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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1905
Page
3
A traveler from Iowa, Miss Rose Ayers, rushed for the steamer Ohio to Nome to wed her sweetheart, an unknown merchant. The Ohio sailed before she could connect, leaving her stranded for eight months unless the ship returns.
Detroit detectives trace a man calling himself a German baron, Martin von Schlosser, to a diamond theft case. He fights extradition in Olympia as Governor Mead prepares to hear the matter. Von Schlosser is jailed awaiting legal action.
Pauline Nemus, a working girl, filed a complaint in Judge's court against Dr. FL M. n alleging he used false pretense to induce a $25 investment in Mutual Income & Investment. The investigation was adjourned to Tuesday in respect to the mem os Nixon. A frost announced in the far south. arrangements are to chemies the furnigat and quarantine of empteyes.
A. F. Smith driver for Diamond Ice & Storage is charged with larceny by embezzlement after employers allege he gave short weights to customers and kept the difference. He is in fel.
Miss Gladys Lawson daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas W Lawson and Miss Blaine Stanwood of the Boston News company wed at Dreamwood the Lawson summer home. Family members and many invited guests attended the ceremony.
Newman Erb of New York and G M Cummings president of United States Mortgage and Trust company were elected to the Wisconsin Central railroad board at a Milwaukee meeting. Analysts foresee a possible Erie absorption of the Wisconsin Central linking routes to the Great Northern at Minneapolis.
The National Advertising Exposition opened at the Coliseum under the Chicago Advertising Association. It features advertising methods appliances and schemes across all branches of the trade with novel features. A advertisers convention follows to organize national advertising interests and draw merchants manufacturers engravers photographers and publishers together.
Santo Domingo reports by H Morley say an insular bureau agent sent to Santo Domingo to investigate the smuggling question lost between 350000 and 400000 dollars in the event. In San Francisco J W Roberts election board member dies after rattlesnake bite at Salletoga.
The State Bank of Seattle offers savings accounts with a minimum of one dollar, issuing passbooks, recording deposits and withdrawals, and adding interest twice a year. Interest at four percent per year is paid on deposits, with semiannual compounding, under state supervision and audited by the State Auditor. The ad urges opening an account at First Avenue and Western Way, highlighting prudent saving habits and community trust.
Hatchery managers report more than 66 million salmon eggs in four Praver river hatcheries with millions more from the upper river. Patrols guard the eggs to prevent theft while early high water reduces natural spawning, making runs scarce in the lower river district.
Ballard residents fail to validate enough signatures for a Seattle annexation petition delaying the special election. Petitions must reach 200 names by next Tuesday as council seeks a final decision on the issue. A separate water supply inquiry was postponed to Friday due to the chairman’s absence. Residents of Mohr Street seek alley access and extra street width. council promises city donation of 12 feet when property owners deed alley space.
Report notes most property owners consent to widening the street to 12 feet but three oppose the plan. Charles Lord 50, a Ballard resident who died in the Soldiers' Home at Orting, is to be buried after a funeral at his home and interment at Crown Hill. A Ballard police report describes Gus Carleson as a traveling salesman who swindled Mrs Teeman of 15 dollars after posing as a Swedish business contact from Tacoma.
Everett city council directed the city clerk to call for bids on city light terms of five seven and ten years. The report notes related local actions including a theater plan in Aberdeen and irrigation discussions by regional utilities. A Royal line of incidents includes a jail sentence and a high court foresters session in Tacoma.
Thorne at Third Ave theater praised as best show of its kind this season and drawn heavy patronage. A Wednesday souvenir matinee, Sunday start for Why word we problem play, with scenic effects. The bill includes Mme Wanda trained dogs and Juggling Barretta among others plus The White Cap moving picture. Repeat matinees announced. Star Show girls to perform in Seattle. Grand to host York State Folks pastoral starting next Sunday. The set sale begins Friday morning.
D H McMillen leader of Roche Harbor Lime plans a cement factory at Roche Harbor amid high local cement prices and scarcity. Most cement arrives by sailing vessels from Europe at 2 to 2.26 dollars per barrel. Local limestone and clay exist in ample supply and of fine quality, supporting the venture.
The U football team shows little progress as turnout averages 23 to 24 players, leaving some positions filled by weaker players due to lack of alternatives. A crushing 18 to 65 loss at Whitworth underscores issues, though officials expect more practice to build a stronger squad before facing Whitman College and a hoped for rally in Denny Hall.
The Charity Organization Society held a Monday afternoon meeting at which officers were elected. John Schram was chosen president with vice presidents L. Kohn A. B. Kerry Mrs. D. A. Mitchell and Mrs. Kenelm Winslow. Eben ezer Shorrock was named treasurer and Miss Anna H. Murray general secretary.
Twenty first and E Jefferson hosts a gathering of Spanish-American War veterans. Geo H Fortson Camp No 2 of the United Spanish War Veterans invites all honorably discharged soldiers sailors and marines who served in the Spanish American War or Philippine insurrection to attend. It is the season’s first smoker and a strong turnout is hoped.
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