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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1906
Page
5
Dispatch from Manchester dated April 2 reports a lynching connected to a revolutionary plot. A man named Roy alleges a friend tried to induce him to join the revolution, but the plan was exposed. The faction reportedly lynched their former associate.
An express car in a government relief train burned at Creston, Wye, at 4 o clock this morning. Fire started from sparks under the roof as two engine crews and a section gang fought the blaze. The car contained tents and canvas. the total loss is unknown.
The American press reports a court ruling in the Marconi Wireless Telegraph case against De Forest Wireless Tele Company. The judge ruled that claim 1 of Marconi’s patent coverage was narrowed. claims 3 and 6 were found void, while injunction issues and disclaimer favored De Forest, preserving some protections for Marconi’s broader concept but limiting its scope.
Portland report notes the local typographical union donated 2000 dollars for relief of destitute printers in San Francisco yesterday. The act highlights intercity aid within the printing community.
San FranciscoApril 24 The CUI house survived the sea attack with damage not exceeding $500 according to manager Wilkins The Sutro bath near the Cliff house with its glass roof also remains largely unharmed despite the dia pater delayed report of widespread destruction
The Buckman 13 departed Seattle carrying 850 tons of food and supplies for San Francisco relief. W M Sheffield led the Chamber of Commerce relief effort aboard, with Marvey J Moss and Colonel Weldon from the National Guard as state representatives. Dr James Love oversaw five volunteer nurses and two cooks, while Carl Petersen and Welge Hilgenen joined to bake fresh bread for immediate distribution.
An advertisement notes an Old Hickory settee with a round top 38 inches diameter, solid oak, 18 inch shelf, and extra strength for outdoor use. Described as highly desirable for porch or lawn, with a decorative butt of official workmanship. Priced at $2.75.
Big half price sale at Bartell's Red Cross Drug Store 610 and Av offers bargains for Tuesday only. Irish linen writing paper Gardner's Popain gum Vaseline camphor boxes Te Colgate soaps and other items priced well below regular. Proceeds support Ban Prandees sufferers through the sale.
The army of wagons canvassed the city delivering clothing bedding mattresses and eatables to aid the needy. Over 125 wagons left Pioneer Square and Ind and Pike at 1 p m with volunteers and national guardsmen. Many households still need help and will be served today.
Water rent due in April covers April May and June. Delinquent May 1 if unpaid. District includes all city south of Union and East Union. Metered rates due by the 20th each month become delinquent on the 21st.
Judge Hanford rules Seattle must surrender Osborne estate to heirs after city declined to fund public hall named Osborne Hall. The property valued between 160000 and 300000 dollars, tied to a 1881 offer requiring city matching funds and naming rights. Photographer Pinney at 106 Columbia St. advertises half price photos as he must move.
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