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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1906
Page
7
A jailer named Wire adheres to claims of bribery, admits nothing, and is restored by Sheriff Smith after a $10 bribe payment to free a prisoner, Charlee Bennett. Bennett publicly describes his release, while Wire returns to duty amid political influence ahead of an election.
The dispute centers on Muir seeking removal of a houseboat from his waterfront land after a tidal wave and mooring incidents. After an injunction, boat owners face possible contempt actions for trespass if they do not leave. Van Siclen plans to pursue damages in court.
A government supply train from OgdenTah arrives in Lomay Nevada carrying cars of relief material. The Southern Pacific transfers empty cars to San Francisco to move refugees toward the coast. Crowds at Oxden witness scenes of hardship as the convoy proceeds, with food provided in a nearby park.
Seattle branch of the Ned Cross met this morning with Rev Matthews presiding. The theme focused on organizing a strong local branch to aid arriving workers. Matthews cited Taft’s 684 reorganization and urged continued national Red Cross effort locally in the next two weeks.
Fragmentary report mentions San Francisco and two carloads of items. It notes a collection effort at a meeting, a figure of about 500 dollars raised, and a sermon at a First church location with fainting mentioned. Details are garbled and names unclear.
Spokane J R Pieres, a Douglas county rancher, fatally shot B J Bowes after the acquittal of a matter on a charge connected to a daughter of Pierce. In Snohomish, Jerry Sexton was killed attempting to jump from a moving logging engine. In Sporands the Washington state grange plans a June 6 meeting here as 100 cow punchers arrive for the annual sheep roundup.
In Washington on April 24 General Greely reports a council with Mayor Schmits and General Funeton about future unrest. He urges deployment of at least 2,600 troops, mainly cavalry, from outside divisions and immediate completion of transports Warren and Cook due to looming supply, forage, and lumber shortages.
Seattle Elks plan a benefit performance for San Francisco sufferers to be held tomorrow afternoon at the Grand Opera House with actors from Seattle theaters participating. City engineers face illness while the ordinance for a street railway plan and funding passes. Woodland Park adds four buffaloes expected to arrive from Montana this week.
William Steffen of Madison announces the city park pavilion will be at the disposal of any organization for a benefit for California sufferers. The offer was made a week ago for food relief and now extends to two weeks.
An influential council member said Mayor Moore will not have the saloon veto overridden. If the council sides with the mayor, Horna will not face approval on this matter and applicants may return, but with the mayor's opposition unlikely to yield grants.
Superintendent Youngs of the water department instructs inspectors to allow lawn sprinkling through the rest of the month if hours and rules are followed. Sprinkling is banned in April but dry weather prompts relief. Allowed 6 to 10 mornings and evenings with two fines per consumer for violations.
About 200 refugees are housed at the YWCA on Jed and Cherry Street in San Francisco. Sixty five arrived from the south last night, with today’s trains bringing more. volunteers provide meals and search for rooms. The relief committee has funds for food but asks for clothing donations especially clean underwear and outer garments for women, as many are in tattered attire from their journey.
A report to the Merchants Exchange states the steamer Senator is due in Seattle at midnight and passed Ta toosh at 11 30 this morning. The vessel carried refugees and Seattle residents among its passengers, while a large ship with flag at half mast moved in the afternoon.
General Greely reports to the War Department that the total death toll in the Han Prandeen disaster is 275. Following the Boston and Chicago fires, Congress is expected to consider a bill permitting free use of structural steel and other building materials for the stricken city.
In Annapolis on April 24 officials including President Roosevelt and Ambassador Jusserand attended a permanent burial service for Paul Jones. French and American admirals, the French ambassador, and other government figures delivered remarks led by Ambassador Jusserand and General Porter.
Mayor Moore criticizes the Milwaukee franchise citing perpetual grant language and limits on city control. He plans a thorough review to ensure the city’s interests are protected, questioning the transfer clause and restricted police power over overhead bridges.
Emil Leubet former French president survives a morning assassination attempt after a large bomb with a lit fuse was found under his study window and quickly extinguished. No arrests have been made as investigators seek motives.
Joe Donegan, captured intoxicated and jailed as a vagrant, has served 36 days and faces further term in the penitentiary. Sheriff F. Bieseker of Vancouver plans to bring him to Seattle for trial on a stated tax theft charge. Donegan was arrested at Ravensdale with two companions by Deputy Sheriff Matt Htarwich for allegedly stealing four cases of wine from a freight car but jailed for vagrancy with a term expiring today.
J B Galbraith of Galbraith Bacon reports abundant hay for local and government needs. Eastern Washington hay scarce while Puget Sound hay is plentiful and in extra fine condition. Cement supply is uncertain with no word on destruction of a cement factory. Seattle has cement for demand. Large shipments are en route around the Horn to Galbraith Bacon, first due by June.
The national relief fund for San Francisco rises to 15.4 million dollars with expectations it will reach 20 million. New York’s city fund has surpassed 2 million and may approach nine hundred million, as contributions continue to grow.
Albany April 24. Clover and Higgins did not sign a relief bill allocating 250000 from the treasury for San Francisco. Ernest Lotus pled guilty to burglary and received a one year sentence to the state penitentiary.
The steamer Humboldt reached port yesterday with nine passengers among 46 travelers returning south for news of relatives after the San Francisco disaster. Among immigrants were J. J. Kennedy and China Shea of Skagway with families in San Francisco, and others as heads of households seeking updates.
A Seattle mayor receives a gratitude telegram from California praising aid to San Francisco the message notes no contagion distress or sickness among the assisted homeless and reports workers including bricklayers earning 29 dollars daily and laborers one dollar per hour Seattle also receives a telegram from Mayor Sebmits of San Francisco with a reply expected.
The unidentified man, about 40 years old and 140 pounds, was found in the bay near Ninth Street South and Malgate Street after being knocked overboard by a passing train. Coroner Dr. Carrott ordered removal to the Kennery-Watson morgue. he deemed the deceased a railroad worker struck and thrown into the bay. He was tall, smooth shaved, with a dark cutaway coat and overcoat, but clothing offered no identifying details.
Word from San Francisco says Sidonta Furth daughter of Jacob Furth escaped from the city and is safe with friends. F K Struve brother in law notified Mr Furth after delays. telegram finally sent via Southern Pacific private wires.
A Spokane city employee identified as Pien Vigeon fell 75 feet from the Munroe Street bridge and was crushed on rocks below. He was performing work on the bridge when he lost his balance and plunged to the rocks in sight of onlookers.
After a three day absence the wandering dollar returns to The Star office and is set to begin new excursions. News from San Francisco delayed its release but excitement wanes and plans resume for later publication detailing its journey for readers.
Mayor Moore told the decane council committee he will enforce the saloon box law by raiding violators and arresting occupants for police suspicion and witness checks. The committee voiced accord with the plan. The committee also opposed granting Herman Quandt a license at 515 Third Ave due to a bad prior record.
The Seattle council defeated Capt. A P Spaulding's bid to be harbormaster by eight to seven in a split vote reflecting machine politics. The body also re introduced the Milwaukee steam heating franchise and passed milk sale regulations while considering billboard limits and police car purchase.
Los Banos California April 24 the business district was destroyed by an earthquake causing a loss of 150000 dollars.
A dense market listing shows vegetables like potatoes onions cabbage and tomatoes, fruits including bananas apples and oranges, dairy items such as butter and cheese, and livestock notes. Regional entries cover Washington Oregon California sources with prices per ton, per box, or per pound for items from fresh produce to hay, feed, and cement supplies.
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