24 May 1905
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
1
A man described as crazed killed his wife and five or six children before turning the gun on himself in a California ranch tragedy. The incident occurred in Butte and San Rafael areas, with reports naming Lewee and J. C. Stephens among the victims and witnesses.
The Seattle chamber demands why the government did not include Seattle as a purchasing station for Panama supplies. Officials urge prompt action and state interest in local procurement roles.
Kentfield rancher J C Stephens killed his wife and three children and wounded two others before fatally shooting himself. He then shot Summerfield and turned the pistol on himself after a murderous spree described as driven by dementia. The four children aged 1 to 12 were in bed when attacked. In Montana, Mike Haggerty killed his wife in a drunken rage and then took his own life. an 11 year old son tried to shield his mother.
The health board imposes measures against bread consumption related sputum and expectoration in public spaces to curb TB. Citizens warned that sputum on sidewalks can release bacilli and expose others to tuberculosis, urging cleanliness and compliance to protect public health.
A city board debates quarantine limits and hygiene actions to curb pulmonary tuberculosis amid fears for 86 residents. Officials cite 209 to 1,000 deaths statewide and push milder rules such as enforcing ordinances and removing crowded work spaces to prevent spread.
The article states current infection figures and finances for housing patients, noting that 80 to 90 percent of incipient tuberculosis cases can be cured by open-air treatment, a fact demonstrated by recent experience.
Sherman W. Morris alias Frank Shercliffe testified in Des Moines court that he robbed New York broker W. Pollock of 18000 dollars worth of diamonds at the urging of Omaha politician Tom Denison. Morris said Denison planned the theft and later kept most proceeds.
The breach of promise suit of Mrs Katharine Poilion against W Gould Hrokaw millionaire club man began this afternoon before Justice Dowling of the supreme court. Mrs Poilion seeks 250000 dollars for lacerated affections. Salacious testimony is expected as both parties attend.
Canton State Bank closes with directors attributing failure to large investments by vice president W L Davis who pledged $170 000 in bank property. First National Bank of Lexington Oklahoma also closed by the comptroller of the currency. Charles Ma good reaches Panama as new Canal Zone governor, welcomed in Colon by a presidential representative.
Minnie Lind, 15, who disappeared from Fremont, was found Tuesday night with Ballard express driver Leo Brassie on the sandspit. Police, while the girl claims no ruin, believe Brassie may be charged with a crime. officers Mason and Westedt helped recover her as her distraught parents cope with the scare.
Katie Scott files for divorce from Robert Boott alleging repeated cruelty, including throwing the infant across a room and past violence at meals. She cites assaults, threats, and persistent drunkenness as core causes, with incidents claimed in Ballard and Restyn BC as the couple's life deteriorated over under two years.
Chicago faces a deepening lumber strike as 11 more firms join the affected yards. The Lumbermen's association aligns with the Chicago Employers' association while discussing using the Employers' Teaming company. Teamsters president Shea vows to fight on, welcoming troops to maintain order as delays hit building and factory activity. A habeas corpus writ looms if he refuses to answer questions before Master in Chancery.
Deputy Sheriff Livestey chased down 42 witnesses requested by CC Hillman defending a fraud charge in Judge Griffin's court. The pursuit stretched from 7:00 p.m. Tuesday to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday as subpoenas were served.
Secretary Taft in accepting the Ohio GOP chairmanship urged Congress to pass rate legislation to ease railroad rates, backing Roosevelt's policy. He warned against government ownership of railroads advocated by W. J. Bryan and urged tariff reduction on Philippine imports as justice from the coming session. He argued against a high tariff wall between the United States and the Philippines.
London report states an explosion occurred at midnight near the imperial palace at Magcow. No details were released.
Chicago reports a corn rally with prices jumping from 65 to 68 cents as shorts scramble. Market leaders James A. Patten Frank Frazier and William H. Bartlett hold a long 12 million bushels stake with projected profits of 15 to 20 cents per bushel. Jefferson City judge grants continuance in ex Lieutenant Governor John A. Lees perjury case setting trial for June 14.
Rats have gnawed city building inspector and comptroller records leaving archives in tatters. Officials dispatched poison throughout city hall to curb the rodent threat as a war against Mr and Mrs Rat and their family is declared.
Col onel Sheldon Potter and A Lincoln Acker were sworn in at the mayor's office and urged fealty to the administration. David Smythe, deposed director of public safety, won a five day injunction blocking Costello from acting. Costello sued Mayor Weaver and Acker in equity. The La Campane sighted a schooner yacht believed to be the Utawna 540 miles east of Sandy Hook.
Unclear notice references government plans for purchasing stations in Jane New York and New Orleans. Mention of Seattle San Francisco steps taken by Beattie and a resolution by the Chamber of Commerce. Readers are left without concrete details due to fragmented text.
Richard Chilcott's resolution urges the United States to place purchasing agents in Seattle San Francisco New York and New Orleans to buy supplies for the Panama project The group seeks Pacific coast inclusion in lumber purchases and favors using only American ships in Panama dealings The resolution passed unanimously and will be sent to Washington.
Jim Sheehan sues Bailey Building proprietors and the city over a fire caused by a street car collision with a fire wagon. He seeks 5000 dollars for injuries blamed on an open stairway violation and asks the case heard by Judge Morris after procedural transfers involving Judge Pointdexter and Attorney Tom Page.
Self-confessed burglars J. McCall and Rupert Savage disclosed their entry method to sleuths. They used a crescent gap in the back door and a heavy beam lifted by a jimmy to enter, stealing a panama hat cash and clothing before leaving the beam in place. Patrolman Carr and detectives Hubbard and Philbrick questioned them.
Will H. Parry recalls starting at eight dollars a week as a teen reporter for the New York Times and his rise to city editor of the paper now The Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He notes prior Oregon publications and long involvement with Seattle ventures. In Winona Lake the Presbyterian general assembly opened its morning with foreign missions talk led by Rev. A Woodruff Halsey returning from Africa.
A rumor from Tokyo claims Japanese forces disrupted railroad lines to Vladivostok isolating the city. Field reports note Russian troops repulsed near Chenyagepo and Chien-chen, with cavalry retreating to near Ta Luen, while St Petersburg cites a May 21 clash at Chantufu and questions a London claim of Vladivostok railroad failure.
A fire at the Ohio Brass Works in Mansfield caused an estimated loss of 150 dollars this morning. Fire crews battled the blaze but could not prevent extensive damage to the facility and its equipment.
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