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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1905

Page

7

Heir to Fortune Sold Skirts Here

Jacob Galento heir to a fortune died in New York and a Portland jewelry dealer, Marty G Stone, believes he knows the lucky man. Stone recalls Galento last in Portland three months ago and notes he worked with a New York skirt house and visited the Stewart street shop near the Oregon hotel.

New York Yough Marty G. Stone Stone Galento Portland Stewart Street Oregon Hotel Stgne Firaet

Local Masons Honored at Supreme Council Session

In Washington D C two Seattle men FE. 5 Beebe and 8. Burwell were elected to the thirty third degree of Masonry the highest honor. Admiral Winfield Scott Schley and Gov. Alva Adams of Colorado were elected knights commander of the court of honor.

Washington, D. C Beebe Burwell Winfield Scott Sehley Gov Alva Adams Colorado Court of Honor

Kaiser’s Auto Collision In Front Of Castle

Berlin Oct 20 Emperor Wil Mam narrowly escaped serious injury after his automobile collided with another car near the castle. His vehicle entered the castle court while the other machine was disabled.

Berlin Emperor Wil Mam

Thief Burns 20000 Dollars In Pittsburgh Express Heist

In Bridgeport on October 20 Edward Cunliffe confessed to burning the missing 20000 dollars from a 161000 haul by the Adams Express Co. He claimed the money was destroyed to avoid capture. Detectives report recovering about 79952.55 so far at the Cunliffe home and a salt case in an unused bag.

Edward George Cunliffe Express Company Pitte York Aive Cunliffe Allegheny National Pittsburg Don L. Conn Edward Cunliffe Adams Express Company Joseph W . Cunliffe Boardman

Japan to Fight For Trans-Pacific Trade

Reports from the Lyra arriving at the Orient indicate Japan plans to send tramp ships to the United States and Chinese ports with cargoes. This could trigger a broader maritime clash as Japanese vessels compete with foreign tramp ships from Great Britain Norway and Germany.

Japan Lyra Orient United States China Norway Germany

Strike at Nome Delays Shipping

Strike action in Nome slows shipping for two weeks with uncertain cargo deliveries. Insurance concerns may force some vessels to depart if prices for butter and canned goods justify it.

Nome

Sawing tools and panels showcased with various models

The listing highlights multiple saw types including a Diston panel saw and handsaws from Harndeaw. It mentions different blade sizes such as 7 and 14 inches and notes a high quality Diamond saw praised as the finest in trade. Prices appear varied with several items marked by captions.

Kitener

Man and Woman Adrift in Boat on Lake

Two people in a rowboat drifted far from shore off South Chicago as a 40 mile wind battered the lake. A woman appeared to be aboard, with a white skirt seen waving from the oar as rescue crews from two lifeboat stations rushed to reach them.

Chicago

Fog Rolls In As Rescue Fray Ends In Castaway Loss

A rescue effort was underway when dense fog settled on the water. Darkness intensified quickly, causing the castaways to be lost in the tumultuous reels.

Diamonds Stolen From New York Hotel Society Leader

Mrs. George W. Hadley wife of the International Power manager and American Bridge president was robbed of 10000 in diamonds at her Buckingham Hotel home late Tuesday night. A $75000 necklace vanished or was recovered from William Scheer jeweler at 642 Fifth Avenue. detectives searched the scene and later announced the missing jewelry had been found.

New York George W. Hadley International Power Company American Bridge Company Buckingham Hotel William Scheer Fifth Avenue

Japs Too Foxy For Harriman

Victoria B C October 20 Harri man and Sehwerth of the Pacific Mall Steamship company failed to close a contract with the Japanese government for the Manchurian railway ceded by Russia, the road having been leased to British and Belgian financiers.

Victoria B. C

Irrigation Project Approved Feasibility Stated for Okanogan

NORTH YAKIMA Oct. 20 Chief Engineer Newell of the United States reclamation service has approved the Okanogan project in a memo to Washington claiming it is entirely feasible and recommending immediate work. CHARLESTOWN Oct. 10 Mrs Joseph Teabo died suddenly this morning leaving a husband and four children. Funeral will be held Sunday. PORTLAND Oct. 19 Construction began yesterday on the joint Great Northern Northern Pacific line along the north bank of the Columbia into Portland with contractors purchasing land and building supply depots.

Nels Christensen Moore Federal Court Christensen Sesnon Nowunion North Yakima Newell United States Reclamation Service Okanogan Project Washington Charlestown Waah Joseph Teabo Portland Ore Great Northern Northern Pacific The Columbia

Oil price hike hits East and West markets

Pittsburg report notes Standard Oil raised crude price by five cents in the East and two cents in the West. The move affects refiners and downstream buyers as regional markets react to the new posted levels.

Pittsburg

Fire damages Ehrlich and Harrison lumber warehouse

Fire at 11 last night damaged Ehrlich and Harrison Lumber warehouse on Railroad Avenue and Connecticut Street. Estimated damage 25 cents. Mail service changes to Tanana and lower Yukon routes take effect November 1 from Eagle City to St Michaels and Nome via Valdes with two Eagle City routes weekly and bi monthly services planning. Fairbanks gains weekly mail service alongside regular routes. Nome and St Michaels reach via weekly mail sledges from Tanana.

Ehrlich & Harrison Railroad Avenue Connecticut Street Tanana Yukon Eagle City St. Michaels Nome Valdes Fairbanks

Murphy Worse Than Crooker Attacked by Jerome Speech

New York October 20. Tammage Hiall under Charles J Murphy is criticized as mercifully scored by William Tyers Jerome district attorney at Murray Hill Lyceum. Jerome says Croker was a real man and quotes harsh words about a rival, contrasting loyalty and duplicity in campaign rhetoric.

Hiall Charles J. Murphy William Tyers Jerome New York Murray Hi

Open-Work Weather Poem From Seattle Forecast

Weather note reports a cold wave moving toward the southeast Nebraska and Kansas with a humorous take on the situation. It mentions frost, a forecast of warming, and a return to open work as the cold front departs. The piece blends whimsy with light local weather observations and a 41 degree low.

Seattle Alaska Nebraska Kansas Coldware

Roosevelt Visits Mother's Old Home in Roswell

President Roosevelt arrived in Roswell Georgia at 1 38 am and toured his mother Martha Bulloch Roosevelt's birthplace area He visited the Presbyterian church greeted locals and old servants and told a story about Warren Crockett in a parade He gave a brief speech in the village park before departing late due to greetings

Bulloch Fr. Bulloch Martha Bulloch Roswell Chattahoochee River Roosevelt Presbyterian Warren E. Crockett Dent's Crockett Hoosevelt Roewell

Ashes of Irving Buried In Westminster Abbey

Ashes of the late Henry Irving lie in Westminster Abbey after services attended by G throm and a crowd of about a thousand unable to enter. Pallbearers included Sir Squire Bancroft and Lord Tennyson. services led by Duckworth and Arch bishop Wilberforce with representatives of the king and queen present. Photos advertised by Fegen and Ericeon with opening hours Sunday 1 to 3 pm.

London Henry Irving Westminster Abbey G Throm Squire Bancroft Earl of Aberdeen Lord Tennyson Charles Wyndham John Nare Lord Bernham Alexander Mackenzie George Alexander Beerbobm Tree Lawrences Alma Tadema James Fewer Forbes Robertson Arthur Pimero Duckworth Jos. Anson Weldon Wilberforce Prince of Walesa

Fire on the ship Charles Nelson narrowly contained

A fire broke out on the forward deck of the steamer Charles Nelson as an acid jar leaked aboard near San Francisco bound cargo. Crew threw the acid overboard just before flames reached tar barrels, preventing a larger disaster and smoke drew a crowd. The incident followed a rough voyage with delays from NW winds.

Charles Nelson Nelson Bank Francisco Priddy San Francisco Charlee Nelson

Desperate Murder Suspect Arrives at County Jail

Camille Frederic Remy, wanted in Helena for the murder of rancher W. J. Oliver, arrived Thursday evening at the county jail from Vancouver, B C, in the custody of Sheriff Scharrbroich and Detective Mulhern. Sheriff Scharrbroich plans to make the Helena trip by day for safety.

Scharrbroich Helena Mulhern Vancouver Camille Frederic Remy W. J. Oliver B.C Mra. P. Kuhlmann Alder Mra P. J. Christensen Rev E. B. Thompson Superior Court

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