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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1905

Page

7

Girl Pitched From Buggy In Runaway Crash

A runaway buggy near Green Lake injures two young people. Miss Myrtle Fay, daughter of T P Fay, is unconscious after being thrown about 20 feet. Maurice Goldsbarry drags behind the horse and is badly injured, later improving. Both victims were attended at Miss Fay's home.

T. P Green Lake Lacy Maurice Goldsbarry Myrtle Fay T. P. Fay Goldsbarry Oes Miss Fay Opseople Qgoldsbarry

Ordinance Enforced on Sidewalks and Street Cars

The board of health renews its push to enforce the ordinance against expectoration on sidewalks and in street cars. It asks Seattle Electric Company to inform conductors and to notify passengers of the rule, with police backing to enforce the law amid complaints from Beattie Line patrons.

Board of Health Seattle Electric Company Jim Bcards Beattie Line T Department Atreet P Company Thin City

Earthquakes Shake Jamaica and Chile

Earthquakes were felt in Jamaica on October 16 with lasting shocks and minor damage noted. Severe tremors were reported in Calabria with heavy rains causing alarms, and tremors also rippled through Chile according to the dispatch.

Jamaica Calabria Chile

Double Tragedy Involving Mining Promoter Ends in Death

Oct 16 report says mining promoter E H shot his son's wife Miss Lillian Mor S a 25 year old Belle Isle school teacher and then killed himself while riding in a hack from a hotel. The promoter's son allegedly dies in grief in another city.

L Falls E. H Lillian Mor Belle Ihe

Death by Own Action Ends Life of Man in Lodging

A baker, returning to his lodgings after a night out, attempted to kill himself by gas in his room at the National Home. He did not notice Gotlieb Burkhart in bed and the two were found by hotel staff with Burkhart dead.

Elphia Willa Baker Naonal Ere Mia Gotlieb Burkhart Burkhart Vogel Mom

Boos Predicts Seattle as Pacific Coast Metropolis

Mr Boos believes Seattle will dominate the Pacific coast within twenty years through population and business growth, forecasting the city becoming the foremost metropolis on the western shore. He cites expanding districts and suburban development as drivers of the rise.

Boos Seattle Pacific Coast

Nude Man Rides Freight Car Near Yonkers

Dr. Arthur St. Clair Knudson a Harvard and City club member was found naked on a New York Central freight car near Yonkers. He was described as nearly dead from cold and exposure and said he was drugged and robbed after apparently walking on Broadway. He remains under hospital care with unclear memory of the events.

New York Arthur St. Clair Knudson Harvard City Clubs New York Central Yonkers Broadway

Identity Hidden Woman Reported Dying After Illegal Operation

A unnamed young woman, evidently from a wealthy New York family, was brought to a city hospital in a dying condition after an illegal operation. She is described as beautiful and refined, and she refused to reveal her identity.

New York

Hancock's Nephew May Be Murderer

Washington dispatch reports Winfield Scott Hancock a 45 year old nephew of General Hancock was arrested near Hyattsville Maryland on Saturday night in connection with the murder of Memaeed a young white domestic in the Hancock household. The woman died after a criminal operation and Hancock contends she left home Monday then returned Thursday and died that night.

Washington, D. C Winfield Scott Hancock Hyatteville Ase Memaeed Hancock

Boys Wreck Street Car In Detroit Accident

A brick on the Fort street track caused a Trumbull avenue trolley to jump the rails and crash into a tree injuring 13 passengers. Patrolman Piles and passenger James McNamara were the two most seriously injured. Police suspect an unknown person placed the brick.

Detroit Trumbull Avenue Fort Street Patrolman Piles James McNamara Bors

Yaquis Annihilate Company of Soldiers Near Ortiz

Yaquis near Ortiz ambushed a company of soldiers from the Fifth regiment of the Mexican army and annihilated them. The Indians retreated and are now pursued by another detachment of soldiers.

Hermossilo Mexico Yaquis Ortiz

Butchery on Freight Train Tragedy Near Seaton

A freight train collision with cattle near Seaton Ia on Sunday left five train men dead. Locomotives were smashed and eleven cars piled, with engineer Harry Summers killed and scalded to death.

Obkaloosa Seaton Harry Summers

Explosion at Montana bakery injures owner Edward Euglett

A Glasgow special reports an explosion at Edward Euglett's bakery in Great Falls, a small frame shop blown apart. The proprietor is critically injured and cannot speak. Dynamite use and storage nearby are suspected, with no other workers in the shop at the time.

Great Falls Mont Tribune Glasgow Edward Eugiett Euglett

Roosevelt revival sparks talk of trusts and reform

California congressman Julius Kahn rants in Washington hotel about insurance probes and railroad rebates. He predicts federal control may expand, lauds Roosevelt while lamenting addled politics, and warns Alaska Philippines debates echo Polk era policy.

Roosevelt United States Julius Kahn California Jaline Kahn Washington Hotel Congress Department of Commerce and Labor Philippines Porto Rico Polk Great Britain Alaska

Crusade to Aid Overworked Horses Gains Public Support

Humane society treasurer H. R. Harriman urges Seattle to pass an ordinance like Colorado’s restricting horse loads and weights. He cites deplorable conditions, cites San Francisco model, and notes drivers fear fines while horses suffer on city streets. Local drivers request city action and petitions.

Seattle H. R. Harriman Humane Society Colorado Harriman San Francisco Yester Murmane Clarke the Star

Must Learn a Speech Anew for Little Gindya

Little Gindya Lohndorf, four years old, daughter of N. Lohndorf of 12 Main, swallowed a ball of white key six weeks ago and was reported by physicians to be out of danger though paralyzed. She has since lost her power of speech and lies helpless in bed, and will be obliged to learn to talk all over again.

Gindya N. Lohndorf Main Sil

Judge transfers Williamson vs Puget Sound to federal court

Judge Morris on Saturday moved the case of Rita Williamson versus Puget Sound Electric Co for $20,000 from state court to the United States circuit court.

Rita Williamson Puget Sound Electric Company United States Circuit Court

Windsor Gould heir and railroad magnate with vast wealth

The eldest son of the late Jay Gould, aged 47, is chief trustee of the Gould estate worth about 100 million. He holds a $5 million personal inheritance, lives in Lakewood New Jersey, is married with seven children, and has toured Europe with ties to royal figures. He expanded Gould railroad mileage, works from 195 Broadway, and has counted Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Morgan among allies and rivals. He previously worked as a Wall Street broker and controls Missouri Pacific and Wabash lines among others.

Jay Gould Gould Lakewood N. J Europe King Edward Prince of Wales Great Salt Lake Atlantic Rate Ware Russell Sage Andrew Carnegie John D. Rocke Feller James H. Hyde Western Union Broadway United States Wall Street J. Pierpont Morgan Alexander J. Casnatt Rock Island E. H. Harriman Missouri Pacific Wabash Lines New York Elevated Railway Western Union Telegraph Company Rockefeller Stock Exchange Pennsylvania

Jerry Simpeon Deteriorates in Wichita Hospital

In Wichita Kansas Jerry Simpeon deteriorates this afternoon after a prolonged hemorrhage lasting over three hours with death likely at any moment remaining.

Jerry Simpeon Wichita Kan Get Jerry Bimpoon

Nansen Named Norwegian Minister to Washington

Fritjof Nansen the Arctic explorer is reported by Poliiken to become the Norwegian minister to Washington. The announcement came Monday morning from Christiana.

Christiana Fritjof Nansen Poliiken Washington

Councilman Daulton Returns to Seattle After Four Month Absence

Councilmen Daulton has returned to Seattle after an absence of about four months. Twenty bills, held during his absence, will likely be acted upon on Monday night.

Daulton Seattle

Ventilation Concerns Raised Over Large Stores

The board of health discussed poor ventilation in many big department stores at Monday's meeting. City sanitary inspectors will be asked to investigate and enforce air space standards. Some stores have sufficient air space but inadequate ventilation, and the board deems the issue urgent due to numerous employees.

Board of Health

Effort to Oust Hogle Over Ambulance Contract

The board of health plans to oppose renewing Captain Hogle's contract to run the city ambulance. They advocate city operation or a different arrangement, criticizing Hogle as "obnoxious" for limited use of the ambulance and excessive control. They point to needs beyond hospital transfers, including moving indigent patients between facilities.

Board of Health Connell Hogle Hogte Mogle Health Board Hoagie Hogie

Broadway Residents Protest Noise From Night Freight Trains

Broadway residents petitioned the health board over nuisance caused by Seattle Electric Company night freight cars on the Broadway line. The health board directed residents to approach the city council, which holds regulatory authority over such matters.

Broadway Health Board

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