairbanks valued at at least half a million dollars. Passengers include Ben Downing with 150000 and three men Hagen Roe and West with 200000, planning stock deals to profit from spring meat demand. Skagway and Juneau Elks lodge delegates head to the Hello Bill convention in the city tomorrow and Wednesday.
Senator A. T. Van de Vanter remains in danger yet shows improvement as doctors report progress this afternoon. The update follows a health scare that prompted medical attention and ongoing monitoring.
Frank Carroll reports the feverish senator shows a good recovery trend with a朝 earlier 4 am improvement and a natural morning sleep. Temperature stabilizes around 101 to 102 while Potts remains bedbound but much improved with no dangerous symptoms. In Palm Beach Joseph Jefferson, the famed actor, marks his 76th birthday unable to walk.
The details of Prince Louis of Battenberg's proposed American visit were released. He will travel to Newport in October by cruiser squadron, then proceed to New York and Annapolis, and hopes to visit President Roosevelt in Washington.
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