24 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1905
Page
1
The Meadows race scene faces a widening scandal as "touts" and fallen women allegedly operate with owners and gamblers guiding corrupt trade. The Star teases a sensational Dan Dean feature that promises to open wider public eyes on the roiled track.
A reader railing against the Meadows track declares the management tolerates fraud and theft by touts and counterfeit tickets. He urges law action and an exposé in the Star, praising vigilant reporting and warning innocent patrons. The letter ends with continued discussion on Page Seven.
A Seattle group of 20 Christian Endeavor leaders plans to depart Wednesday to attend the 1907 convention in Baltimore in July. They claim strong local support and hotel capacity for 11,700 additional delegates, with Seattle transfers chief noting streamlined baggage handling to avoid Seattle bottlenecks.
Shippen urges local improvement clubs to curb fireworks stating Independence Day has shifted from patriotic exercises to noise and danger. He recounts past celebrations and warns horses fear, dresses burn, people hurt, and many forced from the city. He advocates禁 prohibition or restriction to July 4.
Sears Hatch 30, claiming to be a spiritualist medium, faced Police Judge Gordon after Prosecutor Bruler urged residence restriction. Hatch followed by Fasson to a Vic hotel room. officers O Leighton and McClurg were pushed as they trailed the pair. Hatch was fined 50 dollars or 16 days in jail for soliciting.
Saturday clearances totaled $949 840 66, compared with $784 281 98 a year earlier. The figure reflects a year over year increase in Saturday receipts.
Seattlans and King county residents flooded Portland for Seattle Day at the fair despite a drizzling rain. Major highlights included badge clad crowds, the Washington building’s crowd draw, and a Trail Day parade with fireworks planned for the evening.
Brass bands play and crowds cheer as the Seattle contingent seizes the exposition grounds in Portland. The advance guard has arrived amid festive activity and high spirits as Seattle observes Seattle Day.
The state seeks a new trial for CBD Hillman and Attorney Forrest on grounds of jury misconduct and venue bias. Judge Emory supported Hillman, alleging city newspapers prejudiced the public against the real estate man, tainting a fair county trial. Jurors claimed intimidation and prejudice, while others testified the verdict reflected merits. Judge Griffin is hearing the arguments.
Lieutenant Governor Bartlett of North Dakota arrived in the city Saturday with his wife to represent North Dakota at the reception for the Hill liner. Also in the party are Mr. and Mrs. G A Rawley of Bismarck, NC. The group is staying at the Washington hotel.
In Portland on June 4 Judge A H Tanner, former partner of Senator Mitchell, testified for the defense in the Mitchell case. A letter introduced by prosecutors shows Tanner discussing work for John A Benson of California and the Hyde-Kenton-Diamond ring, indicating Mitchell's awareness of the risky nature of the work while serving as a U S senator.
Reports from Alaska indicate many towns will hold big Fourth of July events. Juneau schedules a two day program of drills races and contests while Seward Nome and others prepare proper holiday observances. In St Petersburg an interview quotes Admiral Dewey praising friendly terms with Russia and attributing Togo's victory to good gunnery.
A small fire broke out Saturday afternoon at Wayside Mission hospital aboard a boat near Otlock after 2 PM. A stove toppled during sterilization, causing about $25 in damages. Patients panicked and moved to the deck as the paddie wheel caught fire and crews battled the blaze.
Five Chicago thieves were captured after a dramatic car chase at Wolf Lake. Albert Burns Albert Greening Frank Smith and Metzar were rounded up. one robber escaped. The gang had stolen thousands of dollars worth of silks in the past six months.
President Shea of the Teamsters signals a possible general strike against the proposed peace terms. He warns employers may end all negotiations by Monday and that strikers could lose their jobs, with no chance of regaining former positions.
Wealthy sheep owners Carmel Baca and Nicholas Sanchez were hacked to death with an axe at La Posta New Mexico. Their bodies were dumped in an abandoned well and their wagons burned. A half breed Amelie McClure, present with the party, was arrested and denies guilt claiming three Indians committed the crime.
Warsaw and Lodz report massive casualties as Polish workers clash with troops. Escalating violence includes barricades, looting, and street battles. official tallies vary with nightly deaths and wounded, while strikes disrupt factories and public life across the cities.
In Warsaw on June 24 officials grow anxious as a major strike unfolds amid violent tensions. The trial of Okrsey, tied to a March 26 bomb attack on the police station, is expected to reveal further horror and escalate concerns over public safety.
War dispatches detail the Bayan floating at Port Arthur and daily outpost skirmishes. Generals Oku and front reports note no major events beyond combat in Ying Chen, with Japanese gains near Nansancheng Teu and Russian losses exceeding 300 as Japanese casualties total 16.
New York June 24 Guy Vaughan began at 1 30 pm on June 23 with a 40 horsepower Decauville car to lower the nonstop automobile record for a thousand miles. He finished at 8 20 pm today cutting two hours 1 2 minutes and 41 seconds off Wridgway time and posted 23 hours 33 minutes 20 seconds. Vaughan then surpassed the 24 hour mark with 1015 58 miles set.
Tonight and Sunday expect showers with light west winds. In other news J. D. McLeod reports a near ear injury after an attack at a New York saloon. Dr. Buckley treated the injured man. Chicago report notes Henry Wulff, former state treasurer, arrested for alleged financial schemes.
Irene and Goodman and Robert I. Stewart sue the Great Northern railroad for 4263.05 damages claiming loss of rent and property value due to a tunnel built beneath the Pine street building. They allege rental income was reduced by danger of collapse and future rentability is threatened.
Patrolman Peterson and Keefe arrested Charles Anderson and Frank Letzen in Tacoma after they allegedly attempted a hold up on the Northern Pacific Limited near 8th and First. Both men, 21 from Chicago, admitted the plan and claimed to be railroad workers. they slept five miles from Tacoma the night of the crime. Northern Pacific detectives notified.
The Dakota departed Frise bound for Seattle on Saturday afternoon, signaling the start of its listed voyage.
Judge H C Struve arrived from New York and rests at Bonney-Watson parlors. Burial follows Sunday at Lakeview cemetery after a service at St Marks church at 2 30 led by Rev Llwyd. Internment in the family plot.
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