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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1905
Page
1
Bryant fined $15 in police court after a collision on Pike Street. A chauffeur ran down a man during reckless driving incidents. Police warn more arrests will follow as authorities tackle street chaos and abuse of road safety.
A jittery verse bursts with chaotic street scenes and reckless chauffeurs. Skidding cars graze bystanders as a baby cart and a laughing crowd react. The poem paints urban mayhem with gas fumes, clattering wheels, and frantic exclamations from amused onlookers.
An incident report notes Gus Barrow was struck by an automobile near Fourth and Pike on Sunday at 6:45 p.m. The scene involved Sheree Weer and EB Pisher with Dr. and Mr. mentioned in the nearby accounts.
O Gus Barrow a working man and Order of Eagles member was struck by a car driven by P Fisher president of the Pacific Company at Fourth and The auto Sunday at 645 pm. Barrow remains in pain with legs swollen and is under a doctor’s care as lodge members consider action. Dr F A Bryant arrested for speeding 20 miles per hour on Union Street and fined $25 plus costs. The Star notes this as a victory over lawbreakers.
Lieutenant Haskins leads 60 members of the Eighth Illinois National Guard at the Inter Salt company works in Chicago. Police swoop in seize weapons from soldiers and arrest a resister as tensions flare in the morning.
Robbers broke into the Gash and Teachnor store at Van Asselt and the nearby post office during Monday morning. Several men, described as regular pirates, gained entry by breaking in with tools. They took about $75 in goods and around $46 in cash, with part of the merchandise recovered or left behind. The spree marks the third such incident this year in the vicinity.
Contestants Josiah Green M F S Stimson and an unnamed winner are listed. The course runs along First avenue between Virginia and Roy streets. Time is 6 40 p m Sunday. Spectators include James A Moore driving a car and four passengers on a Queen Anne car.
Sunday afternoon on Upper First avenue a makeshift race formed among Fred 8 Stemson Josiah Green M F Backus and James A Moore The 1 1 2 mile course near Virginia street saw speeds debated by car passengers while a Queen Anne streetcar rode nearby The outcome favored Green though accuracy of speed was uncertain
Detective Phillips spent a busy morning using a tape line and his dope sheet to measure feet along First Street between Blanchard and Bell to determine the exact speed of vehicles spotted by Phil Ups last Saturday. City Prosecutor DeBruler postponed warrants against the lawbreakers until Tuesday due to heavy duties.
The annual Manufacturers' banquet and officer election at Washington Saturday night drew strong local attendance and visiting guests. A report on last year's business showed a major increase, and the board of trustees was elected: T. Erickson, W. J. Bernard, George James, I. Hulme, and A. Buhts representing various firms.
The Weather Spotter notes showers tonight and again on Tuesday with warmer conditions and a fresh wind.
War dispatches report the Baltic fleet seen near Kong koi bay and possible Formosa passage search. Rumors claim Japanese cruiser sightings north of Luzon. Russian fleets may join on May 5, with funds well oversubscribed for the Central railway project in Japan. In China a Pacific squadron nears Hainan while riot police shoot four in Lodz.
Abraham Levy chief counsel for Nan Patterson began the defense summing up in Recorder Golf case. He argued the prosecution must prove that J Morgan Smith bought the pistol and a motive for Young's killing. He asserted that if Young seduced the defendant it does not prove unfaithfulness.
The Brewery Workers union executive committee announced a strike Monday at 10. Engineers stopped work at noon while other employees remained idle. Beattie and Seattle breweries seek to rotate crews and hire nonunion workers, prompting potential disruption across Puget Sound. The union reports 2700 Northwest brewery employees walking out with 2200 to 2400 expected to work Tuesday, while no violence is anticipated.
Everett May 1 workers walked out after orders to strike, not by choice, as locals express satisfaction with current terms. M Hochetachher plans to hire replacements to fill positions vacated by strikers.
Farley arrived from New York to supervise strike breakers in Chicago after costly protests. Unionists report wage gains for drivers and helpers, while additional teamsters strike amid boycotts and clashes with egg missiles and weapons. Leadership lines and injunction cases loom as talks fail to yield conciliation.
In a tense development the team sters' union faces a decisive threat as 500 colored strike breakers arrived this morning from St. Louis, signaling a heavy push to undermine ongoing labor actions.
Washington May 1 Funeral of General Fitzhugh Lee was held at the Church of Epiphany with a brilliant gathering of diplomatic officials. After services and a sermon by Randolph McKim the body left with military escort for Richmond arriving at 5 pm to lie in state at City Hall. Interment planned at Hollywood Cemetery Thursday.
Several thousand workmen celebrating May Day paraded Belgrade streets shouting Viva Russian revolution as police watched.
The Post reports two Russian government agents sailed on Saturday to the United States to buy 40,000 tons of steel rails to double track the Siberian railway.
Reports indicate English officials' perceived snobbery provoked a rebellious surge among American shipping officers in the Far East. Tensions rose as high officials allegedly dismissed American concerns, fueling discontent and protests among maritime crews.
Captain Kinder G. T. Sutherland and J. D. Parrell lead four officers leaving the boat amid United States shippers in the Orient voicing discontent. American interests in Seattle shipping face detriment as President G. N. 8. 8. Co. favors English rule.
Reported friction aboard the Minnesota centers on pro English policies by Great Northern Steamship officials. Rumors claim George T. Sutherland will retire to return to Japan, while American officers resist English appointments and demand a change of crew to avoid further affronts aboard the vessel. President James J. Hill is implicated as inviting an Orient guest aboard, fueling unease among American staff.
A Star reporter queried J. D. Farrell about Mr. Sutherland's transfer and about claims that major American shippers in the Orient oppose the Great Northern Steamship Company. Farrell neither confirmed nor denied the report, keeping the matter unsettled.
Senior officers from the Minnesota accuse English control of biased promotions and dining arrangements in the Orient. They report American billets being filled by British subjects and recall a voyage dinner excluding Americans while inviting English attendees. The gripe spans officials, shippers, and the Hill Steamship line.
The body of Joseph Jefferson was buried Sunday at Bayview cemetery in Sandwich. Funeral services reflected the actor’s simple character as five sons, many friends, and about a hundred villagers attended the ceremony.
J D Secord owner of the Yesler bar at 407 Yesler Way refutes Mike Maloney’s report of being dosed with knockout drops. Maloney, drunk, urged others to drink with him, fell on the street after leaving, and was picked up by City Detective Easson. $110.20 found on him. he was released after sobering and told to buy a ticket home.
An explosion at Missouri Kansas & Texas Coal Co Mine No. 1 west of Wilburton Oklahoma entombed 13 workers. Foreman B F Steiner and 12 others were inside when the blast occurred. Rescue teams expected to recover bodies over several days with likely fatalities.
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