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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1905
Page
1
John Hildebrand details a dramatic bid to escape with files and keys after he armed himself with improvised knives and a weapon. Sheriff Smith deputy Wise and Jailer Wise recount the struggle in the corridor and the hospital ward as Hildebrand failed to seize the keys and was overpowered.
The steamer Ohio, nine days overdue after leaving Nome, has not been reported. Officials attribute the delay to storms and rough northern weather.
Officials debate remodelling after the attempted break. Sheriff Smith cites a concrete wire screen as the only sure fix, costing $300, while County Commissioner Abrams dismisses it and favors a visiting room and stricter searches. Hildebrand allegedly could not have possessed tools for over two weeks. Steelwork evidence suggests a week to ten days of work.
Salvation Army workers plan street meetings despite Mayor Ballinger order banning gatherings on downtown streets. Adjutant James Wolfe says the mayor pledged noninterference, while Ballinger warns arrests for meetings in prohibited districts. Army vows to press on despite potential imprisonment.
A passenger was struck by a car as a motorman watched from a Lake Union car near Second and Columbia. The incident occurred as the passenger alighted, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
A payee asserted on Friday that the mayor had promised less than expected compensation, stating the assurance did not meet their needs and left them frustrated with the outcome.
The fire and water committee endorsed reducing fixed water charges by 15 percent and meter rates by 16 percent to start January 1 1906. Burnett opposed the move amid a larger plan to fund spring Hill water projects and reservoir work. The change aims to trim next year’s expenses while reviewing free water grants to schools.
At 10 40 Thursday morning a car struck A Mathias proprietor of the Lion lodging house 218 Columbia crossing the street. He was helped to his feet and taken home with a seriously wrenched shoulder. A witness blamed the accident on the motorman's careless driving.
A court scandal unfolds around a grand larceny case linking Lisette Smith and others as police officials face alleged graft and biased handling. The piece details $8710 stolen from Henry Krinke and claims justice was overridden by municipal pressure and shyster lawyers.
Tland Oregon October 6 Adoll Longnecker brother of Joel United States attorney at oO says he took up land on the Sileta reservation under an agreement with the defendants in the land fraud trial. He testified that William Jeway left the land office at run City and proofs of final entry were completed with many false answers.
President McCall of New York Life proclaims “we never resign we die” and vows to fight state insurance commissions in Nevada Missouri and others to the death by injunction. He says proper proceedings will defeat the orders and maintain his leadership.
Norman Davenport a recent arrival from San Francisco displayed ease in the ring his debut showing a controlled pace and quick defense as crowds watched for signs of potential title chasers in regional bouts.
A new standpipe on Renton hill costs 54500 dollars and is in operating condition with care arrangements noted for ongoing use.
Mrs Louis Johnson 43 of 128 N First attempted to kill herself and ignite her clothing after alleging abuse toward her son by his stepfather. She cut her throat twice and burned her clothes, was saved by neighbors, and rushed to Wayside Mission hospital in critical condition. Her husband Louis Johnson, a longshoreman, reported the night wandering in night clothes and later learned of the act. Doctors cited temporary insanity and shock as factors, with the son noting his mother seized a bottle of wine before the deed.
After lending Martin Armstrong 26 dollars Wednesday evening Davenport waited at the Meadows saloon for repayment. When Armstrong failed to appear the loan was reported to police headquarters as a cash advance not repaid.
Ex-Foreign Minister Okuma told the chamber of commerce that Japan’s national debt totals 1.25 billion dollars. He urged businessmen to double efforts to advance commerce.
R J Belond formally charged with assault and battery by roomer John Person at the Wil lard house on Yester way after a dispute over winnings at the Minnesota bar on South First Wednesday evening. Belond struck Person in the eye and inflicted injuries requiring a surgeon. Both men were arrested and taken to police headquarters. Drs Horton and Wilt ale depart Thursday night for the east to attend the American Surgical society meeting in Chicago and to pursue post graduate study in New York.
Eureka reports a large passenger steamer believed to be the St Paul ran aground near Point Gordia after breaking down on the San Francisco to Portland run. Tug and life saving crews were dispatched. up to 100 passengers were aboard the vessel as San Francisco agents confirm the grounding.
Butte, Mont date Oct 5. Pat Crowe confesses he arranged a plan to abduct John D Rockefeller Sr and hold him until John D Rockefeller Jr paid 1 million dollars. The plot followed the Gudahy affair but was postponed due to a hot pursuit from Omaha.
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