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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1905

Page

7

Insurance Company Fine Family Graft Exposed

New York Oct 7 investigation into methods of large insurers reveals high salaries for Mutual Life executives. Richard McCurdy earns 150000 yearly with top aides at 50000. Relatives occupy key posts and questioned as auditors cite large unexplained expenditures. Carson Nevada reports seek license revocation and political fund concerns noted.

Legislative Investigating Committee Richard McCqurdy Mutual Life Robert McCurdy McCurdy Papa Howard Lewis Albany New York State Robert A. Granniss Elias J. Moss PD. Stuyvesant Pillot Louis A. Thebe G. W. White Carson Nev Mesare New York Life Insurance Company State Board of Revenue Sparks Commissioner of Insurance Sweeney

Capital Hill home offers monthly purchase plan

An ad touts a four bedroom house on Capital Hill with reception hall den and large pantry, featuring a clear Mt Rainier view and nickel hardware throughout. Includes water heater fixtures and a four car parking option, with monthly payments advertised.

Capital Hill Geant Mt Rainier Jake Caacade Fries

Dead man found floating in bay near Interbay docks

Phillip Mullan and Marano Budinic reported a unidentified likely Swedish man, about five years old, found floating near Railroad and Vine streets. Deputy Coroner Arnold investigated while police notified the coroner’s office. No letters or pockets items, body shows weeks in water, possibly fell overboard from a German steamer nearby.

Queen Anne Marano Budinic Interbay Railroad and Vine Streets Arnold

Dr Oliver Hart Charged In Chicago Murder Case

In Chicago a renowned doctor, Oliver B Hart, son of a St Louis magnate, is charged with murder after a 10 year old girl, sister to his adopted daughter, was found dead in a locked room. Hart was found unconscious beside the body and reportedly took morphine after a suspected botched operation. His wife, 14, was away. Police and neighbors alerted authorities as sensational details unfold.

Hart St. Louis Chicago Oliver B. Mart Irene Kiokow

Predicts For Cuba Horrors Far Worse Than Wever Reign

New York dispatch reports General Jose Miguel Gomez, a liberal candidate for Cuba's presidency, accusing Palma of fraud and terror. He claims arrest purges and suppressive violence marked the latest elections and warns of greater horrors if the regime persists.

Cuba Wever New York Jose Miguel Gomez United States Palma Gomes Bpaniah

Welcome for Bishop O'Dea on Return From Abroad

Catholic community offers a splendid welcome to Bishop O'Dea upon his return from five months abroad. He is met at the train by city priests and a large lay delegation, then escorted to the new cathedral where the choir sings and he pronounces a blessing. Local priests assist in the services and he plans to relate his Vatican visit and stewardship report to the pope.

O’dea Vatican Neaqually Columbia Terry Pastor Bonus Father F. Verwlighen Vancouver Wash Father McGrath Father Murphy O'Dea Pius XI France

Diocese Name Change and Cathedral Plans Reported

Bishop O'Dea announces awaiting papal authorization to rename the Ninqually diocese Beattie and to proceed with interior cathedral decorations. He describes Pope Pius XI as kindly and benevolent while noting the diocese will assign priests in the next ten days. the bishop is currently busy with diocese work during absence.

Pope Pius XI Nin Qually Beattie O'Dea Diocome

Jap Fishermen Die In Waters

In Vancouver the loss of at least 20 Japanese fishermen is feared after yesterday morning’s gale as crews rescue 11 aboard the tug Lorne. Wrecks wash ashore along the gulf and fishing boats lie scattered.

Vancouver Tug Lorne Gulf

Funeral for Mrs Nettie Johnson Held Monday at 11

Funeral services for Mrs Nettie Johnson who died Friday from burns suffered when she set fire to her oil soaked clothing Thursday will be held Monday at 11 a m at the Hanney Watson undertaking parlors. No inquest was needed as she had been demented for some months.

Nettie Johnson Hanney-Watson Johnean

Dr Carson Operated On For Bullet Wound At Seattle Hospital

The report states Dr. Carson oper ated on himself or another Dr Carson after a bullet wound to the right cheek near the jaw. The bullet was lodged under the cheek and not removed due to risk. The procedure occurred Friday as Dr Bagteson assisted, with anesthesia used during the operation. John Hildebrand reportedly attempted escape from the county jail on Wednesday afternoon.

Imae W. H. Carson John Hildebrand War Bagteson Seattle Carson

Miner Narrowly Escapes Death in Shaft Fall

P. 32 Cleary a well known mining man and capitalist fell down a shaft at the South Valley group on Howe Sound near Vancouver. He narrowly escaped death striking no bones broken. Assistants found him at the shaft bottom and he was carried six miles on a stretcher and brought to Vancouver by steamer.

Vancouver B. C Cleary South Valley Howe

Victim of Shell Buried With Honors

Arthur J. Kane son of Mr and Mrs M W Kane 728 Fast Pike arrived Friday in Seattle and was buried Saturday morning The young man was killed by the bursting of a gun on the United States cruiser Boston at Panama in February A detach ment of marines escorted the body from Collins undertaking parlor to the Church of the Immaculate Conception and then to Calvary cemetery for interment

Arthur J. Kane M. W. Kane Fast Pike Seattle United States Boston Panama Navy Yard Collins Undertaking Church of the Immaculate Conception Broadway Madison Calvary Cemetery

Johnson's photo studio and healing lectures advertised

An advertisement mentions Johnson's photo studio at 1516 First Avenue offering portraits despite rain and mentions Brooks & Co and Ragan & Ericson coupons. It also promotes Dr Olney's drugless healing lectures at Socialist Hall corner 4th and Pine with free seats at Sunday 3 p.m. public healing event.

Johnson's First Avenue

Churches Notice for Saturday Services in this City

Church notices list service times and subjects for First Presbyterian Westminster Trinity North Baptist Tabernacle Baptist Haven M E Fremont Swedish M E Free Methodist Circle events and lectures. The entries name pastors such as M A Matthews J M Wilson H H Gowen F E Drake and Rev. Cairns with locations at Fourth Spring Trev Broadway Cedar Eighth Jamesa Howard John and Madison. Sunday schools and Epworth Leagues are noted along with Russian and Italian Catholic masses and events at Odd Fellows and Gospel Tabernacle venues.

First Presbyterian Trev H. H. Gowen North Baptist Corner Third Cedar George Robert Cairns J. M. Dean Tabernackle Church Tabernacle Baptist Pfifteenth N Harricon John Martin Dean Church Bible School Geo Robert Cairns Haven Corner Howard John F. E Drake Epworth League Fremont M. E John Ovall Epworth The Free Methodist Church Green Lake T. H. Maresh Wm. Davis California China Gospel Tabernacle Christensen’s Hall Madison Broadway Benjamin H. Barton Lararua Mme Odd Fellows’ Hall Church of Christ Marion Colombia Friedrich Schiller

Public Study Class At Theosophical Hall Tonight

The Pioneer block A O U W hall hosts a public study class at 7 pm with reading at 4 pm. The program includes The Secret Doctrine and Oriental occult topics presented by J J Shetlam.

Special Spirit Messager Queen City Theosophical Society In American Pioneer Block A. O. U. W. Hall Reading J. J. Shetlam

Council debates excess improvement taxes at Queen Anne meeting

Councilman Crichton outlines how taxpayers may recover excess improvement taxes and criticizes notification practices. A recent special election for $500,000 school bonds saw extremely light turnout. In Portland, Frank W. Lambert, wanted for suborning perjury in Nebraska land frauds, was arrested and held on $1,000 bond.

Crichton Queen Anne Improvement Club BE. Bhorrock Dr. Crichton Harrison Street A. Riddle Albertson Portland Ore Frank W. Lambert Nebraska United States Circuit Court

Morrison May Return to Council in Beattie area race

Miltan Mogeieon former council mate at large may win the fifth ward Republican ticket race next spring. Mia friends have contacted him and Morrison said he would run if he has sufficient backing, else he will stay out of politics. Funeral services for H. J. Moreland Beattie Draymen’s president were held at the lro Cathedral with interment at Calvary Cemetery.

Miltan Mogeieon Thcket Morrison H. J. Moreland Beattie Draymen's Association Lro Father McGrath Calvary Cemetery

Quick Results From Dr Miles Anti Pain Itis

Advertising note touts Dr Miles Anti Pain itis as relieving most aches with one pill. If pain persists, a second pill may be taken after 20 minutes. Cites price 26 domes, 26c and warns not sold inulk.

Miles Ulk

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