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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1905
Page
7
Dan Dean continues his serialized expose on the Ninth Legislature from Olympia and Tacoma, detailing alleged graft and payoffs. The piece cites the official legislative manual bid, a Pierce county code purchase, and inspector salaries as part of a broader critique of wasteful spending and political corruption.
Special to The Stari Cottage Grove Ore March 14 John Branton is under arrest for shooting John Fletcher after a Woodmen of the World banquet Fletcher who was returning from the event. Branton borrowed Fletcher s rifle to shoot a supposed mountain lion then fired a head shot Fletcher survived. A forged letter signed in Fletcher s name declared intent to end his life. Branton jailed for attempted murder. He has married three times in four years and his wives died under suspicious circumstances. His brother Claude Branton was hanged at Eugene for the murder of John A Linn initially in the Cascade mountains. the crime was brutal with body parts burned and scattered. Claude Branton confessed there are no successful criminals and prayed forgiveness.
A new era in Paris arts and sports sees women wrestlers gain legitimacy and popularity in music halls. Staris dominates as the strongest wrestler, Guerrero stands out for beauty, and Mitza, a Conolene, wrestles to rebut race talk with physical strength.
Arnold White argues Russia faces a Europe shaking crisis as a rising worker movement and corrupt Polish administration threaten the empire. He foresees political reform, Jewish emancipation shifts, and potential economic collapse spreading to Europe and Britain.
Marriage licenses issued this morning to John Beyer and Pearl Hayner of Portland Oregon and Carl Bever of South Seattle and Virenal of Gorgetown.
Mr. J. F. Smith of Seattle recounts severe grippe onset 15 years ago that led to chronic catarrh and digestive issues. After the Columbia Institute treatment his head, throat and stomach ailments improved and he breathes freely with head noises gone. The Columbian treatment is praised as curative.
Daniel Graham of South Park Seattle suffered asthma since childhood, enduring years of worsening symptoms. After unsuccessful remedies and doctors, he sought treatment at the Columbia Institute and reports full recovery with no remaining asthma after the course.
The bill to allow government condemnation of state lands in the upper North Platte valley to merge them into the Irrigation district was defeated. The Hill Harriman land interests are blamed for the loss, ending the government plan to spend 5 million dollars on irrigation in the region.
G. M. Landerkin seeks recovery from M. A. Baskett and Jane Doe Baskett for funds taken from his fiancée Ellen. default likely after attorney’s entry. Isaac Cooper granted divorce from Ettie Cooper for infidelity. custody of two children and most community property awarded. John Jackson jailed to serve a $250 old conviction fine after arrest. A woman’s purse found in a jailer’s sock. purportedly Jackson’s claim of safe keeping. Estelle McInnis granted divorce from H. A. McInnis for drunkenness after 32 years of marriage. Arvilla Walsh sues August and Adele Meyer for damages over a misrepresented Third Avenue rooming house purchase. Norma Devine granted divorce and $500 alimony and suit money from William Devine. case deemed savory.
Philadelphia March 14 The supreme court granted a new trial today for Greason the alleged male accomplice of Mrs Edwards the Reading murderess.
The testimonial from H B Chamberlain of Tacoma credits the Columbian treatment for curing six years of throat and stomach catarrh. He describes severe tonsil pain, choking fear, foul throat discharge and breath, weakness, and irritability prior to the cure.
Attorney Plake withdrew a habeas corpus petition in the Johan Hoch case. Hoch remains charged with wife murder and bigamy and will be compelled to stand trial on both counts.
Judge Morris court handling the case Charlies T. Terry versus Jacob Furth et al. moved to Queen Anne hill this morning. All court staff and participants resumed session at Judge Richard Osborne's home where he, a key witness, was ill to attend at the courthouse.
Lester Thomas Fred Thomas Bernard Ross and Roy Kegley four youths once known for petty mischief were brought to Seattle and jailed in King County on burglary charges. A reform school sentence may be sought for Ralph Franks charged as an accomplice.
Rev HM H Gowen presents the fourth literary lecture in Trinity Parish crypt on Wednesday evening March 15. The talk explains the poet’s relations to contemporary dramatists and discusses the beard theory of Kerovnian authorship.
An advertised remedy claims to cure catarrh asthma bronchitis incipient consumption rheumatism ear diseases stomach liver kidneys and other conditions. It also asserts a unique positive cure for piles and all rectal diseases.
W. J. McAllister agent for Pettit and Sons was robbed of 85 dollars near his Green Lake home Saturday night. Citizens discuss arming armor plate cruisers to navigate the city area as crime grows more desperate.
Mike Shea sues the Great Northern Railroad in Judge Gilliam's court for 1000 dollars claiming ejectment from a Burlington Sedro-Woolley return trip. He says the trip cost 30 cents and the first class ticket was six days old when he was ejected three miles from the station.
A special meeting of the Capitol Hill Improvement club is set at the Chamber of Commerce Thursday at noon to discuss a clubhouse site. All members are urged to attend.
In Cleveland on March 14 Mrs Chadwick’s attorney filed a motion for a new trial claiming court error in admitting defense objections and prejudice in the judgment. The defense asserts new evidence exists. Michael Mitchell Barrett, 44, was committed to Stella Coom asylum as insane. Warrants for arrest on sanity charges issued for Lulu F Woolsen and Edna A Ferguson.
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