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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1906
Page
3
The report centers on a tumultuous financial episode involving Harriman and Rockefeller figures amid fears of a broad panic. Traders anticipate decisive action to calm the stock market, with Union Pacific and Mutual Life sectors mentioned as key players shaping the outcome.
The report notes recovery potential for sellers amid price gaps between actual sale price and market value. Southern Pacific traded at 1% today, while Union Pacific opened strong at 185 and rose to 18a. The text highlights volatile moves in railroad shares and market reactions.
In Ogden Utah on August 20 the heaviest rain in years drenched the city. Webber and Ogden rivers rose rapidly as rain fell at about an inch per hour for two hours, flooding streets and neighborhoods.
Labor unions plan a big Labor Day event at Wildwood Park on September 1 with a parade management committee directing the outing. A sports program including running and jumping is arranged plus a ball game, aiming for a banner celebration and a large crowd. Transport will run every 15 minutes to the park.
William J. Bryan sailed for New York at 2 o'clock this afternoon as he prepared for a return voyage aboard the dictate of the Atlantic trip.
Lewie Morrison longtime Mephisto in Faust died in Yonkers New York at age 31 from a stomach disease. He was a familiar stage and screen actor known for his Faust role.
In Springfield Missouri on August 20 the trial of Galbraith accused of serious charges began today with the court proceeding into the case. The proceedings focus on allegations and evidentiary testimony presented to the jury.
The defense lawyer says the defendant will not face trial until every technicality in the law is exhausted. Attorney General Hadley was present among state counsel as the mob lynching case resumes this morning. the jury remains unsecured.
Thomas Lawson accuses Republican gubernatorial candidate Henry M. Whitney of lobbying legislators in a public letter to District Attorney Moran. He urges Moran to back Guild or his own bid if Moran runs, and claims Whitney is owned by the Standard Oil Company.
Fire Chief Cook will request property owners furnish the department with blue prints of their buildings so firefighters can study and become familiar with public buildings across stations. The note mentions a dozen base knobs and a price, with unclear references to Splonings.
Police arrest prominent figure William Furlong, held for investigation by Detectives Adams Corbett and Brown. Furlong’s partner was previously arrested but released with no charges. Earlier Furlong himself escaped from Detectives Adams and Brown.
Nell We, 3 HW, Woodward and Prea Richards along with Allan Moran were arrested last night by Detectives Our and Hubbard and booked at headquarters without charge. An opium smoking outfit is held as evidence.
Tacoma police informed headquarters they captured the man who robbed Ha ald Wier for 60 dollars in the George Will. The couple slept on Mrs. Yoleh when the crime occurred. Wier was also arrested as a witness. An officer will pursue the man today.
EF Cripps reports a theft at his Weert Heattle saloon when an old watch vanished from his vest pocket yesterday afternoon. He states he left the watch hanging on a wall and a clever thief seized the opportunity.
New York August 18 Fay Templeton the Broadway star has married Wim J Patterson and joins the Pittsburg millionaire circle. The article sketches her theatrical lineage from child prodigy to diva and notes her previous marriages and a London scandal over a song and dress deemed indecent by the lord chamberlain.
The Grand reopened after a thorough remodel presenting the Stewart Opera Company in Babette by Victor Herbert. The cast features Mabel Day as Babette and Carl Haydn as Mercer with catchy songs and a mix of operas in the bill. A separate premiere at Third Avenue showcases Deadwood Dick with Lauretts Taylor and Charles R. Allen in leading roles.
An advertisement urges saving with the State Bank of Seattle. It notes a 4 percent rate paid semi annually and states that one dollar opens an account, encouraging weekly deposits to grow savings.
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