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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
8
Police rush to a murder scene after a pistol shot echoes through an alley near Washington Street. Officers pursue the suspect through the shadows, racing to save a life as dawn breaks over the city.
A damaged fragment describes suspects at a crime scene during a Mafia related incident. Patrolman W C Hubbard is referenced as having shot a cat in the vicinity, with a victim supposedly nearby in dim light.
Wilfred Smith woke in his room at the Scandinavian house and hurried to the police station to report a stolen new suit. The incident details are limited but indicate a theft occurred near his residence.
Wilfred woke to a bright morning plans of a stroll in a new spring suit but found the outfit vanished along with 17 pounds left in a trouser pocket. He reported the theft at police headquarters as his day downtown turned to despair.
Cleveland experts warned a year ago that San Francisco’s fire escape from serious blazes was unsustainable. The National Board of Fire Underwriters panel noted topographical disadvantages and credited San Francisco’s vigilant fire department for delaying a major fire, a pattern Cleveland would soon study.
In recent days a gang has stolen gripe and valises from depots and steamship waiting rooms. Dozens of reports describe sneak thieves exploiting these common carrier spaces to seize satchels and similar bags.
Reports from Penver April 26 recount a tragic case during the San Francisco quake. Jockey H. I. Kua well known as Chub carried his baby when bricks fell striking the child dead. At the relief station in the depot he learned his wife had become insane. Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh returned from San Francisco with news of his mother and sister safe. He notes money and drugs are more needed than food in the stricken city. Next Saturday the King County Good Roads association meets to discuss labor on roads.
The Realty Security Company hires Ira O Thompson to lead the Farm Land department and promises quicker, better service for buyers and sellers of farm properties. Located at 208 Boston block with phone numbers Main S280 and lod 3289.
Powell Wallenstein, 16, left home Monday seeking work and has not been seen since. Police alerted to locate him as of April 16, with no further sightings or word from him.
Police receive numerous complaints about young bore riders coasting down sidewalks with wagons. People have been knocked down and bruised. D Certolten recalls San Francisco after the disaster and a man shot in cold blood for refusing to work. Carrolltons note bystanders offered tricks for dear life.
The Northern Pacific offers first class round trip tickets to Los Angeles for 45.50 with travel May 2 3 4 and 5 and returning by July 31. Tickets are available at the city ticket office corner of First Ave and Main. Proceeds support the Mystic Shrine meeting.
The Star Publishing Co urges subscribers to call the main office if delivery fails by 6 o clock each evening. Provide Sunset and Main numbers 1050 or 1138, between 6 and 7, and report any further misses to ensure perfect service.
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