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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1905
Page
1
The 1907 Christian Endeavor convention drives Seattle’s bid with a committee report due next Wednesday. Promoters say Seattle can host 25 000 delegates and urge united local effort to win chamber support and public backing. Baltimore mayor endorses benefits of the convention in the city.
The Baltimore mayor, Be Clay Timanus, praises the Christian Endeavor convention held in the city, noting moral religious and commercial benefits. Delegates spent freely boosting local finances and inspired citizens to reflect on values essential to civic success, with hopes for a future return visit.
Austin E. Griffiths and Thomas Prosch affirm Seattle can credibly manage 25000 strangers at once after recent investigations and convention committee observations. They cite past week findings as proof of capacity and efficiency.
A special committee led by William H. Lewis forms to assess Seattle’s capacity to host 25 000 visitors. Austin B. Griffith and Prosch both appear on opposing sides, with Prosch once seen as neutral now backing the convention. The report aims to determine if the city can house and feed the crowds.
The Star publishes an exclusive statement from Baltimore's mayor RE Clay Timanua on whether the 1907 convention benefited the city. The document, wired to Secretary Meikle and Seattle chamber of commerce critics, is presented for copying by The Times.
Baron Komura the Japanese peace envoy arrived in Tokyo under heavy guard and was driven to the palace. Officials were scarce in the streets as the treaty goes into effect and will be published this afternoon. An imperial order restrained officers from criticizing the treaty, deeming it the outcome of sovereign powers.
Bank clearings totaled 1 918 009 09 dollars for October 16 1906. The corresponding Sunday figure from 1904 is not stated but noted as October 16 1904.
New Orleans reports six additional yellow fever cases and two deaths as of noon today. Public health officials urge vigilance and remind residents to follow sanitary guidelines to curb the outbreak.
Parents awake to find their infant Pranctr A. Merrin dead from apparent suffocation. Coroner Carroll and Deputy Coroner Austin investigate. body taken to Bonney-Watson morgue for burial planned Tuesday afternoon.
For 16 years friends and relatives have searched in vain for Albert Rokstad 30 who left his North Dakota home under peculiar circumstances. His brother Gilbert called police headquarters Monday seeking aid after being told Rokstad had been seen here recently.
Denver October 16 Former Fidelity Savings Bank president E M Johnson received a three year penitentiary term for wrecking the bank. The supreme court refused a writ of supersedeas.
The Missouri Pacific passenger train from St. Louis to Denver derailed at Sugar City this morning. Eighteen people were injured, including seriously E Britner of Los Angeles Mra J M Walton of San Francisco Mra H E Blazer of Ontario California and Mra W E Heigh of Los Angeles.
Prince Phillip’s divorce case against Princess Louise was presented before the usual court in Gotha. The prince waived a special tribunal and accuses extravagance and misconduct with Austrian Lieutenant Mattasch, alleging improper relations.
A board of health meeting Monday afternoon decided on a crusade against revolting sanitary conditions in cribhouses within the restricted district.
In St. Petersburg on Oct 16 crowds cheered reform as the remains of Prince Troubetskoy were moved to a station for shipment to Moscow for burial. Police shielded the mob without violence. Also on Oct 16 printers strike nationwide with no papers printed and troops at major printing shops.
Harmon Spruance a pioneer grain dealer died today. He was married to Rose Clawson Spruance of Los Angeles and brother in law to Mrs. Eugene Lahee of Covina California. He leaves several other children including Mrs. Edward P. Bailey Miss Hugenia Harmon and Mrs. Edwin Ogden.
A man faces charges after authorities say he stole from a Russian family, taking their wife, children, and money from a dwelling described as an unfortunate local hovel. The suspect is accused of orchestrating the entire theft.
Tom Parker cursed Mayor Ballinger aboard the steamer Athlon from Everett to Seattle. Police Judge Gordon fined him ten dollars after testimony from Patrolmen Hedges and Wickman. Parker was described as being run out of Everett and trying to appear safe aboard the boat. The mayor ordered him to stop, but Parker persisted. The court’s ruling came despite a defense offered in police court.
Jones of Ravenna park was struck by a Great Northern passenger train at Pike Street foot Monday morning. He escaped death, suffered internal injuries and a badly bruised back, and was taken to Oral Hospital by city ambulance.
Alice Baron an employee of the Petkovite Fur company files an ugly charge against tramp as part of a legal dispute. The proceedings reference J. D. and involve allegations tied to workplace misconduct and subsequent employment actions. Further details await court filings.
Deputy Prosecutor Whit ham heard Mrs. Exson complain of Redfern in a peace bond case. Exson accuses Redfern of being a tramp who stayed at 4230 North Biath and helped around the home, then became enamored with Lulu Keson, 13. She alleges a threat of assault on October 13 and fears for her daughter’s safety unless Redfern is kept in custody.
A warrant is issued for Charles Phelps after he fled Colman House at 704 Blewett leaving a $25.40 bill unpaid to innkeeper Elizabeth Coleman. He is charged with defrauding an innkeeper.
The Star claims it has led coverage of the 1907 C E convention news in Seattle while The Times copies Star material, steals thunder, and touts its own features such as the Miss Smith stunt and Cynthia Grey stories. The Star urges readers to expect best news first from its pages.
In Olympia Washington Governor Mead grants the Michigan governor's requisition for Milton M. Spear alias Baron von Schiester charged with forging a $5000 check at a Baltimore bank. He allegedly opened an account and secured Detroit credit. Spear claims mistaken identity. The requisition was approved after morning evidence.
Joseph Sheppard a real estate man was arrested on a warrant issued by Justice of the Peace V P Davis charging him with assault and battery Mrs Susan Gingras owner of a rooming house is the complaining witness Sheppard gave bail for his appearance in court Seattle lodge No 7 of the A O U W will give their opening social at H Waugh 6203 N Fifteenth of the season at the A O U W complained Monday at police headquarters on Seventh and Union Oct 20
A man reports being pickpocketed while leaving a local theater Sunday night. He alleges a person touched him and stole a gold watch, a fob, and a locket. Police caution witnesses to come forward with any information.
Jacob Snyder of Vancouver accused in a case involving a missing woman identified as Mrs Snyder and a 4 year old boy with a babe in arms. The incident mentions $1,100 cash and furniture, with Davis Green of Vancouver also named.
Jacob Snyder a Vancouver junk dealer of Russian extraction pursued his wife Annie Snyder and their two children after she eloped with Davis Green from 932 Park Lane Vancouver. The story centers on a $1100 cash bag and a disputed settlement amid police and a rabbi mediated arbitration. Mrs Snyder denies impropriety and says she left due to cruelty and lack of support.
Angela May, a popular comic opera star who dazzled Newport crowds, is engaged by Hotel Butler management to sing in the grill room each evening from 6 to 8 and from 10 to midnight. Her dramatic contralto and extensive experience promise a refined musical program.
Seattle officials form the directing trio for the new Pacific Railway to run 250 miles southeast to the Columbia River. H. L. Williams serves as president with A. H. Barkley as secretary and treasurer and W. L. Darling as chief engineer. All were elected for a one year term. An instrument reflecting these actions was filed Monday at the county auditor's office.
Ballard city hall area sees active street improvements with costs totaling about 60 000 dollars. Planned work includes Shirehole 11 000 North street 16 000 Seventh avenue 8 000 front of the hall 6 000 Times street 6 000 Post street 6 000 Close avenue 3 700 and two sewers about 2 000 each. Engineers assess Ship between Main and Spring with winter completion doubtful. Police report Sunday night of a man who may have jumped from Salmon Bay trestle or been struck by a car. a motorman witnessed something unclear.
Police investigated possible bus collision as a man disappeared after a near hit on the shore. Footprints toward the bus were noted but not recently made. Separate deaths include James G. Wyard 43 Typhoid fever and T W Hoover 72 cancer. Hoover to be shipped to Portland for burial.
In St Louis on October 16 the attorney general’s inspection actions target Waters Pierce Republic International and Williamson oil companies alleged to form a price fixing combine. Hadley aims to compel stock book production despite claims it would incriminate the firms.
Water will be shut off Tuesday from 8 30 a m to 4 p m on Queen Anne Harrison Aloha Roy Valley North First Warren Republican and Roy to link the city mains with a new 20 inch supply. Vienna October 16 Franz Josef plans no coalition ministry and will not entrust government to that party Fejervary's cabinet to adopt fighting stance and appeal to the people.
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