30 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1905
Page
1
Reports from Seattle Los Angeles Berkeley show educators and presidents calling for reform not abolition. Officials urge rule changes like forward passing and two point punts to reduce brutality while preserving sport.
At Ballard on a Wednesday wedding of Amelia Browneke and Anderton, bridesmaid Mrs. William Humes aged 32 suffered a paralysis from a hemorrhage and died at 2 AM after remains in the same room as the bride’s mother who had died recently. She leaves husband William Humes and three children Alve 14 Gladys 11 James 5.
Edward Adams and George Edward Adama face grim futures as they await punishment. Adams, alone in his cell, recalls his wife and newborn child with sadness, while Adama anticipates a stark holiday in jail or prison. Friends send a Thanksgiving meal, offering a rare moment of solace amid dregs of society.
Wilbur Cole and William S McSwain are charged with attempting to extort J Ogden Armour by threatening to disclose trust secrets. The men, tied to the Armour letters, were arrested on suspicion of blackmail and conspiracy. Valises seized by Inspector Lavin reportedly contained clothing, not letters.
A downtown police headquarters story notes a calm Thanksgiving with few drunks and burglaries. Officers reported a slow day as helpers offered a free lunch counter and the gang joked about food choices while corralled by a light workload.
A man nicknamed Corbett explains his simple meals to a copper, claiming a few dishes like apple sauce oats lamb chops taters and coffee satisfy him. Onlookers remark that Corbett is heavy and some mutter that certain people are thin.
Deputy Sheriff Hob Hodges of Franklin left his fireside and turkey dinner to serve a bench warrant in a divorce case between Alfred and Minne Bennick. Bennick was due in court on November 24 but failed to appear, prompting Attorney Hawking to seek a decree action. Hodges completed his duty despite missing Thanksgiving.
Adams will be arraigned before a United States commissioner tomorrow afternoon. His attorney will waive the preliminary hearing, allowing bond over to the grand jury. Secret service is preparing evidence for any emergency. San Francisco mint official Leach and Captain Bell discuss Adams record. exact amount and duration of alleged embezzlement will take at least two weeks to determine.
George W. Clark, 46, collapsed and died at home after declining to eat Thanksgiving dinner. His wife and seven children mourn his loss. Doctor said death due to paralysis of the brain. a postmortem exam is planned. Clark ran a funeral home and was well known locally.
Seattle physicians and druggists urge government regulation and a ban on widely advertised patent medicines citing numerous deaths blamed on tonics like Peruna Winslow's Soothing Syrup Lydia Pinkham's remedy and Antikamma The public health improves as mortality drops once patent medicines are restricted according to experts. Bernard Pelly British vice consul seeks information on Archibald Wynne Hayettrne who disappeared after arriving in Seattle two years ago with contact through the British vice consulate.
Captain Alga H. Berry of the Twenty-ninth Infantry, condemned by court martial and with sentence approved by the president, shot himself in his room at the Columbia hotel Vancouver barracks. He had been dismissed from the army yesterday for drunkenness on duty and for insulting the wife of a brother officer while serving as quartermaster on the transport Sheridan.
A warehouse of the Standard Oil Company in Kansas City burned completely today. The fire caused an estimated loss of 100000 dollars with damage reported extensive to the surrounding facilities. Firemen battled the blaze for hours before it was brought under control.
The report lists seventy one football deaths in the past five years with twelve deaths this season and many hospital cases. Some eighty injuries of serious nature are noted alongside numerous minor injuries. (Continued on Page Seven.)
A Monday night memorial at the Grand Opera House under the Harmony club will frame resolutions protesting Russia’s Jewish slaughter. Seattle officials including Mayor Ballinger and Governor Mead will attend. Senator Piles will carry resolutions to President Roosevelt. Clergymen from multiple denominations participate. attendance is free.
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