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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1905
Page
3
A single intruder robbed a meat shop on East Madison street and tried a second hand store entry. He cut a glass pane, fled when discovered, leaving frost tracks and a cheap revolver at 1328 East Madison street. Police describe a man and suspect the revolver's police provenance.
Fire department officials push police to enforce blockading ordinance in business districts. At Madison Street foot and Western Avenue intersection, blocking vehicles hindered fire apparatus during a Saturday call. Fire chief vows to test the law and curb the nuisance while police say they are addressing the grievance.
Portland dispatch reports Miss Bates, star of The Darling of the Gods, will open the week at the Grand after a trust dispute seeking to bar her. Belasco fought to secure venues, involving offers on the Columbia theater and pressure on independent attractions, but Bates will perform at the Grand, Marquand’s former theater, as the trust relented. Bates also heads to Seattle for five performances of The Taming of the Gods at the Seattle Theater starting February 8.
The grand jury reports it has possession of evidence and information suggesting an organized police corruption system in Chinatown. It also notes bribe money passed and confessions from several officers. Condemnation proceedings for North Forty-fifth Street began before Superior Judge Tullman and may run through the month.
An unknown buyer paid 4,150,000 to acquire three large New York apartment houses, startling operators. The purchaser, later identified as Rev. R. L. Powell of Washington and Philadelphia, is described as one of the country’s wealthiest clergymen, inheriting a large fortune from his father.
A Philadelphia ordained pastor, who founded St. Margarete in Washington and spent much time in Seattle, spoke of the city’s rising prospects. He declared boundless faith in Seattle’s future and predicted it will lead in growth in coming years.
Editorials from the Spokesman-Review Tacoma News Portland Journal and Heling ham Herald praise Senator elect Pike Piles. They call him capable and impartial, note railroad and corporate ties, and urge service to all regions of Washington for broad state benefit.
W. B. Jerome of the New York Central states Seattle will house the finest Pacific coast railroad offices in the Alaska building, surpassing Portland as a rail center for both passenger and freight traffic. Jerome, in Seattle today, notes Seattle’s growing railroad prominence and plans underway.
Paroxysmal asthma relief offered with ASTHMA HERBUS pastiles and MUNYON ASTHMA CURE pellets. The ad promises breathing relief in minutes and a comfortable sleep, recommending hourly dosing, with bundled remedies priced at $1.00 and additional CATARRH CURE and WITCH HAZEL SOAP for skin and complexion.
Five sailors from the French ship Col de Villebois Mareuil deserted while in harbor. Customs will collect a $10 head tax before the ship leaves for Noumea in ballast.
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