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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1905
Page
3
In Cleveland in July and August Otto, an elderly man, killed his wife with a mallet claiming she was near death and a burden. He confessed after police questioning, detailing how he staged the death as an accident and disposed of bloodied clothes and evidence.
The D. B. Johnston Co. promotes a rent credited purchase plan for pianos. Customers pay a monthly amount such as 4.06 with rental credits applying to the final price. Balance options run 6.00 8.00 or 10.00 per month, letting buyers with limited capital complete a purchase. The firm claims a large instrument selection and fair pricing supported by strong sales.
Vancouver, B C July 8. The strangest and most vicious animal from the sea near British Columbia was killed at False Creek by Harry Dusenberry last night. A boy playing near Cotton's mill drew the shark toward shore. Dusenberry hooked it with a pike pole, drove the pole down eight feet into its throat, and helped haul the behemoth ashore.
For over two hours a half dozen street cars carrying Meadows track patrons were immobilized on the interurban bridge over the Duwamish river. The 260 passengers were stranded and unable to reach meals at home while they watched the surrounding scenery.
Boston financier Thomas Lawson rebukes William T Jerome district attorney of New York during a Knife and Fork club dinner. Lawson accuses Jerome of frenzy finance and predicts a second term for Jerome while criticizing Equitable Life policies. Kamuel, a Helena mining magnate, dies in an explosion at Corbin Minnesota mine.
Sedro-Woolley reports a successful street carnival while Olympia notes state tax commissioners urge uniform assessments. Governors Mead and Johnson clash over extradition papers regarding Ida Johnson. Pomeroy marks the death of Henry Owsley. Walla Walla sees 200 soldiers discharged and the wheat harvest underway. Chehalis notes a $50,000 Luedinghaus mill fire. Aberdeen mentions logging camps seeking higher log prices and Bellingham invites Rev. E A Erickson to Minnesota. A local ad promotes Brooks & Co hats.
The Alki Natatorium offers a warm, comfortable indoor space for health and leisure activities. Patrons can enjoy a sheltered environment suitable for year round visits and exercise.
Announced discounts list lace curtains and fabrics with reductions from $0.70 to $3.50 and higher. Items include Brussels Net Battenberg Corded Arabian and Marie Antoinette designs with white and Arabian colorways, many cut to lower prices. More items are similarly reduced across the catalog.
The advertisement promotes a large sale of fine furniture with many pieces cut from high original prices to reduced amounts. Items include No. 2144-Crotch Mahogany Arm Chair from 22.00 to 14.75 and No. 836-Buffet in quarter-sawed golden oak, among numerous chairs, dressers, library suites, and dining sets all offered at substantial cuts.
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