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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1905
Page
7
A gas leak caused a basement explosion at Fushias bakery on Jan 16, killing Frank Johnson and fatally injuring J W Pashig. The blast demolished three small stores and damaged a dozen more structures as fire and water spread.
In Olympia, a Spokane delegation clash over party workers unfolds with tales of Joe Hagan and Knight evading duties, while George Crane maneuvers to assign jobs. The piece notes Democratic candidates and expected votes in the governor race as well as intraparty tensions among Washington officials.
Chicago society reports Grace Snell Coffin Walker Coffin Layman Snell preparing to marry Frank Hix for a fourth time amid a history of multiple marriages and separations. Biographers recall her first marriage in 1884 to Grace Snell and Coffin, followed by divorces, remarriage attempts, and other unions. Rumors persist she seeks her first choice amid ongoing matrimonial upheavals.
A dubious 19th century tonic promises to cure drink curse with no taste or odor. Claims to restore will power and eliminate temptation, endorsed by temperance groups, physicians, clergy, and workers. Includes contact details for trials and sales through multiple city addresses and drug retailers.
Superior Judge Griffin dismissed several cases on motion by Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh. The defendants include Frank Groshel charged with assault with intent to harm, G R Weatherby for abusing a public school pupil, Freeman Collier for bigamy, and William Zeiner with H C Krepps for maintaining a gambling resort. All dismissals cited inefficient evidence.
The YWCA domestic training class teaches housework as a viable career. Ten girls study, with paid room and board, and instruction in laundry kitchen and dining room tasks. The program aims to overcome prejudice against domestic service and notes many graduates marry or gain employment soon after completing the course.
Salt Lake jurist Judge James A. Mirer testified that Smoot supported enforcing laws and was a rising state figure. He claimed polygamy was declining and predicted Utah would outperform other states within ten years. Elias A. Smith, Deseret Savings Bank cashier, said he was a Mormon and member of the Peoples Party, denying church control over members' political choices.
The board of works is urged to enforce the state law restricting city contractors to eight hours per day. A communication from the local Federal union arrives with a resolution passed at its last meeting. The union asks the board to accede to the request and implement the eight hour standard.
The union urged the board to enforce the eight hour law after the Supreme Court ruled it constitutional. Earlier the city acted on the demand, then faced a ruling by Judge Bell declaring it unconstitutional. Union members, with support from the state labor commissioner, aim to pursue the matter again.
Police told Superior Judge Morris that Charlie Conroy a 15 year old newsboy is a habitual petty thief and street youth with absent parents. The judge ordered him committed to the reform school Chehalis to steer him away from crime and teach a trade.
The Chicago orchestra appoints Stock as acting director following Theo Thomas death. Stock has served as assistant conductor and principal violist since 1895 arrival from Germany. Born July 1872 in Juich and trained at Cologne, he has led tours and prepared a musical edition amid new major works in progress.
General Corbin cables from Manila that Lieutenant Avery, a Philippine scout and two native employees were wounded in an action at Dolores river on January 14. Private Austin of the hospital corps was wounded and nine contabulary killed in an action near Maslog, Samar, on January 8.
Frank House, driven by temporary insanity, shot his wife in Trinidad Colorado on January 16 and then killed himself by shooting his own head. Police reported the double tragedy, noting the revolver used and the apparent lack of warning prior to the attack.
Cleveland customs say evidence shows more than 260000 dollars of jewels imported by Mrs Cane I Chadwick. A large portion of the jewels were given as gifts to friends. Jewels valued at 256000 identified. inquiry continues. A jury awarded 11550 to C Fernandes, R H Hiamm, and Antone Morrin for damages to Hotels Lotus and Pleasanton due to a Great Northern tunnel dig.
Readable market list shows varied prices for beans, vegetables, fruits, dairy and eggs from multiple regions. Notable figures include Yakima and California potatoes at 22.00 and 15.00 respectively, oranges up to 4.00 per box, and cheese and sugar prices in cents and dollars.
A sprawling listing details prices for meat dairy and seafood products including cows beef pork and lard alongside an extensive array of grains flour and feed. It lists per unit costs for live animals groceries with regional references and multiple brands and varieties across items like oats corn meal buckwheat and hay with price ranges and bulk terms.
The Star reports Beattie market figures for January 16 with Wheat May and July bids, Corn May and July quotes, Oats May and July values, and Park May prices. Prices show May contracts around 117 1 4 for wheat and 45 1 8 for corn, oats near 31K, with July and Jan figures included.
Wheat Liverpool May opened unchanged and rose 1 8 from Saturday. Visible supply shows 29 585 000 down 631 000. Market nervous with a predominantly professional trading crowd and bullish sentiment. large traders took profits to press for a dip to repurchase. Stocks note good market ahead, with higher prices expected, especially in St Paul and Union Pacific.
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