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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1904
Page
5
Judge Geo E Morris calls for drastic legislation in Washington to allow life imprisonment for hardened burglars robbers and highwaymen. He argues crime overruns Seattle and urges studying Illinois new laws to see practical results before adopting similar measures.
An old listing notes a gallon price of $1.50 for Port Sherry Muscatel Angelica or Tokay at Murphy Wine and Liquor Co. The ad highlights a simple liquor sale with low per gallon cost for several fortified wines.
Five attractively priced lots near a brick school in Seattle offer a modern cottage, a stable, and city water. Priced at $1,750 with easy terms on payment.
Five acres of lawn and fruit trees with a modern house, large stable, water works, and 192 feet of prime beach in Suburban Seattle. A complete, desirable estate offered at $9,000 with terms available.
George Crocker tells his step-daughter Alice Rutherford she will wed Langdon Erving the next day and hands her a paper reading Pay to the order of Mrs J Langdon Erving $50,000. The marriage to Langdon Erving takes place at noon.
State Food and Dairy Commissioner McDonald aims to have the International Food Congress convene in Portland during the Lewis and Clark exposition. The National Association of State Dairy and Food departments plans its Chicago meeting to decide on a site, and McDonald notes the low Lewis and Clark rates should ease Portland’s selection. EB N Brooks & Co. advertises men’s underwear at 1331 Indiana avenue.
The twelfth annual Newsboys Union ball will be held November 17 in the Auditorium. Liberal donations from local businessmen support the event and committees say arrangements are well in hand. Proceeds will fund the annual Thanksgiving dinner.
A man named George killed Charles Haurigan in a saloon at Dison, a small town near Sacramento. He seized Haurigan by the hair, slashed his throat with a swift, clean stroke, then calmly walked away unseen in darkness, leaving bystanders none the wiser.
Governor Carter ousts High Sheriff Arthur Morgan and Deputy Charles Chillingworth and vows to enforce every blue law in Honolulu. He aims for a closed town and triggers Republican anger ahead of next Tuesday's election, after a private detective probe.
In Innsbruck Austria the opening of an Italian branch at the university sparked a night of rioting by German students who attacked Italian pupils. The hotel and university building housing the Italian faculty were wrecked as troops dispersed the mobs. One German was killed nine wounded and 135 Italians were imprisoned at the police station.
The old clothes bureau run by Mia Gamcolor, tied to a Mare r expose on organized charity, reports thriving activity. Mrs. Wheeler directs donations via her husband or Western Central Labor Union headquarters. reports from Ryther Home praise warm clothing for children and a donor order for shoes, stockings and $40 in clothing, indicating growing charitable impact.
The Star reports plans to move to the Ponthua on Denny Way next week. The move aims to provide more room and widen our field of usefulness for aiding poor women and children with clothes.
In Philadelphia on November 4 a mother aged 88 learns of the death of one son Lawrence whose funeral has just passed. To keep the truth from her, his two remaining brothers Matthew and James decide one will impersonate the lost brother for months until the mother dies. The mother Mia Catherine Kelley is moved by the deception as she sleeps, believing Larry has returned.
The Great Northern Line will book freight and passengers on the Minnesota and the Dakota for two ports on Puget Sound, Beattie and Tacoma. Tacoma gains shipping prominence, Seattle was expected, officials give no reason for the switch. The circular lists Great Northern and Northern Pacific, suggesting port pairing to serve both railroads.
The Great Northern Steamship company announces the Minnesota will sail from Puget Sound for the Orient on her maiden voyage on December 24. The sound is not definitively known, or she has not yet rounded the Horn.
In Chattaroy Washington a post office robbery last year netted $40. Two robbers fled toward the town as Deputy Pratt and a posse pursued. Pratt opened fire after being challenged. one robber died from a head wound shortly after.
Dr. F. Br. Underwood filed an insanity complaint today charging Fred Moody. A hearing is scheduled for tomorrow at 9 40 AM. Mrs. Elizabeth Hafford has not yet filed for divorce from Harry Hafford while on the steamer City of Topeka she alleges non support. Joe Golden’s burglary trial was continued indefinitely due to Chief Delaney’s illness, a key state witness. The state’s case against Gus Holt for liquor without a license was dismissed for lack of evidence by Judge Tallman. Mrs. Jennings arrived in Raven Ten. day and Monday papers Miles Piper Co. note
Democratic sheriff candidate Jack Williams defends his independence against editorials linking him to Frank Clancy. He asserts no ties to gambling interests and promises to serve without obligations, urging fair treatment of his record and goals.
A Kalama woman detained in police custody awaiting friends at the sheriff's office due to dementia from domestic troubles. A Madison Minor avenue purse snatching near a passing car left only 60 cents. Other items note a Mainlander disaster suit, a clean Mercer dairy report, a Tokyo rice-balance suit, a robbery in Seattle, and the pope’s improved health with cardinals’ audience.
City shoppers find a wide range of men s wear at E N Brooks Co located at 1331 2nd Ave. The firm offers prices described as reasonable with a focus on variety and value for customers.
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