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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
7
Thieves broke into 1207 First Street after entering through a window and damaging an elevator door at a music house. They opened a modern safe, securing a sizeable sum before being interrupted, with other money left untouched. The same thieves had recently broken into a nearby phonograph store via a telegraph pole climb.
Dr L M Strong in Los Angeles urges using chloroform to treat tuberculosis and advocates public measures. He calls for banning street expectoration and placing public water vessels for cleansing, arguing Osier’s theory could curb the disease in the city.
In a humorous exchange a wife jests about marriage changing a husband from beggar to spender while remarks about April showers spark grouchy quips. The note ends with Jim Jeffries and his trainer retiring, though the press agent remains active in the ring.
The Montrose disaster toll rises to six with Herman Kerman of Denver confirmed dead. Benjamin Taylor and Fred Green remain trapped. Green is alive but slowly crushed. Rescue teams use a rubber tube to assist entombed workers and provide milk as efforts continue. News notes changes to Northern Pacific trains start June 4.
The Nome fleet’s first contingent sailed Thursday amid alarms over stowaways. Officials searched ships all morning, finding men hiding aboard for days or seeking free passage north. Port Captain Patterson ordered crew and passengers ashore for inspections, delaying departures on several vessels.
A noisy portion of the population, mainly teenagers, attends the opening fair in Portland. All public offices follow the mayor’s proclamation and remain closed during the event.
Canadian and American lumbermen clash over St John river controls as New Brunswick and Maine threaten intrusion. Booms and dam proposals fuel friction with Canadian, British and American officials pressing for peaceful settlement. Senator Hale plans a joint Anglo American commission proposal in Congress.
June marks the Alexander Draga murder anniversary with public clamor against King Peter increasing. Newspapers predict bloodshed and warn exile as mass resentment deepens over Peter’s policy and alleged mistreatment of Crown Prince George and a preferred confidant.
Four trains daily between Seattle and Portland begin service on June 4. Departures from Seattle are at 8 40 a m 11 16 a m 4 39 p m and 4 20 p m with the new train at 4 30 p m. The schedule expands travel options and links the two cities more closely.
A morning conversation aboard a Green Lake car hosts two passengers debating Russia and its submarine fleet. A third person, a Russian sympathizer, remains quiet as remarks touch on Russia building a submarine navy and a prior action by Togo.
Providence hospital attendants stated Thursday afternoon that Captain Jobo O'triente's condition improved and physicians foresee recovery as improvement continues.
In Eugene Oregon this morning farmer Gran Skinner and his wife were shot dead by John Richards brother of Mrs Skinner. Richards left angry and returned with a Winchester firing on the pair, the daughter escaped. Richards surrendered. Also noted are unrelated ads selling Seattle real estate and urging investment, plus train additions to Spokane.
Advices from Seattle report Whitehorse is rapidly settling after the fire. Inhabitants burned out are refitting their stores, restocking, and planning city rebuilding while merchants prepare to move inland and send goods on first outbound steamers from Dawson.
Two sons of Fred Cooper aged 14 and 8 were struck and killed by lightning one mile west of Wenatchee while working in a garden yesterday afternoon. The death occurred near their family home as storm reports came in.
The Lucero used by Pacific Packing officials has been bought by H W Goddall of San Francisco for private pleasure. Captain Goddall will use the yacht. Captain William Kibson will command when she departs for San Francisco. The Roanoke link is noted in the transfer.
The Northern Pacific announces reduced rate tickets available June 15 and 16. Potential travelers should call the City Office for full particulars.
Spinuning's offers include Lightning and Peck Stow and Wilcox lines of beveled edge socket firmer directs with guaranteed equivalents at the same price. Prices list 30c to $2 for various sizes and fish baskets, plus a note that second hand bicycles are cheaper than walking. Big stock at Spinuning's, 1310 Second Ave.
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