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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1905
Page
7
Captain Iwichi, commander of the Mikasa, reportedly attempted suicide by leaping from a window after addressing survivors. He sustained a severe head wound and lies in critical condition at Sasebo hospital. The report mentions fleet movements and boat departures from the navy yard, with times listed.
Berlin reports a sensational memoir by Geo Manolescu, the criminal dubbed Prince of Thieves. His tale follows a youth in Romania and Greece, then Paris and America, detailing thefts, escapes, coddled criminals, and his bold gambles against wealthy targets. He recounts lavish living and a near-miss romance with a Philadelphia parvenu, ending as the tale continues in England.
Advertisement promises to refresh a tired brain with Dr Milew Nervine to soothe nerves and renew brain power. It claims the first bottle will help and offers a money back guarantee if a zero response is received.
Frank Dew testifies that his uncle the defendant pursued the plaintiff's sister after his wife left him. Anna Proshkowsky recounts her husband from Lodes Poland losing interest in her and turning to her sister. Judge Gilliam grants the divorce.
Justice McFarland and all supreme court justices ruled the trading stamp or coupon act unconstitutional. The measure, pushed by Senator Keane, passed March 7, prompted arrests for violations, but offenders were released on habeas corpus. The court found trading stamps to be a discount on cash payments and within contract rights.
Kife Kvim, 99, of 2224 Sixth, testifies in Seattle police court that Anderson, a widower with four children, assaulted her after inviting her to care for his kids. She says hotel incident occurred the first night, she worked for $20 monthly, and believed they would marry. Judge Gordon will issue a decision next week as defense contests the charge.
Hans Johnson and George Campbell report thefts in which items were stolen from bedrooms and a waiter’s bag was taken. Johnson found his clothing missing after a burglary, while Campbell pursued a thief who sold the bag for a dollar. He asked for arrest.
Police suspect a Finlander intended to start a hotel as robberies occurred Friday night. Stolen items include pillows bedspreads blankets sheets and furniture from Garden City hotel and St James hotel. An open back door at St James allowed entry and chairs bedspreads and a table were taken.
Sheriff Harrell of Conway believed the man lynched by a mob was not the suspect in the crime against Mrs Lawrence. Frank Brown, a Black man, was seized from jail and hanged quietly near the Lawrence home after an assault, murder of a six year old, and stabbing a baby.
A runaway crash on the ocean beach drive left a blonde young woman gravely hurt at Park Emergency hospital. She and another unknown woman were thrown from David Hogan’s buggy. Hogan suffered three broken ribs and is confined at home. The injured woman faces possible long hospitalization with pelvic fractures and internal injuries. The two women were strangers to Hogan, who gave them a ride to catch a car.
Telegrams report the Senator left Nome Thursday with 261 passengers at 1 pm while the Oregon departed at 1 16 pm with two passengers. The Queen sails Monday at 9 am for San Francisco and City of Puebla is due Monday from San Francisco. City of Seattle sails Tuesday for Bangor and port. Valencia plans to sail Monday for Nome and Dolphin departs Sunday for Skagway. Tam pico will sail Sunday with piles and the Dix arrived from Manila at 1 30 pm Saturday with unknown next trip.
Mrs Minnie Bradford sues for divorce claiming Arthur Bradford hosted another woman named Mary as housekeeper and wife while she was away, sitting on his lap and sharing affections. Judge Gil Ham grants the decree amid Bradford's denials and assertions that jealousy ruined his business.
Telegraph briefs report the death of former Governor Marschal Harilton in Chicago this morning. Other notes note Fairbanks campaign opening at Bellefontaine and arrests in Tokyo tied to rioting yesterday with two detainees linked to the Nioku newspaper.
Mrs. Josephine Peagent of Bal lard seeks divorce from John Peagent after he entered the saloon trade and began drinking with other women. She cites neglect and loss of support for their seven children and asks for custody. The court grants custody to the wife.
FP H Cunningham president and executives of the National Association of Rural Letter Carriers resigned today after W F Tumber was reinstated as secretary following his suspension. The move follows the reinstatement and shakes up the leadership of the rural letter carriers group in Indiana.
The Gaynor-Greene petition was dismissed today in Montreal Quebec. Gaynor and Greene must return to the United States following the ruling.
Mrs Margaret Bragg sues William Bragg for divorce after alleging a chair was thrown at her and repeated abuse. The petition was filed Saturday morning in court, detailing an abusive domestic incident.
The Improvement clubs conference committee plans to urge the school board to open public discussion on a proposed 500000 bond for school use. The board has resisted hearings on buying the county courthouse for school purposes, angering several committees led by Chairman Joseph Shippen who criticizes pigeonholing the issue.
Berlin Tageblatt staffer Oscar Iden Zeller arrives Nome after crossing Siberia on foot. He left Berlin April 23, 1903 with a half cent in hand to prove a wager he would circle the world and return by April 23, 1907, hoping to reach Berlin by December 1996 if all goes as planned.
Charles Willis obtained a divorce from Adelaide Willis on grounds she ran about with other men despite his pleadings. In a separate note, fishing on Green Lake is described as excellent this season. C H Wilson reported eight trout caught in an hour at Wilson's boat house, each about five pounds, using a troll.
Visitors may take boats from Pier 2 at 9 10 11 am 1 15 2 30 4 30 and 7 30 to view Uncle Sam's fleet at the Navy Yard.
E N Brooks & Co at 1331 Second Avenue advertises the largest variety of men’s underwear in Seattle. The notice also mentions guns for rent and lists Piper Taft at 0m Second Avenue as another address in the same vicinity.
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