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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
1
Reports from Odessa describe deadly clashes between rioters and czarist troops with widespread fire and casualties. Mutinous sailors from the Kniaz Potemkine join strikers, while authorities guard foreigners and fear spread to the army.
A masked mob of about 100 broke into the Watkinsville jail and executed eight inmates tied to a fence in the town square. The victims, one white man and seven Black men, were shot with rifles and pistols. Joe Patterson escaped by feigning death. State authorities were notified but expected to take no action.
Dispatches from Berlin Vienna and Warsaw report the mutinous crew of the Kniaz Potemkine bombarding Odessa and threatening retaliation in Lodz and Warsaw. Foreign consuls urge warships as city streets run with terror and harbor works suffer damage amid the revolt.
George W. Geers aged 40 president of the Geers Mailing Company killed himself this morning in Milwaukee. He had been in poor health and his business affairs were reported in good condition. He carried life insurance valued at $100,000.
The Morgen Post cites the assassination of General Marmusoff, commander at Lodz, by rebels as he rode through the city. It also notes a thwarted conspiracy by Russian guards to kill Grand Duke Vladimir in Saint Petersburg, with several officers arrested. A Danish steamer reports the Russian cruiser Terekov damaged and crew removed on June 22 near Batavia.
German garrison at Karriesbourg in Southwest Africa was attacked by Hottentots led by Marengo. Fourteen officers and 86 men were killed after a 14 hour battle.
Edward Jeffer son a 39 year old circus worker attempted to shoot his wife Emma Simmons Jefferson a fortune teller with the Arnold show at Ballard after she refused to live with him. He was overpowered by circus staff and taken to Ballard hospital then jailed stating he could not remember the act and claimed to be insane to improve his trial.
Editor William T. Stead’s historic essay on Russian crisis will appear in Friday’s issue. The piece, prepared as part of a forthcoming section, faces space limits but is slated for publication to coincide with broad coverage of major world events.
The steamship Valencia carried about $500,000 in gold from Nome to Seattle via the coast. It left St Michaels on June 21 and met ice, but officers reported no significant delay. The ship proceeded around the pack through favorable weather with little fog.
Friends of West Seattle High principal KR Batley celebrate Olympia news that charges against him were dismissed. The inquiry found two assistants involved in the examination process but no evidence tying Bailey to willful law violation or negligence.
Advices from Alaska and the western territory report forest fires burning at intervals through the northern country. The U S signal corps has repaired the government line to Fairbanks and fires continue unabated. Dominion Telegraph reports lines are cut for 1,000 miles along the path of the fires with no actual breaks yet observed.
At San Antonio station south of Albuquerque on a passenger run from El Paso conductor A W Well was killed Mrs D P Rice of Dover Colorado was seriously injured and several Mexican laborers were hurt. The collision occurred as trains cleared the main track with the south bound freight cars pushed onto the line and the north bound train ran into them telescoping the first day coach.
The coroner's office received word around 2 PM Thursday that an unidentified man was found dead on a county road about five miles from Georgetown. Deputy Coroner Allen was dispatched to investigate.
Postmaster George M. Kuhn of West Seattle who attempted suicide Wednesday morning rested at Providence hospital through Wednesday night and, if his condition improves, will be brought before United States Commissioner Bowman for a hearing Thursday afternoon.
Johann Grunstad was killed instantly when struck by a street car on First Avenue between Union and University at about 11 PM on Wednesday. Witnesses say he jumped from a Cedar street car and landed in front of another Cedar car, crushing him. Grunstad, a laborer, resided at 606 First Avenue. Seattle Electric Company workers were deemed blameless.
Weather forecast: tonight and Friday fair with light north winds. Council members foresee letting the Third avenue regrading contract in a few weeks. Efforts aim to avoid court actions by property owners waiving damages or stating desired remuneration. Washington report notes a special Lewiston grand jury for land fraud cases. Wimbledon ladies final results: May Sutton beat Miss Longhurst 6 3 6 1. Seattle church dinner planned for July 4 in West Seattle basement. YWCA Seattle free concert with Sanderson school recitations at Hillman City First M. EB church Friday night.
A collision between the Santa Fe California limited and the Kansas City Southern freight in Kansas City this morning left Fireman Frazier and Switchman Devine dead and Engineer Willis Firemorris fatally injured.
A massive dynamite blast at the Emporium Powder Company plant in Emporium Pennsylvania yesterday killed seven workers and injured 12 to 15 others. Several buildings were wrecked and fire followed.
June 29 a Cleveland to Pittsburgh flyer derailed at 9 30 am killing Cornelius Munhall of Cleveland a section hand and injuring 15 others including engineer Baldwin fireman Moore and ten more in serious condition the train jumped the track as wreck details spilled from the scene
Chicago June 29. Structural iron worker Thomas J. McEwan leaped from the unfinished Harrison street jackknife bridge into the river and vanished. Rescuers scoured the water but have not recovered the body.
In a large grain blaze between Stockton and Lodi 2000 men and women battled flames across 400 acres. Fences were destroyed and several residences were in danger. Women were surrounded by fire and rescued. many suffered blistered faces and scorched hair. Loss pegged at $8000.
The Star outpaced rival papers with daily scoops on local and telegraphic news. The Faker claims a standout achievement on June 7 surpassing coverage of the Russian Japanese war, which has raged for months.
A violent storm near Phillipsburg Kansas caused extensive damage with sixteen to eighteen people reported killed and many homes barns destroyed. The farming region north of Phillipsburg saw eight confirmed deaths, with thirty injured and a hail shower accompanying the storm. Names listed include Thomas Alexander, Mrs Jane Alexander, Elmer Danman, and Daniel Weaver among others. The town narrowly escaped total destruction as the cyclone passed to the outskirts.
The Seattle Real Estate Men's association discussed building a new steel plant. William Piggott said eastern investors are interested and a site search is underway. He urged raising 560 000 dollars with others contributing 400 000 dollars while the association plans 50 000 to secure the project.
THR Ee Eee Bank reported Thursday clearings totaling 956 172 56 dollars, up from 748 551 11 dollars a year earlier.
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