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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1905

Page

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Brumelaw girl allege abuse by Second-hand dealer Garver

Fifteen year old Annie Quitchka of Brumelaw says Sam Garver a Fourth and Main dealer fed her wine he called soda pop and she became dizzy. She was cared for at Wayside Emergency Hospital and is now with Police Matron Kelly awaiting a formal charge for selling liquor to a minor. Police seek a warrant as prosecutors prepare the case.

Annie Quitchka Brumelaw Sam Garver Fourth and Main Wayside Emergency Hospital Kelly Garver McDonald Mackintosh Quitchka

Shamefaced Maidens Beardless Youths Drink in Wine Rooms

Four youths pleaded guilty in police court to intoxication after starting at the Germania and moving to the Marquette saloon wine rooms. The court suspended sentence to allow parental guidance as police noted attempts to entice girls into a room with others.

Germania Marquette Ment

Lucky Seattle Woman Inherits $500000 From France Death Bed

Miss Marie Carran receives a half million dollars from an oral will tied to John Sullivan who died intestate. Federal court rulings and a string of claimants failed to override the fortune, now protected as the Supreme Court affirmed the nullity of the oral will and blocked state protests.

Miss Marie Carran Dame Fortune Miss Carran John Sullivan Witmeee Marie Carrau Sullivan Hanford United States Circuit Court United States Supreme Court

Japs Won't Stop Until All Settled in Manchuria Peace Talks

Reports from St. Petersburg and Washington indicate Japan will not halt military activity until plenipotentiaries reach terms for peace, while Russia faces pressure and Korea’s protectorate is confirmed. Admiral Togo’s fleet movement is noted from Tokyo.

Washington, D. C Japan

Japanese loan opens with heavy subscription in London

The July 11 report notes a brisk uptake of the new Japanese loan in London with many individual subscriptions. By afternoon the issue was closed as bonds were oversubscribed.

London

Seattle Fire Laddies Cry Out Over Work, Pay, and Restrictions

A Seattle fireman vented to a Starre about 21 hours per day at stations and only 10 cents an hour. He laments no time to leave the station on duty and recalls a Fourth of July order banning celebrations near stations, noting policemen enjoy more time off while firefighters receive little recognition.

Seattle

Tragic Mine Explosion in Cardiff Claims 141 Lives

An explosion at United National colliery in Watson Cardiff kills 141 miners after eight bodies are recovered. Seventy to eighty workers were underground when the blast occurred, including the mine manager. Rescue efforts end with no hopes of saving the entombed.

Cardiff Wales United National Watson

Elopement Report In Olympia Involving Two Teens

Police notified Monday of two girls under 15 from Olympia who ran away with piano player Dick Maynard. Deputy Vance says the girls were lured into vice by the loafer Mamie Pfaff and Elvira Mumford named as the youths involved details.

Olympia Dick Maynard Vance Mamie Pfaff Elvira Mumford

Brewers Union Strike Benefits Rise by 300 Dollars

Over 18000 dollars in cash was paid out as strike benefits for the past month to members of the Brewers union at strike headquarters Tuesday. This is an increase of 300 dollars over the previous month.

Brewers’ Union

Japs Capture and Mock Escape at McNeil Island

Federal fugitives tied to a bandit group are recaptured. Matt Moor, jailed in King County, admits separation from companions who headed toward Seattle. An escape tale at McNeil Island ends with convicts surrendering after quail hunters panic the fugitives.

Pwgteg Matt Moor Jalil Moor Seattle King County Oscar Wise Little Oriental McNeil Island

Japanese convict Takoucho captured and taken to Tacoma

The U S marshal s office reports K Takoucho, the other Japanese fugitive, was captured by a posse on Vashon Island early this morning. Convict Takeouchi, age 24, was brought to Tacoma today aboard the revenue cutter Grant to serve a 20 year manslaughter sentence.

Tacoma United States Marshal'’S Office K. Takoucho Vashonteland Iy Staff Dent K. Takeouchi Revenue Cutter Grant Harold Birkett

Japanese Escapee Matt Moor Captured in Ravendale

Deputy Sheriff Matt Starwick of Ravendale and miner Jack Storey nabbed Matt Moor, a Japanese convict who escaped from McNeillyland on July 3, at Henry's Switch near the Columbia Pacific junction. Moor, pockmarked with a broken nose, admitted nothing and claimed innocence while resisting arrest.

Ravensdale Harry Tracy The Law At Ewing Matt Moor McNeilleland Matt Starwick Ravenedale Jack Btorey Henry's Switch Columbia Puget Sound Palmer Northern Pacific Starwick

Robert Criswell Arrested for Criminal Libel in New York

New York publisher Robert Criswell was arrested on criminal libel charges at the instigation of Congressman Rhineck of Covington Kentucky. His paper ran an article titled An Insult to Miss Alice M Roosevelt detailing alleged introductions to race track men and other uncomplimentary remarks about the congressmen.

Criswell New York Rhineck Covington Alice Long‘Worth Roosevelt

Firefighters Save Hillman City From Widening Blaze

Fire threatened to destroy Hillman City early Monday as volunteers from Columbia City fought a blaze that leveled the home of H. C. Krepps and scorched the nearby Methodist church. Krepps valued his home at 1200 dollars with 650 dollars insurance. the church is estimated at 3000 dollars. The volunteer crew arrived by hose cart and chemical engine hauled on a Renton line car, praised by Superintendent Brown. The town saluted the fire department for long distance rescues, including a recent Brighton Beach warehouse fire.

Hillman City Columbia City H. C. Krepps Kreeps Brown Renton & Southern Railway Methodist Krepps Renton Columbia Fire Department Brighton Beach

Bank Clearings July 11 1905 Reported Increase Over Last Year

Bank clearings for July 11 1905 totaled 1 184 426 79 dollars an increase of 425 865 08 dollars over the same date in 1904. The prior year figure was 758 561 76 dollars reflecting a substantial year over year rise.

Weather Forecast Fair Tonight and Warmer Wednesday

The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with a fair start to Wednesday. Light northwest winds are expected and temperatures will rise gradually.

Prominent Japanese Woman Uta Hayashi Visits City

Miss Uta Hayashi of Osaka a noted charity leader and superintendent of a major Osaka orphanage travels to the city as guest of the Japanese consul. She will address the W C T U Federation at First Baptist on Tuesday about life of Japanese women and speak Thursday at the Japanese Baptist mission on Jackson street about her orphanage work.

Uta Hayashi Osaka Japan Mise Hayashi

Timber land fraud claim before federal grand jury

Mrs. Mary J. Harris testified in Boise before the federal grand jury investigating land fraud. She alleged that Weyerhauser and Potlatch Lumber companies obtained 60,000 acres of timber through fraudulent entries.

Boise Idaho Mary J. Harris Weyerhauser and Potlatch

General William Blackmar in serious condition at Idaho house

In Bowe Idaho on July 11 General William Blackmar commander in chief of the G A R lies very ill at the Idaho house doctors say a general breakdown is likely grave fears for the veteran's life he was en route to the Portland exposition

Bowe Idaho William Blackmar Idaho House Portland Exposition

Williamson tied to partner’s death in land fraud case

Portland July 11 The land fraud trial links Congressman Williamson to the death of his partner Vangesner. Wilford Crane testified Williamson selected lands for him to file upon and that all fees were advanced by the firm Williamson & Vangesner.

Portland Ore Williamson Vangesner Wilford Crane Willamson & Vangesner

Bodies Recovered After Lake Washington Drowning Tragedy

The body of H. F. Gibson, a local druggist, was found shortly after 5 AM near the site where Mrs. Minnie Mitchell's body was recovered the previous day in Union Bay, Lake Washington. A watch stopped at 6:32 likely marks the time of the accident. rescue workers report no further bodies found and a $100 reward remains for any additional recoveries.

Gibson Minnie Mitchell Union Bay Lake Washington Madison Park ER. M. McLean Charles F. Gilbert Carrol Bonney-Watson Gibsons Mrs. Mitchell Mr. Mitchell

Cowboy's Special Breaks Record in Freight Run

Scott's Santa Fe special from Kansas City to Fort Madison covered 221 miles in 251 minutes, arriving two hours ahead of schedule. The Coyote special to Chicago completed 2,246.9 miles in 45 hours 4 minutes, beating previous records by 12 hours 52 minutes amid crowd scenes and media frenzy.

Fort Madison Scott Kansas City Chicago Santa Fe Los Angeles Polk Street United States Allway Great Northern New York Lake Sheer

Prefect of Moscow Shot by Assassin

Count Schuvaloff the prefect of Moscow was shot dead today while receiving petitioners. The assassin fled but was later arrested. News of the killing spread to St Petersburg where Schuvaloff was noted as an aristocrat and close friend of the czar and grand dukes.

Moscow Valoff Petersburg Schuvaloff

Seaba Storms City Jail In House Keeper Case

Henry Seaba of South Seattle led a jailbreak attempt to prevent a warrant on his house keeper Rose Rivers charged with theft of about 245 dollars. Rivers was jailed on Washington street as Seaba later relented. Rivers denies the theft and says she was sick. Damage suit possible if money not proven stolen. J and Jefferson charged with attempted murder of Emma Jefferson in a separate case.

Seaba Seattle Rose Rivers Damm King Miss Rivers Washington Street J. &. Jefferson Emma Jefferson Emma Simmons Mackinosh

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