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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1905
Page
3
A quoted professor argues hypnosis can counter false impressions and wrong desires, claiming claims of voodoo charms can be overcome. The remarks, attributed to Prof. R. H. Dormeyer, president of the Society of Hypnotism and Mental Philosophy, reflect early 20th century fascination with mind over influence.
Professor Dormeyer asserts hypnotism is a subtle intellectual process and not an instigator of crime. He argues strong will and right desires shield against manipulation while acknowledging personal susceptibility varies with mental state. The report also notes local youths caused property damage, a hospital death, and a nurse's illness.
Steamer Banta Ana sails for Valdes with full cargo and light passengers and will call at Ladysmith to take coal for Valgee. The Dora sails for Valdes with supplies for a railroad project under Captain Zim Moore, succeeding Captain Johansen. An appeal grants the schooner North against confiscation. Moody says no action until appeals exhaust. The Newburg sails from Gray's Harbor for San Francisco and Los Angeles with 666,000 feet of lumber and 30 passengers. A Bar association committee meets to hear charges against John C. Murphy and George B. Cole, adjourned after a full Tuesday session.
New York reports a looming clash between the Kiaw Erlanger theatrical trust and Independent managers. J J Shubert says top attractions will perform only in independent houses next season, citing ad throttling and press suppression by the trust as a catalyst for the split. Names include Sarah Bernhardt Ada Rehan Henry Russell Opera Company David Belasco Mia Fiske and others. The independents aim to attract western managers by offering a large slate of stars and productions to keep venues open.
E. N. Brooks & Co. 1231 2nd Ave advertises men garments in all weights and qualities.
A fragment from a furnishing goods listing notes wool and black suspenders priced at 60 cents, silk web suspenders at 1 dollar 60 cents, and heavy alpaca items mentioned with Uniross labeling.
The Sorento mining town in Hawaii is reported wiped out by a cyclone with at least four dead and over 40 injured. A cloudburst at Alton wrecked a Chicago Peoria and St. Louis train, throwing an engine five cars and a freight into the river. Dead listed include Mrear Thomas Files Mrs Wm Stewart Wm Mann and Harrison Mann. Seattle General hospital reports John J Richardson 65 dead from Brights disease. Funeral set for Wednesday at Henney-Watson chapel.
The first regular meeting of the King County History Teachers Association will be held in Denny Hall at the state university on October 21. All teachers interested in history are invited to attend.
Washington dispatch reports Lieut. A Thorp 29 assistant supply officer of the Philippine constabulary from Stockton California died at Camp Connell Samar of typhoid fever. Robert B McConnell Ninth Infantry Corning California died at Camp Wilhelm Tayabas of peritonitis. He served in the Spanish war and leaves a widow at Corning.
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