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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
7
President and Mrs. Roosevelt accompanied by Secretary Lael and Der F. Stokes depart Washington on the Olympia train. The president attends his niece Eleanor Roosevelt's wedding this afternoon and later joins two banquets at Delmonico's and the Hotel Astor, marking a busy social evening.
A Toppenish woman, recently moved from Portland, accuses Dr J Edwin Hughes of hypnotizing her and planning criminal acts. She links him to Nellie Hatch’s case and claims he confessed to a Chicago wife and bank and train robberies in Nevada. She and Hatch case figures face the jail.
John F. Bender a leading mining figure in the southwest and discoverer of the Bonanza Queen group died in a local hospital of cancer at 63. He sold the Bonanza Queen with eastern syndicate for 150000. News from Seattle reports ASR Co plans 2500000 for automatic roasters across plants including Everett. The Star notes Patrick feast at Immaculate Conception church drew large crowd and a Seattle Electric case against R A Smith was settled out of court.
Corporation Counsel Calhoun to draft opinion on city power to compel two local telephone companies to connect switchboards and lower rates. A conference with Commissioner Daviton and Bowen discussed unification as a cautious first step toward reform, amid debate over competition and efficiency.
An historic Russian scandal resurfaces as Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch’s wife is deemed an undesirable alien at the Husso German border. The incident renews questions about Paul and his marriages, exile, and later rumored reform in his conduct.
In executive session Senator Morgan charged William Nelson Cromwell of New York with being a prime mover in a scheme to influence U S financial affairs tied to the Panama canal sale to the United States. The sensational disclosures sparked a full-day debate as Democrats defended the senator while Republicans disputed his claims.
Unclear text indicates a local ballot or voting incident involving Bettner and Alfred Rebierd with mentions of saving votes, possible candidates or groups, and a reference to a commey. The legible fragments suggest a political process or dispute in a community setting.
Rabbi Joseph speaks at Temple De Hirsch on Purim and again on Sabbath of Remembrance with topics Things to Remember and Things to Forget. Services start at 8 and 10 o'clock. strangers welcome. Property sale at Sixth Avenue and Jaakeon Street for 22000. 22 room lodging house rents 175 monthly. Damages suit against Alaska Commercial Company for 75000 heard in Judge Albertson's court. THM Gray office move announced by Denny and Hwing. new layout may later open partitions. Residents in Queen Anne see-
Residents fear lawlessness after a gang of boys injure a streetcar by placing stones on the track unseen by the motorman. George W Baker is arrested on suspicion of stealing a grip and pool balls, with John Murphy held as a roommate. Patrolmen Cummings and Kent search the room, suspected of being sneaks thieves.
Secretary Taft announced the administration will definite ly retain the Philippines for the purpose of developing the prosperity and self governing capacity of the Philippine people. The statement was made in Washington on March 17.
Henry Draper aged 43 of Lynden and Irena M Lading aged 38 of Lynden were this morning granted marriage licences to wed.
The three combination sprinklers and street cleaners bought by the city were tested on First Avenue South by the board of works this morning. The test could not determine if the apparatus will perform all claimed functions, as no final judgment could be made.
Doctors who conducted the autopsy on Mrs Stanford deny President Jordan’s claim that her death was from natural causes and reiterate that strychnine was the cause.
A. B. Smith assistant general passenger agent for the Northern Pacific at St. Paul arrives on a western tour to inspect and meet agents. He says the trip aims to acquaint eastern railroad men with the coast and boost Pacific Northwest growth through advertising and favorable rates. The visit may last some time as he travels the western branches. The comptroller of the currency has directed a March 14 bank statement from national banks, the second of five required.
A sentence noting that filings include submissions during the year by all national banks of the state.
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh filed charges against J. Moore and Joseph McCarthy for taking $4.60 from John Matson a Swede who could not read on March 11. They allegedly sold him a forged $15 check drawn by Bully Thomas payable to Scotty Box promising work in a logging camp.
Sheriff Clark of Miner County South Dakota and deputy D A McCullough arrived in Seattle to take back Wilson Owens and Harvey Eades who were captured locally. The prisoners confess to stealing a team and wagon and heading to Winnipeg, using relay horses to proceed. They do not object to returning for trial and admit guilt.
In Paris on March 17 the prosecuting attorney announced the conclusion of a case by Carry Swayne against Frank Gardner, saying they were never legally married and the woman had no right to use Gardner's name. Separately, District No. 1 phased a special meeting approving plans for the Denny-Fuhrman school, to be built with eight rooms at about $25,000 and ready for the September term, replacing the current structure and portable annexes.
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