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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1905
Page
7
In Watson street Glasgow a lodging house fire killed 39 men and injured 32. The 320 residents, many naked in a frantic rush to the street, faced smoke and flames as firemen fought through corridors. The blaze was described as Scotland's worst in 25 years with victims including several workers.
A blaze gutted a four story warehouse adjacent to the railway, where whisky was stored on all floors. Investigators say a spark from a locomotive likely started the fire, though the exact cause remains under study.
William H. Sproat, awaiting trial for the Yuba City bank blast, escaped Marysville jail Sunday. He was granted jail freedom, loosened a barrier, climbed to the roof and slid down a drain pipe, and has not yet been recaptured.
London Nov 20 Russia threats Turkey over fortifications on the Bosphorus and the Black Sea. The sultan indicates Turkey will be forced to pay the war indemnity, and Russia warns that massacres of Christians in Turkish European provinces may proceed unimpeded.
In Lapwal Idaho the Nez Perce tribe faces unrest and unease described as the worst in years. The piece notes a surge in drunkenness following a past government payment and marks a tense atmosphere around citizenship questions at the agency.
Amid grainy dispatches from St. Petersburg to Kishineff the Conserva council pushed a stance against eight hour work reforms while workers threaten lockouts. Reports note rioting and pillage in Bisheneff as unrest spreads with winter labor pressures.
News reports from Mexico City describe large Mormon emigration from Salt Lake City to Mexico forming colonies in multiple states including Tamalipas as they seek new settlements across the republic.
Portland police raided the Milwaukee Country club a gambling resort on the Willamette River in Clackamas county last night. The action tests Portland police power four miles beyond city boundaries under local charter and state law.
Theodore De Jasserand alias John Maxwell was arrested Sunday by Detectives Pardee and Roberta on suspicion of the Oct. 7 robbery of Mrs. Bannick of Silverdale who said she was relieved of twenty one dollars. Jailer Corning identified him after the arrest.
Jo H. Fox reports an early Sunday morning room intrusion at his San Francisco hotel to steal an overcoat filled with clothes a pair of snow shoes and some jewelry. William Hanson says he was robbed of clothing in his Stewart house room Sunday morning.
Thousands of men marched through London to Hyde Park to protest government relief attitudes. They held a meeting with speeches and resolutions denouncing the capitalist system as an ongoing war, reflecting widespread discontent among the unemployed.
The Hoff decision allowing liquor sales to Diane led to a debauch among the tribe’s lower elements, followed by the Dick ruling permitting liquor on the reservation. At the same time a surge of intoxicated individuals gathered at the agency making travel unsafe for women until Agent William B. Dew ordered all drumk- men off the roads.
Copenhagen reports an enthusiastic morning as Prince Charles and his consort accepted the Norwegian throne. Prince Charles becomes King Haskon Vil, with his consort crowned queen in a ceremony that drew broad acclaim.
In Milwaukee on November 20 Alderman Rittelat and J McHell secretary of the voters league fought violently during the inquiry. Mayor Rose and six aldermen observed the clash inside city hall as Miceli attempted to accompany the aldermen on a trip to monitor council actions. Rittelat was shoved from a carriage and Mr Bell pounded him toward unconsciousness.
Berlin reports Lieutenant General Von Trotha confirms Hendrick Withot died of wounds from the October 29 clash with German forces in German Southwest Africa. He is succeeded by his son Isaak. In Salt Lake City Senator Clark attends Salt Lake route stockholders meeting and cites a branch to Bullfrog Nevada with grading starting December 1. The Las Vegas main line could reach Tonopah. Third Avenue paving bids open December 2. Fire department officers Captain Carr and Fireman Cunningham face expected drunkenness charges, to be filed and investigated Monday night.
Local business leaders urge radical changes in the city light plant to compete with Seattle Electric, citing slow wiring, aggressive private contractors, and poor city service. They warn the city may need tax support unless it builds a paying, competitive system and improves information on rates.
The article traces Jewish presence in America from Columbus era through the Pilgrims, noting early Jewish settlers, roles in wars, and their quest for liberty. It highlights figures connected to Spain and the Dutch West India Company and argues Jews helped shape the United States as patriots and citizens.
The narrative links the expulsion of Jews from Spain to Columbus's first voyage with Luis Santangel funding the voyage after Queen Isabella’s treasury was found wanting. It notes 1654 Brazil’s capture by Portugal from the Dutch and mentions the inquisition’s reach as fugitive Jews flee to New Amsterdam, with 23 arriving there in September under Dutch administration.
A solid half block building, valued at about $160,000, burned to ashes at midnight near Third and 19th streets in Birmingham. The incident prompted a page six follow-up.
President Roosevelt to contemplate a new deal on the Panama Canal. The canal commission would be abolished and the entire work placed under one man. Congressman Mann of Tilinolg will introduce a bill in the House with administration support. The president reportedly dislikes the sea level plan.
Lake, a Diller hotel guest, claims a peroxide blonde lured him to a Vega house room after church. He says she used persuasion, then stole his wallet and buttons, leaving only matches. He arrived from New Castile, Colorado and seeks transport back there.
H W Roberts aimed to remodel the Puget Sound laundry at 2522 Third into a livery stable. A vacant lot next door owned by a couple and their home nearby sparked a remonstrance from the wife, who argued against the permit due to smells, forcing Roberts to seek his consent from the wife.
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