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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1905
Page
5
A mob of plantation laborers takes control of the Lahaina courthouse after forcing white police and militia from the island. Company F N G HL arrives aboard the steamer Kineau to restore order as wireless on the island is crippled and aid is dispatched by tugboat.
The 5,000 Woodmen camp hosts a two day event with a dig rally and log rolling starting early, a Grand Opera house program, and a historical production Through Life's Journey. William Hensell leads as master of ceremonies with guests Morris eo Gilliam Judge Yakey and Judges George and Davis expected.
Property ad offers easy terms for owner to sell two blocks east of the con Aune car line near Rosa. Terms emphasize affordability and simple ownership transfer.
Frederick A Bailey known as Big Chang Bailey is on the water wagon and vows to help others. The six foot seven inch former circus performer and tavern keeper says he has left unlawful business behind and now pursues a life of faith, selling liquor only in a straight, square way.
In Greenville Texas on May 22 Will Manning faced a dramatic court test as three frogs were exposed to strychnine crystals drawn from his dead wife. Judge H D Wood proposed Manning swallow a sample to demonstrate the poison in court while objections from defense were overruled.
In a court display a frog injected with poison from crystals found in the deceased woman's stomach died quickly, matching the crystal poison from a drug store sample. A water injected frog survived. The demonstration, before jury and spectators, preceded a verdict returning the death penalty.
May be Chilberg. J B Chilberg urged by Sixth Ward politicians to head Republican ticket for next spring election. A business man with Alaska interests and Ballard shipyard ownership, he may steer city policy toward liberal practices similar to the current mayor. His candidacy could push annexation of Ballard to Seattle.
Grace Baldwin 30 interrupted Ballard city council proceedings to plead for police action claiming a vendetta. She later ranted in the jail cell imitating a locomotive and asked President Roosevelt for help, with mistaken ties to Councilman Twigg and a boastful claim of kinship to a local leader.
One fourth off regular price on hair brushes cloth brushes and combs. Castle Soap 196 bars. Special run on shaving mugs. Stock under a thousand units of a single item sold at 35 cents. Prompt delivery offered by phone and drug store.
A downtown broker seeks privacy in a city booth lined with three inches of cork and a corked door. Once closed, no one outside can learn what happens inside, offering strong sound deadening and secrecy.
Seattle gas users paid an estimated $16,800 extra last year due to improper gas pressure on Weisbach mantels. Mantles should last 1,000 hours but average about 100 hours in Seattle, with a typical mantle costing 30 cents to 40 cents.
A seller advertises five cross panel doors at 1.30 dollars per door and invites readers to request price lists from sales rooms at 1508 Third Avenue in Seattle Washington.
Col Cody faces a busted troupe as fourteen Cos sacks demand raises amid Paris living costs. After a refused increase they strike. Cody sues for 600s or 100 damages per rider and seeks swift court action due to the performers lacking fixed abode in France.
Eliza Copeland a 62 year old white haired woman seriously injured by a fall from a street car at Pike and First has brought suit against Seattle Electric for 8500. The case is on trial before Judge Point dexter.
Sixty persons are named defendants in a condemnation action before Judge Albertson as the city moves to clear routes for multiple Latona streets.
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