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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1905

Page

3

Pittsburg Bank Failure Ties to Bank Scandal and Politician

The Enterprise National Bank collapse draws links to W. H. Bull Andrews a former Quay henchman and now New Mexico congressman delegate. Andrews allegedly borrowed heavily from the bank. indorsed by ex State Senator Arthur Kennedy and Francis J. Torrence. The scheme is tied to Andrews influence over New Mexico funds and a railroad project.

W. H. “Bull Andrews Andrews Quay New Mexico Santa Fe Central Railway Enterprise Bank Arthur Kennedy Francis J. Torrence

Senator Holes Penrose Bank Borrowing Allegation

A director claims Senator Penrose borrowed a large sum from Enterprise Bank on a personal note. Before his death Cashier Clark denied the senator borrowed the money from the bank.

Holes Penrose Institution Penrose Enterprise Bank Clark

Francis J Torrence Chairing Regional Affairs Amid Illness

Francis J. Torrence, vice president of the Pennsylvania Development Co and linked with the railroad and Andrews enterprises in New Mexico, reportedly received substantial sums from the Enterprise bank. A popular Republican politician, he is said to be facing heart failure and is dangerously ill at his Allegheny home.

Francis J. Torrence Torrence Pennsylvania Development Co Railroad Andrews Enterprises New Mexico Enterprise Bank Allegheny

Chinese Army Delivers Surprising Modern Tactics

Shanghai, Oct. 25 The Chinese army maneuvers now in progress according to modern plans. Foreign officers are surprised by the efficiency and say the improvement in Chinese troops is sensational.

Shanghai

Woman Dies at Unusual Age in Los Angeles

An obituary from Los Angeles reports Caroline Rodgers, described as a mixed race woman with Cherokee heritage, died at an extraordinary age of 143. Born into slavery in Alabama, she served the Rodger family until age 100, living under strict rules including drinking water and coffee but no liquors, plain food, avoiding sweets, heavy tobacco use, and wearing woolen clothes. Surviving relatives include an 11 year old son and numerous descendants.

Angeles Cal Caroline Rodgers Rodger Alabama

Everett City Opens RIDs Bid Session for Street Light Project

Local council gears up to open bids Monday for furnishing electric street lights and gas utilities for Everett. Officials prepare for bids while the city advances service improvements.

Everett Mary Clark Granite Falls Floyd Howe Chelan Sunday School Wenatchee John Russell Harrington Bellingham William Edgar Walsh Juliaetta James Ryan Elks Pocatello William McClure A. J. Weat Aberdeen Creech @ Walker Bellingham County United States EF. Ll. Carpenter South Bend Frank Johnson Wiliapa River Methow Valley Okanogan County Yakima County Cowitts Base Lewis County James P. Gardner Walla Walla Hay Center Bay Center Pasquale A. Valerio Supreme Court

Senators Tour Navy Yard Visit Inspires Awe

A bipartisan group led by Wisconsin Senator Spooner visited the U S Navy Yard at Bremerton on a Wednesday afternoon. The party toured the yard including the drydock and shops and met Captain Burwell before leaving for Seattle.

United States Naval Station Lremerton Senator Spooner Wisconsin Senator Piles Humphrey Hanford Ballinger Thomas Burke J. D. Farrell J. B Howe Charles Spooner Navy Yard J. D. Parrell Naval Station Hhe Burwell Seattle

Octopus Will Not Abate Car Nuisance On Streetcars

Board of health pressure on Beattle Electric to curb filth on streetcars and enforce outdated ordinance. Company offers microscopic slips instead of clear notices while passengers, especially women, complain of repulsive conditions and poor ventilation on many cars.

Board of Health Beattle Electric Company Uyoard

Rigid Inspection of Fire Fighters

A 20 member National Board of Underwriters committee will inspect fire fighting details across Seattle. The review covers water works, fire department, wires, police, alarms, sewerage and private firms and may influence fire insurance rates. Also announced is a rummage sale and fair by the Ladies of McKinley Circle to fund their order’s expenses.

National Board of Underwriters United States Army Navy Seattle McKinley Circle G A. BR Third and Pine

The Washington Society Girls Play At Seattle Theaters

The Washington Society Girls continues at Seattle venues this week with matinees Wednesday and Saturday. The Tiger Liles opens next Sunday at the Star theater. Knobs of Tennessee debuts Wednesday at Third Avenue theater with Dora Thorne substituting last Sunday. Roselle Knott appears next Sunday in When Knight Hood Was in Flower at the Grand. The Tenderfoot, fresh from Chicago, boasts a 100 night New York run starring Oneal L.

Washington Society Girls Seattle Tiger Liles Third Avenue Theater Adhe Dora Thorne Bell Toler Roselle Knott Knoighthood Chicago New York The Tenderfoot Onear L

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Digestion and Weight Gain

An article extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as solutions for weak digestion and underweight individuals. It claims tablets supply natural peptones and diastase to aid digestion of flesh-forming foods like meat eggs and bread, improving stomach tone and building strength for dyspeptic men women and children.

Stuart Britain

New Westlake Boulevard Opens for Green Lake and Ballard Traffic

The Green Lake Fremont and Ballard areas now use a newly completed road on Westlake boulevard. The road sits about 20 feet above the former route, requiring cars to traverse the new trestle at Seventh and Lenora. The upgrade widens the thoroughfare to handle heavy traffic between Seattle Green Lake Fremont and Ballard.

Green Lake Fremont Ballard Westlake Boulevard Seventh Lenora Seattle Vremont

Honors For Seattle Man Vice Presidency Prospects

Co. V. White of Beattie may become vice president of the American Federation of Advertising Men's clubs if the Pacific Coast Advertising Association affiliates. A national body's request to select a member comes after Los Angeles was chosen for the next annual convention. The two days' session closed with a Dutch lunch at the Butler.

Grand presents Ann LaMont drama with Figman and Ruth White

The strong company and fine production of Ann LaMont star Figman and Ruth White in a musical at the Grand. Performances run Thursday Friday and Saturday with a Saturday matinee and a Wednesday evening show concluding the run as the audience fills the house nightly.

Figman Ruth White Plovenes Roberts Grand

Order Restored After Riot In Ban t Almost 3,000 Troops Deployed

Chill, October 25. Three thousand troops arrived last night and order is restored. It is believed about 60 people were killed in the rioting.

Wreck Delays NP Freight near Cle Elum. brakeman hurt

At Cle Elum a Northern Pacific freight train derailed with seventeen cars off the track and the engine overturned. Traffic on No. 6 and No. 16 was halted for hours while wrecking crews cleared the line. The head brakeman suffered two leg fractures. In Cleveland, H. and Storrs general superintendent of the Lake Shore line died this morning.

Northern Pacific Cleveland

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Pittsburg Enterprise National Bank T. Lee Clark Frederick Gwynner How Gealest Furune Aecom Ernst Byetsee Cole News OF the Par Star Theater Victor Chickering D. S. Johnston CO Chickering Dealers Second Avenue Burke Building Broadhurst System J. Redelsheimer & Co Firet Ave Cor Colum the State Bantiago Chill McAnnys Newhall McCarthy Dry Goods Company Mis Crnrury Furniture Company Srcono Avenue Sprane Pormemy GI Holmes Furhiture CO Birdseye
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