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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1905
Page
1
Towns, a printer, found a rotting partial human remains in an alley between Columbia and Marion near the Log Cabin saloon. A bartender and patrons viewed the scene. coroner contact was not yet made. Police consider possible homicide and disposal by garbage wagon. mystery grows in central city location.
SEPT. 2 Portsmouth reports the first draft of a treaty is completed. Officials led by FE B Cues state department and John Sullivan from the post office depart arrive to engross the treaty. It is said the document will fit within ten pages and be engrossed in two days of long work. A meeting of envoy framers adjourned at 12 45 with a few minor points to adjust.
Envoys hold afternoon talks to harmonize divergent paths to phramsee while Japan withholds messages for five days. Officials note armistice decisions are Japan's responsibility. Gunshu Pass reports a partial agreement, with a neutral zone to be arranged and staff on leave. New York dispatch confirms resumed cable links to Japan via Formosa but slowly restoring.
A city case against a saloon keeper is dropped amid complaints and political meddling. City Attorney De Brulerte, dubbed Little Lucky Horner, plans a quiet court move after arrests and liquor notices, aiming for a decisive, swift resolution to satisfy the mayor and police chief.
Aoyama, a 30 year old civil keeper, accuses his wife Anya of adultery with Shin, a porter at the Horseshoe saloon. He plans legal action, seeks justice via prosecutors or Pinkerton detectives, and vows to pursue the couple through the southern city district.
Yama possesses a trunk and a cache of Shin related items now at the Togo hotel on Maynard Avenue. Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh remains puzzled by Mrs. Aoyama’s confession appearing as chicken tracks in a gay kin and suggests other channels of justice should pursue the case.
Real estate dealer D Hillman bought the Gra ham 400 acre ranch near Georgetown race track for 946 006 04. The original Civil War era owner secured the property and Lincoln's name appears on the instrument. Hillman plans to plat the land into a city lot while Graham remains the intermediate title holder.
Washington reports Fore man Oscar Ricketts of the government printing office was dismissed for insubordination. He accuses Public Printer Palmer of violating civil service law by demanding his resignation and failing to specify allegations against himself and Foreman May. They refused to resign and sent the matter to the commission and the president amid tensions over a typesetting machine.
Bank clearings total $1 009 990 57 for September 2 1905 up from $795 683 45 on the same day in 1904. The year over year increase is $274 267 08.
Fred Clark of Ballard faces vagrancy charges after witness R L Fisher alleges Clark is a habitual gamester with no visible means of support. Fisher observed Clark from July 8 to July 25 and is prepared to pursue the matter in court.
Rival messenger firms Hasty Messenger and City Messenger clash in a December incident at the Davenport Hotel. George Hunt, City Messenger manager, was beaten in a dark hallway after a fake call lured him there. Authorities issued four warrants. Fairbanks faces assault charges while denying involvement.
Sunset Telephone awards a large directory printing contract to a San Francisco house, freezing Seattle firms from bidding. Local printers protest, citing Seattle Spirit and alleged favoritism as Sunset delays in producing the new directory. Service quality has deteriorated, with slow response and frequent number changes.
In Great Falls Montana on a September day, Frank Gonsiere son of a prominent merchant was killed when a gun discharged as he climbed through bushes. An artery was severed and he bled to death at the scene.
Typhoon Bhanghat struck on Sept 2 causing flash flooding. Reports say water rose to three feet creating major disruption as residents sheltered and authorities urged caution. The night storm damaged roads but details remain incomplete.
St Paul Sept 2 James J Hill announces spending upward of a million dollars to improve Great Northern passenger service between St Paul and the coast. Modern coaches with scenic compartments will be added and the line equipped with new and expensive accommodations on the route.
George W. Saulsberry gave a ten acre tract valued at $20 000 for a Mental Science college at Bryn Mawr park on Lake Washington to the Mental Science Industrial company which plans mills and factories next summer. J J Frooman, charged with passing bad checks, was arrested Friday night by Detectives Adama after California officers described him. He was found at the Hotel Cecil registered as L E Minnin posing as a commercial traveler. Adama will receive a $25 reward for Frooman’s capture.
A emaciated man named Charley McArow, known as the Frisco Kid, was found dead under a sidewalk near a new depot on Jackson Street. Morphine droppers were found on his body, and police say his death followed a long vagrant life with regular drug use. Detective Corbett and Deputy Coroner Arnold investigated and had the body moved to the Bonney-Watson morgue.
Mrs. Mary Dennett of Fremont, found dead in bed with an empty chloroform phial in her hand Friday evening. Her husband, arriving home, found the door locked. Neighbors say she had long threatened suicide due to illness. The Fremont Undertaking Company handled the body.
A Spokane street car ran beyond the motorman's control on Howard Street and smashed into a second car near Riverside Avenue. Eight J. Holland, a liquor dealer, suffered internal injuries and a scalp wound, while Mrs Reynold Frank and Mrs H J Neely were hurt. Passengers were shaken but not seriously harmed. The motorman blamed brake failure as the cause.
The mansion of millionaire lawyer Jose Aymar was robbed of paintings jewelry and silverware valued at 100 000 during the last week. Neighbors saw three suspicious men carrying bundles as the family was away in Canada. No trace of the culprits has been found.
Two hundred fifty supers hired for The Pit at the Grand went on strike just before the scene, initially demanding 50 cents for three minutes work, then 75 cents. The stock company manager refused to hire them, turning them out with police assistance as extra men and stagehands filled in the mob.
Joseph H. Dawes a prominent attorney and legislator died of typhoid fever Friday afternoon at Providence Hospital at age 41. A longtime city resident he served in the state house after elections in 1900 and 1904 and was a floor leader on occasions. He leaves a Pennsylvania based family of a father three brothers and three sisters. His wish was for cremation and funeral plans were not yet set.♟
City officials have called for the preparation of resolutions to address pending local matters. The exact scope and deadline remain to be determined as committees review potential actions.
Edward Benson known as Eddie, marine engineer of the Melville Dollar, reported for duty intoxicated. Local government inspectors permanently revoke his license and warn they will revoke any man reporting for duty intoxicated. Inspector Whitney and Turner issue the declaration.
Oliver Jones, former Arlington bank cashier, who faced embezzlement charges of $10,000, broke jail with two other prisoners in Rushville Indiana. He left a note claiming he would recoup losses and repay creditors.
May Sutton lost for the first time in the Cincinnati tournament as Myrtle McTeer and Helen Homans defeated Sutton and Lylah Belden 6 1 6 3 in doubles. Sutton then beat Miss McAleer of Pittsburg 6 0 6 0 to win the tri state singles title.
The steamer Loraine arrived today and reported receiving news by wireless from a distance of $00 miles at sea.
Judge Morris superintended the grinding of the King county's divorce mill Saturday morning. Divorces were granted in several cases including Josephine Putnam versus Alfred Putnam for cruelty Mary versus William Matheson for cruelty Fred S. Domoney versus Mary Domoney Ada Hudson versus H. B. Hudson Clyde Faulconer versus Nora Faulconer desertion Florence Covert versus Floyd Covert cruelty.
Alfred Putnam struck his wife over 20 years ago and she obtained a divorce. Mrs. Josephine Putnam is the plaintiff. C. M. Sheafe, railroad constructor from Seattle, filed a petition in federal court for bankruptcy adjudication claiming debts of 10,980 dollars with insufficient property to pay.
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