Record Court Grants Multiple Divorces Saturday
Judge in Mesquite court finalized several divorce actions Saturday morning. Cases cite desertion non support and incompatibility with drunkness and non- mutual support. several wives awarded custody of children and maintenance from absent husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Mes Court
Sim
Conniff
Dante Conent
Etta Baumgart Baumgarten
Annie
Samuel Harvey
Mayb E. John Knowlen
Fight in county hurts two men at local inn
Witnesses say James Hampton, described as the biggest employee in the county, fought a smaller man at a local inn. Both men sustained black eyes after the altercation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cour
Wash
James Hampton
Scandal in San Francisco Grand Jury Returns Bigamy Probe
A San Francisco grand jury returned a case in which Collins, a prominent figure, faces bigamy charges related to a marriage arranged by McCurdy six years ago, affecting Mrs. Cha Newman Collins who appeals for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
Collins
McCurdy
Cha Newman Collins
Collins’ Alleged Relation Sparks Family Paternity Dispute
The report centers on claims by Collins that his sister Agnes, deceased, was his wife. It notes Charlotte Collins pursuing three children whose paternity Collins now denies. The piece presents a lurid family dispute framed as a public scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Agnes
Charlotte Collins Chase
Toll Rises As Oklahoma Flood Victims Mount
Snyder Oklahoma reports 110 bodies recovered, with three more found overnight as a cloudburst submerged the valley. Supplies appeal continues and Hobart sent a train of aid. The next day heavy storm worsened ruin with water in the morgue and hospital. nearly 100 bodies buried as coffins arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Okla
Hobart
Latle City
Assassination and unrest reported from multiple ports
Reports from St Petersburg Odessa and Moscow describe a shooting of Vice Admiral Naziroff by an orderly amid a dismissal dispute. Fire damage alarms at a Niami Novnorord facility. Bombs found in Odessa sailors HQ. Moscow notes mass departure and unrest across Smolensk Tomsk and Nassarabtia. Everett WA sees a probe into cigarette sales to boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Naziroff
Bergatel
Niami Novnorord
Moscow
Smolensk
Tomsk
Nassarabtia
Corwin to Sail Monday
The steamer Corwin will sail from Seattle Monday night May 15 at 9 from Pier 4 as the first Nome departure of the season. The vessel will carry about 200 tons of general freight 15 tons of mail and around 5 passengers. L H Gray & Co agents report no freight will be stored on the decks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwin
Nome
Seattle
Pier 4
L. H. Gray & Co
L. M. Gray
Utica Surviving War of 1812 Veteran Hiram Cronk Dies at 106
Hiram Cronk, the last survivor of the War of 1812, died in Utica today at age 106. He lived to witness two centuries and was a noted local figure. His death marks a final link to the conflict that began in 1812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Hiram Cronk
Secretary Morton to resign from cabinet in 1905
Washington May 13 Secretary Morton stated he will resign from the cabinet next fall and will remain until March 4 1905 at the president s earnest solicitation. He informed the president that he will depart as agreed to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morton
No Champion Declared as Jeffries Plans Retirement
Chicago May 13 Jeffries announces at midnight he will relinquish the heavyweight title leaving the crown to be decided by challengers. He says the championship brought him no happiness and will cast it aside after holding it until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Prise Ring
Jeffries
Hall
Joint Council of Chicago Teamsters Admit Defeat
Rumors say the joint council teamsters concede while team owners desert strikers leaving employers jubilant in Chicago.
Employers vow no rehire for strikers sparks mass job replacement
Employers announced they will not re-employ any striker creating a boycott affecting 4,300 men and boys. Reports indicate about 2,400 of the striker cohort have already been replaced.
Chicago Labor Strife Eases as Employers Reinforce Wagons
Chicago reports 200 more wagons in service as violence subsides and police numbers drop by 100 after the teamsters strike. A protest banner mourns a union driver killed in the line of duty, while rumors circulate of an imminent strike end following blows to the strikers from team owners and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George J. Prince
Waldron
Teamsters
Harry Grady
Provident Hospital
Wreck Victims Identified As Death Toll Grows In Pennsylvania
The body of another victim was identified today as William H. Holmes of Philadelphia, superimposed on the Pennsylvanian wreck. Five unidentified bodies will be buried this afternoon. Among the injured, Mrs. Anna Pet erm of Cleveland and Joseph Phere of New York are expected to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
William H. Holmes
Philadelphia
Anna Peterm
Cleveland
Joseph Phere
New York
Train Collision Kills Two Near Corry Pennsylvania
Two freight trains collide on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Corry. Engineer Will Fireman George Bigeman was killed along with another crewman. several more were injured as the wreck disrupted morning traffic. Police and railroad officials investigated the cause and cleanup operations began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvvania Railroad
Will
George Bigeman
Haul Gas Octopus Into the Courts
Seattle lighting company faces legal action over alleged brigand tactics in a suit similar to a Maine case. The plaintiff seeks remedy in court, asserting deceptive practices and demanding accountability for disputed gas handling methods.
The Point of View Urges Caution in City Streets
The column voices a wary stance on urban safety, quoting a speaker who warns that a man’s life is at risk on the street and advocates seeking safer places to avoid danger. It reflects concern about public security and personal protection measures.
Bartenders Consider Sympathetic Strike Against Brewers
The Bartenders' union debates a sympathy strike against the beer trust amid talks with strike leaders. Spokane breweries reportedly failed to deliver beer, fueling concerns that unions face a decisive blow if the walkout lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beer Trust
Bartenders’ Union
Mem
Bartenders
Butler
Beattie Brewing & Malting Company
California
Ned
Brewing Company
Sweeney
George Washington
Spokane
Hans Puttrich
United Brewery Workmen's Union
Eold
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Organized Labor
Bweeney
Madison Street Car Collides With Cement Wagon
A Madison Street car collided with a Galbraith Bacon cement wagon at 1 16 Saturday at Second and Madison. The car bore the impact, one corner of the car knocked in and jolted off the track. The wagon sustained no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Galbraith-Bacon
Second
Crusade Call Urges Gas Victims to Report to The Star
The Star calls on readers to report gas supplier issues and urges neighbors facing theft by a Seattle Lighting company to join the crusade. It advocates halting what it calls bloodsucking brigands of commerce and asks readers for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Seattle Lighting Company
Gas bills spark Seattle law battle over gas trusts
A Seattle Lighting Company dispute is cited as a broad gas rate protest. Citizens like Kelline in Bangor and others allege overcharges and coercive practices, while attorneys urge court action to block back bills and secure refunds. The Star promises further coverage and urges readers to report losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teacing
Seattle
Seattle Lighting Company
Itp
Disciples of
Blackstone
Star
Maine
Gas Trust
Beattie
KE. Rollins
Town
Kelline
Bangor
Old Town
Boycott Declared Against Seattle Gas Comp and Unfair Labor Practices
Western Central Labor Union formerly known as Central Labor Union declares Seattle Lighting Company unfair for employing non union plumbers and excessive hours. Union endorses similar action by local plumbers. Pay rates cited at $2.50 to $3 per day versus $5 union scale. Officials urge boycott and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Western Central Labor Union
The
Central Labor Union
Ihe
Croker Death Case Ties to Narcotics In Kansas City
Richard Croker will not attend his son Herbert Croker’s funeral in Kansas City where a coroner’s jury found narcotic poisoning as the cause of death. Police say no autopsy will be performed and no signs of violence were noted. A Chinaman Ah Lee is sought in connection with the den where opium was used, while Charles Wilson faces detention but may be released. Separately Rev A Conrad is invited to pastor Plymouth Congregational church in London with a salary of £5900 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council of Great Britain
Executive Council of the Order
London
Richard Croker
Sandyford
America
Kansas City
Ah Lee
Herbert V. Croker
Charles Wilson
Young Croker
Lee
Hays
Croker
Newton
Herbert Croker
A. Conrad
England
Plymouth Congregational Church
W. H. G. Temple
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prye- Bruhn
Council
Nui
Frye Company
Piles
Frye Bruhn
Frye-Bruhna Company
Beacon Hill
Senator Piles
Frye-Bruhn
George W. Stetson
N. H. Latimer
I. A. Nadean
Remeiling Slaughter House
W. Hh, White
J. BE. McGrew
KR. W. Emmone
J. A. Paine
O. H. Hanson
George Hawley
HM. T. Granger
Prye-Bruhn
United States Supreme Court
Improvement Club
Crichton
Odessa
Everett
Wiftpane Society
SEC
Lutheran College
On the Sound
Business Men's Association
Ballard
Ballard High School
C. B. Bellinger
United States District Court For
District of Oregon
CIL
Serious News
Teamasters’ Joint Council
Team Owners Association
Driscoll
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Corry, Pa
Sion
BAR OF Justice
Octopus
Gee
Mae Aogtn
Alaska
Ian
Seattle Brewing & Malting Company
Joe Dick
Old Crow Saloon
al Barton
Opal Ealoon
Ben Maddle
Ow! Restaurant
Thomas C. Hirsch
Hirsch Pharmacy
West Roy Street
Frank P. Mullen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!