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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1905
Page
5
Frank Pasqualle, convicted a year ago of the murder of Charles Gray in Tacoma, was executed by hanging at the state penitentiary this morning. Warden Rees ordered the trap sprung, ending the condemned man's case.
YERXA Tea and Goffee Markets at Ballard near City Hall and Green Lake Station at 501 Queen Anne Ave advertise Superior Goods. Tea selections include Spider Lee Uncolored Japan Tens at $1.00 retail, with coin carry home pricing. Coffee offered in 2½ and 5‑lb packages, Castle Coffee and F. R. Yerxa & Sons tout wholesale pricing with a price list available.
An Ohio dental group extols alveolar dentistry claiming outcomes surpass traditional plate and bridge work. They assert natural teeth replacement without plates, straightening crooked teeth, and restoring decayed or damaged teeth with shade matching. Specialists and assistants support the practice. fees are stated as reasonable with no charges for exam or advice.
Pasqualie confessed to the crime last night while maintaining innocence earlier. He sought a new trial through his attorneys and a 50 day reprieve to Governor Mead, who refused. During the death watch he remained in good spirit, ate breakfast, walked to the gallows, and died without fear, waving and shouting farewell to the crowd as the trap released.
At the theaters, amusements include Grand Under Southern Skies Seattle The Merrymakers and Third Avenue On the Bridge at Midnight Star Polite Vaudeville performances set for Friday.
Review notes the emotional impact of Mrs Parker's Southern themed play Under Southern Skies in Seattle at Grant Theatre. It highlights Milie Evans as Anner Liser and praises the cast, with announcements of upcoming shows including The Merrymakers and Ideal Burlesque, plus notices of other theater attractions and a Saturday dog and monkey matinee at the Star theater.
Portland report urges a Pacific coast Baptist convention by early May 1906 to discuss education church work and regional interests. James Edmunds calls for a strong push for coast anniversaries in 1908 and for expanding Sunday school and relations with the Orient and Alaska.
Clarence W. Mackay announces a near term plan for a submarine telegraphic link connecting the Western Hemisphere directly to Japan. An agreement with Japan’s minister M. Takehira and the Commercial Pacific Cable Co. was signed, with Shanghai landing rights secured by China earlier. The system aims to span two thirds of the globe.
The notice promotes low round trip rates via Great Northern Railway for Eastern trips and direct travelers to ticket offices. It also advertises photography services claimed to be the finest in the West at Becam & Mricson in Bitel Building.
The Seattle lacrosse squad, coached by Captains Milne and Yorke, finishes a tough practice at Recreation Park. After strong conditioning and back to back sessions, they expect to beat Capital City on Sunday in a likely warm game, noting Victoria and Seattle’s prior wins against Vancouver and Independence Day alike.
Soft and stiff hats at the $2.00 Hat Store offered by EB. N. Brooks Co. at 123124 Ave. new fall and winter children’s overcoats in values of 4.00 4.60 and 5.00 with a Saturday Special at 3.50 from A. Bridge & Co. located at 1416 1417 Second.
The Katahdin, famed ram ship built for ramming, stands idle at League Island Navy Yard. Navy officials doubt covering the $2,900 repairs, as removing its main offensive feature is costly. With no demand for the vessel, ongoing upkeep seems wasteful and the ship may crumble in the yard amid broader regional notes on taxes, fruit markets, and local events.
J. M. M'Millan, Civil War veteran and Port Townsend pioneer, died Thursday while Daniel R. Bigelow, Olympia’s oldest state pioneer who crossed the plains in 1851, also passed away. The Wenatchee mayor, C. B. Sampson, resigned, and Ephrata plans a bank. The St. P., M. & M. railway filed on over 3,000 acres of fine land.
North Yakima on September 15 reports a new Sunday drinking ban during hop picking after 300 drunken Indians terrorized the town last Sunday. Citizens push for action and the city council will revoke licenses of saloonkeepers or stores selling liquor on Sundays when Indians are off duty and have money to buy alcohol.
New Orleans residents plan a Diamond Jubilee celebration tomorrow to raise funds for ongoing yellow fever health campaigns despite the ravages of the disease. The event features a free-for-all frolic with proceeds aiding public health efforts in the city.
A man arrested near Edwall Washington yesterday claimed he belonged to ancient Egypt and believed mummies were pursuing him. He refused to provide his name and is not known locally.
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