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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
7
Bi Shields, 32, drowned off Ballard while bathing with four brothers and friends. He dove into deep water and cramps are suspected as his grip held an old anchor. Relatives mourn as deputies remove the body and funeral plans await Friday. Seattle Electric car deliveries continue with 15 total new units planned citywide.
An informal event at the Natatorium offers a relaxed scene for ladies and children to enjoy a pleasant afternoon. Attendance appears modest with families seeking light recreation.
J. H. Dempsey manager of the Totem and Standard betting syndicates was critically injured in a Wednesday auto accident returning from the races. Bookmakers Jack Thompson and Tes Rickard suffered severe bruises. Dempsey, 1214 Madison, fell to his home after three broken ribs a broken collar bone and other injuries. The hired auto at 25 mph passed a buggy without signals, causing a crash that left the buggy uninjured and the arm of Richard reportedly shot off in a prior saloon incident.
The largest carnival crowd witnessed Jasper Green and Hattie Williams wed on a camel at Third and James grounds on Wednesday night. The event drew a delighted audience and was praised as the carnival season’s funniest affair.
An unidentified laborer was crushed beneath a backing Northern Pacific train on Ninth Avenue South around 4 pm Wednesday. The body was dragged 300 feet and later taken to Henney-Watson morgue. Deputy Coroner Austin handled the investigation. 40 cents and a cheap watch were recovered, no identification found. In New York, July 29, Carltons second wife autopsy sought at Calvary cemetery to determine death cause. Nina Dokes served as maid, Eph Taylor attended groom, Hattie Nassau as flower girl, Jennie Hicks as train bearer. Rev Punch Jones conducted the ceremony.
J B Gregory alias Henry Leonard, a noted counterfeiter, was recaptured in Los Angeles after escaping MacNeil Island twelve years ago. He had been arrested in 1892 and 1893 in Oakland and Seattle, then escaped from prison and eluded authorities until his return to custody by last night.
A plea to join the Dollar Club urges readers to donate one dollar for admission and to mail the form to The o- a. Donations of more than one dollar may be credited as multiple memberships, with names of new members announced in The Star to brighten the Lilly family's fate.
Funds allocated to ease hardship within the KR Lilly family, addressing ongoing financial strain and supporting household needs during a period of difficulty.
New Jersey Governor Miggine sent a special message urging the legislature to form a joint committee with powers to investigate life insurance companies operating in the state after adjournment. He stressed the review aims to restore public confidence without asserting immediate investigations.
The Jackson Street regrade project is slated for the streets committee Thursday afternoon. The petition has circulated for weeks and if ordered, the work may be done by the Seattle & Lake Washington Waterway Co. Property owners expect earth removal at about 10 cents per yard and have arranged dirt disposal with Great Northern railway on terminal grounds.
In Victoria British Columbia the extradition battle against Collins of San Francisco continues with arguments over admissibility of documents and a challenge to the bench warrant. Judge Gibson presides as defense contends the warrant copy is not a true copy. The hearing is expected to last several days. In Michigan Miss Rebecca Backen, pioneer female train dispatcher, dies at age, after 40 years with Michigan Central.
Fireman donor and many neighbors rally in Seattle to raise over $2300 for Workman Lilly and his wife and children. The fund supports medical needs and basic support as Lilly battles illness and unemployment, reflecting a community ready to help without state or corporate backing.
A clan of members and subscribers appears with partial entries and addresses. Names include Mrs Belle Wolf Mrs Samuel Treby Jovanita and Nielson among others with city markers Seattle Port An Arlington Kent and Macleay Oregon. The list lacks clear dates or further details.
Striking workers win round as Judge Murasky dismisses injunction against Peter Hanson, their San Francisco delegate, for directing a boycott of Beattie Brewing Malting products. Contempt charges also filed but denied. Future hearings set before Judge Hanford in federal court.
Every afternoon and evening the pool at the Alki Natatorium fills with people enjoying the warm salt baths. The scene captures a lively social hangout as visitors seek relaxation and relief in the salt water baths.
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