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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
1
April 13 report describes widespread deaths and destruction from Mount Vesuvius. Thousands of animals killed, villages buried under ash and cinders, and large areas rendered uninhabitable. King Victor and regional leaders oversee relief as emigration fears rise and Chicago pledges aid.
Witnesses in the naturalization fraud case against Alexander D. Firos returned to California after a preliminary hearing. Judge Hanford refused to issue a removal warrant to San Francisco until further securing evidence, delaying trial. Firos was held on $500 bonds. the defense expects to raise the amount. The case may keep Firos detained for weeks while witnesses travel for additional testimony.
In Seattle Makita and other magnates discuss a possible sale of the Mail Steamship Company. Hariman interests may dispose of Orient trade links from San Francisco. Rumors of Japanese buyers and competition with the Great Northern Steamship Company swirl as talks continue.
Thieves entered the rear of States Laundry on Fifth Pike and Pineola and forced open drawers but left no cash. They took only clean laundry prepared for delivery, suggesting amateur burglars, as bank receipts had been moved to a local bank earlier.
The supreme court ordered a new trial for James Mayo who was convicted of killing William Crane and sentenced for second degree murder. The decision cites error in the one and a half hour limit imposed on defense attorneys in Spokane court.
In a court decision Judge Netorer allowed the Greene to clear land for blasting and stump tasting in the Garden of Eden area despite Donovan protests. Mrs Green, a court stenographer, employed 19 lawyers led by Richard Saxe Jones to win against the Donovans who seek damages of 5060 while Green offers $1 in court.
A huge wave struck the steamer Barbarossa near Gibraltar on April 12 while carrying the American Olympic team to Athens. Six crew and athletes narrowly escaped being washed overboard with one severely injured. Potentially six athletes may be unable to compete. Quartermaster H. Hilion suffered a lacerated knee while J Mitchell a dislocated shoulder. Marvey Cohn and F A Korneman sustained scratches and bruises.
Lincoln Steffens says the square deal is on trial in this administration. He notes the president faces resistance from those who control the country as he investigates the juvenile court in Denver. The independent movement in Washington is viewed as radical.
Glasgow April 13 Herald correspondent reports Russia faces likely bankruptcy as loan negotiations reach deadlock and only a few millions remain in the imperial treasury.
Chicago dispatch reports Voliva proposes a nine member board to govern Zion with Dowie allies. Dowie resists, claiming tempers and rights are at stake. Attorneystory cites memory loss and threats as factions clash over control and access to Zion.
Two ore carrying steamers will be chartered by the Northwestern Steamship company to move ore from Winden to Tacoma. A Guggenheim backed project aims to connect copper deposits via a new railroad to Valdez and Valdes, with about 1000 men to work on the right of way within two months.
The Minnesota reported a four masted ship diamonded and in distress 18 miles west of Carmanah near Port Townsend. Tugboats moved to assist amid a thick gale, but the vessel’s name and identity could not be read due to poor signals and weather.
B L Muir wins injunction to keep houseboats off his Lake Washington property and begins fencing work. Occupants face a stay or move decision as the court acts to enforce shore access limits.
A warrant is issued for Patrick Hapgood a teamster on charges of stealing 45 barrels of cement from Independent Asphalt by posing as a company worker. He obtained four loads with value about 2.75 dollars per barrel, delivering one load and hiding the rest. Hapgood worked under R K E McConaghy who uncovered the scheme at the Galbraith Bacon dock.
The Minnesota docked with 122 passengers including 64 Japanese and three Chinese. Captain Milton and Mr. Barclay of the US navy are slated for Constantinople and Covette on government business. The liner carried 5000 tons of merchandise and made the 18 day Pacific crossing in record time. Special inspectors and customs officials examined baggage and vessel. A return voyage is planned for April 29 with a large cargo anticipated.
In Walla Walla on Good Friday, April 13, Simon Brooks was hanged for the November 20, 1965 murder of Adolph Miller in Ridgefield. Brooks, in cell 13, died with a broken neck after a 6:12 a.m. execution, offering no last words or handshake with officials.
Mayor Moore is set to announce the personnel of the Vesuvius Relief committee tomorrow. The roster will name members guiding aid efforts and coordinating local relief actions.
A statement to the house committee from Alfred Winsor, president of the Boston Hreamship company, warns that without government aid his fleet from Beattie to the Orient will be pulled from service and drydocked. He cites risks to American shipowners facing subsidised foreign rivals. The Spreckels line and others face possible abandonment or Japanese management if subsidies fail, threatening Seattle’s maritime interests.
Complainant held and defendants freed as J Hicks and A C McDonald were cleared of grand larceny charges stemming from two sacks of flour taken from a Great Northern freight car. G W Scott, the accusing witness from Tacoma, was jailed for contempt after appearing intoxicated and refusing to testify.
C N Mix prominent liquor dealer and former Mix Rus sell partner collapsed and died of heart failure in front of the Louvre saloon at First Ave and Madison Ave. Coroner investigation planned but no inquest required. Survived by wife. remains to Bonney-Watson’s. Residence listed as 416 Cherry St.
A Briggs Texas cyclone killed six and destroyed many buildings while a Wichita Kansas tornado damaged seven houses and a church injuring several. Woman hurled across the street tried to rescue her child. Ed Gleisburg’s wife survived with serious back injuries. Barton County Kansas also reported multiple tornadoes with one schoolhouse demolished.
Paul Soutas a waiter at the Imperial cafe was arrested and jailed on counterfeiting charges. Capt Bell of the secret service says Soutas was seized at a lodging house on Fourth Avenue with a key to another house and a pasted bogus $5 gold piece. He allegedly used the fake coin to obtain change from lodging house guests including Mrs Florence D ear married of 1517 Fifth Avenue and Mr Mehibeleck of 1518 Fourth Avenue.
The city and county plan to approve ordinances on Monday that authorize a city election. The figures show an increase of 886,137.61 over the same date last year.
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