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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1905
Page
3
London report says a collision involving three trains on the Mid railway at Cadnworth on January 19 killed six and injured sixty. Three trains caught fire, increasing casualties and damage.
Manchuria dispatch by Will H. Brill describes nearly two months under constant artillery and machine gun fire. He recalls fear, sensory assault from shells and rifles, and the relentless noise that erodes nerves while stationed five miles from Russian forces.
A correspondent describes eight weeks of near constant artillery and musketry from Russian guns near Japanese positions. He notes heavy firing with little Japanese reply, calls for an end to the bombardment, and recalls belated reports of Russian attempts repulsed with casualties. The din disrupts civilians and reporters alike, with large siege howitzers and frequent shrapnel shells audible five miles away.
Russia, through Ambassador Cassin, sent a second note to the state department protesting alleged Chinese neutrality violations. It cites the Rieschelm incident in Chefoo harbor and Chinese bandit employment by Japan in Manchuria, and questions U S reactions compared with allied powers. President Roosevelt is briefed after Secretary Hay presented the document.
At the miners convention in Indianapolis on January 19 delegates including Randall of Wyoming attacked President John Mitchell. The clash featured a heated floor confrontation as the struggle for influence unfolded among a faction described as a clique of miners.
In Alaska a campaign favors the Valdez route as the quicker cheaper path to the Tanana district, with disputes over Valdez trail dangers, testimonials from T. S. Robinson, and criticism of exaggerated reports. The piece also notes a Helena court decision denying a halt on the Minnie Healey mine pending appeal in a Heinze Amalgamated dispute.
An advertisement promotes White Ribbon Remedy claiming to cure any level of alcohol use from social drinker to drunkard. It pledges nerve steadiness and willpower, endorses a Woman's Christian Temperance Union link, and offers trial packages from Dr. W R Brown with mail delivery in plain envelopes for $1.00. The product is sold by W's Pharmacy and druggists nationwide.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as the cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It offers a free sample and a book of testimonials by mail from readers including A A Reynolds Columbus Ga and urges readers to request direct from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
An alleged quarrel over a Cadaloupe placer gold nugget leads to the deaths of Charlie Purdy and James Redding near Questa Taos. Their partner John Conly is arrested on suspicion. Authorities report the shooting occurred after a dispute over the nugget.
City faces vote on allowing a packing house within limits drawing objections from residents. Council meeting Tuesday will hear appeals from opponents as property owners and business leaders mobilize against the project.
Watchmen on the mills trestle near the Great Northern structure heard repeated cries in the dark between 1 and 2 am. Police and Deputy Coroner Mayfield searched under the trestle as tide hid the area, with no missing person reported yet. The South Seattle Woodmen camp plans a visit to the local camp tomorrow night.
Portland officials continue a gambling crackdown led by Sheriff Ward. A raid on Blaster's gambling house arrested 21 men including Blaster himself, and other Chinese gambling dens were raided with several seized. Information has been filed against Fred Frits from a raid Saturday night.
The city council has decided to revoke the licenses of 23 establishments in the red light district for repeated violations of the law. The notice cites ongoing unlawful practices and orders closure of the worst venues.
Woman thief Della Childera was arrested in Portland after a year of hotel crimes under various names. She faced charges related to a diamond robbery and was escorted to the county jail pending further action.
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