16 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
1
In Seattle August recount of city election results, changes appear in the Fifth Ward. In precinct two of the ward, candidate M. D. is listed with 83 votes cast, reflecting adjustments from the earlier tally.
A dynamite car exploded at the Santa Bullia mines near Chihuahua, 12 miles from the city, killing 12 workers and injuring about 40 others. Several names remain unknown, and a boy’s rifle is found amid the dead, raising questions about the cause. The blast shattered camp windows and halted unloading operations.
An editorial calls for prosecuting ballot tampering and fraud exposed by The Star. It urges the prosecuting attorney to act without delay, arguing such crimes threaten voters and the republic, and demands punishment for those responsible. The piece cites political pressure from Republicans and local owners as context.
A Bay City report describes alleged vote fraud in multiple wards, including Sixth First and Second precincts, with Moore and Riplinger figures disputed. The text cites miscounted and inflated votes, municipal officials, and election judges implicated by Republican majorities, raising questions about the integrity of the mayoral tally.
In Warsaw on August 16 revolutionaries and police fought in sanauipary clashes. Many officers died as soldiers fired into a crowd killing 15 and wounding 196. The massacre is alleged to be planned by revolutionists in revenge for the arrest of ten socialist workers in Praga.
Mrs. Houghton of Ballard fired through a second floor window after a prowler approached at 12 30 am. Neighbors saw a man flee toward Becondaday and police have not located any wounded person. The incident marks the fourth recent prowler report at the home, with no police identification of the assailant.
County commissioners order Surveyor Valentine to confer with the U S engineering office to determine the true boundary between the city and county after several complaints amid local jurisdiction questions. The outcome will define the official limits and affect future governance and services.
Insurance losses are reported as Treen Shoe company 88000 with 47900 insured, and F. W. Merrick 14000 with 16000 insured. Adjusters have not fixed final settlements as California officials consider sending an outside adjuster. Local adjusters continue work. a San Francisco inspector would review local claims before final settlements.
Fragmentary OCR figures show dates August 16 1905 and August 16 1906 with monetary amounts around 1 482 009 21 and 565 49696. The text hints at increases over the same date last year but lacks complete context or readable names or organiz ations.
Alfred L. Smith's writ request is postponed until Tuesday August 21 before Judge Hanford. Smith is under Special Officer Clyde Coleman escort on his way to answer a perjury charge alleged against him.
Joseph Kobel of Sixth Avenue attempted to hang himself at the Virginia Street wharf with a wire noose but lost consciousness before death. Found by a worker from Washington Cold Storage, he died en route to hospital after a prior illness and family troubles led to heavy drinking and unemployment.
Two years after retiring to a small acreage near Ravenna park N. Soper a 50 year old blacksmith resumes the trade. The piece details his $800 per acre assessment while nearby tracts fetch much lower values, charging that assessors favor wealthier owners. It notes other property owners protest high valuations and cites examples including Puget Mills Co. and Lake Washington shore tracts. The piece argues that residence property is taxed at higher rates than unimproved land, illustrating with Renton and Law's Second additions.
GOLDFIELD NOVEMBER REPORTS NO REFEREE YET FOR THE GANS BATTling Nelson bout. Nelson lacks training quarters and Nolan fears no real training can start. Dane does light roadwork daily while Bobby Lundy is set to spar. Gans camp notes Baltimore lad is progressing. Arena plans by a local architect were approved and construction moves forward.
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