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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1905
Page
1
Rev Dr M A read his dramatic address amid a crowded council chamber that overflowed into the lobby. President Gill threatened to clear the crowd as Edward Clayson Jr led supporters in demanding the right to express themselves during the proceedings.
A call to church elders amid a dispute between Pastor Dr. Matthews and City Council President Gill. The text urges elders to demand criminal proof of charges in court or face consequences, arguing for clearing the pastor if innocent and gagging Gill if not.
H C Gill president of the city council says he is ready to prove statements about Dr Matthews character. He urges a grand jury to investigate the charges and claims he has substantial evidence from his sources to back his accusations, while Dr Matthews declines to remain and respond. Elders and supporters of the First Presbyterian church view Gill with contempt.
The church board led by J. F. Douglas says they will pay no attention to President Gill and reject calls for action. Douglas argues public belief in press statements will be sympathetic to Rev. Matthews, noting his open life in Tennessee and lack of grounds for further inquiry.
East side politicians say Crocker the state revenue collector may be chosen to run for the U S Senate from Washington. The alleged pact would give Sweeny backers in county patronage and has Ankeny placed to seek re election or another candidate acceptable to the coalition. Supporters claim Piles and Farrell pressed Crocker for governor but Mrs Crosecup blocked it. Sweeny backers would share federal patronage across counties and Ankeny’s stance signals favor for county equality.
Washington date uncertain administration plans to prosecute beef trust officials. Bureau of Corporations has abundant evidence ready for prosecutions, with packers still controlling the market and providing further damaging material.
Tonight and Wednesday generaly fair with northeast winds. The report notes a low temperature reading for the past 24 hours.
Sacramento reports the legislature faces bribery allegations against Senators French Wright and Emmons. An investigation by a committee plans to call witnesses including Becker and Dent Roberts as a criminal action is prepared in San Francisco.
Readies for the Ryther Home benefit at the Seattle Theater with sketches songs dances and aerial acts. Ushers led by Pardee Howe head the crowd as local talent from vaudeville houses and amateur circles perform to raise funds for the Ryther Home.
Coroner Carroll and Deputy Sheriff Belding investigated the burning of George W. Smith's Covington home near Kent. They found the charred body of his wife, 26, in the ruins. Smith, 81, had disappeared as authorities moved to arrest him. Neighbors reported the house ablaze before 6 am and the couple had married December 27.
A court jury found Johnson guilty of assault and battery this morning after he allegedly attacked Mrs. Sarah Foster with a deadly weapon in a dispute sparked by her rejection of marriage. He claimed the revolver fell from his pocket.
The body of Frank Willis, about 55, was found in an old shack near Milton, presumed to have killed himself with strychnine. He had been missing since January 1 and reportedly spoke of marital troubles. Al Lake, wanted in California for forgery, is being held. a writ of habeas corpus returns February 3 before Superior Judge Griffin.
Senator Bard of California testified before the Senate Indian Affairs subcommittee that a Catholic association agent offered to sway several legislative districts for his re election in exchange for continuing aid to Catholic schools. The remarks relate to charges that Indian education funds largely favored Catholic institutions due to Roosevelt’s friendliness toward Catholics.
F N Armstrong, Melba's former husband and Australian educator, attended the Melba concert in Portland in a box. Armstrong, now a cattle rancher in Klamath county, Oregon, visited by their son who joined Melba’s tour after Pittsburg. Elsewhere, Judge Hanford awarded Mrs Hartless and Georgia Hartless 2250 dollars from Seattle Electric for a street car death. Farallon sailed north with 500 tons freight and 20 passengers.
The Melba concert at the Grand next Friday evening is expected to attract a large Seattle social and musical crowd. Manager Ellis reports Mme Melba in excellent form and ready to deliver a superior performance. In court yesterday four divorce petitions were filed: Ada Warren vs FE Warren for desertion, R W McCoy vs Katie McCoy for incompatibility, Alberta Drum vs Carl Drum for desertion, Marie Johnson vs Charles Johnson for nonsupport.
A Seattle theater benefit showcases Mother Ryther’s work with forty five motherless children at the Ryther home on Denny Way. The event features vaudeville acts, aerialists Loretta twins, and performances by the children to raise funds for feeding clothing and educating the youngsters. Tickets cost 50 cents downstairs or 25 cents upstairs.
Senate approves an amendment raising the DC charter fee from 1 to 40 cents per $1 000 of capital stock and allows the recorder of deeds to reject charters for unsubscribed capital. It may revoke charters with $5 000 000 capital already granted.
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