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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1905

Page

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Resigns Over Indecent Exposure Charges at Bellview School

Bellview public notice details professor Hollingsworth facing accusations of indecent exposure and inappropriate conduct with girl pupils. Two complainants, F W Barnes and A A Peterson, pressured the board leading to his resignation amid controversy.

Hollingsworth Bellview Public W. Barnes A. A. Peterson Abellview Snaeworth St Sawhee Bellview Hellview J. C F. W. Barnes Seattle Bellvview Mollingeworth Professor Hollingsworth

Assault Injures Union Sympathizers. Suspect Escapes

A non union man P. V. Rice was assaulted by an unknown union sympathizer yesterday morning. Rice sustained bad injuries and bleeding. the assailant fled before police arrival. The incident occurred Monday morning following tensions at the plant.

Assault at Fifth and Yesler Sparks Brewers Strike

P. V. Rice tan, a non union man, was badly beaten by an assailant at the Fifth and Yesler area near the Grand Union hotel. Rice suffered facial and head injuries and bled profusely. Detectives Adams and Kent responded, but the attacker escaped into the night.

P. V Rice Adams Kent

Ten Drivers in Limbo

Ten drivers are described in a cryptic 1920s style report noting traffic violations at street crossings. Names include Pat Helma and Dave Foster among others, with ages and partial details scattered, suggesting a troubled list held by city officials or police.

Hag Pat Helma Dolphin Keefe McClurg W. E. Carr

Market Move Highlights James A. Patten Win

In market chatter the option rose sharply as Sir James A. Patten is noted as a heavy winner among the longa. The report indicates notable gains reflecting Patten's influence in the market activity.

James A. Patten

Disturbance by Four Boys at Ballard Church

A gang of four youths alarmed First Mission church in Ballard during services on Monday night. The youths named Martin, Pomeroy, Maasie and Missouri Watson rushed the front door and ran through the aisles as police, called to the scene, pursued but captured none, slipping away into nearby brush.

First Mission Church Ballard Martin Pomeroy Maasie Missouri Watson

Robbed Old Man Trial for Larceny Before Judge Griffin

Pat O'Brien stands trial for larceny charged with Charlies Caroll after allegedly robbing Victor Carman of his last cent as he walked home under the influence of intoxicants.

Pat O’brien Griffin O'Brien Charlies Caroll Victor Carman

Feikhorn river dyke breaks flood hits Neligh farms

Lincoln reports the Feikhorn river dyke at Neligh broke this morning flooding thousands of acres of farm land and causing heavy losses to livestock and crops.

Lincoln Feikhorn River Neligh

What Has Become of Gas Inspection Bill

Citizens criticize City Council and gas trust for ignoring a proposed gas inspection bill. Victims report rising bills and faulty meters, with residents like Rodia and Lofquist detailing sharp increases. The piece urges action by officials and highlights alleged favoritism toward the gas corporations.

Gas Trust Murphy Thompson

Woman saves boy from street car and becomes invalid

Mrs. Charles T. Scott of Fremont filed a suit for 10000 damages against Seattle Electric after pulling a boy from Ewing street track on Christmas Eve three years ago. The act saved the boy but left her ankles dislocated internal injuries and permanent invalidity.

Fremont Ife Seattle Electric Company Gilliam Mra. Scott Lad Mrs. Scott

Grazed by Religion in Sunnydale Farm Incident

Mrs Eva J Dodds aged 50 was brought to the county fall Monday afternoon by her husband and neighbors in heavy rain. She raved violently and was placed in a padded cell for examination before commitment to Steilacoom. Religion was blamed for overturning her mind.

May Go Scot Free

In Jefferson City on May 16 the supreme court reversed the convictions of Chas F. Kelly and Chas Guttke for doodling in the St. Louis municipal assembly, remanding due to improper verification of the indictment. The case of William Fowler versus the Great Northern Railroad awarded $100 damages by a jury this morning.

Jefferson City, Mo Chas. F. Kelly Chas. Guttke St. Louis William ©. Fowler Great Northern Railroad Company

Community Responds to Allegations Against Sand Flats

Olaff Walker challenges a Sunday Times accusation by recounting life in 126 shacks along the sand flats. He samples each cabin, vowing justice for residents labeled as criminals while detailing workers seeking steady jobs and their precarious living.

Times Olaff Walker Star Office Sand Flats Sunday Times Two Mile Strip Irving Bacon Ruskin Savage Swedenborg Moran

First Jobs of Sealilites Remarks by Mayor Ballinger

Mayor Ballinger recalls his first work as a cowboy on the Kansas plains during youth. He credits that early life for building health and financial discipline enabling him to attend Williams College.

Kansas Plaines Williams College Mayor Ballinger

Bank cashier waived exam in large embezzlement case

Henry G. Goll former cashier of the First National Bank waived preliminary examination and was bound over to the federal grand jury on charges of doctoring the books to aid Frank Bigelow in embezzling 1 500 000 dollars at Milwaukee May 16.

Milwaukee Henry G. Goll First National Bank Frank Bigelow Federal

Wheat Market Surges Amid Bullish Trend

In Minneapolis on May 16 the wheat market rose from 1.13 to 1.20, with futures at 1.15 18 and analysts predicting further gains as buyers push prices higher.

Minneapolis

Seattle Utility Must Pay 660 for Careless Fall

A jury in Judge Gilliam's court found the Seattle electric company liable for 660 dollars after Louis Erickson suffered a bad fall. The decision was announced Tuesday morning.

Seattle Electric Company Louis Erickson Gilliam

Receiver appointed for National Electric Company

Milwaukee May 16 a receiver was appointed for the National Electric Company capitalized at 3 5 million Frank Bigelow former president of the First National Bank headed the firm but resigned amid alleged defalcations. Warsaw May 16 court martial convicted rioters from January riots and sentenced them to death though a reprieve was granted to the convicted men.

Milwaukee National Electric Company Frank Bigelow First National Bank Warsaw

Nan Byxb ee Visits Dist rict in Sunday Times Scandal

Nan Byxb ee visits a district beset by scandal described by the Sunday Times as a damning falsehood titled Shacktown. The report portrays 18 impoverished residents facing harsh conditions while claiming honesty amid scrutiny.

Editorial Poised to Launch Bureau of Justice Critiqued

Olaff Walker voices scorn for Marion Baster’s Times editorial proposing a Bureau of Justice. He urges a purge of a biased publication that he says slanders countless decent workers while appealing for a single Chinese woman.

Times Marion Baster Bureau of Justice Olaff Walker

Ambition and Industry Among Tradesmen Along the Fill In

The passage describes multiple cabins along a long clean stretch where tradesmen, reliant on piecework and promises, face ambitions temporarily baffled and struggles against circumstance. Each cabin holds a distinct story of effort amid limited opportunities.

Walking Two Miles Sees Few Children Among Households

A Times observer walked two miles and visited 126 cabins finding only three children. most residents were bachelors living in pairs as partners.

Times Cabina Peirs

Dooryard Sand Padlocked Except For Three Instances

A large open area of clean sand was padlocked except in three cases. One case involved an Indian woman who was the common law wife of a stevedore. The report continues on page seven.

Give Me a Ham Sandwich Growled Mighty John

A dramatic banner tale follows Mighty John in pursuit along Mitchell's trail as the confrontation unfolds with rugged weathered cues and frontier bravado. The scene centers on a tense exchange and swift chase under a dusty sky.

A Sullivan Epic of Generosity and Greed

A man with 250000 dollars spends it all on friends while being praised for kindness. Another man with the same amount saves it and is mocked as stingy. He remains unmoved, confident he has the goods.

John L Sullivan Arrives in Seattle for Fight Talk

The famed boxer John L Sullivan entertains reporters at the Butler hotel room A27 in Seattle. He declares he will sign for any kind of fight with Charley Mitchell when he returns Wednesday, promising there is still punch in him and recalling past glories while a crowd looks on.

Butler Hotel John L. Sullivan John Star Theater St. Paul Broadway Mitchell Johnny John L. Here Roosevelt Teddy John L Charley Mitchell Seattle

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Star Saidl HN Uunto P. V. Rice Ney Dave Foster C.J. Anderson B. Price RF. Lester W. A. Appleby Board of Trade Toto Wort Ted Corporations Committee Index Bakery Bowen Rodia Sam Alfred Salin A. Lofquist Jimmy Otto, Barber Pike Street L. H. Gray Harvard Avenue North Charles T. Scott Sunnydale Eva J. Dodds BY Nan Byxbee Seatilites Goll E. CO Nan Byxbee STORY Shacktown Mighty John Dan Dean Gladiator Gether Jim McCormick Frank Hall McCormick Hall
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