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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1905
Page
7
On May 31 President Emline warned of a possible general walkout amid a Teamsters strike. Police deployment rose to 2,000 with 600 officers guarding city wagons as 3,000 wagons were readied by employers. Kidnapped strikebreaker Spencer was found wounded on the South Side as peace talks were expected.
The fragment references Rev. J. M. Wilson delivering three lectures illustrated with stereoscopic views, with no admission charge. It also advertises round trip tickets to Milwaukee for a Woodman convention dates June 14 to 16, priced at 69.70, via Great Northern Railway.
Bargains are advertised for tomorrow with discounts on salts, white pine and tar remedies, and Merck products. Listed items include cod liver oil and sulphur preparations with reduced prices aimed at careful readers and shoppers.
A grainy notice lists items at Colman Building and Mount Columbia area including rubber goods and bicycles. It mentions prices like 2.49 and 7.50 and piles of miscellaneous hardware such as rakes and collars, with unclear street references.
Nineteen business houses and two residences burned today at Warroad Mina on the Canadian border. Loss estimated at 126000 dollars. No further details on cause or casualties provided in the report.
May 31 report says Austrian Verselina suspected of planning to assassinate King Alfonso while in Partita. The police are on the track of the alleged plotters and pursuing leads. A separate item notes a $5,000,000 machinery order for Japanese shipyards and arsenals placed on the market, destined to be shipped overland to Seattle.
Montrose Colo May 31 A rescue party moves to reach 27 entombed goepinsen tunnel workers at 10 this morning. One unidentified man’s body was found at the tunnel mouth before a cave in under Cedar Creek halted removal. Twenty one workers were brought out alive Edward Schuler and Floys Woodruff died several others injured and names remain unknown.
Four vessels from the Nome fleet the steamship Ohio of White Star, the Olympia from Northwestern Steamship, the Tampico of Globe Navigation, and the Senator from Pacific Coast Steamship will head north for the Bering Sea. Steerage space will be limited this year as an oversupply of laborers reduces demand for labor.
New York May 31 Directors of the Equitable met at 11 o'clock to discuss the Frick committee report. The report reportedly censures the company for mismanagement though officials are not expected to be removed. The session adjourned at 1 20 p m to reconvene at 3 p m. none would comment. Montpelier Vermont May 31 Chief Justice Rowell denied a writ of error petition for Mrs Rogers. Governor Bell plans a reprieve to allow a US Supreme Court writ of error filing.
The Northern Pacific Railway announces reduced rate tickets on June 16 at the N P city office. Passengers are urged to call the city office for full particulars and schedule details.
Walter H. Dickenson, an Newark mechanical engineer, claims garbage and street sweepings could fuel a city gas plant supplying Beattie and suburbs. He argues a 40 cent per thousand feet price would cover all expenses and taxes, turning waste into a multi million profit while also supporting lighting needs.
John Vandercook reports on czarist security at Tearseve Selo near St. Petersburg. He describes isolation, patrols by Cossacks and soldiers, a protective wall, and a town of palace dependents acting as detectives. He notes cautious travel and dense security to deter nihilist threats.
A public notice urges readers to seek Red Cross guidance when filling prescriptions or handling salt packages, claiming access to the best options available through informed choices and financial means.
Advertises LA BLACHE face powder Casarets Cart ers Beef Wine Iron and Bath Towels at discounted prices. Mentions Bar Tell’s price moments for multiple items including Sanipure milk Bar Tell’s price and Antikamma tablets. Notes assorted toiletries and toilet goods offered at reduced rates.
Mrs. W. H. Kerslake a music teacher living at 222 Tenth avenue south says she was assaulted after an art exhibit and returned home with injuries. Her husband, S. V. Moseman formerly, has disappeared and faces warrants for unpaid debts while police investigate the case and possible motive.
Deputy sheriff Jimmy Mulligan, despite age and rheumatism, chased and tackled six to eight months fled prisoner William May at the county jail. Mulligan seized the escapee by the neck and the trousers to bring him to the King county jail, ending the lockdown’s mystery.
Deputy Coroner Austin arrived at the scene as Chris Andrews retrieved a bundle from the harbor near the dump. Inside was a small body hauled to Bonney-Watson morgue for burial in the potter's field. A table cloth towel and oil cloth offer scant clues for investigators.
Striking brewers report Portland bottlers refuse to bottle unfair beer. Oregon markets face selling obstacles as San Francisco and Salem breweries are named as unfair. Delegate Manson says a perfect boycott victory persists in San Francisco with bottlers not returning to work until union asks. Gannon pleads guilty to a no plate violation amid auto mobile ordinance case before Police Judge Gorton.
John M Arnold filed a complaint against his wife Mary Arnold alleging marital tensions and seeking court action. The sheriff is also asked to account for their two young daughters ages 10 and 7.
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