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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1905

Page

7

Fight Over Money Of Insane Man At Sanatorium Hearing

David Moreland, an elderly man in treatment for mental illness, faced a court hearing about $1200 cash and his will as doctors and his propertress argued whether he should remain in the sanitarium or be released. Isabel Grant and Attorney Amnazon pushed to keep him under care while relatives of a beneficiary watched the case. The hearing noted his rational behavior during examination and memories of past delusions.

David Moreland Moreland Harrison Street Griffin Roger Green Isabel Grant Amnazon Selma Erickson Columbia City Wichins

Patterson remains in jail as bail hearing delays

In New York a still awaiting bail status leaves man Patterson in custody while attorney Lay and an assistant hold a conference to discuss next steps.

New York May Lay

Patterson Bail Motions Intertwine in City Court

District Attorney Rand shows Nan Patterson may gain bail or release on own recognizance after consultation with Jerome who returns this afternoon. Edward Sparenberg a pawnbroker ready to post any amount. Levy says Patterson to depart for Washington by Wednesday. Limberger seeks release for J Morgan Smith and his wife while Perkina asks they be held pending possible reindictment. Motions taken under advisement. Patterson appears to have recovered from trial strain.

Ant Rand Nan Patterson Jerome Edward J. Sparenberg

No More Frats as School Board Bars Secret Societies

The school board votes to restore privileges only to students pledging not to join fraternities. Frats concede, expect possible court action, but plan to fade away in the school. Prof Geiger delivers new rules. police arrest N Grebe for possessing a horse blanket and harness while intoxicated. Oliver F Cutts, new University football coach, speaks to students. J W Casey of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul travels through Portland and is in Seattle.

Geiger J. W. Casey Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Portland Seattle

Unidentified man found dead in basement near Sixth Ave and Weller

A nameless man, known as Shorty or Charley, was found dead in a basement at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Weller Street Sunday afternoon. I. Sim discovered the body and Deputy Coroner Arnold said the man crawled away and died unattended at the New York saloon.

Sixth Avenue Weller St Bonney-Watson Aman Porter New York Shorty Charley I. Sim Arnold

President's Colorado Stop on Denver Trip

The president arrived in Salida at 10:10 am and will reach Denver by 6 pm with stops at Canon City and Florence. He is expected to remain until 7 am Tuesday before departing on a special Union Pacific train to Chicago.

Denver Canon City Florence Denver, May Union Pacific Chicago

Court notes on suit over alleged formaldehyde in milk

The case concerns Dan McKenzie former Fashion Grill proprietor against State Food Inr B A McDonald for 7500 dollars. The plaintiff alleges Royal Dairy fed formaldehyde in milk sold to the public and that prosecutors knew of this, causing damages to the Grill owners.

Dan McKenzie Fashion Grill B. A. McDonald William Royal Dairy

Driver recounts narrow escapes from two downtown auto incidents

An Union Express driver, P. Hf. Sweetman, narrates two near misses in daytime city traffic. He recalls a rear-end collision on Madison Street and Boren Avenue at 10 30 and a near run over on Union Street near First Avenue at noon. He questions what a man can do.

P. Hf. Sweetman Union Express Company Madison Street Boren Avenue Union Street First Avenue

Williams Ticket Headed Portland Mayoral Race

The Williams ticket sails toward Portland city elections with George H. Williamson as mayoral candidate, joined by Dr. Harry Lane for auditor, T. C. Devlin for treasurer, L. A. McNary for city attorney, and George J. Cameron for municipal judge while Charles Perrine stands as the Democrat challenger in this race.

Portland Ore George H. Willlamen Harry Lane T. C. Devlin Republian J. EK. Woerkin L. A. McNary George J. Cameron Charlies Perrine

First National Bank Files $1.549 Million Tigelow Claim

Creditors heard the bank claim Tigelow embezzlement amounted to 1 549 133 43 dollars at the initial meeting. The amount was unsecured and presented during the first formal creditors’ session in Milwaukee May.

Milwauker, May First National Bank

Green Lake Drug and McDougal Southwick Play at Woodland Park

Green Lake Drug defeated McDougal and Southwick 11 to 7 at Woodland Park on Sunday. Also reported Capt F C Connaughton of the steamship Tacoma left Yokohama for Seattle, a hotel room burglary occurred at Portland hotel, a gold watch was stolen, Judge Burton will hear Mrs Chadwick’s appeal on October 3, and a Fourth Avenue lot between ne and Olive Streets sold for 24000 with buyer withheld.

Green Lake Drug Company McDougal & Southwick Woodland Park Green Lake Seattle F. 3. Connauton Tacoma Yokohama Portland First Avenue South Fourth Avenue Olive Streets Theroperty After Beattie

Wealthy European Girls Enter American Convent

Twenty two young women from Europe joined the Catholic convent at Maria Stein last week to begin five years of training. Venerable Mother Emma, traveling since November, recruited the entrants, who reportedly come from wealthy families but will forsake wealth to serve.

Wapakonreta Maria Stein Europe Emma Old Country

Irrigation Plans Promise Vast Farmland Expanses

C. E. Bartle of the National Irrigation Association says proposed projects could create productive areas totaling millions of acres. Western Washington and Eastern Washington would gain, with zones including Big Bend 1,000,000 acres Priest Rapids 100,000 Palouse 100,000 Okanogan 11,000 Yakima 260,000 to 450,000 and Kittitas 130,000 acres.

C. E. Bartle Northwest National Irrigation Association New England Washington Big Bend Priest Rapids Y Palouse Okanogan Yakima Kittitas

Double Murder Uncovered In Nisqually Reservation

Bodies of Joe Moxley and a young Indian boy, missing from the Nisqually reservation near Ray last summer, found in a well on Moxley’s ranch near his cabin. Indians locating the remains after rumors of Moxley’s drowning contradicted, alleged murder by a Yakima Indian at a neighbor’s urging. Details scarce, linked to a quarrel between two Indians and one man charged with initiating the crime.

Tacoma Joe Moxley Nisqually Ray Moxley

Great Sun Council Meets in Bremerton May 9 11

The Great Sun Council of the Improved Order of Redmen for Washington and Panhandle Idaho gathers in Bremerton May 9 to 11. Events include exemplification of degree work by the Everett team, a mayoral address, council fire rituals, navy yard tours, a Kitsap and Puyallup tribal parade, and a grand ball at Eagles hall.

Great Sun Council Improved Order of Redmen Bremerton J. Davin Great Council of Kitsap Puya Seattle Great Council Eagles’ Hall Pocatas Council

Seattle Expo Promotion Message to Visitors

Gentlemen mark the Seattle exposition as the key to Puget Sound attractions. Visitors are invited to discover resting places resorts fishing and hunting scenes of nature. The climate hotels and Seattle hospitality will complete the appeal in a brief personal sign off by Cc. W. Corliss.

Seattle Daily Star Seattle Puget Sound

King of Iowa Saloons Out of Business

Des Moines May 8 Jen Parker famed saloon king of Iowa with sixty Des Moines saloons and many more in Marshalltown and Fort Dodge has gone out of business. He now works as a traveling salesman for an eastern brewery, based in Terre Haute, touring Indiana Kentucky and Ohio.

Des Moines Jen” Parker Iowa Marshalltown Fort Dodge Terre Haute Indiana Kentucky Ohio

Steamer Arkansas Sunk Off Pollock Rip In Fog

The steamer Arkansas was struck and sunk by the towed barge Glen dower off Pollock Rip shoals in fog near Vineyard Haven Massachusetts. Passenger Mamie Kelley drowned while 65 others were rescued by a tug.

Vineyard Haven Mass Arkansas Glendower Pollock Rip Shoals Mamie Kelley New York Boston

Rudolph Hanged for Bank Robbery and Detective Slaying

William Rudolph was hanged at 10 o'clock for the murder of Pinkerton Detective Charles J. Schumacher. Rudolph and George Collins robbed the Bank of Union on Christmas Eve 1902, stealing $14,000 in cash and $100,000 in negotiable paper. Schumacher was killed while heading a posse near Collins’ home in Staunton, Missouri. Collins was hanged on March 2, 1904.

Union William Rudolph Pinkerton Charles J. Schumacher Rudolph George Collins Bank of Union Schumacher Collins Staunton Celling

Teddy Roosevelt Exemplar Mose Goldsmith Hunted Mountains

Mose Goldsmith, famed for emulating Teddy Roosevelt, hunted forests near Aberdeen. He wired assistant Paul Goodron that he shot a mountain lion and expected another kill before Monday night. Friends doubt the claim and would rather see him tackle a bear or jackrabbit.

Mose Goldsmith Teddy Roosevelt Aberdeen Paul Goodron Mose Colorado Goudron Goldsmith

Markets Open With Cherry Arrivals and Diverse Trading

Western avenue retail traders stock up as fine black cherries fetch 1.75 dollars while Walla Walla sells near 2 dollars. Lettuce and strawberries also move at around 1.75 dollars. Downing Hopkins & Co. provides figures alongside Chicago and New York stock quotations for May and July futures and key securities.

Western Avenue Walla Walla

Pretty Artist Nellie Hell Attacked in Spokane

Nellie Maude Hell a 22 year old artist living at Fourth Avenue and Altamont Street was horsewhipped Saturday afternoon in front of the First Baptist church by Mrs James Mitchell of 2021 Third Avenue A little French brunette accused of jealousy over attention she believed Miss Hell received from Mr Mitchell.

Spokane Nellie Maude Hell Fourth Avenue Altamont Street First Baptist Church Mra. Jamea Mitchell Third Avenue Mias Tell Mr. Mitchell

Collisions and accidents reported in Atlantic and Halifax

A torpedo boat destroyer Paul Jones dragged anchor in a gale and collided with the cruiser Marblehead while a drifting reboat and a schooner Ruby posed further danger. In Halifax the express overturned a bank near Dorchester killing its engineer and injuring many. Secretary Shaw instructed no more temporary surgeons on revenue cutters when needed.

San Francisco Paul Jones Marblehead Ruby Shaw

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