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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1906
Page
1
Naples reports hundreds dead in villages and markets around the crater as lava flows threaten towns. Thousands flee toward Naples and Castellemare while earthquakes shake the region. Authorities fear further collapses and rising death tolls as rescue efforts continue.
The Seattle Star notes a string of dollar sightings across downtown stores including Pen in Butler block and Market on Second, with reports from Sher Co and J A Stavick. Inscribed tags bearing lines and the message The Seattle Star has placed this appear amid the circulating items.
The mother of BL Fisher works to secure bail for her son who is jailed on a grain theft charge at Argo. Mrs Fisher denies any misconduct by authorities while Deputy Sheriff Hill confirms she backs her son and that he was apprehended, with efforts continuing to get him released tonight.
Superintendent A Lt. Kempeter stated the Beattie Electric company will not prohibit dogs on transportation. He affirmed the company has never considered banning canines and any claims to the contrary are unfounded.
At the regular meeting the fire department accepted a new chemical that arrived Thursday and tested it Sunday. J. H. Beckman was named captain with Harry White and H. O. Crawford as lieutenants. The hose withstood 149 pounds pressure during the test.
John D Rockefeller allowed newspaper photographers to film him at his New York office on 26 Broadway this morning. He greeted people with a pleasant smile. Seattle Real Estate association members will hold a banquet at the Washington within the next two weeks, date TBA, with Gov. Mead invited.
Anthracite operators met this morning to draft a counter proposal to present to the miners this afternoon.
Mayor Wiley and City Clerk Murdock awarded the pavement contract to the Harber Asphalt Paying Company for 2nd Street. Attorney WF Nberg said M A Malley’s temporary injunction was dissolved by Judge Griffin and a full hearing will occur in the superior court. If the plaintiff loses, appeal to the supreme court is planned and the case could create complex legal tangles.
Chicago reports Dowie weary and emaciated arriving from St Louis but welcomed by a large crowd. He refuses to go to Zion, says he will seek court relief, claims ownership of Zion, and labels Voliva a traitor. A deputy attempting to serve papers is blocked by Dowie followers.
The Star offers rewards from 50 cents to $2 for returning 20 missing cardboard eggs hidden around Seattle and suburbs. Four eggs worth $2, eight worth $1, and eight worth 60 cents are lost. Clues point to Queen Anne hill area, Pioneer Place, Beconday streets, and local schools.
Warrant issued for W W Philbrick on speeding charges as local officials denounce the state speed law as a farce. Accidents in downtown Seattle prompt calls for stricter city action and lawful penalties, while citizens advocate municipal regulation to curb reckless driving.
City briefs report the Alaska Central railroad plans to hire 150 men for rock work on the Seward extension. Employment agent Frank Kelly, of the company, is handling the recruitment and related details.
At Zion City station residents vented bitterness toward Dowie with threats of assassination as reporters and police stood by. Voliva counters Dowie's accusations by saying his brother Arthur forged a note and served time, while noting he is named in Dowie's will as successor though finances remain wrecked for followers.
Residents organized by Rainier Heights Improvement Club, led by Councilman Keene, vow to oppose Foster and Kleiser billboard at 234 no.8 across from Keene's drug store. A conference with the billboard firm is planned this afternoon to block or, if necessary, tear down the installation.
W B Poland chief engineer and general manager of the Alaska Central railroad arrived from New York and left for Portland. He will go north to Seward on the steamer Oregon next Saturday to be turned over for the C P R Nome run.
Alexander D. Cassin files $2000 claim against Seattle for injuries after the Madison street dock section gave way on April 4. He cites sciatic rheumatism and clothing damage from the cold salt water bath as consequences of the incident in Elliott Bay.
Remodeling of the Seattle Commercial club rooms nears completion with a general house warming planned for April 16. A canvass by officers and the hall committee aims to raise funds to finish payments. The steamer Farallon will be taken over by Alaska Steamship Company on its northbound trip. Dirigo will likely be chartered by the same company to carry freight westward.
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