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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1905
Page
5
State Senator S. M. Porter of Caney Kansas opened a heated debate on Standard Oil accusing the job and price controls of robbing oil producers. He estimates the state would gain a daily wage of about 1 000 and cites a proposed refinery bill costing around 2 000. Supporters claim the plan is socialist yet point to a thriving state effort that has drawn strong backing and money.
Olympia dispatch reports a lively session as Representative Frank Allen led with aye votes and King county members teased Hoch of Spokane over the Chicago Bluebeard nickname. Laughter echoed through the House as jokes and anecdotes lightened a long day.
At a special meeting the Seattle Lacrosse Club named delegates to the British Columbia Lacrosse Association annual meeting in Vancouver on April and warned the public against donors posing as club officers. A committee was formed to recruit five or six Canadian players seeking work to join the local team.
A promotional letter from Arkansas claims Mr. Wallis of Piggot was cured in four days after using one box of Pyramid Pile Cure. The letter touts dramatic results for piles and urges readers to request the accompanying booklet detailing causes and cures, free by mail.
A large hotel in Reading, Pennsylvania, the Hotel Pennsylvania, was nearly leveled by a morning fire. All guests and employees escaped unharmed, with damages estimated around 106000 dollars.
Mexican troops under General Torres report two day engagement near Mazatlan mountains resulting in 40 Yaqui deaths and 137 taken prisoner. About 200 Yaquis surrounded. roughly half escaped as pursuit continues.
A juried verdict finds Adolf Weber guilty of murder in the first degree with no recommended clemency. The decision was announced late yesterday afternoon in Auburn California and met with general approval.
A morning fire at the Niagara Falls Power Company plant severely damages the powerhouse. All railroad systems and electric lights in the city are paralyzed. Three employees were burned from head to foot by breaking generators and will probably die.
Theatre review praises Charles B D Manford as Don Caesar and highlights Marie Promah as Maritana. Notes striking costumes and engaging acting in a revival with swordplay and chivalry. Announces Oshelto Desdemona role and upcoming programs Parsifal and The Mummy and the Hummingbird.
The present vaudeville program, noted for high standard, will run at the Star Theater through the week with no bill changes until Monday afternoon.
The Washington State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution held its tenth annual convention in the Chamber of Commerce with about 50 members present. Reports from Spokane and Tacoma were read and officers for the next year elected, including Judge C. H. Hanford as president and Walter B Mears as registrar. Also noted: Sir Henry Irving suffered a relapse in Wolverhampton on February 23.
Dr Miles Restorative Nervine is advertised as a cure for convulsions fits and epilepsy with testimonials of dramatic recovery. A family recounts a son’s long battle with brain fever and insanity, noting improvement after using Nervine and a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co.
George Hesse, Snohomish ranchman, used a lathe and drill rig to shave and mill $20 gold pieces, extracting about $3.75 in gold per coin. Arrested by Marshal Brown, Hesse confessed and offered bribes. Captain Bell and agents seized eleven mutilated coins and roughly $54 in gold shavings.
Actress Misa Grey has joined Marion Manola as an Ex Mrs Jack Mason, marrying the matinee idol weeks after Manola’s divorce. The circle tightens as Grey becomes part of the former Mrs Mason cohort.
Council members labeled immunes by Dr M A Matthews will decide at a special meeting this afternoon whether to approve licenses for the St Fimo hotel Maison Barberia and the Imperial hotel. Four immunes may vote yes or no, with others likely to follow the police chief policy tolerating uptown resorts.
The fragment records a wedding or ceremonial event with rs and Mrs B A Ransome as venue hosts and Rev H E Mille officiating. mentions man and matron of honor.
The House committee on Indian affairs reported favorably a resolution demanding the Interior Secretary provide complete information about a sale of land and furnish copies of correspondence and records. The action centers on a request for documents and related materials to clarify the disposition of the land and the involved parties.
Memorial services were held at the Russian church near the embassy in London. Attending were representatives of the embassy, King Edward, Ambassador Heaters, and other members of the diplomatic corps.
The Beattie association football team defeated Tacoma 4 to 2 yesterday afternoon at Madison Park in a tight contest battled through mud and water. Seattle opened scoring in six minutes after the whistle and Tacoma answered with two goals in the second half.
At yesterday's meeting the school board voted to erect an eight room school building on Queen Art Hill between Crockett and Newton streets. The four lots owned by the district may be sold: two at Ralston Avenue and University Street for 15000 dollars and two on Surmit at University for 12000 dollars.
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE N J Feb 23 The entire business section of this city was destroyed by fire today. The loss is estimated at 100000 dollars.
City considers clearing the worst streets in Hallard with gravel or wooden planks as weather allows. Mayor Zook backs gravel as cheapest, while many fear rain will push gravel into the soil and reduce effectiveness. Property owners face modest assessments, about 15 to 20 dollars per lot, to fund the work.
A large gathering attended the fashionable reception hosted by Mrs. A. W. Mead, wife of Governor Mead, at the Mead residence in Olympia. Attendees wore quaint colonial gowns, adding a charming touch to the event amid a season of prominent social occasions.
Belgrade reports Petrusha, a Servian landowner sentenced to death by Bulgarian revolutionists, was assassinated today. The sentence also implied Petrusha's son, who escaped the fate.
United States revenue cutter service official G L Carden will speak at Christensen hall tonight under Y M C A auspices on the method of production. A small fire caused about 200 dollars in damages to homes on 29th street last night and police and fire departments responded. Schwabacher Hardware donated 150 dollars to the Police Relief fund in thanks for police service during a prior fire. A Lenten vegetarian cooking demonstration is planned for Friday at the YWCA kitchen. Mr Cady and Miss May Ran Somme of Seattle were married February 22 1906 at J L Ransome 115 28th street.
Four verses claim Ayer's Hair Vigor grows hair stops shedding dandruff and restores gray hair color. Verse 1 credits hair growth Verse 2 hair loss prevention Verse 3 dandruff cure Verse 4 color restoration.
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