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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
7
April 6 report describes Vesuvius like eruption near Pompeii with two lava vents endangering towns. Evacuation urged for Boscoteras a 9 000 resident village while lava extends two and a half miles from a new crater nine feet in circumference threatening Torrede and nearby areas with Greece population around 30 000.
Local notes from South Park cover weddings, illnesses, and home-building. Residents Daniel Orahan and Mrs Crawford recover. George Powers seeks recovery in Providence Hospital. A double wedding unites Rotto and Lewis as a new two story Wallie rises. Fire department updates include a chemical engine test and upcoming fundraisers at Dudley’s hall. Building permits issued for several homes with values around 900 to 1200 dollars.
Mixed terse notes report fights over charges of assault and weapons, arrests for probation violations, and a court case in which a suspect used a false name. Other items cover county funding, public works bids, and city official appointments plus a steamer transfer and local deaths.
Rev R E Grant and A KE Davidson traveled north after securing concessions on top properties in the Forty Mile district. They plan hydraulic and dredging work once operations begin with a 290 ton dredger already on site and a larger dredger ordered for future use.
In Heppner Oregon on April 6, a suspected mass poisoning occurred as oxalic acid was placed in coffee at Mrs Mary Berns boarding house, sickening several. J H Node, stepfather of Miss Mehras, was arrested after a violent confrontation at the Behrna house. evidence of poisoning remains circumstantial.
San Francisco reports from the America Maru arrival note the boycott of American goods is weakening. William Abe, a leading American merchant, says barriers are down and Chinese participation in the movement has shifted, signaling a turning point in the anti boycott campaign.
In North Yakima Agent Jay Lynch announces orders to confiscate alleged liquor stores. Walla Walla pioneer seed dealer George Barrett dies of heart disease. Spokane Mrs. C L Baruth who fatally shot her husband in Medical Lake faces a preliminary hearing. Walla Walla Bettinger, a stranger, dies in city jail after claiming intoxication since St Patrick's Day. Auburn Mayor Meade forms committee to study a city water gravity system. Colfax citizens cleanse the city in a thorough housecleaning. South Bend Jacob Furth of Puget Sound National Bank of Seattle buys stock in Pacific State Bank and becomes a director. Bellingham Barbers union votes to suspend scale and run cut-rate prices.
A petition filed in Judge Hanford's court asks for a receiver to wind up McCarthy Dry Goods company. Stockholders and creditors allege $191,488 in assets against $101,231 in liabilities, mismanagement under Mrs Virginia McCarthy, and a expiring lease with no replacement site. An April 10 hearing sets for why a receiver should not be appointed.
Chicago April 6 rumor grows that new indictments of individual packers are being sought and a grand jury will be summoned May 15. Detectives have been gathering evidence since the Garfield investigation to support immunity pleas.
Nellie Cook, claiming intent to commit death by own action in Lake Union, postponed after finding the water too cold. She appeared at Mrs. Geo Craney’s home and told officers she planned to drown herself but the cold water stopped her. Police suspect delirium tremens or intoxication. she vanished toward the lake. Steamer schedules note Seattle travel.
An advertisement promotes savings at the Cow Butter Store on First Ave and Pike St offering butter cheese and lard. The readable text emphasizes grocery items and location.
Lorene O. Likan offered to persuade property owners to voluntarily reduce court awards. The committee allowed the matter to go over for one week to consider abandoning the condemnation proceedings.
Isaac Newman, a laborer identified as laar Newman, went on a knife attack in a saloon near Weller Street last night. He stabbed Frank Newman and Fred Weinberg but neither wound was serious, and he was captured and jailed.
A Swedish man running a department store in Everett allegedly lured servant girls with gilt-edge jobs and salaries then deprived them of money. Mr. Fisher reports the suspect has targeted girls in the area, with police noting prior cons involving loans and family connections from the old country.
A committee from the Green Lake Improvement club led by C. K. B. Remnaberg urged the park board to condemn the Green Lake shoreline for park use. Judge W. D. Wood owns or represents about 1,000 feet of frontage and has assessed its value. The Seattle Electric Company owns part of the frontage. that section cannot be condemned and must be bought through negotiation.
Alexander C. Firos of San Francisco, a wealthy resident, secured a writ of habeas corpus from Judge Hanford returnable April. Firos was arrested locally a week ago at the request of federal agents and held pending witness arrival from California.
The gasoline halibut schooner Denahks, with engine trouble, battled five days in the Gulf of Georgia before reaching Seattle. Captain Erickson reported a near-fatal voyage and a scant 46 000 pounds of halibut. Samuel Lewis Lemmons, Seattle Commercial Club excursion leader, arrived and will report results of the California Oregon trip at Monday’s meeting.
The W. B. Hutchinson Co. promotes a $15 suit special claiming to offer a larger selection and finer values than any rival. Located at the corner of Ind and Union, the two story store positions itself as the largest in the city for affordable men’s attire.
Washington April 7 Roosevelt era battle over the beef trust continues with plans for new indictments and a fresh chart. Garfield is said to be blameless in a report now called a blind, while Congress and Rep Martin are blamed for the immunity outcome and a perfunctory inquiry.
Residents complain about persistent cricket noise from bugs blamed for sleepless nights. Community members tug at patience as midnight roars and constant chirping disrupts rest. Local authorities urged to seek quiet hours or pest control solutions.
Mrs. Alvilda M Cudbie sues husband for $2000 claiming she financed three years of marriage and seeks judgment for that amount plus costs. She also asks for divorce and alimony arguing the husband deserted her and noting plans to patent a purported hotel and steamship device with deputy Seaburg handling patenting and mass production details.
After two years of experimenting and constructing six machines Edward A Seaburg of this city has perfected a bread cutting device. The invention aims to streamline slicing for bakeries and home use, promising consistent thickness and efficiency in production.
In the city two floors in now offer a coraling sale of suits with the trade in price at $15. Higher values are seen at Hutchinson Co located at the corner of Ind and Union, promising finer options than smaller shops.
The United States government contemplates two launches for use in Alaskan waters and asks local builders to submit figures.
The steamer Farallon will depart tomorrow night heading west with a full cargo and passenger list aboard.
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