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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1905
Page
1
President Kane conferred 83 degrees as congressional speaker derided modern women, urging self control and fair treatment of workers, while lampooning female ambition and bargain hunting as “bargainitis.” The event honored liberal arts, engineering, law, pharmacy, and graduate studies.
The Italian cruiser Umbria, under Commander Carmfile Corsi, is visiting Seattle on its first West Coast stop. A 21 gun salute welcomed the ship at Fort Flagler as Mayor Balinger invited Captain Camilo Core to a chamber of commerce banquet. The crew of 12 officers and 38 men will tour city facilities and be hosted by local officials and business groups.
Flag Day events across Seattle featured many flags and ceremonies though few public buildings raised the banner. Private homes displayed Old Glory as celebrations marked the 128th anniversary of the flag’s design and statehood additions. In St Paul Minnesota, a noted Flag Day included removing battle flags to the new capitol with a large veteran parade and militia deployment from Fort Snelling.
John Schultz, a lumberman, attempted suicide in Tony Summich's saloon after a toothache worsened his distress. Patrolman Lillie and bystanders halted the self harm. Schultz was jailed overnight. He said the first shot tested the revolver and he wished to die immediately.
Vaudeville theater owners on the Pacific coast move to create a 10 cent show trust in Seattle to standardize pricing and prevent waste and harmful competition. The plan aims to offer similar 10 cent performances as in larger theaters, with Keating and Flood of Portland among the latest principals joining.
One hundred sixty one boys and girls will graduate from the high school Thursday. Commencement exercises are at the Grand Opera House with an elaborate program including music, readings, and the presentation of four diplomas. Five students passed exams this morning and will receive diplomas with the class. only four failures were reported.
The Chamber of Commerce voted to invite the Christian Endeavorers to hold their 1907 convention in Beattie. The decision was made late Wednesday afternoon and signals plans for an upcoming event in the city.
The chamber of commerce approved a special round trip fare of 5 for Friday June 22 Seattle Day, down from the regular 7.50. Trains depart Friday morning for several hours at the fair and return Saturday night, allowing visitors to spend Saturday in Portland.
Chicago report states John C. Driscoll former labor leader after a conference with his attorney will testify before the grand jury with documentary evidence. He claims that during his two years as secretary of the Associated Teeming Interests he settled over 400 strikes using money with labor officials.
A fragment quotes A H Cypwell damper of Port Orchard Route recalling nine years old work at a country fair tending horses and selling lemonade. The passage notes early labor experiences of Seattle residents through a manager’s reminiscence.
Reports from St. Petersburg and Tokyo surface amid claims of early armistice and new Russian war aims. The Star asserts its war coverage comes from the date line and rejects home made speculation while noting conflicting views from M Witte and Japanese leadership.
Police Chief Delaney and his team hear a confidential report of rampant gambling near Lake Washington. The detectives vow to pursue the criminals, with three volunteers stepping forward as the city braces for action and a continuation on page seven.
Reports from GUNSHU PASS and Tokyo describe Oyama's left-flank advance beyond Kaoce river and a push to envelop Janovitch. Western observers consider peace talks unlikely, with Russia and Japan at risk of extended conflict. Witte doubts a negotiated mission while Paris remains unlikely as meeting site. Russian forces announce gains at Sufong Toyoe and Chilipin Chakdehzi as mains push resumes.
The Gazette publishes a sensational interview with the secretary of the Chinese legation claiming Russia must seek instant peace as Gen. Linovitch's army is completely surrounded. The Sviet criticizes President Roosevelt's peace offer as vanity and accuses the United States of deceiving Russia and the world.
Tokyo reports indicate Japanese newspapers oppose a rapid armistice arguing a suspension of hostilities would deprive Field Marshal Oyama of a victory within reach. They doubt Russia's good faith and fear Russian aims as the next offensive could push toward Russian territory.
In Saigon on June 14 193?, the Russian auxiliary cruiser Kuban was at Cape James when the governor ordered immediate action. A dispatch warship will ensure the orders are carried out amid tense wartime patrols.
Clyde Howey, 17, and Myrtle Howey, 22, face family turmoil as Ballard affair leads to marriage and separation. Mrs. Myrtle Howey seeks support. Clyde seeks annulment. Judge Griffin to rule on future arrangements after testimonies from both families.
Crowds at the Meadows are closely watched by city police and county sheriffs. Plain clothes officers and deputies identify and remove suspicious individuals. A six-man gang described as leaders in their sixties and four helpers were spotted and left town, later jailed in Portland.
A team of Shetland ponies belonging to A Gillespie ran away Wednesday at 1 15 PM from the high school, dashed along Eighth avenue to Pike, and narrowly avoided a collision with a Capitol HI car before street laborers captured them. The weather forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Thursday with light to fresh west winds. In St Louis on June 14 Circuit Court Attorney Sager entered a nolle prosequi in three cases against Charles F Kelly and said the former speaker may testify in other boodier trials.
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