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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1905

Page

8

Supreme Court Rules Against Beef Trust in Antitrust Case

The United States Supreme Court today affirmed a federal court injunction against Swift & Co and other beef trust firms, declaring the trust an illegal combination to restrain competition in livestock purchasing and dressed beef sales. The ruling is unanimous with minor modifications to align with the attorney general’s plan. James A. Seaton Post No 163, G. A. TR and Helier Corps No 95 announce a social dance at Alkihall Collins Block next Thursday evening February 2, inviting friends.

Washington, BD. C United States Supreme Court Swift &Co Beef Trust Federal Court of the Northern District of Hilnots James A. Seaton G. A. TR Helier Corps Alkihall Collins Block

Governor Mead Attends Portland Club Dinner

The eleventh annual Portland Commercial Club dinner honored Governor Mead with a toast on Washington and the Pacific Northwest. Other speakers included Portland Mayor Williams, Oregonian editor Harvey W. Scott, and Pendleton judge Stephen A. Lowell. J. S. Watlend of Auburn pleaded guilty to forgery and was sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary for forging J. C. Gregory’s name on a $16 order. Bigland was arrested for checks.

Portland Ore Portland Commercial Club Governor Mead Washington Pacific Northwest Mayor Willams Harvey W. Scott The Oreconian Stephen A. Lowell Pendleton J. 8. Watlend Auburn State J. C. Gregory Mc. Axtell Bigland

Supreme Court Denies Writ in Poet Fraud Case

Washington January 10 The appeal for a writ of certiorari in Machen v Diller and A Groff, convicted poet in a fraud case, was denied by the U S Supreme Court this morning. They face two years in prison and 10 000 fines each and have been sent to the Moundsville Va penitentiary.

Washington Machen V. Diller A. Groff United States Supreme Court Moundsville

Sultan Near Death Rumor Circulates Over Turkish Sultan

Berlin reports the sultan of Turkey is dangerously ill with heart muscle inflammation. If he dies, the court plans for his younger brother Rashid Bey to succeed him, though Rashid is described as a hopeless drunkard.

Berlin Die Klein Journal Turkey Rashid Bey Rashid Fa

Life of King Threatened in Palace Incident

Madrid January 30 King Alfonso the queen mother and other royal relatives escaped asphyxiation when fumes from the heating apparatus overflowed during a palace dinner Thursday night. The palace engines have been seized by authorities.

Madrid Alfonso Roya

Charley Sweeny Refuses Offers to Reimburse Campaign Losses

Charley Sweeny who helped elect Samuel H. Piles to the U S senate twice turned down an $80,000 proposal to reimburse his campaign expenses. A Foster supporter sought Sweeny’s retirement in exchange for funds, but Sweeny refused, stating he would bear his losses himself. Seattle business leaders then proposed reimbursement, but Sweeny again declined, underscoring his stance on paying for political outcomes.

Charley Sweeny Samuel H. Pilea King County United States Senate Spee Millionaire Senator Piles Olympia Sweeny Foster Sweeney Seattle Charles Sweeny

Johnston to stand trial for assault with deadly weapon

Mat Johnston faces superior court today on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to do bodily harm after allegedly attempting to shoot Mrs. Sarah Foster on October 22 when she refused to marry him. Foster had ended their engagement and Johnston, who had boarded with her, allegedly threatened her life in the hall. Foster’s son reportedly intervened to save his mother. Jury selection occurred this morning and testimony began.

Mat Johnston Sarah Foster Johnston

Omaha Fire Destroys Half-Block Five-Story Complex

A $700,000 blaze ripped through a solid half block of five-story buildings between Harney and Howard on Eleventh street Friday night. The fire consumed a large section of commercial property, with authorities investigating the cause. Paris Reception for North Sea Inquiry Commission

Omaha Harney and Howard Streets Eleventh Street Paris Ambassador Porter International Commission

Ambassadors Guests Of King Edward And Queen Alexandr

London dispatch says Ambassador and Mrs. Choate were hosted by King Edward and Queen Alexandra for several days in the late part of last week at the embassy, after arriving Saturday night.

London Ambasséay Mrs. Choate Edward Alexandr

Marriage Licenses and Pairings Listed by City

A list of marriage license applicants includes Henry Humber 21 and Schneider 19 from Victoria C, Une 28 from San Francisco, Rio Yamamoto 18 from Japan, F A Turner 21 and Anna 18 from Vancouver, Henry ley 45 from Seattle and Vance 44 from North Yakima.

Henry Humber Schneider Victoria Une San Francisco Rio Yamamoto Japan F. A. Turner Anna Vancouver Henry Ley Seattle Vance North Yakima

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