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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
5
The town reports strong hunting activity with grouse and pheasants in September. Brewster and Yak teams reportedly bagged birds while locals expect a record turnout and high shell usage near the western mountains and Gun Shoree.
An OCR fragment notes a front pantry event and a sale for France with a large crowd aboard a wagon full of freight. It mentions Texas and port activity and a morning proceeding with passengers and general goods.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions clothing, men’s wear, and a figure named Yas with wires and beans, but the meaning is fragmented and specifics are unclear. No distinct event or entities can be confirmed for a concise summary.
A partial week report notes Reoheaner Patboe, linked to a sal vage operation, was released under $10,000 bond while the cargo lead heads for New York City. Authorities withheld further details pending ongoing proceedings.
Albert Sather a deckhand on the steamship Patrhaven drowned when he slipped between the weavet and the dock while passing weed on Monday night. The body has not been recovered. Sather is the father of Ma munds, and the Cog of the Palr Veren was lowered to halfmast as Patrunda port entry began.
Daniel McGiddrick was arrested after attempting to cash a $200 check on the Canadian Bank of Commerce forged in the name J. A. Grant, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Detective Welch pursued him to the Klondike hotel where he was captured. Four more forged checks totaling $1,240 were found. McGiddrick admitted using them as a joke. He is jailed awaiting trial.
A circular from the Hee Mees of Washington calls members across Oregon Idaho and British Columbia to attend the comeetenation at Wilson's Huet College on September.
The Swedish American National club plans a picnic at Wildweed Park in August with Governor Mead expected to attend and deliver an address. Tetbot for Patents and 206 Mutual Life are noted in the program.
In Brooklyn the Leudesdorff family guardianship of 91 children celebrates a new arrival. Papa Leudesdorft touts frugal living with butchers and bakers as the key, while a daughter recalls a night visit by a real stork though neighbors question the tall tale.
The Paugh & Bells circus pitched tents in North Seattle this morning with a grand parade through downtown. The show opens at 2 PM featuring new acts including Leap to the Clouds and a spectacular Fighting the… display, plus a menagerie and multiple divisions led by military and clown bands.
An elderly woman distressed by the San Francisco disaster travels south via steamers to Seattle Skagway and Whitehorse showing signs of insanity. U S Marshal James M Mise Thompson aids her as authorities move her toward Portland for care.
Rear Admiral Swinburne plans an inspection trip down the Sound to identify a safe large range for target practice. A 4000-yard facility meeting shipping safety rules will be chosen, with Blaine as the likely location.
H. Brooking, a saloon keeper, was arrested last night by Patrolman Carr on a charge of permitting minors to enter his saloon. He was released on cash bond of su
Charles Johnsen and Albert Smith fought yesterday afternoon and were arrested by Patrolman Lockwood. They appeared before Justice Alexander that afternoon.
Civil service difficulties overcome. Chief Wappenstein selects Claude Hannick to succeed Sergeant Leighton who has resigned. Bannick will join the squad tonight.
Charles Derevin was buried at Weatminster Abbey after his death on April 19, 16882, according to the report.
Henry Brookes a 19 year old from the O'Brien family is reported missing from the family home. He left yesterday forenoon and has not been heard from since. He is described as medium build height with a ruddy complexion brown hair and blue eyes.
Brown bear cubs bought at Skagway by Dr A B Duell of New York City arrived on the Spokane from Southeast Alaska. Duell purchased the bears and will donate them to the New York Zoo. J Deuell also involved in the transaction.
Aug 14 report from Port Townsend notes the sockeye run finished and the Gull continues to run in the area. Fishermen anticipate the arrival of the ether salmon while gear and plants are overhauled for the new campaign.
The Neptune, owned by Cook Inlet Transportation, resumes service after being pulled from the Cook Inlet run due to low business. It passed Seward Avenue and took the inside passage, with plans to reach the southern part of the region later in the week.
The steamer Humboldt departed north last night with a full freight load and zero passengers. Among the passengers were HM A Cililie and his wife of Nome heading north via Deweon, and mining operator Mr Gittetx from Seward Peninsula. HW Hulmes, cannery owner in southeastern Alaska, also traveled aboard.
Brearmer Jeanie arrived at Nome last Saturday, received this morning by Schubach & Hamilton. The vessel left for Solomon the same day and should now be heading south.
Nicholas Toronborough of room 23 says a thief entered yesterday afternoon at Fifth Avenue and Ter race area and stole a sail kit from a box in his room Wesen tered. The incident was reported from the Anderson house.
The King County Republican club holds an informal meeting this afternoon to elect 156 members from Beattie and surrounding districts to form the committee on entertainment for the banquet on January 22.
The small steamer Caswell, owned by Captain WA Mwift of thinelty, was totally wrecked four weeks ago in Twelve Mile rapids on the Buahit Ha river in Alaska. Captain Mygift plans to sail south soon on one of the first Bleam routes to Seldovia.
The largest shipment of Oriental mail in months arrives on the Dakota tomorrow or Friday with 265 sacks to be redistributed locally.
A three shipment of turkeys totaling 40,000 pounds has arrived in the city for Thanksgiving dinners for troops in the Philippines and will be sent to Manila on an early steamer.
Survey for the west coast state road authorized by the last legislature nears completion. Jefferson county started early and finished last fall, Chehalis county portion due by August, and Clallam county work well under way with completion of the Port Townsend to Grays Harbor route expected in about one month.
A daughter was born this morning August 15 to the wife of Councilor Burrows. The child is named Giladva Evelva.
A promotional piece extols a bank account as the open sesame to fortune and highlights the State Bank of Beattie as a safe place for savings with 4 percent interest, semiannual payout, urging readers to bank there.
Miss Grace Pinhart reports her gold watch stolen in the city yesterday afternoon. Wilbert at Battleard notes the incident as a local theft and asks for information to recover the watch and identify the culprit.
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