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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1905
Page
1
More than 500 people died and 1.5 million dollars in property was destroyed as a heavy cloudburst undermined and flooded the upper valley town. Two hundred bodies have been recovered and authorities say the situation remains chaotic.
United States Senator John H. Mitchell was found guilty of accepting pecuniary compensation for work before federal departments in Washington. The verdict followed a long trial tied to the nation’s largest land swindle, involving several politicians and prominent citizens. The judge granted a new trial motion, with proceedings continued for argument next Monday.
Patrolmen Dolphin and Anderson found John Heckman and Geo E Erickson, both Swedes, in a bloodied fight around 1:30 AM Tuesday. They were arrested and jailed as both men were heavily intoxicated and unable to explain the cause.
Robert Lowry an aged pioneer died Monday at Aberdeen. Zachanale Story a Civil War veteran died Monday at Anacortes. The new Northern Pacific extension formally opened Sunday at MoClips. Lewis Mays who dir
A man reappeared on June 2 but avoids discussing his absence. North Yakima authorities plan a street railway. Olympia reports a fisheries conference request from Canada. A alleged $3,800 robbery in North Yakima may be a hoax as funds were found at the suspect’s home. Vancouver plans a new city hall. Tacoma worker Daniel Hayes was killed by a train near Dead Man’s Gulch. Whitman county wheat crops advance. Spokane schools revert to the slant system. Bellingham swelled by Fourth of July visitors. Medical Lake asylum detainee Bellaire seeks royal intervention and $190 million damages, while officials call him mad.
A fiery call to renew Jeffersonian rights as modern greed and monopoly oppress the poor. The poem denounces state corruption, the rich hoarding wealth, and the exploitation of the vulnerable, urging a new Declaration of equality and freedom. The speaker urges Jefferson to draft a fresh charter against greed and tyranny.
Street carnival at Yealer square Third and James draws large crowds with music lights and 10 cent throws. Nat Reiss offers clean shows including Madame Sciljens diving 65 feet and daily children features while avoiding controversial acts. An Alaska road commission inquiry seeks a chief clerk at Skagway via the U S engineer office.
Bystanders report Moody Jarvis tried to pull a companion from a cold plunge and both disappeared twice. Ropes were used to rescue them, and DeBruler faced police court Monday admitting to self harm after Sunday noon events.
The cruiser Chicago, gunboat Marblehead, and torpedo boat destroyer Paul Jones were sighted on July 1 by the steamer Jefferson at 52:30 latitude and 1:40:45 longitude. They report all well.
Portland mayor issues first order directing the police chief to remove all saloon and restaurant boxes from the city street scene. The action targets storefront signage and curbside fixtures as part of a cleanliness and order drive.
Hasana was rushed to hospital after an attempted murder case tied to Countryman. Sere Peer hunted for the inner assailant with no success while Kanuki is suspected to be hidden by friends. In Yokohama, a crowd gathered as the Stand ard Furniture charity trolley party handed out tins, peanuts, popcorn and badges reading Tam a happy home girl to over 1500 little girls. Local banks reported heavy Fourth of July withdrawals, sparking rumors of a bank failure.
London hosts the International Electric Tramway and Railway Exhibition with strong American representation in electrical apparatus and railway supplies. The event opened today in the Royal Agricultural Hall.
The Lake Shore train brought John Hay's casket to Glenville at 6 45 AM. A small funeral party including Mrs Hay and Clarence Hay accompanied the body to the Mather home. President Roosevelt and cabinet members are invited to attend the service.
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