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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
1
Patrolman Putnam pursues a speeding street car along Second Avenue as a suspect escapes in a spevil wagon. The chase ends with the suspect captured by Patrolman Hallam after a rapid leap from the moving street car.
Putnam aided by the Electric company arrested a hot auto near Second Avenue as it sped Friday. Officer Hallam nabbed the chauffeur who attempted to flee, leaping from the car to reach headquarters. Hallam urged a court appearance after bail was posted.
An OCR fragment mentions a murder case with unreadable names and locations. Key entities and specifics are missing, preventing a full summary. The readable bits suggest a violent crime but lack verifiable facts.
A dispute between Yamanape and Sakamoto near First and K streets led to Sakamoto drawing a large knife and fatally wounding Yamanape. Yamanape, left for dead, was rushed eight miles by boat to Providence hospital but died at 3 AM after an operation. Sakamoto was arrested by city detectives. Kitsap county officials charged him with the crime.
Press-Dispatch reports May 19 that Shea declared arbitration prospects for the Teamsters collapse. He stated the teamsters are read and the strike remains in effect, ending any early settlement.
Ball, jailed for the Wil. on Foxteland killing, remains in Ketchikan as a new action related to the case awaits on the steamer Dolphin. Citizens and attendees at the trial express belief Ball was justified in shooting Deppe.
Ballinger officials plan to grant a permit to L. K. for erecting a slaughter house on tide flats after a Friday afternoon briefing. The move, subject to good authority, signals a contentious local decision.
A local page notes a court order dissolving Reliance Loan & Trust and mentions a visit from C B Barry of Palmyra. University figure George H. Alden will speak at Temple de Hirsch on oriental studies with choir pieces. Police report looting incident and burglary details include a broken pen and entry method.
The West Seattle city council faced contempt after defying a court injunction on an election. Judge Frater denied a motion to dismiss and the City Attorney appealed to the state supreme court, stalling the proceedings.
Patrolman Chiproan called for assistance during a pursuit on Washington Street Thursday afternoon. Bystander Frank Pflohi refused to aid, resisting as the suspect wriggled free. Pflohi was arrested for failing to assist an officer, a first under the new misdemeanor ordinance.
Chinese reports say Japan is sending large reinforcements to Korea likely for a push toward Vladivostok. Heavy rains damage roads and hinder military activity while increasing illness among troops.
Washington May 19 The comptroller of the currency this morning appointed a receiver for the First National Bank of Cornwall New York.
Mrs Brita Wintrand 66 one of Breidabliks pioneer settlers from 1887 dies at home after heart disease. In Washington General Corbin lists dead soldiers from the fighting with Morandita names Samuel Weaker Wick Bowell Danial Newport Mary J Banwoel all of Twenty second Infantry.
A dramatic sequence chronicles the making of a rare photograph of Mitchell and Sullivan, famed ancient prize fighters, in Tacoma. The Star orchestrates a hectic morning with photographers, reporters, carriages, and last minute trains as the rivals concede to a staged image amid champagne breakfasts and a young companion.
Government vessels adjust to scarce beays in Beattie harbor. Revenue cutters’ launches shuttle to the city while four buoys limit anchorage near shore. The Patterson geodetical survey steamer left a launch tied up to reanchor after departing a buoy to reach the stream.
Ida Morberg of 2611 Eliiett Avenue sues for 7550 dollars claiming injuries from a Wall Street sidewalk crack last September. She alleges permanent memories from the fall after her shoe heel caught in the crack. An exhibit shows a damaged slipper.
New York date May 19 the directors of the Northern Pacific to day elected officers including President Howard Elliott Vice President Daniel Lamont Comptroller Henry Gray Treasurer Charles A Clark Secretary and Assistant Treasurer George HM Earle Executive committee members Robert B George F Baker Williams Clough James N Hall John Kennedy.
Police raided the Gania house at Fourth and Main, an opium den where rooms were rented by four women Pearl Dunlap Lulu Olive White Mae Bal. Several men including George Little Tom Powers Jim Quaide and John Hynes were taken in on drug related charges after officers broke doors and seized contraband. The case involves repeat offenders and follows a city crackdown on narcotics.
Judge Fraters court hears Henry Lohses action to clear title to 24 acres at the Duwamish River mouth. Indians claim lifetime occupancy rights and oppose attorney Fred Burchs bid to overturn their possession after Burchs purchase for $1. Testimony from elders portrays a fading population and a wish to stay on the wickiups and land for life. The case may span the week with Lohse seeking quiet title and Indian families hoping for a home.
Mill workers in the city fear shutdowns as shingles fall to 1.25 dollars. East markets are crowded and demand drops daily, threatening mill operation. A meeting will be held to decide next steps to save the market and jobs.
What began as a joke at the United States Travelers convention in Sioux City Iowa raising pennies to fund a haircut for a bald member evolved into a growing charity. The pennies were saved by the treasurer and became the seed of a national fund aiding widows and orphans of gripmen in Des Moines Sioux City or Cedar Rapids.
Washington May 19 The administration will not buy foreign ships for Panama supplies at present. Secretary Taft announced the decision to charter only those absolutely necessary. The commission aims to curb purchases until Congress can review the issue in October.
New York May 19 Henri de Baifleur French chauffeur for William K Vanderbilt jr pleaded guilty to speeding exceeding the limit. He was fined 100 dollars in court this morning marking the third arrest for the chauffeur. The fine was paid.
The Washington Irrigation company proposes selling all its Sunnyside canal property and rights in the Yakima valley to the government for 250000 dollars. The interior department is reviewing the offer with no decision announced.
Chicago May 19 Johann Hoch the wife murderer was sentenced to death this afternoon by a unanimous verdict for first degree murder. Hoch allegedly poisoned Mrs Mary Welker Hoch and is charged in a case that noted his eight prior marriages. Hoch bowed his head and did not speak as the judge pronounced the sentence. Attorney Plotk filed a motion for a new trial.
Members of the Corporations Committee and councilmen express support for a gas inspector bill but refrain from urging its passage. Councilman Murphy faces blame for presenting the bill only in blank form. Some fear legal objections over salary for the inspector and the council seeks guidance from the City Engineer while he is away.
Dr. Washington Gladden told congregants at a Sioux City Congregational church service that the church will refuse gifts from John D. Rockefeller and any other millionaires who use illegal methods, placing them on a blacklist.
The steam yacht Oneida reports the German schooner Hamburg led early yesterday morning 130 miles out heading northeast toward Nantucket lightship. A mile and a half behind followed the Kaiser cup racers. On the return the Oneida met the Asia, 75 miles out, which had been delayed after an apparent accident.
The Grand Lodge of Foresters of America in session Thursday elected officers for the ensuing year. Delegates for the supreme court and excursions in Buffalo were selected. Officers named include Grand Chief Ranger H. B. Krouse and Grand Sub Chief Ranger James Owes, plus Grand Treasurer Ty Mescher and Secretary T. H. Andrew.
Johnson Ballard and others from Spokane Lewiston Olympia and Pomeroy list as participants. The Grand Court of Washington Ida and Alaska will assemble in Pomeroy on the third Wednesday in May 1906 to determine next meeting place.
In Warsaw on May 19, detective chase ends when shoemaker Dobrowelski tries to detonate a concealed bomb. The blast kills two detectives and injures several bystanders while a large crowd awaited the czars birthday ceremony. A steamer Dolphin carried 45 passengers and ore from Alaska, weathering a rough voyage without further incident.
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