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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1905
Page
7
A strange man and a tale of secret maps sparked land option fever in Ballard as townsfolk, city officials, and a Northern Pacific rumor swirled. The hoax spread by confidants led to dozens of option payments before the truth surfaced that no move was planned by the railroad.
Police say Charles Flint and Robert Lee, aided by Officers Powers and Bannick, confessed after a chase. Over $100 in merchandise was recovered for Boyle & Mele, including items from the Hustler store and a jewelry window theft on Upper First. The suspects claim further burglaries and a missing boat tied to the case.
The body of George Knight, a deserter from Vancouver barracks, was found in the river near Fort Wright. Captured in Spokane last winter, he escaped from the fort guardhouse in February and apparently drowned while attempting to cross the river. Identification came from letters in his clothing, including ones from his mother in Minneapolis and a brother there, plus notes from a friend in Dalkena and a girl named Josie.
The Superiors fell to Ballard 66 to 4 in a Sunday game as Hard scored the final run in the ninth. Seattle Electrics lost 6 to 4 to Puyallup due to costly errors and untimely hitting. Anacortes beat The Runners 6 to 5 in ten innings. Monroe toppled Fonteilas 1 to 0 in a fast amateur contest. Moran defeated the nine at Pleasant Beach 8 to 2.
Haynes Cowen won a judgment of 15 076 against Mrs H. Saturday in Judge Gilliam's court. The case involved an agreement to buy Pine on Second and sell for profit with no commission but half the profits to Mrs Hanna. The property cost 39 000, rose in value, Cowen sought the share she would have earned from a sale.
A Seattle plan to relocate 40 blocks from the Fifth to Twelfth avenues and Washington to Lane streets to the Hill tract east of Twelfth. Houses will be moved bodily rather than lifted as work on the Jackson street regrade progresses. Residents may relocate or sell, as sites on the hill will be valuable after the removal. The plan includes petitions for the regrade and an agreement on dirt removal costs with the railroad terminal area being filled.
Chris hotel incident left a man wounded in the head by a revolver shot fired by roomer R A Weisenberger. The assailant, who also fired at the injured man’s wife, was arrested later that day while attempting to leave town. The ruckus began when Weisenberger insulted Parkhurst’s stepdaughter after attending a show with her.
New York dispatch says Rear Admiral Evans reports four gunners of the battleship Kentucky shattered five inch gun records after recent drills. One man fired M shots a minute and hit 13 of 13, another fired 13 times and hit every shot, while two others matched 12 hits in 13 shots.
Local retailer advertises manicures supplies sold at reduced prices. Stock includes nail brushes files and polish bottles. Sale highlight limited quantities and discount levels to draw customers.
A prisoner fled after snatching a wheel from a boy but was captured by Officer Birmingham who lay in wait at the railroad track. The man offered no resistance to arrest. He was later identified as the Stage mill worker Parkhurst, who is said to have an infamous reputation in the area. Parkhurst sustained non fatal injuries.
Charlies Johnson, a miner, died of injuries after a coal bucket fell at Monte Cristo. He suffered a broken pelvis and internal injuries, was brought to Providence hospital in Seattle Saturday evening aboard the Northern Pacific train.
Four year old Mary Brunski died Sunday after suffering severe burns from a brush fire sparked near her play area. Grandfather Antone Solaski was also injured while trying to rescue her. The incident occurred Saturday night and the child was taken to Ravenedale for treatment before succumbing to injuries. A separate note mentions a Lewis and Clark Exposition special train leaving Seattle at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June dth.
Market brief from Chicago and New York dated June 12 reports Western avenue fresh market activity with bananas peaches and melons. commodity prices listed. Stock quotations show swings in copper sugar rails and rail names with prices and closes. Special railway fare offers for Lewis and Clark Exposition promote a round trip from Seattle with limited dates and low rates.
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