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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1905
Page
6
An OCR fragment advertises clairvoyant and palmistry services at the Vendome Hotel on Firet avenue between Union and University streets. It lists private parlors, palm readings for cents, and mentions a spiritual server and healer with scattered names and days.
A jumble of rental offers and business notices includes a 1.9 down 15 monthly cottage on Crawford Street, a plastered one room house with $40 down and $12 monthly, and hotel listings near Leavenworth. Also listed are local bank ads, a court verdict on Buxton, a steamer Jefferson voyage, and assorted professional services from physicians to attorneys and ship builders.
The Morie Hun house fire in Morrie Hun, Pennsylvania, claimed the lives of Frank N. Nowewki, his wife, and seven children. The blaze cremated the dwelling early this morning, leaving no survivors among the family. Local authorities investigated the scene as neighbors gathered.
Officials of the Great Northern Breawship Company announced no visitors may board the steamship Minnesota for ten days. Only those with business on the vessel may enter. gates were crowded yesterday as the public sought access to view the vessel before cleaning and coating.
A stormy Christmas walk ends with Mrs Kempbhall found in a Silverton warehouse and revived for a train, while Mrs Vandeberg mourns sixteen children across Ta coma and Eleneburg. Fire losses at North Yakima reach into thousands. Tekoa to get rural free delivery. Captain Smith dies in Tacoma after years in timber business.
Merritt C Bohall files divorce against Bertha Bohall in superior court alleging lodging house at 716 Union Street damaged family life. He claims boarders led to her flirting and loss of affection and seeks a restraint preventing sale of the boarding house during the suit.
Thomas Gray alias Lynch, an ex convict, pleaded guilty in Superior Court to a burglary committed yesterday. Judge Tallman sentenced him to five years in the penitentiary after evidence of prior similar crimes and a chilling plea for mercy.
Commander Stacy Potts of the US Navy arrived from Washington DC to inspect the Nebraska battleship’s machinery and verify that Uncle Sam’s contracted plans and specifications are properly carried out by Moran Tiros. Superintendent Chas Hibbs says the inspection will show the Northwest’s capability in battleship work as Potts plans an initial visit to the Nebraska this afternoon.
The council last night upheld Mayor Ballinger’s veto of the ordinance granting J J Ferguson a license to run the Arcade dance hall. No opposition arose. Tenderloin sources say Ferguson declined the license, while officials claim he cannot obtain it and the mayor could block operation if approved.
U S secret service rounded up a group of counterfeiters in Columbia City after a daylight raid. Captain Bell seized the suspect by the back and placed bracelets on the two McDonalds and an associate, while Richards fled but was later tackled. The trio were taken into custody amid denials of guilt.
City Detectives Wappenstein and Barbee say they uncovered a scheme at 1614 T avenue leading to the arrest of Joe Jeau a cook and employee of G M Godfrey jeweler. Godfrey is linked to the alleged larceny plot involving Daniel Dougherty who has wealth from Alaska after 17 years in the cold. Authorities say others are involved with stage partners aiding the scheme and a possible graver charge against Deteau. Dougherty reports losses around $2,000 in coin and goods.
Wyoming installed B Brooks as governor following inauguration. Montana saw J K Toole take oath for a third term. Utah history marked a transfer to John C Cutler as governor after Heber M Wells retired after two terms. A lone bandit robbed J O W Carlson on Summit Avenue with a pocket knife and a stray five cent piece, while Japanese residents celebrated Port Arthur victory over Russia.
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