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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1905

Page

7

Ballard Boys Vanish in Sound Mystery Near Point Light

Noble Eve 18 and brother 14 of Ballard disappeared Monday while canoeing near Shil Whote Bay. John Jacobson suspects they drowned in the sound west of the Point light. a squall and outgoing tide likely sent their craft to the bottom as a friend camping nearby failed to sight them.

Noble Brother Ballard Ivea John Jacobson Weet Point Vacebeon Shilwhote Bay Artankementa Jacobson Mreh

Schooner Founders in Storm Off Bay City

Duluth report recounts a Pacific storm that wrecked the schooner Pro of Bay City Mich near an island. Crew fell into sleet water when the craft capsized 300 feet from shore. Two men clung to the overturned hull until rescue by John Irvine, Outer Island keeper, and an assistant.

Duluth Minn Sevenia Bay City Mich Island Shere John Irvine Mie

Burglars Steal About 1000 Dollars in Bellingham

Two series of business robberies last night yielded about 1000 dollars. A jewelry store reported watches rings and diamonds worth six thousand dollars, while the Red Cross pharmacy lost 97 dollars in cash 36 razors and instruments.

Bellingham Rebbers Eye Jewelry Red Cross

Daily Price List for Patent Medicines and Supplies

An advertised price sheet lists Golden Medical Dispensary items and prescriptions. It shows Pinkham’s Compound and Pitcher’s Medicine in various sizes, shaving soap, and other toiletries with bulk and single unit prices. The notice invites mail and telegraphic orders with prompt attention.

Golden Medical Disex Ae

Builders Hardware Sale Brings Quick Home Readiness

Hardware seller at 1310 Second Avenue offers discounts of 3 to 5 percent on mortise locks and copper reversible locks, encouraging buyers to become their own landlords. Emphasizes durable Sargent locks and easy spring reversibles while urging inspection before purchase.

Bae Gree Sargent Second Avenue

Entertainment at Fremont church Friday evening

The Junior League of the Fremont Swedish Methodist Church will host an entertainment at the church on the corner of Aurora and Kilbourne next Friday evening. An program will be rendered and refreshments will be served.

The Fremont Swedish Methodist Church Aurora and Kilbourne

Wreck Reported On Burlington Fast Train Near Brush

The Burlington Fast Train Section Two derailed near Brush on September 5. Colonel R L Duval led an eastern party. a colored porter was killed instantly and a colored cook gravely injured. Other passengers suffered frostbite. a chair car and two Pullman cars were wrecked. Names include M P Schuby of Chillicothe Missouri and Brennaman of West Virginia. A separate incident in Massachusetts killed Grace Nelson and wounded 20 on an interurban line.

Denver Burlington Brush Eastern Capitaliate R. L. Duval Red Mountain Mining Company Secon M. P. Schuby Chillicothe Brennaman West Virginia Charlton Mase Grace Nelson Seetety Bein

Field's Wedding Quiet Ceremony in London

London September 4 The wedding of Marshall Field and Mrs. Caton at St Margarets Westminster was small with about 26 guests including Ambassador and Mrs. Reid and other embassy members. Canon Benson presided as the bride wore French gray crepe de chine and carried a bouquet. she wore pearls and diamonds with large pearl earrings. Piet wore a flag pin. The bride was unmoved and went to lunch after the ceremony.

London Marshall Field Mrs. Caton St. Margarets Westminster Ambesandor Larhiges

Lynch mob threatens murder at Butte jail

A mob attacked the county jail in Butte as deputies guard entrances. The crowd aims to reach the cell holding murderer Barnes, with indications that they may lynch him. In Butte a separate report says Patrick Hanley, 27, a miner, was shot and killed at five yesterday morning by J. F. Berney, a barber, after a quarrel on Main Street.

Butte Mont Buttin Barnes Omeh Patrick Hanley J. F. Berney

Jews Shot Down in Kishineff Funeral Clash

During a Jewish woman’s funeral in Kishineff a mob of workers was attacked by troops and police who fired on them. The violence occurred yesterday afternoon after the procession began, with wounded transported to hospitals and no sympathizers allowed to accompany the victims.

Kishineff Tough

Japanese Preparations Continue Beside Port Mouth Peace Talks

From Lidzia-pudze Manchuria in September reports indicate Japanese forces press ahead with bettie preparations amid astonishment as peace treaty nears signing at Portsmouth. Troop dispositions are described as cautious and highly organized ahead of the accord.

Lidziapudze Manchuria Portsmouth Tusetwti Advances

Roosevelt names Robert Bacon as secretary of state

President Roosevelt announces Robert Bacon of New York will serve as secretary of state replacing Francia Loomis who resigned. Bacon will delay taking office until October after Secretary Root settles in. Bacon has long been a Wall Street figure and was a junior partner at J. P. Morgan & Co.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt Robert Bacon New York Francia BD. Loomis Bacon Root Wall Street

Picnics and Festivities Mark Labor Day in Seattle

Several lodges held picnics across the city on Labor Day. Old Ireland revelers enjoyed boat races on the lake at Leach Park and athletic contests. In the evening a dance filled the pavilion with Irish songs as the Fraternal Order gathered at Alki Point. About 500 attended with members arriving from Tacoma Port Orchard and Bremerton by special steamers.

Seattle Leachpark Order of Hibernians Simatic Plenie Alki Point Tacoma Port Orchard Bremerton

Motorman Brutally Attacked As Street Car Kills Child

A mob attacked a motorman after a street car tore forward in a crowd rush. The vehicle struck a child, crushing the body and incensing bystanders who assaulted the operator amid the chaos.

Riot in Baku Stirs Street Fires and Armed Factions

Describes chaotic scenes in Baku with corpses in the streets following events on Sept. 2. Incendiary fires spread danger as factions clash and troops appear unable to prevent further violence.

ST. Petersburg

Murder of Child in New York Case From 1900s

Agnes My ter alleges Gustave Tenser a member of the plember killed the child she cared for after the infant died she washed and dressed it placing it on the stairway where a janitor found it with a temple bruise and stab wounds Tenser denies involvement in the murder

New York Agnes Myter Gustave Tenser Penver

Havre Fire Destroys Businesses On Main Street

A major blaze on Havre’s Main Street destroyed several stores including a store, Judd's restaurant, Kennedy's saloon and other structures. Firefighting involved dynamiting frame buildings to halt the flames. Estimated loss is sixty thousand dollars.

Cry Store Judd Kennedy

Pension Day Draws Crowd at County Clerk Office

Deputies MacDonald and Campbell processed a crowd at pension day in the county clerk’s office. Pension vouchers for regular and irregular recipients prepare to forward to Washington for the third quarter. About 400 regular pensioners, many elderly Civil War and Spanish American War veterans, await vouchers entitling them to six to twelve dollars monthly.

J, HK. MacDonald K. Campbell Clerk Campbell Ahape Washington iMnt Govern Bam Eivil

Maritime News From Nome and Beyond On Stormy Seas

The White Star liner arrived from Nome with 39 passengers and no treasure, while the Senator brought 164 passengers and $150,000 in treasure. Stormy voyages and fog near Cape Kodiak are noted, with plans for two more Senator sailings. The City of Seattle struck an iceberg near Juneau but suffered only minor damage, and the Flyers service relies on Athlon and Reliance to maintain schedules amid limited options.

Nome Charlies D. Lane Oregon Senator Pacific Coast Steamship Company Fairbanks Lloyd Cape Piattery J. Michael Seward Peninsula Itia Piyer Meran Broa Athlon Reliance Ciel Canadian Pacific Company

Divorce suit filed after alleged abuse by husband

Hattie Meeker sues Milo Meeker in superior court Tuesday claiming he beat slapped and abused her and locked her up all night. The burglary trial of W Hentshel before Judge Griffin is first on the new calendar. Beattie Renton Electric vs PF Boyd settled out of court. University of Wellington to open September 11 for 1996 96 admissions.

Hattie Meeker Milo Meeker Superior Court W. Hentshel Griffin New Calender Menkhel Ie Teol Sheteenth Alpha Hon Te Lamb Rece Beattie~ Renton Electric Company Hern PF. J. Boyd Lam Boydome Thee Age Tallman University of Whellington Tts

New Stampede District Richest Mining Camp Noted

Passengers on the Senator report from the Fairbanks district that a newly discovered district on the upper waters of the Kaniieha river bids to be the richest mining camp in Alwika. One man, John Dalton, is said to be taking out $1,000 worth of gold.

Fairbanks Kaniieha Alwika John Dalton

Untold Yukon Strike Sparks Stampede to New District

The Kantisha flows into the Tanana near the Yukon confluence as a fresh strike draws crowds to a new district. Elders expect a rush on mining claims rivaling last year’s Malt Banks discovery, signaling a potential boom or burst.

Tanana Yukon

Chicago Millionaire in Jell?house Attack

Peter Achton, a 66 year old retired Chicago magnate, allegedly stabbed his son John P. Achton during a house party at the summer lake home near Kenosha Wisconsin. Guests say a quarrel with his wife preceded the assault and the elder man fled into woods before being captured.

Chicago Kenosha Wis Peter Achton John PF. Achton Achton

Cost of Living Address Sparks Discussion at Labor Statistics Meet

The Musas of Labor Statistics convention opened at a St. Louis hotel with Vice President Warner of Milneis delivering a welcome, Mayor Lehmite presiding, and President Carroll D. Wriatt and Wheeler of the University of California among speakers. C C Piehn discussed The Cost of Living, followed by extensive debate.

Musas Sts Hotel Warner Milneis Lehmite Carroll D. Wriatt Wheeler University of Californian CC. C. Piehn Piehn

Market Prices Across Fruit and Produce Lines

A dense list of regional market rates for beans, cabbage, apples, melons, berries, and assorted produce. Entries cover Washington and Yakima items with varied weights and per-unit pricing, including tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, grapes, and butter and cheese varieties.

Cabibage California Washington Oregon

No Danger Yet as Falke Cruiser Awaits at Navy Yard

The German cruiser Falke sits at the navy yard with no danger of hostilities. Take boats from Pier 2 at 9 and 10 a m. 1 15 p m 2 0 and 4 30 p m.

Falke Navy Yard

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