31 Jul 1905
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1905
Page
1
The July total clearings reach 720111.11 with 19 of 24 banking days exceeding one million dollars. Daily peak hits 1496556.23 on July 17, marking a record high for Seattle. Yearly progress compares sharply to 1895 totals, illustrating rapid financial growth between eras.
Edward Ballain known as Zarllot faces police court for exploiting Mrs Marie Nichols. He is fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail for turning her downfall into cash. The case involves moving the woman from San Francisco to Seattle and coercing her for money before detectives and the police matron. John Nichols, the husband, arrives to reclaim his wife.
In a Sunday incident at Ben ninghausen's jewelry store, 5S. F. Boyce accused a prominent guest of stealing his 1905 straw hat worth $2.95. After a quarrel over a yellow tile replacement, Boyce left vowing to return for his hat as waiters and patrons watched the scene unfold with light amusement.
Secretary Hitchcock names John Derne of Utah and Irving Hobert of Colorado as supervisors for August drawings for homesteads on the Uintah reservation Utah to open September 1 and administer the process.
Ballard struggles as the Cedar River supply fails and the eight inch main bursts, leaving the reservoir nearly empty. Residents fear illness from slough water and Lake Union contamination while Ballard may annex to Seattle for relief. A city councilman notes the water issue could drive annexation.
Pittsburg investors near closing options on oil wells to supply a proposed Pine Line from Nate, Kansas, to Port Arthur Texas. The project aims to feed an independent refinery and attract international interest, with a British company involved and opposition expected from Standard Oil.
The Howers touring special second section of the Rock Island fast passenger train derailed after hitting an open switch two miles south of Joliet. Eighteen passengers were injured lightly to moderately, with fireman Chapel suffering a broken shoulder as engine crews escaped.
Councils will decide Monday which three members will serve on the board of equalization amid public scrutiny. Mullen Zbinden and Burnett may be asked to serve again, while others are considered. The appointing process faces pressure from taxpayers and media in a tense fiscal climate.
At Ciateo a riot between Americans and Italians left three dead and ten injured, some fatally, according to reports from Pluepields, Virginia dated July 31.
Washington reports treasury receipts totaling 5,094,057 dollars as nearly 3 million dollars from the Central Pacific arrive. Expenditures running about 2,000,000 dollars.
A Bennington marine, Harry Hallett, died in San Diego this morning. Six months earlier he warned a friend not to be surprised if he was blown off, noting the old ship’s poor condition and threats against speaking out about mutiny or danger aboard.
Police Magistrate Gordon dealt with three juveniles a wayward daughter and a carpenter on Monday. The carpenter was held ten days for misusing fellow workers tools while the others received varying terms or dismissals as the judge considered each case.
John Collina, named chief of police in Chicago, has begun a crackdown by raiding a dozen gambling dens and arresting over 200 men. In a post appointment interview he vows to drive gamblers out of town and to have every officer arrest criminals actively to protect citizens’ lives and property.
A forecast warns of possible showers tonight and on Tuesday. Cooler temperatures arrive with fresh southwest winds shaping the brief wet spell.
Thestar contest winners, teachers Emma Moffatt Lou Chase Frances Nichols Lillian Metcalf Genevieve Madison Bertha Johnson Anna McMillan, will gather at Hotel Washington Tuesday for a formal dinner to map the junketing trip to the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland. The group has spent time in country retreats since the contest closed and likely departs for Portland next week.
In Byephes Varialja Hungary three hundred houses burned today leaving six people dead. Firefighters battled the blaze as residents evacuated and authorities investigated the cause amid extensive damage.
Bremerton July 31 The cruiser Chicago may not be overhauled here after the Bennington wreck at San Diego. The ship was ordered to Mare Island for repairs after investigation. The gunboat Concord now in drydock will replace Bennington once repairs finish. A wireless station will be installed on the gunboat Wheeling at about $400.
Great Northern to repaint passenger rolling stock in olive brown replacing dark green. All new cars will adopt the new tint and existing cars will be repainted as quickly as possible.
Wooster Ohio July 21. Society in many states watches the Taggart divorce case set to begin in Cincinnati Kentucky Fort Thomas and other cities where Captain Taggart was stationed. Each side reports efforts to obtain witnesses with many detectives. Mrs Taggart formerly Calvi has several children and filed a petition alleging cruelty desertion and improper conduct by her husband who was in the Philippines.
The Great Northern railway reportedly opposes the one-lock scheme for the government canal. The chamber of commerce backs the plan as cheap and efficient. It envisions a lock at Salmon Bay to raise water to Lake Union level, but GN fears a new bridge and 16 foot water rise near its tracks.
Edna Tilton, bitten by a vicious dog, limps away while taunts emerge from three Tilton sisters. Humane Officer Vaupell seeks the dog and owner. police plan to kill the dog and pursue civil action. The incident arose near 2121 Sixth as a funeral cortege passed.
The Ballard News reports a union of factions from the Seattle Poll Parrott and the Evening Faker under a shared plan to annex Ballard. The unlikely alliance centers on merging Ballard into the city, signaling a pivotal change in local governance.
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