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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1905
Page
3
Judge A W Frater ordered a bench warrant for William E Hughes after he failed to appear and pay delinquent alimony to Frances R E Hughes. The Seattle case featured abuse allegations, custody awarded to the wife, and $50 monthly support. Hughes had pledged to pay $116 but did not return to court.
Seoul reports Korea’s ministers signed an agreement yielding four concessions to Japan. It calls for a Japanese governor general to govern Korea, Japanese administrators at treaty ports, transfer of Korean diplomatic affairs to Tokyo, and restriction on dealings with other powers without Japan’s consent. Three thousand Japanese soldiers patrolled Seoul streets.
The Federation of Labor adopted a list of unfair goods after considering Gompers' report. A number of mail order houses were declared unfair. Borrow money read page 6.
Snapshot photographs show James H Hyde, former Equitable officer, testifying in an insurance investigation. Hyde discusses early lessons and his expected path in life insurance, while sensational matters surface in testimony. The top image features investigator Hugh Hughes.
Capt J H Kinder of the Minnesota reportedly refused to decorate the steamer for Miss Alice Roosevelt during a Yokohama harbor call. The Great Northern line backs its captain though many Yankees recall the incident as a national slight and a point of pride for etiquette.
E J L Oakes and William Humphrey pledge sweeping reforms if elected December 2. Their program calls for more and better paid teachers, smaller classes, teacher unions, compulsory attendance, free meals and clothing for needy children, free kindergartens, night schools, free medical care, and union-supply contracts for school boards.
Committees meet to finalize plans for a December fair to fund temple completion. Fourteen booths will feature doll, china, and Japanese goods with over 200 dolls and a champagne prize. A continuous vaudeville show and a dance band will entertain.
Herbert Kuliwate sues City of Seattle for 5150 claiming a rusty spike left on Flint avenue sidewalk caused personal injuries. He alleges the spike struck his knee and damaged the kneecap as trial before Judge Albertson proceeds. Accompanying him were his wife and four children. L 8 Swift, president of Swift Packing Co of Chicago, traveled through Seattle en route to southern California.
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