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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1905
Page
3
A fragment notes a formal presentation of Civic Park in Port Angles during Independence Day celebrations. The item hints at a local civic ceremony featuring community figures and a park dedication.
A vivid advertisement touts Victor Talking Machine and a diamond voice recording. It highlights Melba Jose Carasco Scotti and a dozen renowned singers as part of the showcase. Krell Auto Grand Piano is featured as an instrument anyone can play only here.
An evening boating stunt at Madison Park ended in tragedy when a racing boat split on impact, throwing seven people, including State Senator KR. M. Kinnear Mrs Kinnear Mine Kinnear and George A. Piper, into the water. Two men rescued the terrified group from drowning with difficulty as another craft arrived.
Ito a Japanese laborer was arrested after striking Martin Brown on the head with a beer bottle in a street confrontation. Brown suffered a deep scalp wound but the injury was not serious. Officers Mayon and Prafford detained both suspects. Brown returned home. Ito remained in custody.
The Alaska Steamship company steamer Jefferson sailed at 10 30 Wednesday morning carrying about 160 school teachers from across the United States. Roughly half the passengers hail from Seattle, including F B Cooper Seattle schools superintendent and Miss Nettie Sawyer Seattle primary supervisor.
Bank clearings Wednesday totaled 1 166 665 57 with year ago 866 877 74. The Spokane steamer of the Pacific Coast Steamship company will call for Alaska Thursday with 180 tourists. The Fourth of July celebrations in Bellingham and Olympia were notable events, praised by business leaders for their scale and success.
A Georgetown official, M L Hamilton, faces scrutiny for accepting a $4 daily road supervisor salary and multiple city and county franchises. He obtained water and electric franchises and a 50 year Tacoma line, while county commissioners defended the deals as lawful despite city-charter restrictions.
Mrs Fenster, matron of an orphan's home, says neighbors attack her over attempts to discipline a boy who stole firecrackers. She recalls punishing methods and denies cruelty, stating her care for the children and willingness to cooperate with humane officials.
Iron worker Thomas Witte went on a violent spree around 11 30 at night in the restricted district wounding three bystanders including C W Elliott at Pacific hospital and Tom O Rourke moved to Wayside Emergency hospital. Witte attacked a young boy and assaulted Elliott before being subdued by Patrolmen Burkman Crandall and Donlan. He was charged with being drunk and disorderly.
The body of John Hay was laid to rest at Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland after a simple service at Wade Memorial chapel attended by Mrs. Hay Clarence Hay and President Roosevelt among others. A guard of Ohio National Guard bore the casket to the grave as officials and mourners followed. The procession drew large crowds as the party moved to Union Station for the funeral train.
In Portland on July 5 federal judge DeHaven moved quickly as 26 land fraud cases were called with defendants ordered to appear and plead or demur. Demurrer arguments on Butte Creek Lumber were considered. Beach warrants issued for A. P. Downs and F. B. Downs. Indictments for con en Ww returned against Frank J. Winkle Frank W. Dugan and five Bins dismissed. The DaPuter McKinley case saw most defendants plead guilty except Sen. BE P. Mays who is reported sick in California. On July 6 the US attorney received Washington’s praise for aggressive prosecution signed Hoyt Acting Attorney General.
Judge Griffin hears a mandamus by W. H. Brown long-time state horticultural commissioner who resigned claiming he did not intend to resign seriously. Brown seeks restored appointment, alleging Civil War veteran status and preference. Hopkins’ attorney Frank B. Sayre calls the mandamus improper, arguing Brown’s resignation was valid.
The text notes a second ongoing proceeding titled quo warranto. It implies related legal action distinct from the other matter referenced. The exact parties and filings are not specified in this fragment.
The carnival drew about 8,000 attendees on Tuesday with packed grounds all afternoon and evening shows. Performers included the Rhoenes in a humorous acrobatic act and Madame Liljens in swimming tricks around the fire dive. The organizers planned afternoon events for children and ladies, to avoid late crowds.
Italian driver Lancia led the Gordon Bennett race at Las Champs France at 60 mph before his machine broke and plunged over a precipice, dying on the rocks below. No signs of him after the finish remain.
The Alki Natatorium is now fully enclosed under a roof. Dr. F. M. Conn of the Alaska Building promotes the facility as warm and comfortable for health and leisure.
A list of buffets with quarter-sawed golden oak and mahogany builds, French plate mirrors, linen drawers, silver storage, and china closets. Each item shows original prices and discounted sale figures, including No 156 and No 750 buffets plus others with varying base dimensions and ornate fronts.
Davenport item with oak frame red velour rose decoration and gold oak feet priced at 16.75 on sale. Additional Davenport models feature quarter-sawed gold oak posts top rail base and embossed velour coverings with regular prices and sale figures. Various Mascot and Jubilee ovens listed by model numbers with holes and sizes and prices ranging from 20 to 35 dollars.
An advertisement showcases No. 1 408 Three-piece Colonial Suite in solid mahogany including bed dresser and chiffonier with detailed swell base measurements and large beveled French plate mirrors. A No. 189 Bedroom Set offers dresser bed chiffonier and dressing table with matching mirrors and polished finish. Prices listed as $460 and $194 respectively.
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