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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1905
Page
7
George W. Fairley, steward aboard the Garonne transporting Russian refugees to Odessa, mocks Russian soldiers as cowards while praising Japanese troops. He describes mixed crews aboard, fear among officers, and a chaotic, indecisive wartime culture with frequent councils and little discipline.
A North Dakota delegation of 56 arrived in Seattle to tour the Great Northern liner Dakota. They toured the ship with officials, attended a luncheon and toasts, and met local dignitaries including Captain Frank, Mayor Ballinger, Governor Mead, and US Senator McCumber. Governor Searles designated July 18 as North Dakota day at the Lewis and Clark fair.
Three men were killed and seven seriously injured when two Chicago Eastern Illinois passenger trains collided at Steger Illinois this morning. The dead include engineer James Lyke George Epstein of Chicago and Charles Horn Crete postmaster. Several injured faces possible death.
In Seattle a court hearing ends with Kitty Williams pleading guilty to loitering in saloons after a police ultimatum. Police and city leaders push new regulations barring access between bars and rooms with women patrons, affecting major venues like the Orpheum and Mare. Reverend V. V. Alexander named secretary of the Russian churches of North America at a Cleveland convention.
The SPINNING'S SATISFACTORY STORE at 1310 Second Ave advertises daily price cuts on bicycles including Le Roy Spinning Coaster brakes and an Iver Johnson model with progressive $1.00 drops until sold. Also listed are a Corbin Coaster frame, a $40 ladies Eagle bicycle, Morill pattern saw set, smokeless cartridges, Bridgeport pedals, and a $55.06 Iver Johnson model.
Specials advertise Salt Air Sea Salt in a pa sack and Razor Strops 25c each plus a metal soap box with 30 percent glycerine soap cake for 70s. It urges shoppers it pays to deal at Lang's.
Charles H. Davia killed his wife and baby with a razor in Spokane on Thursday evening and then took his own life. Neighbors heard nothing until the crime and suicide were completed. Davia, described as morbid, had recently lost his job at the Washington Mill plant and accused his wife of extravagance.
Walla Walla reports Phillip Berry, chief turnkey at the penitentiary, was discharged over alleged romance with Mera Ferguson, a prisoner released July 9 after nine months for grand larceny in Seattle. Ferguson was seen in the women’s ward. Berry spent money on her. After her release she remained in town, was ordered to leave, and departed at night. Berry sold his home and fled with his wife and child left behind.
Fires rage near Cas Creek in Kern County destroying campsites as the blaze spreads for miles. Authorities warn the fire is beyond control with heavy losses expected including property and timber.
John P. Soyer, of Georgetown, left home days ago to buy wheat. His son Johnson called at police headquarters Friday morning asking aid to locate him. He described his father as about 69 years old, 200 pounds, long gray beard, wearing Juniper work dress and overalls, and carrying $10. The son said hospitals and institutions have been checked with no success and urged a quick search. He spoke to City Detective Basson.
The steamer Manchuria carrying Secretary Taft Mise Roosevelt and party docked in Honolulu today after a smooth voyage from San Francisco. All aboard are well and received warmly. A cabin passenger named Sullivan from San Antonio died by his own action during the trip.
Joseph Murphy, a convict, was hanged at Folsom prison this morning. He walked to the gallows with a steady step and remained stolid as the cap was adjusted. Murphy was among the men who murdered Guard Cotter during the famous 1903 jail break when 13 convicts escaped.
Paris marks Bastille Day with a military parade along the Champs Elysées. President Loubet and War Minister Berteau review the troops as France observes the national holiday.
Dr LY Ward of Beattie has been adjudged insane in a court proceeding. The ruling follows medical testimony alleging mental incapacity and places Ward under guardianship and treatment consideration.
In Sharon California this week the Balat la gold and silver mines in Shasta county were sold to a syndicate led by Clarence W Mackay for 2 million dollars. The Kimberly estate trustees concluded the deal. Alfred Welch aged 58 died from a hemorrhage while mowing his lawn at 210 Taylor Avenue Thursday night. Three daughters survive.
Mr Eisbert Wisbert faced a police court hearing with Police Judge Gordon reviewing evidence. A witness testified to Wisbert arranging a date with a stenographer posing as a job seeker. The judge released Wisbert on suspended judgment pending better conduct and warned against future trouble.
Tribute in Judge Frater’s court honors the Irish as Attorney Godfrey sparred with a Dublin brogue. The case in Warke va Burke centers on custody of three children and alleged abuse by the stepfather. The judge reassures the court the Irish are right and expects forthcoming evidence next Friday morning.
A large group of newspaper boys, loyal to The Star, marched downtown Seattle on Friday afternoon led by the Newsboys band. The parade concluded at the Star theater with a special matinee honoring the boys.
Ben Livers states he had no role in Mrs Kloss leaving her husband Mike Kloss in Roslyn. He says she visited him, returned to her husband, and the family quarrel has been settled. Police had received an erroneous report from an excited father claiming Livers influenced the daughter’s departure.
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