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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1905
Page
1
The Congregational Church board faces a heated debate over tainted money with Rev. Washington Gladden arguing the board must confront ethics behind donations. A minority report backs Rockefeller funds and urges accepting gifts while avoiding donor scrutiny.
The American Board of Foreign Missions debates acceptance of Rockefeller funds. Dr Washington Gladden argues against tainted money and urges a public, thorough discussion. A committee hours looms with majority backing accepting gifts while Gladden defends his protest and calls for scrutiny.
During the afternoon session the board approved a resolution thanking President Roosevelt for helping secure peace between Japan and Russia. A second resolution honored the late Secretary of State John Hay.
A speaker highlights President Roosevelt's unwritten contract concept during the coal strike, noting his implied authority as commander in chief if parties failed to comply. The treasurer reports a $176,527 balance and $140,000 in extra expenditures. Delegates were invited to Puget Sound navy yard and Ravenna park via chamber arrangements.
Friday evening program at 7 30 features Rev Samuel C Bartlett of Japan and Rev Henry Bierell of India with president Samuel B Capen. Saturday includes minutes reading, missions reports, addresses by Rev George Adama and Rev William Day, plus Home Department notes and brief committee addresses. Sunday offers annual sermon by Rev Joseph H o and Lord's Supper at First Methodist and women’s meeting by the Pacific Board, ending with Rev William J Dawson of London in the evening.
At the Sacramento Carnival of the Native Bone of California a story circulates about State Senator A. T. Van De Vanter being pickpocketed at the Meadows track. A dip stole a roll of winnings, prompting Van to produce counterfeit currency and declare he would not be easy prey again, while his friends toasted and a taunting note to Seattle papers followed.
Rank clearings show $874,296.75 for Sept 16, 1906 versus $930,084.46 for Sept 15, 1904, a decrease of $56,268.71 from the prior year. Bank figures reflect broad economic activity and shifting values across dates.
Josh Wise voices wary view of tainted money in a Plymouth church discussion while arguing for cautious use of funds. He cites Rockey the cook and Gladden as symbols of corruption and urges discernment in combining tainted and untainted money in missions. Wise compares reformers to mission groups and notes Uncle Henry shares his skepticism.
G H King, known as The King of Crocker Creek, arrives from San Jose to assess the Unga mine near Sand Point Sitka area. He says deep ore has disappeared with $1 per ton value, $300,000 in machinery remains, and 100 workers remain as the Alaska Commercial company contemplates permanent closure.
The Pacific Coast Steamship company aims to buy another steel steamer to replace the Montana which was captured by Japanese last month. No firm arrangements are made yet but a vessel is expected to be secured soon for service between San Francisco and the region.
Water will be shut off Saturday from 8 20 a m to 4 p m on Fifteenth avenue north from East Madison street to East Harrison and from 4 p m to 6 p m on Fifteenth avenue north from East Harrison to East Roy Read a Rome dispatch stating the village of Monte Rosso with about 3000 inhabitants was destroyed by an earthquake and many casualties are feared.
Professor Maartens, expert on international law who aided Witte in drafting the treaty, has arrived in Paris. He says he likes the American people and thanks them for courtesy but dislikes their cooking, noting his first shipboard act was to order a civilized meal.
Robert Greil, a prominent Tipton, Oregon postmaster and politician, pleaded guilty to wife beating and was sentenced to 10 lashes publicly across the bare back. In Berlin cholera update reports 190 cases and 68 deaths.
New York star witness W W Perkins, confidential man for J P Morgan, testifies in an insurance investigation. He recounts his role since starting as an office boy in 1878 and describes company relations with Morgan entities. Randolph presents a statement showing New York Life earned 893 541 dollars in ten years on joint accounts.
Marine news notes several vessels on Friday sailings. The City of Seattle heads to Skagway and Juneau with 30 passengers and full freight, while the Robert Dollar from the L H Gray fleet sails to San Francisco with 750000 feet of lumber and 15 passengers. City of Puebla departs for San Francisco with freight and many passengers, and Umatilla arrives from San Francisco with freight and a full passenger list. Santa Ana of Northwestern Steamship prepares to sail to Valdez and Seward with merchandise and railway supplies.
In New York on September 15 the Rau d Wabash controversy dominated street chatter. A Ramsay ally claims big holders urged him to seek control, with Rockefeller interests rumored to back the move. Ker’s bid for presidency sparks fear of Goulds engagement and wider market disruption. The clash could hinder financing the Western Pacific line from Denver to San Francisco. Pennsylvania interests may support Ramsay.
In Madrid Missouri on September 15 a scuffle broke out as the Reaver from Memphis tried to land despite a quarantine. Four crewmen attempted a landing after a deputy halted them. A fight ensued and one man was injured before the crew was arrested.
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports alarming Jewish districts arming themselves in response to university student literature calling for revolution. The mobilization spans across the empire as fear of upheaval grows.
Consul General Rodgers reports to the state department that about eight million dollars in American goods lie unsold in Shanghai warehouses. He also estimates total foreign goods affected by the boycott at twenty five million dollars.
Lincoln Beachy took to the air in the Gelatine today in Portland overcoming a strong wind. He circled the post office and tall buildings as the airship rose and fell at the aeronaut’s control, marking a notable flight of the season.
Portland Oregon September 15 The prosecuting attorney today concluded the evidence in the Williamson land fraud case.
The American Association of Traveling Passenger Agents adopted resolutions at its convention denouncing President Wests railroad policy as a move to shift interstate commerce control to the government, censuring the plan.
In Indianapolis on September 15 Auditor Sherrick was taken into police custody and released on bond set at 15,000 dollars.
A speaker argues against sending a million dollars abroad for foreign missions while hungry families at home suffer. He likens Brown’s neglect to systemic neglect of needy Americans and urges congregations to prioritize feeding and saving souls at home over overseas efforts. He cites church giving, saloons, vice districts, and Salvation Army scenes to illustrate the call to return home and help local families.
In a Seattle Superior Court session, Attorney Walter Fulton delivered an emotionally charged argument for Anna Haustad, a 3-year-old maimed waif seeking 40,000 dollars from the Canadian Pacific Railroad. The scene moved jurors and spectators as Fulton recounted the child's perilous voyage from Norway to Seattle, scarlet fever exposure, and the death of her mother in a pesthouse.
Frank Mitch, a gypsy injured near Rep ton Junction, died at Beattle General hospital under police protection after a chaotic death scene. Detective Sam Corbett and Patrolman Milliken guarded his bedside as relatives conducted a ritual crossing the River Styx amid alarms and cries from hospital staff and bystanders. The Interurban train struck the gypsy van, flinging Mitch 30 feet from the trestle during the stop and surrounding tumult.
The British coal carrier Marion Frazier from Newcastle arrived in San Diego after a 190 day voyage. She had been 40 days overdue and was feared lost.
Mary Loeb stated the president did not intend to overawe Nicaragua but sent a warship to aid Consul Lee in Panama. Lee was ordered to investigate Albert Ocotal, and faster transit required a ship since other methods would take weeks.
London court today filed additional charges against Hugh Watt. He allegedly attempted to hire men to kill his former wife and tried to enlist someone to carry out the crime.
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