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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1905

Page

8

Raid on Chin Hee building nets ten gamblers

Police led by Sergeant Powers raid the Chin Hee building at Third Avenue South and Washington Street on Monday night. Ten Chinese individuals are arrested for conducting gambling games and will face complaints today. Detectives Hubbard and Freeman and officers Burkman Cameron and King helped trap suspects as they gambled, with evidence scattered and doors guarded during the raid.

Chin Hee Third Avenue South Washington Street Powers Hubbard Freeman Burkman Cameron King Scracam Powers

Five Murders Plague St Paul Since 1904 Crisis

In St Paul on May 2, Chief of Police O Conner reports a string of five brutal murders since Christmas 1904. He states murder is rampant across the state and crime levels in recent months exceed any memory of the city’s police chief.

ST. Paul O'Conner A Ee

Russian fleet sighted near Hainan and Formosa

The cross mark marks the present stopping place of the Russian fleet under Rojemtvensky at Hainan island. The star marks Admiral Toge's probable position waiting for Russians from Formosa side. A bench warrant is issued for Dr Hedley Muston for assaulting his fiancée amid a broken engagement after he failed to answer bailiffs. He left a $25 deposit for appearance. warrant to be served if located.

Rojemtvensky Hainan Island Toge Formosa Hedley Muston P. ¥. Davie

Park Board Appointments Spark City Council Debate

Councilman Crichton led a protest over how park board members are appointed. The debate followed the approval of B F Blain for another term, as Crichton urged appointments from diverse city areas to avoid east end dominance. He noted no wards 8 improvements despite three parks and about 160000 dollars spent elsewhere, with plans for boulevards toward Lake View cemetery and Denny Blaine park.

Crichton B F Blain Hare Lake Washington Eighth Ward Washington Park Madison Street Twentyninth Avenue Lake View Cemetery Denny-Blaine Park

Our New Ambassador to Old Mexico

The United States appoints David E. Thompson as ambassador to Mexico, with him currently representing the country in Brazil.

Old Mexico United States Mexico David E. Thompson Brazil U. S&s

Protest Against Moore-Himan Route to Green Lake District

The Green Lake Improvement club sent a protest to the council over the Moore-Himan franchise route. They argue the plan is too circuitous and would delay transport by routing via Latena bridge Broadway hill and the University street tunnel.

Green Lake

Boyd Acquitted In North Yakima Infant Murder Trial

May 2 Mil lard Boyd was found not guilty of murdering Blanche McCallum’s infant child. It was the second trial, with the murder alleged to have occurred in 1902 and no complaint filed until 1904. The jury deliberated about fourteen hours before reaching a verdict late last evening.

North Yakima Millard Boyd Blanche McCallum Boyd

Married by Telegraph Across Long Distance

Mary C. Slaughter of Bowling Green and James Murrell of Fort MacKengle Wye wed by Telegraph. A minister at each end of the wire officiated as Murrell’s regiment heads to the Philippines. His wife plans to accompany him.

Bowling Green Mary C. Slaughter The City James Murrell Fort MacKengle Wye Western Union Telegraph Company Mourrell Philippines

City Council weighs salary raises amid cash crunch

The council plans to take up an ordinance Saturday evening proposing general raises for city employees including police and fire chiefs. Officials doubt funding exists as the treasury is short, and plans may be affected by July water rate reductions. The measure follows a past failed attempt due to lack of funds and the response of the salary committee. Meanwhile Denver & Rio Grande transfers list Ogden moves with Mont and Spencer. A 50 foot hose with couplings is offered by The Rubber Store.

Met Ramen Civil Service and Salaries Committee Fire

Pillow Covers and Mexican Drawn Work Dollies Advertisement

Pillow covers made of quality canvas in assorted colors with braided designs ready for use priced at 65c and 35¢ for Mexican drawn work dollies in pretty patterns and dainty designs.

Mt G. Csscccens

Anniversary Sale on varied fabrics and linens

Mercerized Stik Zephyr fabric in plain browns nile navy linen tan cadet steel and light blue offered at Anniversary Sale. Double Width Dark Percales 26 inches wide with fast colors and durability at Anniversary Sale price. Be Knicker Suitings in Bourrette stripes and fleck effects 26 inches wide launder well for dresses at Anniversary Sale price. Heavy Homespun Linen Crash 80 inches wide natural color priced as 20c leader at Anniversary Sale.

Ccscovece Atterbury Anniversa

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