24 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1905
Page
1
A society man faces charges after allegedly stealing valuables including furniture cut glass and art along with an automobile valued at 4 500. The case lists victims Jacob Purth M F Backus and a cashier from the U S Assay Office with bonds and a total haul moving through flying trips to the south and east.
George Edward Adams cashier at the Seattle United States assay office was arrested at his desk on a warrant charging embezzling three ounces of gold dust on November 2, 1906. He was subjected to hours of sweating before bond was set and pleaded for his wife and child during proceedings.
Jacob Furth and M F Backus withdrew as bondsmen for George B Adama. Adama appeared with them before United States Commissioner Keifer and was placed in custody after Furth cited reasons tied to Adama’s guilt. Deputy Marshal Grittman took charge of Adama and locked him up.
Adams faced charges of theft and evading bond as investigators from Puget Sound and Washington State gathered evidence. Secret Service Agent Connell joined the probe, tracing months of alleged government and miner robberies. Authorities moved to secure Adams bonds and pursued his arrest despite his protests.
Secret Service men estimate Adams committed robberies totaling near $100000. They report found on his person money from two local banks amounting to at least $36000, plus two bank books for an acquaintance and a balance of $17000, with the rest unclear.
The article describes Adams of Waship and M Backus of the National Bank on Adams street who each posted bonds for 30,000. Bonds were withdrawn as investigators gathered evidence. Adams, under strain, admitted to thefts of gold dust over more than three years while claiming a large inheritance to cover expenses. A belt containing 12,000 in currency was found on Adams during a search. His wife recently gave birth, intensifying the emotional moment in court.
J D Burke will be arrested Friday for assault on J Lindsay proprietor of the Lake Washington Turning and Scroll Works. Lindsay swore to the complaint before Justice P V Davia Friday morning and deputy sheriffs are seeking Burke. The witness says Burke knocked him down and left him for dead and he was unconscious for some time.
Mendon bank was dynamited last night and about $75,000 reported stolen. Police investigate the heist as details remain scarce and the crime disrupts the town.
Chicago November 4 doctors attending Marshall Field Jr reported at 9 AM his pulse 98 temperature 98.4 and said there is a good chance for recovery following an accidental self inflicted shot Wednesday.
United States Attorney Rasch filed equity suits in federal court to set aside 25 patents for 4000 acres tied to Hyde and Benson forest reserve scripts amid fraud claims. Defendants include Hyde and Benson of California, Senator Clarks Western Lumber, Amalgamated Copper, Big Blackfoot Milling, the Investment company, former Senator Hobson, and others as marshals serve papers.
Bull Stewart and Frank Lumley were found guilty of smuggling 14 hides stolen from the British Columbia Slaughter company in Victoria. They smuggled the hides into the United States and will be imprisoned within two days. In Sacramento, J. W. Finley was found guilty of assault on Guard Murphy during a life sentence at Folsom. Judge Hart will pronounce death on Saturday in December.
In Moscow on November 24 the sematope congress carried early resolutions seeking imperial manifesto principles and a constituent vote to secure douma authority. Count Witte’s allies resisted the direct vote policy while unrest rumors spread of a Manchurian army mutiny and Harbin burnings. The peat atts' congress held session and urged tax refusal until reform demands are met.
Adolph Bass declares marriage a failure after recounting his broken home and legal battles with his wife and in laws. He alleges losses including a piano, furniture, and money loaned, describing turmoil from last March and his belief that matrimony cost him nearly $5,000.
James K. Boyd of Glasgow, now living in Madison, writes to defend municipal ownership after Glasgow’s 11 year transition. He outlines track relays, new cars, and a growing reserve fund over 8 million dollars while fares fell and a seat is guaranteed. He argues reduced short trip fares benefit workers more than long runs, noting two stage pennies and practical convenience.
Fourth serious fall football injury at the university leaves Paul Mackie with a broken collar bone after a scrimmage with the varsity. Dean and Goodrich suffer dislocated shoulders while Devdl breaks a collar bone. Bonus note on school election registration extended to Friday and Saturday nights to widen German voter turnout. Registration remains light. books open at the school board offices and Chamber of Commerce.
Local journalists seek to erect a home for aged and disabled newspaper men on Chelsea Heights near Atlantic City New Jersey after years of effort and struggle to establish the institution.
Delegates of the International League of Press Clubs met in New York to discuss plans for buildings and the later erection of many cottages surrounding the main facility. The discussions centered on accepted proposals and future development.
Citizens split into two camps as a joint debate on immediate annexation versus waiting takes place next week. At Madrone Ball, the Taxpayers Annexation Party issued and accepted a challenge from the Citizens Party in a Thursday night meeting.
Herbert Newton of the city water department filed a complaint Thursday against two unknown men. The plumbers allegedly struck him during a quarrel.
Washington reports that English capitalists owning Philippine islands have demanded 1.5 million dollars in damages from the United States through the British ambassador. They claim the use of the railroad for military aims during the Spanish American War and subsequent revolution caused the losses.
Rank clearings show a total of $1,089,389.17 for the week ending November 24, 1904. The figure reflects nationwide commerce with holiday trading patterns influencing bank activity and consumer spending.
George Fairbanks and J Conley face assault and battery charges regarding an incident with George Hunt on September 22. The trial proceeds before Judge Griffin as plans for a clubhouse construction are discussed.
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and tomorrow with light east winds. Expect clear skies, mild temperatures, and gentle breezes across the region.
William Manning of Albany testified he earned 4500 annually for insurance interests in New York and sold printed proceedings of the 1877 state investigation to insurers for 50 per volume. Gerald Brown of Equitable questioned over rent sums and fire insurance carried, while auditor Francie Jackson said he had not heard of certain accounts.
Burton testified in his own defense in St Louis on November 24. He was cross examined about the prior testimony of Charlier H. Brooks and admitted details of his retained role as Rialto attorney. He said visits to the post office department were to protect clients in potential criminal actions. The defense rested and court adjourned for lunch. arguments to follow in the afternoon.
Balfour, Guthrie & Co. of Seattle plans two new grain elevators to handle growing foreign wheat shipments. Existing facilities slowed loading vessels in the past two months. The elevators will be built near Smith's core or West Seattle within 16 days.
The schooner Martha Tufts of Seattle Shipping Company arrived at Port Townsend on Puget Sound after an arduous voyage from Siberia. Forced to cut free from ice and endure hurricanes, Captain Jensen steered toward Puget Sound with a cargo of whalebone sealshine and ivory that was meant for Nome.
A large storage warehouse on the Santa Fe reservation owned by the Kern County Land Company burned early this morning in Bakersfield California. Loss reported at 100000 dollars.
The president announced Herbert Hegerman of Roswell New Mexico as governor of New Mexico’s ferry to take effect after Oteros leaves office on January 22.
Athens reports a ten-ship international fleet gathering at Piraeus likely to blockade Turkish ports though aims to seize the Mitylene customs house, amid warnings to Balkan states against provoking the region. Berlin notes Bulgaria may move on Macedonia as Turkey resists demands with Germany’s quiet support.
Jee Myers was arrested by Patrolmen Keefe and Brown from a room at the Strangers Rest after police found a rude black mask 16 revolver shells a Northern Pacific switch key and Seattle Electric employes tickets in his pockets He offered a wavering travel story and said 4 was nearby during the Van Agselt saloon incident Police say the tickets belong to employes and four suspects are being held awaiting further action
The city attorney and Police Judge Gordon hear the case this afternoon over E Clark a Whale saloon bartender who allegedly used a club to separate Sylvester Lyons Thomas Morah and other customers in a West Main dispute. Patrolman Lilly arrested the trio for fighting while Patrolman Looker denies urging club use.
Mary Patton a colored woman staggers from a lodging house with three wounds as William L. Jones a colored cook pursues with a stiletto. Patrolmen Brown and Roberts intervene and arrest both suspects. Patton with $40.55 on her person and Jones with a few dollars are questioned while Patton delays warrant until consulting her attorney. The attack caused fatal wounds before the blade broke.
Ella Hamilton stands before Judge Griffin charged with shoplifting a $4.75 shirt remnant from the Stone, Fisher & Lane Annex. A floorwalker testified he saw her concealment and removal, while the defense argues she only examined the goods and did not steal.
President Elliott with Vice President Levey and General Freight Agent Woodworth travels from St. Paul to Lewiston as Northern Pacific and the O BR and N discuss terminal features for the Lewiston Riparia and Qangeville lines. The two roads now build jointly at Lewiston.
The U announces the annual Varsity Ball to be held December 21 in Christene sen's Broadway hall near Kipe penlo and Ferdinand. It marks the last Thursday before holiday vacation and draws students and friends in large numbers for a formal event during the first semester.
The education committee reported favorably on the initiative and referendum, delegation interchange of labor unions and ministerial organizations, a shorter work day, child labor abolition, and sweating shops. It recommends appointing a legislative committee to lobby Congress in the next session to advance labor measures for working people.
An 8 o'clock accident on the Renton Southern railway destroyed a counterweight used to haul cars up Washington Street. Car No. 12 coupled and toppled downhill after a break. The counterweight jumped 30 feet, flinging planks as passengers and the motorman escaped injury amid several near misses.
An eastern group forms to foil damage suit schemes against utilities and invites the Seattle Electric Company of Seattle to join the alliance. The effort seeks protection for electric firms from fraudulent lawsuits and to coordinate regional action.
In Pendleton Oregon a night messenger Boyd Redner and a female companion vanished after a $1000 currency package disappeared from Pacific Express. Pinkerton detectives have not located the missing man and he was not bonded.
A jury convened at Redmond under Deputy Coroner Wiltsin to investigate George Butchard's death by a knife wound amid a townwide spree. Prisoners remain in county jail as an inquest proceeds. A Seattle marine exchange is planned, backed by W. J. Isted to operate from the Colman Building basement.
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