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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1905
Page
7
A suppressed North Yakima report says a jailbreak plan was near execution by a group of inmates. Sheriff Grant tightened guards after identifying ringleaders and outsiders as deputies monitor the jail around the clock.
Police say John Pedersen the Norwegian swindler who fled San Francisco in 1908 with funds from stockholders in vessels he bought with stolen money is living as a barber in Manila. He allegedly misused over 100000 dollars from the sale of vessels and advance freight charges and escaped after attempting an overdraft at Crocker Bank.
President Gill told the Monday council meeting he will renew a long fight over salaries. He criticized department heads and said the council must fix pay, noting politics and perks distort the system. He said raises have been haphazard and that the council bears blame for mismanagement of municipal salaries.
A fragmented report details a federal grand jury in Spokane Idaho finishing its work on land frauds, a fatal accident near Hoquiam, a steamer incident at Newport, a retired merchant’s land sale, and municipal plans including a North courthouse bond date and sewer connections as crews near completion.
Ex police officer Hart aided in trapping two of three robbers after Russians en route to Belmont Point bridge were held up near Nome October 9. The trio fled with about 2460 dollars. two culprits captured, third escaped and is known to police as they seek the fugitive before the grand jury.
The Star reports in Ballard that mayor James K B Zook facing a breach of promise suit by Rosena E K Grover vows settlement. He would pay 1000 immediately if she accepts, claiming she was drawn into the case and that he has acted for her benefit despite public pressure. The defense is criticized as weak while Hart leads a strong prosecution.
In San Francisco Milton Franklin Andrews killed his mistress at 748 McAllister street then shot himself. He had hunted for ten months for the murder of Bessie Bouton in Colorado Springs and Salamanca, and earlier killed William Ellis in Berkeley before fleeing to Australia. Police surrounded the flat and he killed himself and his companion.
The defense and Hart clash over expert medical opinions on consumption as witnesses dispute causes and outcomes. Physicians from Osler to Schoenle are cited while the jury is asked to weigh whether marriage to a consumptive woman is fatal or sometimes beneficial. The court contends with competing expert narratives as the trial nears a verdict.
A short circuit or crossed wires sparked a fire at Rhodes Bros store at 1325 Second Street early Tuesday destroying several hundred dollars worth of Christmas goods. Firefighters arrived quickly and contained the blaze with minor smoke damage reported to surrounding displays.
Fragmentary OCR lists items with odd prices including hair product 65c and TAR AND the 15¢ MALT 75¢, suggesting a vintage catalog or advertisement.
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