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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1905
Page
3
The Seattle Daily Star notes a flood of letters from housewives and husbands praising long serving domestic workers yet few stay beyond three months. It invites readers to nominate a faithful cook or housemaid for the $10 prize, urging testimony from employers or staff.
Allleen May now co owns 20 acres of rich claims in Death Valley with miner known as Scotty, extending his mine. The pairing boosts her profile as she tours with the Taylor company in Denver, after a romance sparked in Los Angeles.
A brief note indicates Seattle based folk artist may perform again at the Third venue later in the year, signaling ongoing touring plans and local arts activity.
American and British cannery men push for legislation to close the 1908 salmon season to raise sockeye prices. The British commission arrives in Seattle aboard the Princess Victoria, while fishermen threaten job losses for a year and accuse Governor Mead of bias toward the cannery interests.
The steamer Santa Clara arrived from Valdez with 45 passengers and ore from Ellamar mines. Judge James Wickersham, circuit court judge, said conditions in Alaska are the best in years and mining is free from wildcat speculators. He noted the main trouble is the eight men forming a four member company filing on 160 acres, which lets them claim a gold strike. he recently ruled against this practice and hopes the appeals court will uphold it, reducing miner dissatisfaction.
Baron Rothschild's child in London reports a cable from Rio de Janeiro stating the garrison at Santa Cruz fortress has revolted. No political motive is seen. The government acts decisively and the public stays calm. No disturbances reported in Rio. Mutineers surrendered today.
Thomas Wilson and Fred Lillie were brought before Judge Griffin and sentenced to five years and a continued case respectively. Wilson confessed to three robberies at a Maynard dwelling house and a $240 local robbery. Lillie, captured with a stolen watch, had his case continued. Wilson claimed he was led into crime by older men and hoped to aid detectives in breaking up an organized gang.
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived in Bombay today amid official welcomes. Their visit continues with engagements planned in the city and region.
Frank Steele once city assistant corpora tion counsel and noted attorney is jailed after a vicious assault on Patrolman Guy Carleton. He had been living on Vashon Island and allegedly battered a window at Saratoga saloon before the clash. The article also notes Great Northern’s Oriental Limited train debut with November 22 service from Gaffey at 6:00 PM and new compartment observation cars.
London observes the inauguration of Lord Mayor Vaugeh with a parade where American flags are prominent in appreciation of President Roosevelt’s peace move.
The body of Gustave Kosti, missing since September 10 while hunting near the camp, was found at the bottom of a crevasse a mile away. The body is well preserved by the cold and can only be recovered with a long rope and hook. Fred G. Hunt, a surveyor, reported the find. Kosti was an Italian and well known locally.
A new squab farm on Meydenbauer Hay aims to be the state's largest. About 1,000 young pigeons are already housed with more to join soon. Eleven acres will be used. Backers include W. T. Collier, paying teller of the Scandinavian-American bank, and . A. Nelson. Page 6.
The license of William Trevorah, master of the steamer Inland Flyer, was suspended for six months after a marine inspection found life saving apparatus not kept per regulations. The Jefferson set a new record for the run from Seaway to Beat the, arriving just after three days. Cottage City, sailing earlier, arrived far behind. The Jefferson delivered pomp of miners and a shipment of 87,000 in gold.
An advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as preventing many birthdays by restoring color to gray hair and improving scalp health. It claims to stop hair loss and keep hair vibrant with a strong emphasis on aging and appearance.
The report notes a new feature for overland travel with daily departures at 8:00 p.m. The change appears to streamline evening journeys and enhance schedule consistency for passengers.
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