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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
1
A tangled tale surrounds Charles Schmidt, missing for over a year after a mysterious postal card and claims of murder. His wife Mrs Ruby Schmidt asserts innocence and reports forged letters, phantom witnesses, and a found body matching Schmidt’s description. Police review continues with insurance and yard‑site clues.
Police pursue a reported "bogey man" described as a demon with hair and a butcher’s demeanor who wanders Thirteenth north of Yester Street. Residents fear he will harm someone as children recall lurid stories and recount multiple sightings near the underbrush.
District court official C H Hanford urges Governor to appoint Charles P Chamberlain as industrial agent and potential member of the new railroad commission amid Seattle political chatter. Rumors place A Fairchild and Midge St Chadwick as possible other appointees with decisions due within two days. A tornado warning is issued for Greenville Midlothian and surrounding areas with homes damaged and rivers low. Insurgents reportedly seize Hodeidah Yemen area in a separate dispatch.
The board of health reports the diphtheria danger among Sunset Telephone operators is under control after testing 300 girls. All suspected cases are not in danger except Miss Winifred King. no further illness found. Independent Telephone workers will be inspected next, with low expected risk.
John Smith, committed to Stellacoom for insanity, spent a week at the county hospital seeking an imaginary partner. He believed his partner hid beneath his bed blankets and occupied his spare time in a vain search. He suffered delusions of growing wealth and thought he could hire J Pierpont Morgan as his valet if he lived long enough.
A man at Bennet lodging house Fifth and Jackson complains of missing $15 believed hidden under his pillow and accuses the Japanese landlady. In New York May 25 reports show the British steamer Heversham sighting the schooner Hamburg 830 miles east of Sandy Hook and the Atlantic leading yachts by about 90 miles, as recorded by the White Star liner Armenian 900 miles out.
Quote recalls a first job washing buggies for the Seattle Transfer Co. and getting fired after half an hour. John F. Miller, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, remembers being broomed and punished for turning on the hose.
George Wilson a cook at the Boulevard restaurant S21 Pike took two ounces of morphine Thursday afternoon and lies critically ill at Providence hospital. He had been drinking and was not at work. found by a hotel clerk moaning in his Abbot hotel room with a morphine vial in hand. Patrol refused to move him. ambulance took him to Providence hospital where his condition remains critical.
The report states that Rockefeller will extend his itinerary by a day during travel to the fair. He is engaged at the Hotel Washington, with officials confirming the arrangement.
Stockton May 2 The attempted death by his own hand by Kahn cashier of the Bank of Sahdale at his Oakdale home prompted the bank to close its doors this morning. The state bank commissioner was summoned. Hundreds of depositors from miles around gathered before 9 am to run on the bank at opening.
The Western Federation of Miners adopted a resolution expressing sympathy for the Seattle strike, pledging moral and financial aid and urging all organized labor to assist the striking workers regardless of local or national ties.
Manager C H Capwell of the Port Orchard route denied that an explosion occurred on the steamer Athlon as reported by an evening paper. He said the item was an advertisement for coal and a knock on oil fuel, claiming oil is safer cheaper cleaner and more satisfactory than coal.
F Bailey of Southeast Seattle located the second mutilated limb of Ben S Miller after the body was torn apart by a Northern Pacific freight near the Oriental dock. The leg was found after the torso and body were severed and taken to an undertaker for prep for interment.
Special to The Star reports no confirmation on John D. Rockefeller’s contemplated six week trip to the Pacific coast. It notes Rockefeller, the oil magnate, may visit Seattle and Portland amid hotel arrangements in Cleveland and plans to leave around July 15. If a guest at Hotel Washington, he would likely occupy a suite with a view of the water.
The Chicago strike spreads with hundreds more teamsters to join. Police deployments rise to 2 400 officers guarding 2 500 wagons as Mayor Dunne contemplates troops. A strike breaker, Louis Flint, is beaten near Dearborn. Fairbanks may weigh in. Judge Kohlaant weighs contempt charges against Shea and labor leaders. Senator Platt cites contract violations by striking teams.
War news reports Geners Miste retires on the Japanese flank and Admiral Wiriloff travels to Vladivostok while Russian cruisers and supplies reach the Yangtse mouth. In Ballard, the Athletic Club plans an $8000 modern gym building funded by business leaders and events.
A weather spotter report notes showers moving through the area with likely light to moderate rainfall. Expect brief breaks between cells and patchy drizzle as cooler air advances. No significant hazards anticipated.
Moore and Gilman clash with the corporations committee over a 45 year franchise. The city seeks a 1934 purchase option with 4 percent warrants, while Moore demands compensation for franchise value. Some council members push for 1934 expiry, others for 1945 or 1946, risking the deal and Seattle’s streetcar future.
Brakeman H. L. Feldman of Tacoma was ground to death when a Northern Pacific train uncoupling failed and he fell beneath the wheels near Stampede station at the tunnel mouth. His body lay along the track for yards before fellow workers found him. He leaves a wife and two children.
Chicago May corn futures closed with a 66 cent settlement after a volatile session sparked by the Patten Bartlett corner. Leaders allegedly profited on bushels amid excitement as the market reacted to the ruling and speculation in a crowded trading floor. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney John F. Miller is expected to finish the state's case against D. Hillman in Judge Griffin's court Thursday. The jury remains together under court supervision on defense request. A separate suit seeks 4500 dollars in fees claimed by Steele and Brown for reconciling Hillman and his wife after divorce proceedings, arguing the original 500 dollar fee was enhanced by property interests.
A note for 50 dollars signed by A. Taylor as manager was given months ago toward the building of the battleship Nebraska for Moran Bros. Taylor later sold his interests to the Beat brothers. Moran Bros. sued the laundry, but the court dismissed the action against the defendants Best, leaving Moran to seek payment from Taylor personally.
The steamer Bertha sails for Valdez and Cook's Inlet on Thursday night carrying Alfred H. Brooks of the United States geodetical survey. He will head a party tasked with surveying mineral deposits along the coast. The voyage follows a previous northbound party that departed May 10. The Bertha carries 20 passengers and 400 tons of freight.
The breach of promise suit of Lon Brokaw was transferred to the June calendar on motion by Brokaw's counsel. Efforts will be made to adjust the differences and it is believed the case will be settled out of court.
Mrs Mary Boyd mother of four pleads to keep her kids as Judge Frater places them temporarily at Washington Children's Home amid strike hardship and rumors she drinks. Humane Officer Clark says no evidence of intoxication and seeks proper care for the children.
Wives of Governor Mead's staff complain after The Star reports only the governor and Mrs Mead are invited to a dinner honoring Vice President Fairbanks in Portland. Officials cite space limits and say only the governor and his wife will be seated on the ceremonial platform. Exclusion provokes heated criticism from staff wives who threaten to skip the trip.
Albert Evans fled the city after passing a 25 dollar check at New Store Ballard. it was refused and police search continues. The old Washington Food Company building at Ballard will become a top cereal factory with A W Mackie and G W Toop negotiating to form a leading coast food company. Memorial services are planned at Gillman Park M E church Ballard next Sunday with speeches and music and students to take part. Mrs Giuseppe Tata filed for 15000 damages over her husband’s death at a flooded manhole near Fortieth and Fifteenth northeast. Roy Thomas lost part of a finger at Stimson mill and was operated on at Ballard hospital. George Watson fell from a 15 foot ladder while painting at Ballard and broke his left arm. Dr W P Kelly must appear in superior court over practicing without a license. A reception for Mrs Lillian M N Stevens and Miss Anna A Gordon of the national W C T U is at Lincoln hotel Thursday 3 to 5 pm. Green Lake Congregational Ladies Aid festival set for June 14 at church parlors. Des Moines chosen as the next Presbyterian assembly site in Winona Lake Indiana.
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