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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1905
Page
5
The city chain gang completed a year of labor for Toledo, with 6,012 workers employed on average. They performed daily tasks valued at $5,436 while feeding and guarding costs totaled $2,386. The annual report will be presented to the council Monday.
Three men beat John Hal Adeon on the Hoquiam waterfront and robbed him of 323 dollars using a lock trick. Police detained a suspect named William Kinney, while a second man claimed to be a chief’s associate. A third man produced a badge and tried to intimidate, then the group split the proceeds and vanished as the victim reported the incident.
The Star's news boys and carriers will meet at The Star office at 7 30 p m for a theater party. Manager Charlie Newman of the Alcazar will supervise the youths as they view the Cristo show and react with enthusiastic cheering during the evening event.
The body of N. Phelps, linked to several large pure food canneries in Battle Creek Michigan, was found today. Police report he likely died by suicide amid ongoing business reverses and financial distress.
The Neill company presents A Bachelor's Romance at the Seattle theater closing Saturday night with Fair Rebel Rudolph and Adolph Monte Cristo and Shall We Forgive Her opening Sunday. Nina Treen, wife of merchant Lewis Treen, dies suddenly at 4039 Elevth avenue northeast. She leaves a husband and three children and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. The Great Northern overland train derailed after leaving Everett, but no injuries are reported.
A. C. Van Doren urged Seattle Electric to add fenders on cars while the committee deferred action after promising a thorough investigation. Officials noted accidents in other cities with street car monopolies and discussed past proposals.
Mamie Dawson, ex wife of Dr L B Dawson, files reply affidavits in custody proceedings for their two sons. She denies claims of teaching disobedience and accuses the father of poisoning the boys against her. She says the boys prefer to be with her and objects to his plan to withhold a college education from their future child. The couple were divorced with custody awarded to Mrs Dawson as babies, with a condition that the father would gain custody when they grew older. Now she seeks modification of the decree to regain custody.
Everett will host a health and sanitation committee meeting Friday to decide whether to keep the current smoke nuisance ban or pursue new measures. Businessmen on both sides will speak as public interest rises. Thomas J Hopkins, 61, hotelman, died this morning of Brights disease, leaving a widow and son.
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a modern blood and system cleanser for stomach and liver troubles. The notice claims strong demand and urges readers to try them at G. O. Guy's drug store, 25, with a guarantee.
Rev. M A Matthews was sharply criticized by Councilmen Gill and Mullen during a Westlake Improvement Club banquet at the Washington hotel. The speakers denounced him as a sensationalist with a hostile tone, calling him a long haired fanatic and a “corn doctor” from his background.
Tacoma reports Ray Gamble Ray Gilet and Fred Nicholson, three youths who drifted on the sound for three days, were rescued. The boys faced exposure and fatigue but are expected to recover. Authorities say their boat found them near shore and pulled them to safety.
In Newark New Jersey on a cold January day objections are raised as Receiver James Smith Jr filed a $200000 fee application to settle affairs of the United States Shipbuilding Company. Detston will be reserved pounding evidence to set the fee due Receiver Snaith.
The steamer Santa Clara carrying the body of ex Mayor Mumea, who died at Pairbanks, is expected to reach Seattle on Monday.
A testimonial from Henrietta Texas touts Bicetric Bitters as a malaria remedy superior to quinine with fewer side effects. The ad notes the drug’s claimed curative effect and lists GUY’s Drug Store as a purchase point at 50 cents with a guarantee.
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