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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1905
Page
3
May 16 report from a Jewish socialist gathering notes an exchange of shots from a patrol left several wounded. Details and motives remain unclear as authorities investigate the incident.
Corwin sails Monday night from Seattle signaling the first departure of the year for the voyage. The crew includes mining promoters, businessmen, and prospectors heading to the district with a full cargo of liquor, mining gear, and machinery. The vessel is commanded by a veteran navigator who has previously sailed between Seattle and several towns. Washington May 16 reports strong belief that Pacific rail projects will push to build along the Columbia River as Congress supported the effort.
M. C. Shields former secretary of the Citizens' Alliance and Hans Putt rich secretary of the Brewery Workmen's union refused to drink unboycotted beer during a strike. Putt rich asked for distilled Nyuer while Shields insisted on boycott beer. both left glasses untasted as the bartender discarded contents in disgust.
Berlin reports that German troops have occupied Hai Cha in China is officially denied. The dispatch notes the denial from authorities and clarifies no occupation has occurred.
The Star runs a one day coupon offering 1000 votes for a three month subscription plus 75 cents to support the favored teacher in the World’s Fair contest. A ten vote coupon debuts next Saturday as leaders Nasne Metcalf and Miss Bertha Johnson vie for top position amid heavy daily voting and close margins.
Joho F. Oleson, ex presidents of the Travelers' Protective Association, jailed five years for embezzling 860 of diamond jewelry. A Japanese crewed cargo ship from Yokohama to the Columbia mouth set a 16 day Pacific record. AP Europe chief Walter Neef dies at 44 in Liverpool. A Philippine labor funds court martial ends with no embezzlement. promotion suspended. Four travelers crossing the continent head for the 1909 World's Fair in Portland after starting in New York, covering 1150 miles by train and rail.
The race for first in the teachers voting contest tightens with Miss Metcalf of School and Miss Johnson of Central swapping positions four times Saturday. Metcalf finishes first by a hair after several hundred late votes push her ahead.
Stanford University marks the corner stone ceremony for a $600000 library. The late Mrs. Stanford left an unpublished address to students and an endowment raised from her private jewels estimated at $1000600 to fund 30000 volumes per year.
Colfax Washington May 16 Judge H J Chadwick of this county is believed to have the inside track for third place on the state railroad commission. Chadwick a democrat may receive preference from Governor Mead over any Spokane man with the commission likely to include Harry Fairchild of Bellingham already named.
In Tacoma on Monday night a free for all erupted between Councilman Giblett and contractor Berens at a Pacific Avenue saloon. Berens allegedly insulted Giblett, culminating in a punch that knocked Berens to the floor.
Articles of Incorporation filed for a new railroad to Skagit and Snohomish counties. Chief promoters include C. D. Stimson FP 8. Stimson James Roe J F Ivey and Maurice McMicken. Capital stock set at 250000 dollars.
Autoists Dwight Huse and Milford Wigste arrive in Chicago as part of a journey noted in a May 16 report. Details on their route and purpose are limited in the readable text.
Judge Griffin did not appoint a criminal jury last Saturday in King County. This marks a rare occurrence after years with no jury appointment during a court session. His court next month will focus on equity cases.
Monday council members Benjamin and Conway majority on the license and revenue committee voted to grant A. B. Hanson a saloon license for the Federal hotel building. Third God Pine Johnston opposed. The full council will likely deny later reads.
A dealer showcases the Krell Auto Grand Piano that combines a piano and a piano player. It can be hand played or automated via a perforated roll, with a lever switching modes. The unit operates independently, with pneumatics in the case powering the fingers, delivering a pure bright tone and responsive touch. The shipment arrives after a long wait, inviting all to see and try the combined instrument.
Police detained Otto rare and Fred Cooper near Kin near Wark after complaints of unoccupied houses stripped of brass fixtures and lead pipe. The minors, under 18, are held as investigators probe the cane theft.
A. D. Stewart died by his own action in the Perrin hotel between Saturday night and Sunday morning. He will not be buried in Potter's field. Friends are found at Everett and Boise City. He was once wealthy. An accident near Pine City Idaho caused a bridge collapse over which he crossed. His head injuries left him with wandering mind. Spiritualism influenced his belief and he became mildly insane on the subject.
Theatrical manager and playwright Kirke La Shelle died at his home in Bhellport Illinois from blood poisoning caused by a leg injury.
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