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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1905
Page
8
A Bell ingham chamber committee selected Olive M. Leonard as hostess for the Lewis and Clarke fair after three ballots amid a secret meeting of 13 top men. Voters tally discrepancies and suspected ballot stuffing prompt calls for an independent selection by the mayor.
A lingering question at the fair disturbs the elite, stirring debate about purpose and propriety. Prominent attendees weigh in as conversations center on tradition, change, and public engagement.
Chicago dispatch reports strike breaker Frank Curry, once seen as leader of pan union forces, knocked out with a possible eye injury after a clash with union teamsters. He suffered a severe head wound as express wagons rolled out under heavy police guard.
Misa Smith of St. Louis will christen the navy cruiser St. Louis at Newport News on May 8. The cruiser is described as one of the fastest of the new warships. London dispatches report a Russian czar ally says President Roosevelt is seeking peace in a diplomatic move.
May 3 report from Everett describes a snake on the floor causing a girl to panic. Principal Lancaster slapped a student during the ensuing scuffle, leading to a fight and panic. Clifford Schroeder brought the snake and was ejected from the school.
At the theaters the Grand David Garrick presents the company in Friends with a strong cast. St Marks Church Sans Bevct Redital features Seattice-Pernts in a production. Third Avenue offers The Two Orphans praised for fine acting. Star Polite Vaudeville delivers splendid features as the season’s best attraction.
Miss Gertrude Sans Souci will give an organ recital Wednesday evening at St Mark's church. She holds a world wide reputation as an organist and was one of five selected to play the grand instrument at the St Louis world’s fair.
Patrons enjoyed Ulmer Jones at the Grand and Mary Louise Clary the contralto is listed for the program. The Knebel quartette played Tuesday before a large audience. David Garrick is set for Wednesday at the Grand with Frank C. Egan in the title role. Miss Annie Morrin and Miss Adelaide Moore lead in Ferris company farewells at Seattle. The Week’s “Friends” thrills crowds at the King’s theatre. The Two Orphans draws big attendance at the Third Avenue theater. Women Against Women is next on stage. Star notes promise continued attraction as Rosa Lee updates her songs.
Fire of May 3 destroyed the Springfield Boiler Manufacturing plant causing an estimated loss of 356000 dollars. In Newark New Jersey on the same day a fire swept Crawl and Clark paint works with adjacent property sustaining damage.
Washington claim states Postmaster General Cortelyou has accepted the Equitable Life Insurance presidency despite unofficial denials. In Vancouver Washington a 3 year old, Clarence Courtion, was shot and killed by a 7 year old playmate, Willie Atater, who seized a 22 caliber rifle and fired at the child.
Cashbier A B Spear of the defunct Oberlin bank pleaded guilty before Judge Taylor in Lincoln Nebraska to falsifying bank books. He received seven years in the penitentiary under a prior indictment tied to President Beckwith and Mrs Chadwick. Also reported, John Haird father of Mrs W W Bryan died at age 82 in Lincoln.
A Viridge Co at 1416 1417 Second Avenue buys from Posner Bros a $22,000 stock of men and boys clothing and furnishings. Adolph Posner, arriving from the east three months ago, arranged the opening, but a cable reported the death of the other brother in Carlsbad. Posner plans to sell stock and lease and depart for the east tonight.
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