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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
1
Muutin eers mobilize for Kronstadt assault after subduing Svea Borg and drowning its commander. The victorious forces push toward St Petersburg as guards celebrate.
A fragmented historical overview links Russia from 1800 to 1908 to repeated peasant uprisings, Jewish persecutions, assassinations, famine, and political repression. It claims ongoing revolts and civil war as the inevitable outcome of autocratic rule and religious intolerance.
Aug 1 reports describe mutineers crushed by the crews of four warships and preparations for an assault on Kronstadt. Casualties rise in the fortress and city as loyal troops move in, with fortifications and telegraph buildings hit. In Derbent the garrison killed officers and seized the city in reaction to parliament’s dissolution. The Finnish diet urged citizens to aid public order.
ST PETERSBURG Aug 1 Kronstadt has been cut off from communication with the outside world. Local authorities report no contact with ships or officials since the disruption began, heightening concerns over safety and supply lines.
Telegrams say Kronstadt mutiny weakens loyal defense as Red Guards seize districts and forts. A general strike spreads, rebels name chiefs, and sailors are urged to rally for liberation of imprisoned representatives. Admiral Birtloff mobilizes coast batteries while Helsingfors insurgents face pursuit.
Reports of unwholesome food and poor sanitation aboard steamer steerage decks from Seattle to Nome and Valdes pass through the Central Labor Council. Passengers claim no complaints reach company heads. officials defend provisions as adequate while noting outsiders may hear more. Protests planned at the next council meeting.
Rear Admiral Evane will appoint a Board of Inquiry to investigate the collision between the battleships Alabama and Illinois off Newport. The damage is described as slight. Captain Tilley, commanding the town, to chair the board.
Washington August 1 Secretary Wilson of the Agricultural Department left to surprise eastern packing houses. He refused to reveal his destination, saying the public disclosure would defeat the purpose of his errand.
Senator Dolilver predicts a bitter fight at the Republican state convention in Des Moines as delegates begin sessions. The state central committee has been in session two days and will review credentials. Governor Albert B. Cummins is shown with a clear majority and his running mate Garrett trails slightly.
A new steamer for the Port Blageley to Beattie run will cut the trip to 16 minutes. Built by Mal Co the vessel aims for completion by mid October and will be among the finest small craft on the sound. The Barah M Renton previously held the route time. Albion now on the run takes five minutes longer.
The court ruled in favor of Mayor Johnson, finding city officials cannot be held in contempt for actions in discharge of official duties without a clearly defined injunction. The decision states that one cannot assume knowledge of an injunction without it being specified.
Arte Le Arturo M. Filas, Mexican consul in Tucson, reports a letter from Secretary of State Mariscal of Mexico defending the absence of trouble between Mexican laboring classes and Americans. He says rumors of revolutionary movement and anti American demonstrations are false and published with malicious intent harming both sides.
Beatties bank clearings for July reached 37,169,644.46 versus 27,720,111.01 a year earlier, a 34 percent gain. The seven month total stood at 266,906,499.74 with an implied annual trajectory near 447,000,000, and July alone exceeded one million dollars in expense relative to 1897's yearly total.
A multi member commission including Prof Harrington of Boston and Prof Sedawick will begin field work on Cedar River pollution in Seattle. Prof Roberts and Dr Hea join the team with City Engineer Thomson possibly, aided by Milwaukee Road staff. Reports will be sealed for council review once all three commissioners submit findings.
Seattle mayor W H Moore, touring for a national convention, is ill in Los Angeles with an ear abscess. He plans to return by August 16 to oversee street railway and Cedar River road ordinances, but his absence prompts speculation over local political impact.
Collier Nero carrying 4000 tons of coal grounded on the south side of Plock Island while supplying warships in maneuvers off Black Island. The vessel rests in a dangerous position as crews work to refloat her.
King Alphonso and Queen Eva of Spain arrived at Cowes today aboard the royal yacht, escorted by warships and salutes. They will stay during yachting week and Alphonso plans to build a yacht to compete here next year.
An extensive woolen manufacturing plant costing 1 500 000 will be launched by local capital. The articles of incorporation will be filed soon and plans announced. The modern plant aims to produce all woolen fabrics and meet coastwide demand, financed entirely by local investors.
Tintee and Corneliua Combs, condemned for murder, plan to shoot craps on the day of their execution to honor the dedication of a new scaffold. They proposed the dice game to settle who goes first, with Sheriff Dickson acting as referee to render the decision.
A man named F. M. Drake was arrested at o clock in the morning on a warrant sworn by Officers Clark and Vaupell for placing poison on the parading strip of Fourteenth Avenue. A neighbor reported the act after claiming to have seen it. Drake had long been under police and Kennel Club suspicion, with members ready to aid the prosecution.
Harry Thew's wife and his mother visited him in the New York prison the morning hours, meeting him together in a rare family appearance.
City faces legal limit on general bonds for a street railway project. Assessments pending may raise the indebtedness ceiling, prompting options to lease or reallocate bond roles. Officials caution opponents may exploit limits to thwart municipal ownership and delay a vote.
Inyo County gold fields see daily deaths from extreme heat. Mining engineer WH Adame reports eight prospectors died while he was there, six bodies brought to Panamint, sunstroke blamed for the fatalities. Temps reached 125 at Ballarat noon and 116 at night, with desert areas south of Redlands recording even higher readings.
Steamer Indiana, the first passenger boat from Nome for two weeks, is due in port tomorrow with a reported gold shipment aboard from the Interior. The Indiana will sail north-bound again on August 19.
Wiliam Frown, a bridegroom, stood with his bride on the Charlotte station platform when J Y Kincaid fired five shots, killing him instantly. A crowd attacked Kincaid but police arrested him before harm came to him. Jealousy is cited as the motive.
In Santa Cruz California Lewis Hagen a former Sea Beach hotel bartender who earlier threatened to kill his wife tried to shoot her this morning. His shotgun misfired and he then barricaded himself in a meals store. Police forced entry and found Hagen with the top of his head blown off.
Julian Kruttechnitt director of maintenance and operation for the Harriman line travels to Beattie and may arrive late in the week. The trip aims to consult state and Oregon officials on construction recommendations by J. D. Forrell. Chief Engineer Hood and W. W. Cotton of Portland are part of the party and expected in Seattle around Kruttechnitt’s arrival.
General Lee leads a detachment of scouts in Manila as regulars begin a round-up of rebellious Pulajanes. Con stabulary command directs the operation.
Cheyenne on August 1 reports total registration of lands in the Shoshone reservation reaching 1810 583 with solid claims for all who registered.
Dr. W. Hi. Haney and J. H. Moran two Los Angeles capitalists were arrested in Plumas county for an alleged mine robbery. They allegedly bonded the mine to steal a rich ore pocket shown by the owners. They admit taking 30 pounds of ore but say they were prospecting.
More than 1060 Seattle residents join a White Star line excursion to Denmark Finland Norway and Sweden kicking off in early November from Boston on the Cedric. A. J. Thuland, local agent, will accompany the party to Boston. The trip lasts three months.
Los Angeles August 1 police hunt for identities of two men linked to the killing of chauffeur John Smilde. Margaret Lauten who kept the house says Smilde argued with one assailant who dropped a comb bearing the name A. Hamberlin Jr. on the scene.
The Burnside left this morning to relay cable between the forts on the sound. Lieutenant Colonel Glassford of the United States Signal Office accompanied the ship and will be away four or five days. Much of the cable will be lifted and replaced as the old wire is in bad condition.
U S treasurer report tallies fiscal year revenue by districts with California at four million dollars and Montana Idaho Utah Oregon and Washington Alaska listed. Des Moines notes a Republican convention adjournment with Secretary Shaw forecasting possible harmony but lingering fears.
The case of Mies Bertha Seigel cashier of the Outlet Clothing store, arrested last week for passing a five dollar gold coin, will be heard Friday. She was released on $500 bail. Captain Bell is handling the case. no protection is expected to follow.
Deputy U S Marshal F M Lathe filed an application of creditors for Washington Mattress and Manufacturing Co claiming the firm insolvent. A schedule of indebtedness totaling 1100 dollars and a petition to suspend business were submitted in the proceeding.
The National Funeral Directors association plans to hold its 1908 convention in Seattle during the exposition. Oregon and California associations pledge support, and G. M. Butterworth of Seattle and George W. Mack of Bellingham will attend. The Chicago meeting on September 4 is expected to draw 400 to 500 delegates to Seattle.
Gov W B Hoggatt of Alaska is due in Seattle from Nome on an early steamer and will proceed to Juneau to link with the revenue cutter McCullough. The vessel leaves around August 10 for an inspection trip along the coast to Unalaska. Accompanying him are H L Hobart customs collector and W H Loller his private secretary. The governor has toured interior Alaska to study conditions, and the Alaska club plans a reception.
The injunction case in Georgetown halted the railroad’s plan to extend tracks across Rainieray has been postponed to August 15. The temporary prohibition remains in effect until that new date.
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