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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1905
Page
7
Phil a Jack O'Brien the pugilist bound for the Klondike plans a Dawson City bout. He will travel north next week after receiving a large club offer to fight in Dawson with a date possibly on July 4.
Rex won the Ladies Plate Cup at The Meadows with five furlongs raced in 1 03. The track was muddy and slippery as Agness and Dorice Pacete placed behind in other races. Assistant jockeys Herbert and Wright achieved top positions in several events with times ranging from 1 17 1 23 to 1 46 for six furlongs to a mile.
June 5 report states Pacific Coast official resignations and new assignments move forward. Klopf receives multiple offers but has not decided. Special rate East Northern Pacific to Milwaukee with end return tickets on sale June 8 and 9.
Mrs. Martha Erickson of Pallard stood off Ballard Street Railway workers and police to oppose a pole in front of her 191 East Wilbert Street home. Manager Simpson and reinforcements backed down as a lone patrolman mediated. Erickson vows to pursue the general and faces off against the company.
Wheat outlook remains strong with estimates of 670 million bushels in prospect. State reports from 14 leading wheat states foresee 348 million bushels this year, up from 279.6 million last year, while spring wheat is expected near 259.1 million bushels.
Off Kau coast last week the steamer Maune Loa was attacked by enormous schools of flying fish. Three columns of fish swept the vessel, with about 400 fish in the first schools. Passengers were few on deck. the captain lost his hat, a sailor was knocked down, and the wheelman was struck, felling him with a crowbar in the bizarre incident.
The Seattle lacrosse team defeated Bellingham at Recreation Park 14 to 4 on Sunday. Bellingham played hard and contested every inch, promising a tough week of practice before next Saturday’s game at Westminster.
Train service from Milwaukee to Milwaukee return via Northern Pacific limited. Tickets on sale June 15 and 16 only for the round trip fare of 69.70 dollars. The line will change its schedule on June 4 with many changes and additional trains expected.
Burglars pried open a back door and crawled through a window to steal $50 worth of articles from J W Rafferty Co Green Lake station. Detective Corbett pursues the burglars. Fay Griffin was granted a divorce from Fred H Griffin on desertion grounds Saturday.
A chaotic prelude to further unrest in Russia as antiwar gatherings erupt in St. Petersburg area. M. Novikoff challenges the war, police clash with demonstrators, swords drawn, chairs and sticks used in defense, with arrests and potential shootings. Mutinies reported among reserve regiments in Sevastopol and Odessa.
The city reports a new transom worker burglary targeting Seattle dentists. Several offices have been entered and large sums stolen. Detectives label the thief as clever and note this is the first reported case of transom work. In Birmingham the Port notes Japan plans large railway supply orders to Europe and America with cargoes insured against war risks.
The Northern Pacific offers a round trip rate of 69 dollars and 70 cents to Milwaukee with tickets on sale June 16th. Call the NP City Office for details and arrangements with Modern Woodmen of America as applicable.
Patrolman Burkeman filed an informal complaint with Joe Burke an inmate alleging petty larceny after Burke purportedly took cigars from a saloon in the restricted district. Captain Omar J. Humphries chartered the steamer Jeanie for Nome and S J Michaels departure on June 10 carrying passengers and general freight to Nome and the Interior Yukon camps.
A report from Paris says Foreign Minister Delcasse will retire if his Moroccan policy fails to win ministers support. The sultan’s proposal to send reform questions to an international conference will be sent to a council of ministers tomorrow.
General Miles writes that Russia cannot salvage victory against Japan as the war drains resources and seapower is shattered. He sees peace as preferable for both nations and warns continued fighting harms global finance and future alliances.
Tickets go on sale June 16 for an event in Milwaukee. Details remain unclear in the fragment.
The article notes Japan’s demonstrated land power and naval skill, describing her current dominance in the Far East and its potential to concern the civilized world. It mentions Anna Cornwall filing for divorce from George Cornwall, stating his beating harmed her for 15 years. The complaint was filed Monday morning.
The Northern Pacific announces reduced rate tickets available June 15 and 16. Inquiries should be directed to the city office for full details and restrictions.
Medicine price list shows Red Cross products and various brands including Hood s Liver Regulator Pinaud s Toilet Soaps Dr Lyons Tooth Powder Listerine Pierce s Sar
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