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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1905
Page
1
An extraordinary session recounts the chaos as mob fury disrupts a popular premiere in Tokyo. Authorities and ministry officials review the unrest and its impact on the event landscape and public safety.
Seattle readers confront a chaotic global scene as terrorists threaten Russia and Japan. Headlines report a U S legation attacked by mobs in Peking media infer stirs. City notes describe upheaval in Baku and danger to Marquisito and Harriman while riots surround the Russian city in ashes.
Cablegram from Tokyo reports remonstrance to treaty and violence with police called twice. Mob attacked newspaper offices and minister’s residence. ten churches and one mission school burned. Cabinet met in extraordinary session as conservative press notes partial gains from peace terms. New York dispatch adds limited knowledge of riots.
In a Marquette saloon on Second Street early Thursday a struggle broke out when two men taunted John L. Sullivan sparring partner Jim McCormick. McCormick, described as a husky six foot fighter, struck one attacker with an uppercut sending him to sleep. Police arrested McCormick and a man named H. McCarney, who claimed to be an innocent bystander.
Tok il o dispatch notes Marquis Ito, Japan s foremost statesman and longtime idol of the people, as part of the era s political obituary.
A mob in Tokyo stoned Harriman and Ito as crowds gathered to protest peace terms. Police dispersed the rioters after missiles were thrown. the Harriman party faced injuries and an attack on Minister Yoshima Akinasa’s residence. Soldiers escorted the party to the legation amid jeers.
The speaker notes a harsh view of wartime losses, saying if true the reported deaths are serious yet palatable compared with the 200,000 killed on the battlefield. He expects no disturbance upon return unless lives are lost in pursuit of peace.
London dispatches report Tokio is under martial law following recent events. Conflicting signals from officials describe reinforced police powers and civilian restrictions as authorities seek control amid unrest.
Hotel Washington clerk Anderson and Police Officer Clarke agree to divide a $6500 reward for Embezzler Bobba in a one to four ratio Clarke receives 3400. Papers will be signed to formalize the agreement and the matter dropped.
Ralph Cook, chief of the fire department, is slated to speak at the International Convention of Fire Chiefs in Portland next Tuesday. He will discuss water towers and strategies for fighting fires in intact buildings.
Dispatches from Baku report the governor sending an urgent message to Tiflis that troops are encircled by Tartars and face likely destruction without swift relief. Anarchy grows as factions clash, fires rage, and communications collapse.
Reports from St Petersburg dated September 7 describe Baku in riot conditions with streets rendered unsafe. The dispatch notes disorder across the city and heightened danger to residents amid ongoing unrest.
A pitcher recounts a quarrel with Butte management over 1903 signing. He claims they claimed he was reserved, appealed to the national committee in the east which voided the ban, but says Butte pursued him to blacklist and Portland cancellation. He lost a year and seeks compensation.
A 20 year old Ollie White is jailed at police headquarters after being accused of stealing $20 from Henry Hendrickson. The hearing for Frank Balocchi and Kate McNamara, charged with disorderly persons, was postponed due to Chief Delaney’s illness following an assault on Patrolman Jacobs at Frank's Place. Phillip Rosas and Merrill Rows, victims of the Keryston tragedy, were buried at Lakeview cemetery with state receipt of $890 life insurance, unless heirs contest.
At the suburban convention in Portland Oregon charges of embezzling 23000 were leveled at secretary Cantwell. An executive committee report sparked discussion but an investigation found the charges groundless.
Henrywadel of Syracuse says he resigned from the coin cause the report would Cantwell. He claims the minority report was stolen from a grip en route to Portland. President Keller of Cleveland says he will not seek re election due to the order's dimension.
Bank clearings report shows 1906 total of 1 036 712 96 and 1904 total of 1 060 255 69 with a year over year decrease of 8 Bute.
Omaha dispatch reports Patrolman Albert Jackson wounded in a running gunfight with two men believed to be Pat Crowe and an accomplice on lower Sixteenth Street. Crowe, sought in Eddie Cudahy kidnapping cases, escaped with his companion as officers pursued. The gunmen fired after being spotted. Jackson was hit in the leg. Additional officers were summoned to the scene.
James Pete was Thursday afternoon sentenced to one year’s imprisonment by Judge Griffin for robbing Frank Burkholden. Judge Wrater lectured a half dozen youngsters Thursday afternoon for stealing plums.
In San Francisco talks over Jeffries refereeing the Britt-Nelson bout continue as Nolan demands a $15 000 forfeit or another referee. Coffroth offers a $25 000 forfeit and a fair decision by Jeffries. a conference with Coffroth Britt Nolan and Jeffries may follow arrival. Jeffries leaves Los Angeles saying he is ready to referee unless objections prevail.
News from Gila Bend reports a boiler explosion while Mrs. D Wintermute lit it. She died hours later after saving her infant from fire and a heroic boy dragged the baby to safety. A dog kept rescuers away, and the mother’s life ended despite efforts to save the property.
Berlin reports 15 new cholera cases and six deaths from the disease, with eight cases and one death in other cities. Pueblo, Colorado: Judge Voorhees issues a blanket injunction against Colorado ticket scalpers dealing in G. A. R. transportation, halting their anticipated profits.
The Williamson land fraud trial was postponed due to the continued illness of co-defendant Biggs. The court appointed three physicians to examine Biggs and report this afternoon. Ira F. Wade, recently indicted for land fraud on the Siletz reserve, pleaded not guilty. Arguments were heard on the demurrer filed by Binger Hermann.
In Albuquerque on September 7 the counsel for former Sheriff Hubbell asked Judge Abbott for an injunction to restrain the newly appointed sheriff Perfecto Armijo from taking possession. The court session was quiet and both sides appeared ready to await the judge’s decision without force.
Debate centers on whether to set a 14 mill levy or raise to 28 or 48 mills to cover sinking funds and water fund transfers. Finance committee weighs using water fund for debt payments versus taxpayer burden and bond re issue options as critics push for proper investments.
The British steamship Tropic arrived in Charleston after nearly three months at sea. The second mate purser and 15 seamen are missing after the vessel ran aground off Cape Putu on June 28 while en route from Valparaiso. Rescue attempts used lifeboats and a line to shore. all 20 aboard feared lost, yet the ship appeared undamaged on landing.
Mr and Mrs F R Seventhal of Eau Claire Wisconsin plunged about 100 feet from a ferris wheel at the state fair grounds in St Paul. Mrs Seventhal was killed instantly and Mr Seventhal suffered serious injuries with little hope for recovery. The wheel was descending at the time of the accident.
A ride broke during the event causing multiple riders to fall to the ground and triggering a panic among thousands of attendees at the fair. Officials launched an investigation into the crash and safety measures.
Wrecks in Pittsburg Newcastle and Winnipeg claim multiple lives and injure several as trains collide or are struck by another train. In Pittsburg two killed and several hurt. In Newcastle two excursion trains collide ten miles from town. an engineer and fireman killed. In Winnipeg a passenger train hits a milk train near Regina killing Engineer Emerson.
A telegram from Blakhaney reports the entire town burned to ashes amid a major oil fields revolt. The czar orders the viceroy to crush the uprising at any cost and to reinforce Baku with troops and strict measures.
Otto Bayer of Bias Idaho retired at the Hotel Grace with an unidentified man. Both men were found dead from asphyxiation this morning after a night together.
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