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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1905
Page
7
Dr Carl Hoffan sits on jury hearing Frank Mullen grand larceny case when his son helps himself to poison from a shelf. Jury rushed to Hoffan home and later returns to court after antidote given. Attorneys plan appeal on jury action as verdict is reached.
In Pittsburg on November 23 the Federation of Labor prepared to nominate officers. The dispute among brewery workers sailors longshoremen and engineers dominated talks as no opposition to Gompers reelection was found. Business not to finish before Saturday.
London observers discuss a possible Bal four cabinet resignation as the ministry faces a summoned meeting tomorrow amid rumors of a momentous announcement. The chatter centers on a dramatic political shift and the fate of the government.
The Port Townsend citizens convention nominated D. H. Hill for mayor A. W. Buddreas for city attorney J. J. Bishop for city clerk and H. C. Hill for city treasurer. The dispatch also notes other dated items from San Francisco and Macedonia affairs.
The Pasha was sent with orders to the fort commanders for handling any appearance of the international fleet and similar instructions were issued to the governor of the Turkish island archipelago.
In New York on Nov 22 and 23 Jewish communities held memorial sessions at Temple Israel and the East Side ghetto. Committees formed by university men aim to aid Russian co-religionists, praise President Roosevelt for peace efforts, and raise subscriptions while survivors in Russia express envy of the dead.
Marshall Field junior, son of the Chicago merchant, was shot while cleaning a gun and remained alive with a fighting chance after doctors predicted no crisis for the day. His parents traveled from Buffalo to Chicago by special train for updates as he rested.
Voters must register by next Saturday for the December 2 school election. Registration has been light with about 600 women registered so far, with socialists among the most active in registering.
The second evening of the Young Men’s Christian Association star course will present the Slayton Jubilee singers a renowned group of colored minstrel performers.
In Seattle E N Brooke & Co at 1331 offers best value hats around three dollars. The listing highlights quality, style, and price, inviting shoppers to view the selection and compare with other merchants in town.
The report catalogs multiple items: a Bellingham bank sale to Eastern Washington financiers for 200000 dollars and former owners forming a 100000 dollar loan association. a CentraWa-Chehalis electric franchise vetoed by the mayor after 25 years. anti vaccination efforts in Bellingham. Prosser church organization. Blaine business leaders funding lumber purchases. Aberdeen leaders backing mayoral candidate R A Moody. Aberdeen Jewish community fundraising for Russians. a Nookachuck couple Lucile Bangle and Fred Boyer wed. Rostyn Citizens Party nominating W P Morgan for mayor. death of John J Fuller in Kettle Falls. Republican nominations in Monroe. the steamer Selkirk arrives in Wenatchee after sinking. Wenatchee area wheat cargo risk due to car and elevator shortages. Pacoma city council to discuss Milwaukee's relocation. Tacoma street railway debate on paving between tracks.
Local officers of the National Brotherhood of Painters Decorators and Paper Hangers were ordered not to pay 250 to Frank C Lowe and James Tinto for a Memphis junket. Three lodge members allege Lowe manipulated the delegate election to secure his own victory. Meanwhile two ships the J W Lake and the Ramona collided near Tacoma with the Lake sustaining heavy damage.
Secretary Bishop said the Panama Canal Commission likely will back Congress a minority report endorsed by five American engineers. It recommends building the canal with locks at a 30 foot elevation. Foreign members are offended by Roosevelt's apparent dissatisfaction with the new level.
West Seattle officials face contempt fines after defying a restraining order from King County court aimed at blocking a special election extension. City attorney Hmita H. DeWolfe urged proceeding, resulting in $100 penalties for DeWolfe and fines for the mayor and councilmen. SUFFRAGISTS ELECT OFFICERS Washington Equal Suffrage association names officers including Dr. Fanny Leake-Cummings as president and Miss Adella M. Parker as national executive committee member.
A federal jury acquitted George Berger of smuggling after a brief deliberation. Berger, Pullman Car Co. superintendent, was caught with opium on a train and arrested with accomplices later released. Separately, Ballard and West Seattle register for upcoming school and park bond elections showed record turnout. The Chamber of Commerce repeated support for annexation and urged timely registration.
Markets list for wheat corn and pork with Dec and May futures on the Chicago board and Liverpool wheat. U S Steel and major industrials show mixed quotes with bank and railroad stocks in New York trading. Sales to noon total 702,690.
Ray McDonald a young cigar dealer wounded by George Beede in a case involving Irma Beede hopes Beede will not be prosecuted. McDonald, paralyzed and relying on his parents, fears lifelong disability if he recovers and faces legal action. Prosecutor Mackintosh says the law should run its course despite sentiment.
J. M Doesberg pleaded guilty to offering the city supervisor a bribe of 1000 dollars to influence a contract vote. He was fined 1000 dollars and contemplates further penalties.
The Seattle-Boston Copper Co plans a tram three and a half miles long with daily capacity of 300 to 500 tons. Proposals for installation are being received and the contract will be let soon to start shipments early next century. Also advertised are Munsing Union Suits in all weights at El N Brooks & Co, 1331 Avenue.
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