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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1905
Page
7
A fragmented excerpt describes urban energy and crowd reaction in Chicago with references to excitement, danger, and chaotic motion. The text likens street scenes to a wild hunt, noting bold radicals and wary ordinary citizens as they react to a tense atmosphere.
Police clash with rioters as brick and bottle throwing mars the business district. A fugitive shooter battles pursuit amid angry crowds while street vendors and carriers struggle under strike conditions. The chaotic scene signals growing tensions in Chicago as unrest deepens.
Nan Byxbe argues the stork should replace the eagle as America’s bird, citing Seattle birth records. Health department data shows 400 plus newborns added yearly, with the stork visiting Seattle homes daily from South Seattle to Ballard.
The article notes expected 1 900 births in Seattle between January and April as the year ends. It uses a playful tone with Roosevelt and Ludlow references, comparing the stork to a national bird and describing its roof perch in New Year celebrations.
Analysis shows the stork favors Irish and Swedish families in Seattle, with Germans following. From 1900 to 1904, calls to homes rose from 821 to 1,717, and 896 more babies were born in 1904 than 1900. 1906 projections estimate 1,864 births, up 147 from last year.
Robert Goss and John MacDonald, each about 12, stood before Judge Griffin on burglary charges after Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh presented the case. The judge mused on possible sentences up to life under a cumulative sentencing law while the boys remained indifferent, escorted by a deputy as they await plea on Wednesday. The prosecutor called them “bad,” later describing them as kaleomined rather than hardened.
Judge Arthur Griffin grants Annie J. Roberts a divorce from A. Roberts on cruelty grounds after noting the act of burning her neck with a cigarette as proof. The Saturday morning ruling settles the marriage.
The president with Dr. Lambert and Phil B. Stewart left Glenwood Springs camp and head toward Newcastle. They were expected this afternoon or evening while yesterday they hunted for grizzly with no success. If they arrive tonight, Sunday will be quiet here and they depart for Denver Monday morning after daylight travel over the divide.
Tim Burns an ex police officer faces assault and battery charges after 12 year old Toloyd Stringer testified. He and Marl Howe allege brutal beating at Recreation Park last Saturday after being escorted from the ball game. Burns, previously discharged for assaulting a special officer, was acting as special officer for the ball company at the time.
The Paris foreign office formally denies renewed reports that Foreign Minister Jeasse will resign after disagreements with Premier Revvier over foreign policy. Also noted is an incident aboard the steamer Tacoma II when Br. W. Raymond and First Officer Chipperfield left the vessel during a top mark to go ashore.
Pat Crowe, the man accused of kidnapping Eddie Cudahy, emerges after nearly five years in hiding. He walks into the World Herald with Thomas O'Brien, says he wants reform and to start a business in Omaha if indictments are quashed, and refuses to discuss the kidnapping. Police continue to hunt him. Cudahy vows prosecution.
In Omaha on May 6 a decree misstates that Mrs. Clara Russell was divorced from her infant son Henry Jenkins Russell rather than from her husband George Henry Russell. The mistake left Mrs Russell with custody of her husband and the other party with custody of her son.
A long church listings page outlines Sunday services across multiple congregations. It names Rev. W. D. Bimonda at First Unitarian Seventh Avenue and Pike Street with 11 a m service, and details various pastors, Sunday schools, vespers, and sermon topics at Trinity Methodist Episcopal, First Baptist, Westminster, St. Pauls Episcopal, First Presbyterian, and other churches around the city. The notices include locations on Pine, Olive, Mer cer, James, and Fourth avenues with times from 9:45 to 11 a m and evening programs through 8:00 p m, plus subject lines such as Without Christ and The Good Shepherd.
Rev Frank Arthur Heath will preach at 11:00 on In Christ Jesus with baptism following. Evening topic Why Be a Christian at 8:00. A brief outdoor B P U service at 7:30 in front of the church. Tomorrow services 10:45 a m and 8 p m The Morrow Which Never Comes and The Great Invitation. Sunday school 9:45 a m Epworth League 7:20 p m.
The notice lists early mass and sermon times for J Marys Parish with multiple services at Cathedral Chapel on Terry Avenue including morning Masses at 6 7 8 16 30 and 10 30 and 3 30 benediction. Sacred Heart Church schedules 6 00 and 8 00 morning Masses with 7 30 evening devotions and benediction. Immaculate Conception Church lists 7 30 and 8 30 morning Masses then 10 30 high mass with sermon and rosary at 7 30 am.
Queen City Theosophical Society in America hosts a Sunday study class at 7 p m on The Secret Doctrine and a lecture at 7 p m titled The Ocultist by C. W. Cubne Pioneer block and A O U W detail. Seattle Lodge at 1118 Third Avenue holds White Lotus Day exercises Sunday at p m.
Kazimer Cheschinsky was discovered unconscious in a shed at 8740 Mackinaw Avenue with 20 safety pin wounds in his abdomen and other injuries. Authorities fear he may not survive as an investigation begins into the attack and motive.
Mr and Mrs George Hull of Tuxedo Park New York announce the engagement of their daughter Griselda Huston Hull to Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson. The wedding is set for May 25 in Birmingham Alabama.
Mrs John Reasoner aged 90 dies at 422 State Street Ballard from old age and heart failure. She is among Ballards oldest residents born in 1814 in Vermont crossed the plains in 1852 settled near Portland. Funeral at Presbyterian church Sunday 2:30 pm with Crown Hill cemetery interment. Body at Mayfield funeral parlors.
Western avenue commission ers wrap a busy week with strong finish as shipments flood Alaskan ports and retailers see brisk demand. Washington peas arrive from Winehop McQuarrie, Hood River berries, California celery, Yakima and Greely potatoes, and many fruits and vegetables command notable prices. The Queen Anne Improvement club meets Saturday night for the last time until September.
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