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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1905
Page
1
Reports from Odessa and Libau describe mutinies aboard five more warships upon arrival off port. The Skaterina joined the revolting fleet, threatening bombardment. Other dispatches note martial law talks, internees in Batavia, and heavy casualties amid unrest across European Russia.
The landlady of Cottage 222 James Street sent a star boarder with a $20 gold piece for change. He never returned and the woman asked police to recover the money. City Detective Adame searched the room but found only Meadows race entries.
Deck Lewis, an elderly arrestee, pleaded for leniency in Justice Gordon's court, saying he wished to spend his birthday at home after eight years in jail. He admitted opium use but denied morphine addiction. police later found a morphine setup on him.
Police work to charge Arnson a local junk dealer after a break in at his room. A thief posing as a guest stole a blue quilt and gray silk waist. Arnson was arrested at 6 35 by Detective Adama with help from Wappenstein and Corbett. The Japanese servant fled to Alaska, leaving investigators short on evidence.
Major Glassford of the United States cable office reports the lines have been repaired near Fairbanks but new fires have broken out about 200 miles beyond the former conflagrations and the wires are broken Bay. He says clearing a 200 foot strip through timber country will prevent fires and urges Congress to act to address local needs.
Attorney Walter for Lake Ston Transportation seeks and wins a temporary injunction to restrain Tompkins Transportation from occupying the wharf. The action rests on a claim the wharf has served as a public utility for 17 years and remains essential to operations, prompting a courtroom dispute.
A telegram from Odessa reports mutineers on the Kniaz Potemkin have been moved to different warships and that the Odessa governor is in control of the situation.
A runaway on Union Street from Third to First ends with a 26 foot plunge over a bluff near the Federal building. Two horses die and a Model laundry wagon No 8 is burned. Driver N H Clayton escapes death by a quick jump as one horse entangles in the harness and the team plunges over the embankment at Viret and Western.
A report states money has been raised to cover the alleged defaulting postmaster George M. Kuhn. A relative in Portland secured the funds, and postal inspectors put the deficit at just over $2,000, with repayment forthcoming soon.
Portland Ore July 1 Senator Thurston closed defense arguments in the Mitchell trial with a moving plea and a scathing attack on the indictment and evidence. The case goes to the jury late today. Heney urged postponing Congressman Williamson's trial to Monday afternoon. Heata asked for a new jury panel.
John Deeny,a 19 year old messenger for Bartlett Frasier Carrington brokers, was robbed at the Rookery in downtown Chicago at noon. A man assaulted him by throwing red pepper into his eyes, took the wallet containing $1500, and fled the scene.
Washington reports a dispatch from Minister Rockhill in Pekin announcing that the Chinese government has directed all viceroys and governors to stop the agitation and boycott of American goods. The order followed repeated urgent representations to Beijing.
Year end reports show total increases over last year with the final figures still to be completed in coming days. The post office section notes especially strong growth amid overall Officers say the year will close with notable gains.
Judge McVey declared unconstitutional trust statutes used to prosecute four Des Moines insurance agents. The ruling is expected to halt trust prosecutions in Iowa.
A fire on Devoe Street Brooklyn destroyed a Brooklyn apartment killing Annie Bocklin Arthur Bocklin 16 and Henry Panvie 30 all victims burned to death. Neighbors aided efforts but three residents died in the blaze.
Born in Salem Indiana he graduated from Brown University and was admitted to the bar. He served as secretary to Kent Lincoln and to the French legation, wrote editorials for the New York Tribune, and held roles as Assistant Secretary of State and ambassador to England before being appointed Secretary of State. He died July 1 1905.
Secretary of State John Hay died suddenly at 12 25 this morning from a pulmonary embolism in Newbury New Hampshire The day had been hopeful for a long time Mrs Hay retired late last night He was born in Salem Indiana October 28 1838 a Brown graduate 1868 and began law study with Abraham Lincoln He served as Lincoln's private secretary and later aide de camp during the war He had been active in diplomatic life since Lincoln's era Funeral plans were discussed with Cleveland as a likely venue and interment at Lakeview Cemetery Stone Flat OYSTER BAY July 1 President Roosevelt acknowledged the death in a brief telegram
In July 1899 reports note Hay’s death and President McKinley’s shock as he hoped Hay would resume duties. Telegrams from Oyster Bay convey sorrow while Taft travels to Chicago and West Virginia parties learn of the loss en route to San Francisco.
Charles Hatfield, an interested claimant in the Urqhart estate probate, refused to answer questions in court. Judge Frater held him in contempt and ordered confinement in the county jail until he submits to the court’s orders. Hatfield’s defiant conduct, claiming attorney advice, signaled possible lengthy imprisonment.
New York July 16 an agreement is said to have been reached between steel rail magnats and employers in Kansas City and Chicago with Frank Pott cited as a signer. The report notes a pending approval from the associated unions and aims to stabilize prices and output.
Nearly one million ballots were cast on the final day for various candidates. Names of the prize winners are listed with the total vote for each Meach candidate.
The list names prize winners Miss Lou Chase Miss A Frances Nichols Miss Lillian Metcalf Miss Genevieve Madison Miss Bertha Johnson and special prize Miss A L McMillan. Ballot totals show Ballard votes 523480 300979 240236 23773 229731 221504.
The Star announces six teachers to Portland's Lewis and Clark exposition after a statewide finals vote totaling 2,292,571 with 915,478 in the last day. Winners include Miss Lou Chase Walla Walla Miss A Frances Nichols Raimier Miss Lillian Metcalf Cascade Miss Genevieve Madison B F Day Miss Bertha M Johnson Interlake Miss A L McMillan Ballard.
The Star notes Star Mini Metcalf led supporters while friends of Madi son and Johnson pushed hard for their picks. Miss McMillan Ballard stayed near the top. votes poured in by mail, boosting her rank. The paper thanks readers and plans to let six teachers decide trip logistics with matron Emma Moffatt. A special prize offers Miss McMillan a free World’s Fair trip alongside the other winners.
L F Carroll a vagrant was convicted Saturday before Police Magistrate Gordon and sentenced to 30 days in jail for begging for money to buy cocaine and strychnine to ease dread locomotor ataxia. Carroll, a photographer by trade from Walla Walla, spoke of his hopeless case and addiction, while doctors say strychnine only offers temporary relief. The story includes his remarks to a star reporter and notes his arrest location and demeanor.
President Howard Elliott of the Northern Pacific with a party of officials arrived in Seattle at 0 15 Saturday morning from Tacoma. The train carried private cars Yellowstone Glacier Minnewaska and Mayflower with the president and party aboard and was accompanied by officials including Charlton Palmer and Albee among others.
A terse health update notes eight Venti devices assigned to the patient named Jane, with no further details on condition. The report also mentions four deaths linked to an oral rena, dated 198.
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