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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
1
Annie Carlson, labeled a shoplifter, stands before Police Judge Gordon. The court fines her $60 plus costs after a tearful plea as Deputy Prosecutor Vanderveer urges no clemency. She fears her husband and pleads for mercy for her year-old baby.
Ballard plans a largest saltwater natatorium on the Pacific with a San Francisco firm purchasing sites at the foot of Ship and seeking more. The project aims to outdo San Francisco’s natatorium and include surf and tank baths. Ballard must extend the car line before work, with streets to be asphalted and an electric line extension agreed. Citizens mapped a route from Fourth and Broadway looping through Sea View to Ship and Tenth, North, end of line. Eugene Ferguson fined $18.00 for beating C. P. Sanders in a dispute over a wood load, case appealed to the superior court.
An electric train from Liverpool to the port collided with a stationary train just outside Zaverpool. More than 30 people were killed and 66 injured as cars piled up in a fiery wreck. the burning mass prevented immediate casualty counts.
Puget Sound cannery workers strongly dispute an Ottawa order prohibiting fresh fish shipments through Canada alleging it forces Canadian fishermen into American waters. The senator gathers evidence and may present it to the treasury department for action if the claim holds. American fishermen say they are barred from Canadian waters and suffer losses as Canadian firms buy and can fish.
The board of works orders 100000 pounds of copper wire valued at 16000 dollars to extend city lighting wires to homes and 20000 dollars worth of transformers for house lighting purposes.
The Chamber of Commerce harbor committee on Lake Washington canal improvements proposes replacing two locks with one and finishing Salmon Bay to Lake Union first to secure Ballard access. It marks the chamber’s first sane report on the canal. Portland report notes Coener, a co-defendant with Congressman Williamson, testified denying land fraud conspiracy.
Partly cloudy conditions with light to fresh southwest to west winds. Occasional threats of unsettled weather expected through the period.
Cannery workers surge to handle a booming salmon run along Puget Sound. Authorities restrict fishing to six days a week with Sunday nets raised. State officials, including 25 deputies, enforce laws as a vast canning operation runs daily, producing up to 300,000 cans per day at one factory.
Labor official Grout urged prosecuting attorney Mackintosh to act over alleged pay abuse at Stimson Mill in Ballard. Adolph Schwartz claims $8.20 earned of $17.50 at two cents per hour, amid contracts forcing semi monthly pay, 10 percent wage discount if quitting, hospital fees, and board deductions. The report notes similar claims elsewhere.
Bertie Briggs, known as a prolific thief, was brought to light after being arrested in San Bernardino by state police. He faces five years for grand larceny in Los Angeles and awaits transfer on other charges as officers describe him as a roaming criminal with a history in multiple cities.
Ernest Hutchinson arrested by Sheriff Smith on charges of selling trading stamps to London department store in violation of state law labeling stamp sales a misdemeanor applies for writ of habeas corpus in federal court. Judge Hanford issues writ returnable August 7.
William C. White, convicted of murder and sentenced to death, was granted a writ of habeas corpus by Judge Hanford in federal court. Sheriff Smith must bring White before the judge on August 7 to show why he should not be released. White claims unlawful arrest and improper preliminary hearing and trial. Governor Herrick of Ohio arrived in the city after travel from Shaniko and across the Cascades.
Otto Guthman of National Grocery must marry Beat Rice Ross of Spokane or face a serious charge. Prosecutor MacIntosh says he will prosecute unless Guthman acts square. Friends say the affair is unfortunate and the case may be dismissed Monday. Robert Collina’s seduction case has not yet been set. he remains a prisoner at the city jail awaiting his bondsmen.
A meeting of shingle mill owners is set for Saturday at city hall to arrange a shutdown from December 1 to March 1, 1906 to relieve the saturated market. Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish counties have joined the agreement amid reports some mills are operating at a loss.
The Steamship Jefferson arrived Friday morning from Skagway with 184 passengers and a little over 08 in gold. Most passengers were excursionists for the round trip. The White Star liner Ohio was due Nome on July 27 but not yet reported. The Dakota cargo is being transferred to the Minnesota liner and repairs are set for Bremerton drydock. The Minnesota plans to sail August 5, possibly completing a trip starting August 16 if the Dakota had not become disabled.
Maidens Edna Fisher and May Ziegler drowned at Vancouver while swimming near cernor island. William White, nickname Kid White, convicted of murder with John Hildebrand at Low Conway's saloon seeks habeas corpus to delay hanging. Pacific Coast ships Cottage City and Dirigo report cargoes and routes. Photographer Carbutt, inventor of dry plate photography, dies at 73 in Philadelphia.
A dated ledger fragment lists sums 1904 to 1905 with figures including 1 165 162 58 and 567 101 45 alongside 563 061 13, indicating totals or balances over two years. Reads like financial accounting lines showing cash or receivable amounts.
Mrs. Annie Ambrose, 28, wife of Jack Ambrose, a Bunset Telephone lineman, died after drinking carbolic acid shortly after 2 AM at 2194 Eighth. Her husband reported she returned with beer, offered him a drink, then consumed the poison. Funeral set for Sunday at 1 PM. police cite difficulty tracing acid purchase and note widespread druggist noncompliance.
Geo T Moore physiologist of the department of agriculture tendered his resignation to Secretary Wilson this morning and it was accepted. He defended his conduct in a lengthy statement. The action followed charges that he exploited the nitro culture fertilizer for personal profit. A second item reports a plot against the sultan of Turkey found at Kuanjenje with weapons seized.
A brief item notes the Dollar Club enjoying a cheerful run with positive posts about a vase themed event. The report emphasizes upbeat community mood and local engagement.
William H. Canfield of Youngstown accuses John D. Rockefeller of discrediting his oil shipping via competing valve devices. Canfield says Howard invented the valve and Rockefeller used the Erie railroad to undercut him, buying his tank cars in New York and gaining the patent through acquisition.
At 12 45 p m Governor Deneen reprieved Johann Hoch the convicted wife murderer and arch bigamist until August 25 after friends raised 600 of 1100 needed to appeal to the supreme court. United States Attorney Heady said he would notify the governor. Dr L H Montgomery and Mrs May Wilson funded the stay.
MOSCOW July 28 Durnovo former president of St Petersburg municipality is named governor general of Moscow to succeed General Kosliff. The new governor supports self government for Russia and his appointment meets general satisfaction. VIENNA July 28 reports say persecution of Jews spreads in Western Russia with 32 Jews shot at Vilna and 13 lynched at Czenstchau by army reservists.
A Friday night special meeting will discuss cutting water rates and ending what is described as the largest graft in the water department. The plan would keep water receipts in the water fund and draw warrants for water expenses directly from that fund, eliminating monthly transfers to the general fund. The current system has allowed funds to be diverted and expenses misallocated, masking irregularities and enabling theft of thousands of dollars over recent years.
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