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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1905
Page
7
Bargain prices for Hygeia items listed including Fountain Syringe No. 1g at 1.15 and Beauty Fountain Syringe at 2.00 to 2.25. Hygeia Maroon Combination Syringe with Hot Water Bottle priced around 3.00. Hygeia Water Bottle white rubber 1.15 to 1.55. Window display promises many more bargains.
The insurance committee questions focus on Equitable deposits and the St Louis terminal bonds. Perkins faces sharp cross examination about Morgan firms books and alleged arrangements with Perkins of Morgan Co. He seeks time to consider and advocates federal supervision of insurance.
A Washington state railroad commission communication reports the O R & N denies all charges of rate discrimination. A farmer, James Morrissey of Naches valley, was dragged from his buggy and beaten by two drunken Indians near North Yakima. A military band is forming at Auburn. Two Indian hoppickers from Puyallup fought over a broken bicycle and both ended in Tacoma jail. Senator Piles was welcomed by the Walla Walla Commercial Club and will inspect the state penitentiary Thursday. The supreme court says creating new school districts lies with the county superintendent. A large distillery is planned at Sedro Woolley. Edwall warehouses will handle nearly 500000 bushels of wheat this season. Odessa was struck by a 15000 fire early Tuesday. Opening day turnout at Sunnyside fair was light due to rain. An unknown man’s body was found in the Skagit river near Sedro-Woolley. Snohomish county jury acquitted ex City Treasurer Geo Holcomb of Everett of embezzlement. Seven men were overcome by gas in the Bonanza Queen mine near Silverton and rescued. J J Id d ins La Conner was
An earthquake splits Pietra Calondia mountain near Ajello sending residents fleeing. Rome reports the quake on September 28 with damage to the area and a mass evacuation underway.
In Racine Wisconsin on September 28 Halver Jacobeon of San Francisco and Ivar Nirkegaard of Racine lead a meeting to organize the Danish Society of America to promote commercial and literary ties between Denmark and the United States.
Miss Ethel Kahle daughter of J W Kahle Crescent Manufacturing debuts in The Girl from Kays at the Grand opening Thursday night. Known in Seattle for her voice and stage presence she has trained in Europe for three years in Berlin and Paris studying French German and operatic roles.
In New Westminster the body of an unknown man about 45 was recovered from the Fraser river with 190 dollars and Zionite papers from Seattle. In Sedro-Woolley an unidentified man about 26 was found on a Skagit river sandbar, tattooed with an anchor a US flag an eagle and the name C. H. Freda.
The body of fisherman William Murray was discovered in the harbor on Wednesday with a throat wound from ear to ear. Police lean toward a suicide theory, though investigation continues for clarity.
Lake Union sailors faced a severe storm as a sailboat overturned. Frank Range Frank Johnston and Susie Smith, all aboard, clung to the wrecked craft until rescue. the two boys, convalescing from typhoid fever, helped save their companion.
Riots erupted in Budapest yesterday injuring between 40 and 66 people as socialists clashed with coalition party adherents. Police repelled a mob outside the council and a free for all fight followed with sticks knives and stones. News offices were attacked before order was restored.
An official anticipated Lake Chelan becoming Washington's premier summer resort as travel to Chelan points increases. Next season more steamers will run Wenatchee to Waterville for faster trips. The board of public works rejected a bid to regrade Mast Fir street for being too high and called for new bids.
An advertisement by John A. Ve h of Waukon Iowa claims a rheumatism remedy has cured hundreds, including the aged and impoverished. The promoter offers 6,000 free distribution boxes and a paid option, insisting no money or stamps are required for the trial.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw addressed the Ohio Bankers association urging authority for expanded national bank circulation. He proposed banks could raise circulation to 50 percent of outstanding government bond notes, taxed at 6 percent, with redemption guaranteed by the government in emergencies and removed when no longer needed.
The Grand hosts The Girl From Kay with a large cast and lavish scenery for four performances starting Thursday. Alma Hearn leads Honest Hearts at Third Avenue, while May Howard’s musical extravaganza and Allice Shaw’s vaudeville act headline local bills. Kentucky drama returns to the Grand Sunday as part of a busy slate of entertainments.
Colonel William Pinkerton a longtime U S quartermaster employee and Seattle figure died Wednesday at Providence hospital from an illness contracted while serving in the Philippines. He recently worked as purchasing agent for the Alaska Central railroad and fell ill in Seward, Alaska. His son William Pinkerton Jr was summoned to bring him home, and the funeral was held at 3 20 p m Thursday from the Bonney Watson morgue under Elks auspices. He leaves a wife and son.
Secretary of War Taft and 30 Congress members travel from San Francisco aboard the steamer Garrett to Sacramento to press California interests in Congress. The party plans to reach Sacramento by 6 pm and may proceed to Washington or return to San Francisco.
Burglars blew a safe in the Springdale depot and secured about 70 dollars before fleeing the scene. Police investigated the break in and canvassed the area for clues.
Fourth avenue property holders fear being left to pay extra costs as the Third avenue regrade district lines threaten to exclude their street. A committee led by C J Smith and Judge K R George will survey the area and draft a notice for the city council. Harold Preston warns that Fourth avenue owners may be coerced to “skin out” obligations, while City Engineer Thompson calls the plan unwise though acknowledges the street will be graded. Mayor Ballinger supports the committee’s approach and urges a time limit to prevent indefinite delays.
The university announces a cane rush between freshmen and sophomores to occur Friday on the athletic field. About 156 freshmen and 100 sophomores are expected to participate as efforts to discourage the tradition have failed. Also noted are season tickets for winter lectures featuring Elbert Hubbard and others, with Hubbard delivering "The Gospel of Work" at Denny Hall on Monday evening, October 2.
A Hungarian man was caught breaking tombstones in a local cemetery and arrested on charges of wholesale destruction of stones and crosses in Catholic cemeteries in Whitconsin and Michigans. Mary Clark sues for divorce from William E B Clark claims desertion and that he tabs with a woman in Bakerfield California. Knabenshue completes a controlled flight in his airship returning to the starting point in Chicago.
Pain free procedure to replace lost teeth and restore gum health is promoted by Ohio Dentists. They advertise an Alveolar Method, claim thorough, gentle care, and invite in person visits or letters from distant patients for a free book and examination. Address at 307 Pike St Cor Third Ave Seattle.
The Puget Sound navy yard, the largest Pacific coast facility, offers tourist trips aboard fast steamers. Departures are from Pier 2J at 9 and 10 a.m., 1:15, 2:30, and later in the day. Round trip fare is 50 cents.
Colonel Ridpath proprietor of the Ridpath hotel in Spokane lies dangerously ill at the Diller hotel after an acute indigestion attack in Seattle on September 16 and a worse relapse on the 24th. Attorney Will H Thompson reports his condition improving slightly on Thursday. Dr Lockhart attends, and friends fear a serious illness due to strenuous farm work.
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