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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1905
Page
5
Rev. O. KR. Miller of Washington D C spoke to about 1000 high school students in the assembly hall on Wednesday on the evils of cigarette smoking. He urged high school girls to help the boys in their fight to quit cigarettes and warned that smoking injures the mind and body.
A Tumwater, Washington mayor's attempt to prove Mrs Mary Moore Leafgreen is his wife is met with ridicule as she denies ever being his spouse while suing for a share of the $10,000,000 estate of the late Laclede J Howard in St Louis.
The annual Arctic Brotherhood banquet was held at the new Olympus cafe with representatives from all sections. President Chilberg and Secretary Sheffield of the Alaska club were honored. Judge James Wickersham spoke on benefits to Alaskans, followed by Captain Ferguson, organizer of the Camp council. Grand Arctic Chief Perkins received a watch fob as a token of brotherly affection.
Seattle's per capita debt is reported as $29, far below other cities of its size. Comparisons include Portland $??, St Paul $38.8, Rochester $62.65, Toledo $39.71, Denver $7.25, Columbus $60.79, St Joseph $11.28, Omaha $45.56, Grand Rapids $24.75, Atlanta $27.97, Dayton $52.12, and Nashville $35.42.
Geor ge Beede faces possible prosecution for the shooting of Ray McDonald. Hospital physicians report McDonald in critical condition, blaming Beede for the injury while describing McDonald’s health as precarious and complex.
Federal Judge H. Hanford issues a memorandum of opinion granting contractor John C. Redward reimbursement of 313,049 from the United States for work on the marine barracks and quarters at Bremerton. The 1898 contract allowed use of government road access for building, but access was later denied.
Rev G Nakai leads a four year old Seattle Buddhist mission and appeals to Japanese countrymen for funds. The drive seeks ten thousand dollars, with two thousand already subscribed, and a large portion of the balance aimed to support the new temple project.
A Nov. report notes government resolve to prosecute beef trust officers despite defendants claiming immunity promised by Garfield. The piece underscores ongoing legal action and federal scrutiny.
Jefferson City enforces a state order halting New York Life insurance business in Missouri. The state superintendent cites impaired company funds due to investigations in New York, deeming it unsafe for policy holders.
William M. Lewis, previously tied to mayoral discussion, states he cannot accept the candidacy due to his business relations with the city regarding contracts. He emphasizes his decision amid ongoing coverage.
At a Portland meeting, the local chamber of commerce unanimously urged the resignations of Senator Mitch el and Representatives Williamson and Hermann amid land fraud allegations. The group also discussed corn contracts and new district hydrants with rate reductions announced by Fire Insurance for the Everett area.
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