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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
1
Dan Dean exposes Meadows track highfinders who avoided defeat at their own game. The installment hints at alleged rebellion among King County Fair Association stockholders and says police saved Van and rivals from violence.
A 1904 San Francisco note from Thomas H. Williams, president, discusses concerns over syndicate betting at the King County Fair under Pacific Jockey Club rules. He notes no provision in rules against such betting, expressing regret for Northwest interests.
A telegram from San Francisco quotes Williams on efforts by the Western Jockey Club to curb syndicate booking. Officials plan a rule to bar syndicates unless tracks join outlaw classification. The piece notes broad public and sporting opposition to racing, with a call to stop it.
A judge denounces violent conduct against a disadvantaged woman, with observers noting heated, abusive language from the plaintiff and counsel during court proceedings. The incident sparks condemnation and calls for accountability.
Frances Hughes fights for custody of Willie and Bennie amid allegations of domestic abuse by W. B. Hughes. Judge Frater and Judge Prater oversee dramatic testimony as the court orders $60 monthly support and full costs, with the mother awarded custody after siding with her in the dispute.
A former subaltern recalls earning first wages serving the queen in the Northwest territory. Daily pay was $2.50 with a 73 cent daily field allowance, totaling $3.23 a day in a county where beer was banned. Attorney P D Hughes.
Partly cloudy to cloudy this afternoon tonight and Saturday with light west winds. The case features Hugh J. ONeill, local ticket scalper, as the defendant in a friendly suit to test a new anti ticket scalping law. Northern Pacific is referenced as the plaintiff.
Staff writer Jacob Waldeck visits American cities with municipally owned plants in operation long enough to judge successes and failures. The Star will publish three articles showing what has been accomplished and the mistakes, the strong points and the weak, based on practical examples.
A Seattle merger row centers on an ordinance allegedly gifting Leechs Park and nearby lakefront to Beattie Electric. Property owners seek an injunction, arguing clerical errors voided 1889 vacating, exposing a decades old park ownership error and potential roadway concessions.
Report from Torio dated June 23 states General Oyama says Japanese forces repulsed about 1,000 Russians near Wankautskeau with heavy losses. An attack on Nan- chendzy heights the same day was repulsed and the enemy was pursued. Other front notes describe unrest and mobilization rumors across Russia.
Captain Warde at police headquarters orders the rogues gallery photo of Jack Colburn ten and Frank Maple thirteen who faced an Independent Telephone transmitter. Patrolman Osborne detains them after finding a broken bicycle piece in their possession. The boys explain they found it. after questioning the police release them without charges.
In Ballard this morning Bertha Iverson seeks removal of her husband Albert Iverson and Theodore Shintler from her property after years of labor. The venue is in dispute as the court notes the pair illegally trespassed and would be arrested if they return. The case was moved to P V Davis's court in Seat. Also noted are a Ballard conductor facing suspension for a missing $18 and the death of 18 year old Ralph Bartlett from heart disease in Dunlap expected to have a funeral Sunday in Ballard.
After thirty years of marriage, Mr and Mrs Charles Jesti face divorce court over their daughter Florence. Mrs Jesti and her three sons accuse the girl of wardship tendencies and running away to join her father, who left previously. Mrs Jesti cites cruelty and drinking. she seeks divorce and custody while the three sons side with her. The daughter aligns with the father as the case before Judge Point proceeds.
Roswell New Mexico June 23 Jason H Talmadge of Chicago head of the Talmadge Southwestern Land company arrested on a United States warrant charging subornation and perjury in land deals in New Mexico. Claims of large frauds unearthed in the territory compare with Montana and Oregon with many arrests expected.
In a Thursday court session Police Judge Gordon sentenced Bessie to 16 days after she allegedly defrauded Martine of pay from the ship Nebraska. Martine, seen drinking at a Detroit bar hours earlier, testified that Bessie robbed him and demanded repayment while winking at the city attorney.
City officials learn of a plan by C B Bunsell J W Clise and others to petition for vacating two miles of tide land streets at Magnolia bluff to open ground for manufacturing and possible streetcar access. Elevating a route to the bluff top and a modern road along Alva avenue are also proposed as part of a broader development scheme. Property values rise with new rail lines while scenery and residential appeal may fade if manufacturing consumes the bluff foot.
In federal court Thursday evening the jury found for Charles D Marks against Ferry-Baker Lumber, awarding 1200 dollars for injuries allegedly received while operating a primer mill at the company's facility.
In Portland on June 23 federal court testimony by A. H. Tanner, former partner of Senator Mitchell, linked fees for promoting timber patent claims to Mitchell. The judge allowed additional evidence showing transfers and documents between partners, challenging the defense’s claim of Mitchell’s ignorance of payments.
A Georgetown boy 8 was dragged by an enraged cow while playing with rope tied to his waist. He was thrown, the rope tightened, and he died a few hours later from the injuries. An assistant coroner ruled the death an accident due to the boy's carelessness and said no autopsy would be held. Also noted are UM Michigan alumni banquets, and Seattle grocers planning a joint meeting at Pleasant Beach on July 19.
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