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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1905
Page
7
Private Heater of the Tenth Infantry was struck by a steam on the Great Northern road about 3 PM Sunday. He suffered serious injuries and was moved to the fort by ambulance for surgeon care. extent of injuries not fully clear due to his bruised condition.
Mrs. EB B Carr of 1822 Thirtieth Avenue died after a kerosene flare up Sunday evening. Neighbors smothered flames with an overcoat, but she inhaled smoke and suffered severe burns. Despite illness and nervous strain, authorities do not believe it was a suicide. a son and a 14 year old daughter survive.
Secretary of War Taft and party departed Yokohama aboard the Korea at 3 oclock. He voiced belief that anti peace demonstrations in Japan were exaggerated after travelling widely without witnessing much dissatisfaction. He noted a mob incident in Tokyo involved him but not due to American animus. Miss Alice Roosevelt will sail on the Siberia.
Mrs. Laura Walker Chennault a prominent Richmond society woman, separated from her husband for a month, died by taking carbolic acid. A 6 year old son, brought home for a visit, refused to kiss her and was kept away. she then killed herself, believing the child’s mind was poisoned against her.
ERIK Pa September 1 After being riddled by mail adeli e from the patrol boat rifle of the Canadian cruiser Vigilant the fishing tug Barnhurst raced eight miles under full steam and escaped across the boundary line yesterday. The fishermen on board the tug were drawing on their nets when discovered by the Vigilant. This is the fourth fishing tug affair within the past week. Captain Dunn of the Vigilant states he could have sunk the tug if he desired.
Private Darrow, stationed at Fort Worden, was shot in the right arm after reportedly refusing to halt when commanded by guard Sergeant Gillen. The incident occurred in Port Townsend as Darrow and another private left a restaurant. Darrow faced desertion suspicion and was wounded while entering the street.
John Williams was killed instantly and his wife seriously injured by a premature blast while stump blasting on contract land at Port Madison. The couple, residents of Southeast Seattle, were at the site when the fuse lit and the explosion occurred. Williams was struck by falling debris. his wife was knocked senseless and later taken to Wayside Emergency hospital. Her condition was serious Sunday night. Also noted: Mrs Jeanetta Simich and Mr Lombard were arrested on liquor possession charges after a raid on a lodging house on South. Rev J D Nelson, Methodist pastor at Colfax, died Friday night at age 42.
The Northern Pacific railroad has bought about 26 acres north of its Portland terminal yards, totaling 1 560 000 dollars, to be used for terminal yards round houses and machine shops as part of a larger plan to run a line down the Columbia from Kennewick to Portland.
Two crowded South Tacoma trolley cars collided yesterday afternoon injuring several people with bruises but no serious injuries reported. Authorities blame improper handling by two inexperienced extra men. Separate note mentions plans for a large cold storage plant at Aberdeen.
A list of consular contacts for Japan Korea Manchuria and China aimed at Seattle merchants to aid trade with the Orient. It names consuls in Kobe Nagasaki Yokohama Beoul Antung Amoy Canton Chefoo Fuchau Hankau Nanking Niuchwang Shanghai Tientsin and other postings plus a warning that mail to consuls should be addressed to the consular officer to ensure prompt handling and avoid missed letters if the official is away or replaced.
The total assessed valuation of the state reaches 2,227,907,919 dollars, marking an increase of more than 17 million dollars from the previous year.
In ranges No 2 The Morro range with large oven and enamel shelves priced around 20 to 32 dollars is reduced to 19 dollars. No 4 No 818 Surprise steel range and No 6 The Economy steel range listed with four holes and enamel reservoir are discounted to 27 dollars and similar shopworn floor samples of various ranges are available.
The Rainier, IL HM Gray and Co., arrived Monday at 5 am from San Francisco with general merchandise. Harold Dollar, IL HM Gray line, expected late Monday afternoon with 800 tons of general goods from Los Angeles and San Francisco. Shasta sails Monday night for San Francisco and Los Angeles carrying lumber and 15 passengers. Jefferson of Alaska Steamship Co. due Monday evening from Ketchikan Juneau Skagway and other Alaskan ports.
In the Kitchen Ware Dept bargains are listed including retinned Pudding Pans in various sizes, plain Pudding Pans, tin and milk kettles, preserving kettles, jelly cake tins, wash basins, and fiber tubs. Prices and reg. figures accompany items like Royal Steel and Kin Hee pieces, with many items marked down.
The Jefferson carries passengers and a cargo including heavy machinery as Ark ships out for Southwestern Alaska around 4 am Tuesday. Dirigo brings about 12 000 cases of salmon from Skagway. Spokane plans an extra San Francisco run after midnight Monday. Farallon arrives from Skagway with about 225 tons of salmon.
Sir Thomas Lipton honorary colonel of the Lanarkshire Engineers was thrown from his horse during the King Edward parade in Edinburgh. He was kicked in the face but not seriously hurt. The incident occurred amid a crowd of Beatchmen under arms in the wake of the Floddenfield battle comparisons.
A local sale advertises mantels fireplaces fire sets andirons and reading lamps offered at cost and less with emphasis on affordable prices and wide selection for homes and heating needs.
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