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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
3
The Star reports renewed support for the Popular Teachers Contest with readers urged to vote via subscriptions. The biggest climb comes from Miss Johnson of Interlake School, rising from ninth to first in one day, as expositions promote free trips and a week’s visit for top teachers. A special 16 vote coupon appears next Saturday to drive further participation.
Beginning Thursday each coupon will bear the publication date and must be turned in within a week. The standings to date show contestants with school affiliations and names such as Miss Frances Nichols Rainier, Miss Nellie Gall Dunlap, Miss Young Miner, Miss Alice Turner Longfellow, Miss Metta Armour BeecRo, Miss Pearl Bacon Beecon, Miss Wiley Ballard, Miss Maynard Everett, Miss Rachel Myland Central, Miss Bunker South Park, Miss De Hart Beattle High, Miss Mabel Nettieton Condom.
Bellinger III of D. Ore. lies ill from grip and septic complications delaying his trial. Indictments in the state involve many affiliated with a Chinese gambling raid. Proceedings in Judge Gilliam's court include Negus v Wilbur et al over alleged injuries from a skid accident.
James White faces new prosecutorial action as the case nears trial. Authorities pursue charges while police detain a suspect in a tense local setting. Details remain unclear as officers prepare to present evidence before the jury.
Mrs John Hay wife of the secretary of state arrived in Paris this morning and is reported much improved and expected to remain in Paris for a few days. In Manassas veterans of the Army of the Potomac gathered for the annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Potomac.
A health column extols the back body and proper carriage, urging freedom of movement and avoiding tight dress. It details various exercises to strengthen the waist and back, including balance on toes, arm sweeps, and floor holds with breathing and gradual progression.
The piece discusses a Supreme Court decision deeming laws limiting labor hours unconstitutional. It contrasts majority and dissent, notes potential state authority, and urges state level experimentation. It cites public health goals, the Columbus Ohio barber ordinance, and calls for learning from New York’s trial of hour restrictions.
Bremerton hosts the eighth great sun council of the Improved Order of Redmen with 76 Washington tribes and 14 Pocahontas councils arriving. Delegates and wives stay in private homes, tours and excursions organized, a potlach and clambake set for Evergreen Park, and a public ball at Eagles hall after adjournment. In Philadelphia bishop William Whitaker marks 77th birthday with congratulations.
Two major gatherings in Washington will discuss public health protection. The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis meets, alongside a session of state and city health officers called by Surgeon General Wyman. Topics include pure food and drink safeguards and needed legislation.
J D McGarry, a Moscow Idaho plane dealer, reported thefts of a 1500 cash book and 330 in paper currency from his room at the Imperial restaurant. An employee recovered the notes in a woodpile. currency missing. Suspect James Gifford, a former Imperial cook, may have staged the break in as a disguise for the robbery. Gifford’s current whereabouts are unknown.
Ballard residents are invited to an open meeting at Fraternal hall corner Third and Webster Ballard with Lt Cushing Post and La Dies of the G A R. A grand concert under Epworth League of Fremont Swedish Methodist Church Kilbourne and Aurora will be held Thursday evening May 13 at 8 o'clock.
Governor Mead refused to grant clemency for Henry Craemer of Seattle who was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. Moses Druxinman, serving two years in King County jail for receiving stolen goods, also denied. Four underage victims testified to Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh as he prepares charges in a doctor case involving Schultz. Albert Evans led to the doctor’s arrest by confessing his own guilt and implicating the witness.
Ballard police detain Dr F A Schultz after a King County jury failed to convict him months ago. Schultz is held at the Ballard jail with Chief of Police Bennett accompanying him during transport and custody.
The corporations committee will again take up the Moore Gilman franchise Wednesday afternoon to discuss routes and disputed provisions. On Thursday the committee and the street committee will consider granting Northern Pacific two tracks on Spokane avenue.
Special rate east via Northern Pacific to Winona Lake Indiana and return. Tickets on sale May 12 only. Call at N P Ticket Office for details.
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