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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1905
Page
3
Forrest and James W. Fortmat once married in Milwaukee in 1895 and remarried in 1900 after divorces. The ongoing marital strife includes alleged cruelty with choking threats, and custody of two children is sought, as the couple faces fresh legal action.
Creston Clarke’s Beaucaire draws cautious praise for French accent and energy. The play’s supporting cast and scenery receive comments about quality though the audience remains small.
The Ferris company presented The Cherry Pickers to crowded houses with strong audience applause and a standout cannon scene. Ole Olson drew repeat crowds at Third Avenue, with Ben Hendricks delivering the familiar role. A new vaudeville bill led by Frosini opened Monday at Star theater.
Jury heard W. W. Shanks versus Seattle Electric in Judge Albertson s court. Miner Webster vs Seattle Renton Southern Electric concerns damages from a collision before Judge Tallman. Judge Griffin presides over Ballinger for Irene Neilly injunction against county tax collection for White River drainage. George Stanley sentenced to one year for assault with intent to do bodily harm. Lester Cole gets three years for robbery. Thomas Sigourney sues J W Evans for 1000 damages over false arrest and malicious prosecution in Ballard. plaintiff acquitted.
In Russia disturbances arose from urban workers called artels led by a self appointed chief. Gapon organized church backed unions, then radicalized, culminating in the Bloody Sunday march of 1905. Cold, vodka fueled, and poverty crippled rebellion, while workers resembled Christlike figures marching in gloom.
A dealer advertises renting a new piano for six months with the option to buy later. If purchased, the renter can apply the rent and cartage toward the price. The seller promises low risk and reasonable terms.
In a March 27 decision the British Columbia probate of Alea Dunnemuir’s will was ruled illegal as Dunnemuir resided in California. The will is void in BC and must be administered. Mrs. Alex Dunsmuir and daughter Edna Hopper may contest in this state. Also listed are Denver summer conventions with Northern Pacific rates: Seattle $65, Spokane $50.
The Star reports a mixed opening on the New York Stock Exchange with Canadian Pacific and Amalga Copper showing early strength before slipping. Major names such as Union Pacific St Paul Missouri Pacific Atchison and Southern Pacific declined 1 to 3 points from Saturday's close while bears targeted active gainers. Heat pressure appears not to inspire widespread selling despite cautious activity.
In Orofino Idaho on March 27 a report cites widespread bootlegging among about 100 men on the Nez Perce reservation. The trade profits are said to be large though the saloon is not openly identified, with liquor smuggled from Lewiston and moved across the reservation by freight teams to Grange.
Mrs Carrie Steele 40 Swedish Ballard resident dies at 489 Haker Street after a ten day battle with blood poisoning following the birth of a 17-pound girl on March 12. Dr Adams treated her initially and again later. midwife and trained nurse aided as infection proved fatal. She leaves husband H W Steele and four children. no funeral plans yet.
Reports from St. Petersburg indicate renewed strikes in several quarters. The total number of workmen now out is set at 35,000.
At Clarksville Tennessee a Louisville and Nashville freight train collided three miles from the city. The accident involved a section of 25 boxcars left on the main track from an open switch. Engineer Murray Fireman Fox and two negroes were killed. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jack Oakland at 1452 Twentieth avenue on March 25.
Local fisherman Tom Smith netted the first sea spider ever found in Puget Sound while hauling herring. The creature resembles a crab, has six flippers and needle like shell projections that carry venom. Young Tom Smith Jr alarmed by the sight but none harmed. specimen on display at the Washington Fish Company.
About a thousand Woodmen of the World were initiated in Portland with thousands more in the parade. Seattle plans a new vaudeville theater on Third Avenue and Madison Street costing 25000 dollars, seating 1200, to open by July. C F Daly named traffic manager of the Illinois and Iowa line amid a national freight car shortage impacting eastern roads from Chicago.
The Seattle Board of Health begins a week long inspection drive to demolish unsanitary shacks near Western avenue North Seattle and restricted districts. They seek funds for a garbage wagon to clean private properties and will burn 10 floating shacks plus a vacant building on South Fifth due to health hazards from polluted drainage and rotting fish dumped by local companies.
Patrolman Tim Burns, recently appointed by the civil service commission, is discharged after an altercation with a private patrolman. He accepts blame and will not contest the action. Chief Delaney warns officers to uphold rules on conduct. Steamer Bertha sails to Valdez with light passenger list and full cargo. Steamer Rainier arrives from San Francisco with 800 tons freight and 25 passengers.
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