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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1906
Page
1
Reports from Valparaiso indicate worse damage than initial accounts with bank clearings down and buildings destroyed. Inspectors plan visits to assess commissary and depot operations. shipping lines report no word on dock safety as steamers await updates from the port.
A scrambled dispatch from August reports tremors and fires striking Valparaiso and York with widespread business closures. It notes company managers noting evacuations and disrupted telegraph links as troops respond to the quake and ensuing fires in South America.
An Oregon man, Mr Gearson, rode a Great Northern train toward Everett when a stranger used a freight bill ruse inside a tunnel. The attacker stole $50 and vanished as the train emerged from the south portal. The suspect is described as medium height with dark hair, a clean shave, and a black suit and slouch hat.
A delayed dispatch from Santiago reports a powerful earthquake in Valparaiso causing vast property damage. Pacific Steamship Co offices were wrecked while some areas remained undamaged. Two squares at a point were ruined and several avenues buildings collapsed. Business slowly resumes after the tremor. Little Violet, aged 1, was at her grandma’s for dinner when the delay prompted concern.
Bjorgn plans a lecture tour detailing experiences from his travels in Europe. He outlines aims for the trip and the lessons learned from various stops.
Cable dispatches from Valparaiso and Buenos Aires describe widespread destruction and demoralization after a Chilean quake. Reports note the near destruction of towns and the collapse of telegraph lines, with fears for Loc Andes and uncertainty about Valparaiso's damages.
Reports from Mendesta relay telegrams about widespread destruction in the Lac Andes district after a quake. Many casualties feared and communications with Chile disrupted as news of further disaster spreads.
Charles Williams a one legand man stopped Patrolman Bros. last night while walking with his wife in citizen clothes and asked for change for a meal. When Hrafford tried to arrest him he was struck three times with Williams wooden leg. This morning he received 63 days in the city jail by Judge Alexander.
Johann F. Christensen son of Dr. Christensen of La Crosse Wisconsin believed shanghaied from Port Townsend aboard the Australian bark Henry Failing, which sailed June 12. Examination of the roll shows the name Johann Christensen.
Chicago police report four men possibly including Paul O Stensland the Milwaukee Avenue bank president missing since early Aug were intercepted at Midway Hotel. Leone Langdon Key a Chicago divorcee connected to the case is described as a central figure who pursued Stensland to gain access to his funds amid alleged romantic entanglements and financial motive.
Harriman aims to parallel the Seattle to Portland line via the Oregon & Washington railroad, the Harriman system’s state name. The fight centers on Cowlitz county with suits expected in every county along the proposed right of way. Reports say Harriman officials have secured several substantial bays between Seattle and Tacoma and south of Tacoma.
The event announces fifteen thousand delegates attending in Seattle, home of the organization.
The next convention of the rand nerie of Eagles will be in Norfolk Virginia. The Spokane drill team won the first prize.
Telegrams to Frank Dowd report a unanimous grand lodge resolution to hold the 1908 session in Seattle the home city of the order. The Fraternal Order of Eagles founded in Seattle on February 6 1908 and the first grand lodge session met there in May 1809.
A telegram reports the election of Edward Krause of Wilmington Del as grand worthy president Theo Bell of California as grand worthy vice president and A B Partridge formerly Beattie of Kansas City re-elected for the eighth time as grand secretary A spirited contest occurred for all offices PMID appears from the telegram indicating the event was held with guests from aeerte.
In Green Bay Vie an afternoon storm turns deadly when a bolt strikes, killing Fred Billings as he chides his daughter about her fear. Authorities reported no further injuries.
Petitions and appeals seek removal of the district from its current location. Citizens press moral grounds for change while parties discuss a southern shift near a police center, with no definite new spot yet.
In Huntington August 18 1899 V Davis of Huntington believed to be the heaviest woman in the world has died. She was about years old and weighed 720 pounds. Coffin measured five feet three inches long. Her sister weighs over 500 pounds and Rudolph was arrested for stealing a hand pin valued at 60 dollars, the brooch recovered.
A recount reveals altered ballots in several wards, with key discrepancies in Mullen Riplinger Dow and Moore tallies. Investigators note unlocked boxes and doctored ballots, suggesting post-count tampering by a single individual after precinct judges handed doors to the comptroller.
Four new school buildings Latona Stevens Franklin and Daniel Bagley open September 1 to start the fall term. Built at a cost of 160000 and with capacity for 2000 pupils, they will employ over 66 teachers. A tour of inspection was conducted by Boome Hughes Ith Baward Linecols and Reuben Jones of the school board who are in the city.
James L. Rodgers of Shanghai told about 100 businessmen at the Commercial Club luncheon that U S China trade depends on immediate action or Japan will seize the entire Orient market. Senator Pilea Congressman Humphrey and Frederick D Cloud spoke on the Chinese question.
Springfield August 18 Bank Examiner Jones reports that the Milwaukee Avenue bank shows at least 1 million dollars lost. Forged paper totaling about 500000 is gone and 250000 is doubtful. The findings indicate significant fraud losses and unresolved amounts.
Report alleges Louis Huny led a fraudulent count in Sixth precinct First ward during the recent city election. Watchers and officials describe protests, threats, and police intervention. James Mullen and Joe Griffin are cited in the updated judge list for the upcoming special election.
Edward Weir of the Grand Central hotel reports to police that he took a stranger to the George hotel last night. He woke to find the stranger gone and with him only $45 from Weir's pockets. Police have received several similar reports this year.
A daily reporting pattern emerges with at least one instance each day. Officials say the trend continues, reflecting ongoing activity across multiple sectors and locations.
Farrier R. Petkovitz reports thieves entered his 110 Marelonat street shop on a Thursday or Friday night and absconded with 26 martin skins valued at 10 to 15 dollars each.
The King County 1906 assessment rolls show lower valued properties taxed at higher rates while expensive properties are taxed at lower rates. In Sarah A. Bell's additions near Westlake Boulevard, sixteen parcels sold for 94 350 but assessed at 47 200, about 50 percent of price. Thirty parcels sold for 412 500 and assessed at 141 950, about 34 percent. Seventeen parcels sold for 626 500 and assessed at 173 700, about 27 percent.
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