13 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1905
Page
1
Four year old Gladys Lobndorf became paralyzed after drinking whiskey from a bottle in her parents’ bedroom. For weeks she lay in a feverish, lifeless stupor with convulsions, losing touch and speech. Doctors warn the tragedy foreshadows lifelong suffering and the wider danger of liquor in homes.
WOOSTER October 14 The judge granted Captain Taggart a divorce after noting a love match and seven years of harmony. He found no evidence to support habitual drunkenness or the charges against Captain Rythers, and remarked both sides made extravagant pleas. The room was filled as Taggart and his attorneys arrived.
Wealth and community assets trigger a court battle as Eliza W. P. Gaye and Francie M. Gaye divorce after 33 years. Mrs. Gaye alleges cruel treatment and hiding of affairs at 1627 Seventeenth, seeking half of mining interests coal lands and Seattle real estate plus temporary alimony. Attorneys duel over property rights amid a high profile Seattle divorce case.
A New York Life president in public life is described as a poor man in appearance while living in splendor at Shadow Lawn, New Jersey. The $1,000,000 estate spans 26 acres with 40 servants, a $150,000 stable, 20 vehicles, and extensive grounds, reflecting the wealth behind the family and its town’s new millionaire residents.
In October an accident and the Board of Directors Rivd company of engineers started from here to examine ether for whip inch Heatimke Bris with tis.
In Ashtabula Ohio a Pittsburg party will join officers of the Ohio and Pennsylvania Ship Canal Co led by Joseph H Cassidy Cleveland president. Two routes remain: Ashtabula to Pittsburg and Erie to Pittsburg each about 106 miles long with estimated cost around 26 million dollars. The president expresses optimism about the project’s progress.
On October 13 delegates to the Western Baptist convention named officers for the year. A. Corwin of Seattle was elected first vice president, J. M. Dean of Seattle second vice president, Fudge Griffin Tadema recording secretary, Truman Piehop Ballard corresponding secretary, J Walton Terry Tacoma general missionary, and Wy Fowler Tacoma treasurer. The gathering will convene in Mill County on the second of November.
A Thursday report notes cables in use around the island are frequently cut by the prevailing strong tide, causing considerable inconvenience. The article states someone has issued a decision in favor of a remedy or action to address the issue.
Thousands witness the start of track tearing on the Los Angeles Railway under Mayor McAleer. The operation began yesterday morning with direct authority from city leadership as crews work to remove rail segments amid visible public interest and scrutiny.
In New York on October first, after the annual meeting of directors, the annual report was read. It notes that during the year progress was made on road improvements and other company initiatives.
The London Vegetarian association met at Memorial hall to discuss when old age begins in men. About 100 men aged 89 and 90, still active in various professions, attended while physicians offered scientific perspectives. The event faced ridicule from the press and public, and a solution is uncertain.
The board of works met Friday afternoon to review the plan for a new city jail. Building Inspector Place submitted his cost estimate for the project.
James A. Douglas and wife, prominent Victoria, B. C., citizens, are visiting and staying at the Lincoln. Mr. Douglas is a grandson of Sir James Douglas of Scotland.
Four drought and battery charges were filed by Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh Friday morning. Fohn Doe struck Herbert with a whip Thursday, and Adaly testified the boy was hurt by Doe.
New York wins 1 0 in the fourth game as McGinnity Bresnahan pair shut out Philadelphia. Plank Powers duel yields lone run in the fourth. crowd swells in New York amid Waddell’s return and series betting shifts.
H R Stickles on behalf of the Master Plumbers association obtained a complaint from Prosecuting Aftormmey Mackintosh on Friday morning charging Bo Carnahan an agent with larceny by embers. Stickles claims Carnahan diverted $124 for personal use and that the money served as rent for a home in the New York block.
Portland October 18 The Portland Consolidated Railway Company owner of the citys electric car plans a trolley line from Vancouver Washington to Tacoma linking with the Seattle Tacoma interurban at Tacoma and with the Oregon shore Portland Consolidated on the riverfront.
An Indian man named Charlie Watto arrived at Wayside hospital Friday morning with smallpox. City Health Officer Lu confined him in the pest house after a rapid exam, fearing exposure to residents nearby. Dr. Ludiow traveled to Buckley to vaccinate contacts and burned affected belongings.
The Redmond Union Church of Our Fathers will be dedicated next Sunday evening after years of work by parish leaders. The program includes addresses by Wash ington state home missions officials and Samuel L. Greene, builder of Redmond’s first church 25 years ago. Services begin at 7:30 p.m. and all parishioners and friends are invited.
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