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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1905
Page
1
A Seattle offering raised 21 500 in fifteen minutes at Plymouth Church to support the emergency fund of the American Board of Foreign Missions. Dan Dean outlines how funds spent at home could achieve more within our gates, presenting a graphic case for local giving.
A Seattle church crowd raised nearly 25000 for foreign mission work with funds aimed at converting Celestials and other ethnic groups. Donors praised, while locals faced hunger and poverty as missionaries planned printing tracts, expanding schools, and sending Seattle’s gifts to Asia.
The article reports the release of Lacy Green and Daley Morgan from jail after hours without charges. It claims victims Ben Seter and Frank Henderson lost $530 and accuses a network of pickpockets across Old and New Paris houses run by Daisy Morgan Lucy Green and Diamond Flossie of operating under protection. It notes city licensing and revenue from the dives and calls for legal reform amid ongoing exposure.
John Doe Summers faces a complaint for wielding a razor without a barber license after operating an office business at the Tour tet hotel. He allegedly shaved F. G. Meyers on September 18, with Meyers noting the missing license. Registration costs are five dollars for the first year and fifty cents for renewals. the case likely proves costly for Summers.
KANSAS CITY September 19 The American Pomological Association convened in this city today with fruit growers from across the country in attendance. The gathering aims to discuss standards and practices for fruit production and marketing.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions severe illness and intoxication symptoms, with references to time elapsed and lingering distress after drinking. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or locations.
A Helsingfors dispatch says American flags aboard a stranded Russian vessel and rifles with ammunition were bought in the United States for a Finnish revolt. In New York and nearby cities about 16,000 Finns live as refugees or hoping for better lives. In all 200,000 Finns reside in the U S. The Dallas? Battery Park office serves as rebel HQ with Axel Hornberg overseeing the Finnish Exiles Club. The Finns in America are said to be financing and directing the movement from New York.
Registration at the University of Washington drew large crowds with 542 enrolled by noon Tuesday and about 400 completing committee rounds to become full students. The campus and dorms are crowded as old grads greet friends and Christian associations aid newcomers with housing and information.
Eight members of the Japanese peace envoy party arrived in the city from Washington D C and lodged at the Washington hotel. The party includes E Yamaza M Adachi Colonel Tachibana K Ochiai B Ishiciji R Hirate H W Denison Matsubara. They would not discuss negotiations or home affairs citing busyness. Komura’s condition was reported improved and he may return to Japan soon. Some members will not sail on the Dakota on Wednesday as Portmouth work remains unfinished.
Water will be shut off Wednesday from 8 30 a m to 12 m on Howe from Third avenue north to Fourth avenue north and on Fourth avenue north from Howe to Lynn. Co B Newton originally charged with assault with intent to commit murder pled guilty to assault and battery and was fined 200 dollars by Judge Griffin with the fine to be served in the county jail.
News from Cleveland and Pittsburg reports crude oil up six tenths of a cent and refined oil up two cents in Chicago. The rise signals higher costs and promises increased dividends for Standard Oil interests as the market remains feverish awaiting further advances.
Domanisco faces trial before Judge Griffin for witch intent to commit murder after a drunken Ravendale revel scene. Peter Mofiac dares him to attack Monae, and Domanico strikes twice with a razor. Deputy Matt S. of Ravensdale testified as the crowd of Italian revelers was rounded up.
River at St. Charles Missouri registers 26 feet late this afternoon with a foot above danger. The entire bottom across the river is submerged and farms are abandoned as the river climbs about one inch per hour.
The Rone of Hermann annual convention opened in Germania hall with reports read and business transacted. Adjournment at noon precedes an afternoon session, and a banquet Tuesday evening will feature Governor Meade and Mayor Hal linger delivering addresses.
Mrs Christina Swanson sues J C Swanson for divorce after an incubator was smashed during a drunken dispute. She recalls three dozen eggs hatching into chicks but the birds died when the incubator toppled, leaving a tale of love and loss before Judge Frater.
Police judge Gordon presided over 24 cases on Monday afternoon at Washington Street. Thirteen pleaded not guilty to intoxication while five admitted guilt and two cases were postponed. Several defendants faced fines or jail as details of alleged drunken escapades emerged, including Mrs. Albina Lombard fined $50 for liquor sales without a license and Mrs. L. M. Altham discharged after a disputed shooting incident at the Union cafe.
In Seattle a seven year old secret returns as a daughter sues Hawkinson for $1900 in unpaid alimony and divorce after a coerced marriage in 1898. The case also seeks permanent child support and the associated custody or alimony actions unfold as attorney Oscar G. Heaton files papers.
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Berlin reports seven new cases of cholera with no deaths and officials say the epidemic is checked. government declares situation improving.
The steam schooner Rainier from San Francisco to Bellingham faced a fierce fire at sea with crew shifts fighting flames in bunkers for two days. Fire under control upon arrival at port. ship not badly damaged.
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