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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1905

Page

7

Mysterious Death Of Lieutenant Wild On Perry

Second Lieutenant John Vetrauvius Wild of the United States revenue cutter Perry disappeared Sunday night after leaving the ship for the shipyard office. His body was found with a head injury Monday between the ship and a dock area. Authorities consider injury could be accidental or from other causes. Wild, 29, had 11 years of service and was unmarried. Funeral services will be conducted with naval ceremony attended by Perry crew and Bremerton navy yard personnel.

John Vetrauvius Wild United States Revenue Perry Moran William H. Roberts Arnold Wild John PF. Wild Mackinac Sault Ste Marie Mich Young Wild Naval Service Navy Yard Bremerton

Rival factions brace for Georgetown election clash

New citizen registrations include Gottlei Zipse Wencel Tusar and Ernst Horst as five votes loom in Georgetown. The scene centers on a bitter race between Mueller backed by Seattle Brewing and Malting and opponents tied to the water company and Brewers' union plus civic figures. Allegations fly of fraudulent voters and “floaters” as bonds for a municipal plant ride on the outcome.

Uncle Sam Ore Georgetown Gottlei, Zipse Wencel Tusar BR. Herlitachka Stephan Ehed Ernst Horst Schoo- Mueller Brown Mueller Seattle Brewing & Malting Company The Water Company Brewers’ Union M. L. Mamilton Court House Octopus Mueller Forces

Bothell Bartenders Thief Ring Netted By Sheriff Aid

Deputy Sheriff McKinnon and two officers rounded up four men after a Bothell saloon theft of 176 dollars worth of whisky and liquor. The group planned sales in Redmond and attempted to pass the stolen goods through Ackley. The men were tracked to a cabin and woods hideout and are now jailed in the county facility.

McKinnon Bny Bothell Redmond Ackley Sher- Smith Deprie McKinnon a @abia Seattle

Relatives Seek Intervention After Thielman Arrest

A report describes relatives attempting to intervene on behalf of Thielman after his Tuesday arrest on a grand law charge. The text notes Damon, a blood relative of John F. Damon and L. W. from Bonney Undertakers, is connected to the case and admits truth about his lineage.

Ince Thielman Alto Enta Damon John F. Damon L. W Bonney

Diamond Ring Theft Ties Into Former Marriage Case

McDonald stole a diamond ring and stud valued at $199 from a roommate and gave a stone to a girl he admired, linking the incident to ongoing efforts by these families to drop the case amid a former marriage.

McDonald

Halloween Precautions Warn of Pranks and Spooks

A patrol of cautionary notes urges residents to secure gates and doors and carry a rabbit foot for luck as Halloween night approaches. The piece playfully warns of pranks from dusk, beginning around 7 p m, with emphasis on gate harmony and staying calm amid spooky events.

Roosevelt names Stilings as public printer

Washington D C Oct 31 President Roosevelt announces Charles A Stilings of Doeton as public printer. In Los Angeles Oct 31 Mrs L M N Stevens of Portland Maine is re elected to head F U after the death of Frances B Willard seven years ago.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Charles A. Stilings, Doeton Los Angeles L. M. N. Stevens Portland F. U Frances B. Willard

Madame Emma Eames to Perform in Seattle Grand

The world famed grand opera singer Madame Emma Eames arrives in Seattle as a guest of Mrs. Lincoln. She speaks of American audiences as alive and appreciative and ready to respond with claps or shouts. She will perform Wednesday evening at the Grand before continuing to the Midwest cities.

Torn Shangshui Maine New England Paris Tuscany Italy Madame Rama Eames Seattle Grand Portland Northern Pacific Emma Eames The Lincoln America Europe Gounod Grand Opera House Emma Barnes Julian Story Philadelphia Minneapolia Middle West Mmma Elames

Salt Lake Chamber Debates Immigration Plan for Alaska Exposition

At a Wednesday meeting the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce will discuss uniting governors railroad men and city representatives to promote immigration to the region. Godfrey of Alaska will move to appoint 12 members from the chamber and 12 from the Alaska club to meet a delegation and push for an Alaska exposition in Seattle in 1907.

Chamber of Commerce Salt Lake Commercial Club Godfrey Alaska Chamber of Comerce Alaska Club Seattle

Explorers Found in King William Land Mission

Explorers Captain Aroundsen and party, who set out in June 1903 seeking the North Pole, have been located in King William land conducting scientific experiments. All crew are reported well.

Christiana Aroundsen North Pole King Will. Fame Land

Robber shot at by resident during home burglary

Early Tuesday morning a burglar entered through a rear window at 325 N Harvard, threatened Mrs Brown and fired at Mr Brown who tackled him. The thief grabbed a gold watch, jewel case, stickpins and buttons before fleeing. police and detectives were alerted.

L. Frank Brown Harvard Brown

Greek Letter Fraternity Under Murder Investigation

Cincinnati report states Delta Kappa Epsilon members of Kenyon College face scrutiny after Stuart I. Pierson is killed on a Kokosing River bridge. Detectives cite rope marks on wrists and ankles suggesting binding before the train fatality. A rigid inquiry follows this initiation inquiry.

Cincinnati Kenyon College Delta Kappa Epsilon Stuart I. Pierson Kokosing

Victim recounts assault after blue light saloon stop

Fred Hoffman reports two women loiterers robbed him of 12.50 while he slept off a drunken jag in a room above the Greenleaf lodging house after meeting the Dips in the Blue Light saloon. He and a friend had earlier visited the Seamen's Institute on Western.

Fred Hoffman Seamen's Institute Western Greenleaf Hoffman Blue Light

Mayor Zook demands fiancee’s lung X ray in breach case

The Ballard mayor seeks medical proof of Miss Rosena K. Grover’s consumption via X ray to defeat a breach of promise suit seeking 26000. Judge Albertson ordered Grover to appear and explain why she should not undergo a lung exam. Experts expected at trial to testify on her condition.

Zook Ballard Rosena K. Grover Albertson Misa Grover Grover John B. Hart Ciding Miss Grover Gtere John E. Humphrey John RB Mart

Russia's Reign of Terror Continues With Witte Manifesto

Russia's premier Count Witte announces to the American public the new constitution and promised freedoms as Russia shifts away from absolutist rule. Journalists strike continues as the manifesto is telegraphed nationwide and crowds celebrate liberty amid labor unrest.

George W. Perkins J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr M. Kokovnoff Russia Count Witte

Imperial manifesto from Nicholas II calls for civic liberty and reform

The text proclaims the empire faces unrest in Russia and vows to unite the central government with improved public life. It outlines extending civil liberty, expanding electoral participation, and requiring state approval for laws, urging citizens to aid in restoring calm. Given at Peterhof on October 20 in the eleventh year of the reign.

ST. Petersburg Nicholas the Second Russias Finland Douma Russia Natal Peterhof Nicholas

Czar Manifesto Triggers Mixed Reactions Across Cities

In Odessa on October 21 crowds cheered after the czar’s manifesto sparked holiday mood and demonstrations with soldiers and police joining in. In St Petersburg on October 31 crowds pressed the need for broader liberty beyond the edict. British press on October 31 questions whether Russians will accept the offer to retain the dynasty amid distrust and expected reform.

Odessa ST. Petersburg London

President Roosevelt Arrives at Navy Yard After Record Cruise

President Roosevelt arrived at the navy yard at 11:56 with a 21 gun salute. Mrs. Roosevelt greeted him at the wharf as the cruiser completed a record trip from the Mississippi mouth in three days and ten hours despite stormy seas.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Navy Yard West Virginia Saya

Investigation Drag On at Walla Walla Penitentiary

The ongoing inquiry at the Walla Walla penitentiary returns testimony from guards Kineman Cox Hazleton and Woolery plus Chief Engineer Quinn. Guards claim Wood urged registration and rented a room in the Statesman building, while Warden Rees allegedly played no role. Attorney John H. McDonald adds charges that Rees aided and advised guards to register in Lewis precinct.

Walla Walla Kineman Cox Hazleton Woolery Quinn Wood Statesman Rees John H. McDonald Lewis Precinct

Five Men Fight Off Robbers On Boxcar Killing One

In Redding California on October 31 five men rode a boxcar and attempted to surrender to robbers. One man refused and was shot and killed. The others escaped. The partner of the deceased is held for investigation.

Redding Cal

Bank Reopens After State Board Clearance

SAN FRANCISCO October 31 acting on the assistant attorney general's advice the state board of bank examiners allowed United Bank & Trust to reopen and resume business. The attorney general said all depositors were protected and faulty business methods corrected.

San Francisco State Board of Bank Examiners United Bank & Trust Company

Man Reports Missing Gold Watch On Street Car

H D Sveiberg reports a gold watch valued at 90 dollars missing between the Butler hotel and 1400 Second Street while riding a crowded street car Monday evening. He suspects he may have been the victim of a dip.

Butler H. D. Sveiberg Sheberg

Market Prices and Trade Notes From The Star

A dense list of produce and meat prices from The Star report shows per sack costs for beets, carrots, cauliflower, peppers, parsley, tomatoes, onions, apples, and more. Also includes commodity quotes from Chicago and New York markets with wheat, corn, oats, pork, and copper futures and various stock quotes.

California Walla Walle

The Peculiar Motion Of Railway Cars

The piece notes dizziness nausea headache from rail car movement and promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills the Little Comforters as cures. It claims quick relief and soothing nerves and offers first package guarantee or money back.

Miles

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