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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
1
Reports from Carmanah point say a lifeboat from the Valencia wreck was found in a cave with eight skeletons aboard. A second pontoon may be recovered. an Indian guide notes the cave is about 60 feet high and 200 feet long. The discovery confirms prior fears about survivors.
Aug 22 reports from Valparaiso describe several shocks and new fires as heavy rains in Santiago flood rivers. The disaster toll remains about 3,000 dead with some 50,000 people relying on relief aid.
Ballot recount lowers Mullen majority from 847 to 241 after classifying ballots by validity and intention. Dow concedes likely end of contest as discrepancies and improper markings are resolved.
Sunset lineman S Miller died after falling from a Hewitt pole yesterday. The sling broke and he struck pavement skull first, breaking his skull. He never regained consciousness. Home is listed as Idaho.
Funeral services for Daniel J Hoolahan of South Park were held at Westminster Presbyterian Church and burial followed at Lake View cemetery.
Lincoln Nebraska reports that the Republican state convention opened this afternoon with delegates gathering to begin deliberations and set the party’s platform for the upcoming election.
Valparaiso reports a latest estimate under normal conditions puts the life loss from the Thursday quake at about 5,000. Property destruction is estimated near 100 million dollars and likely higher.
New York reports from Aug 22 describe Valparaty branch messages claiming about half the city destroyed and more than 1,000 injured with the populace camping out. W Grace & Co notes the city nearly annihilated with terms suggesting widespread damage.
An earthquake at Zaborse in Upper Milesia collapses doors and shatters pictures. Residents flee to the streets as walls crack and buildings shake.
Capt P Petersen of the Koemos steamer Uarda reports a voyage from Hamburg to Seattle seven months ago. The ship reached San Francisco during the earthquake on April 18 and sailed on to Valparaiso the day the quake occurred. He notes he and crew were safe and hopes to reach Hamburg before another quake.
Comptroller Marty W. Carroll declares he accepts full responsibility for ballots stored in the comptroller's vault during the recent municipal election. He notes watchers were employed day and night by the municipal ownership group until he took office, and asserts no knowledge of any tampering. The article discusses lack of specific local crime provisions for tampering with ballot boxes in the city office.
Government troops report capturing General Pino Guerra after morning battle near Palma and Pinar del Rio. Fifteen rebels were killed and 30 wounded as forces, though outnumbered, secured the area 12 miles west of Pinar del Rio.
A garbled Havana statement claims the group was caught unprepared and asserts warnings were unnecessary. It alleges a rushed move to a small faction, criticizes leadership, and implies no cause for alarm. The text lacks coherent names or dates.
Havana dispatch says Gen. Pino Guerra attacked the Rurales near Pinar Rio city before daylight and drove them back to town. Insurgents did not press the pursuit while awaiting reinforcements.
Mies McKinnon reports a suitcase incident aboard a University route car at 1 day afternoon. The conductor change occurred near Second Avenue and Pike Street. the new conductor did not note any further activity after leaving the car with the grip.
The body found near The Meadows of the Northern Pacific will be buried tonight from the Henney-Watson parlors. No identifying details were available to determine the victim’s identity.
A morning brush fire at the corner of Minoray and Columbia streets was quickly contained by firefighters who arrived promptly and kept the blaze from spreading. No injuries or property damage reported.
United States Inspectors Tur and Whitney hear three testimonies about the Tacoma steamers collision at Vashon. Captains Cap Hall and Ferguson differ from witnesses on whether the ships met head on or side on. The inquiry is expected to conclude this afternoon.
Mrs Warner of Fremont was thrown to the ground while trying to board an RE Union car at Fifth and Pike this morning. She sustained a severe shaking up but walked home after getting help at a nearby drug store. Mrs Warner is over 60 years old.
The King county school directors meet this afternoon to review routine work and prepare for the new school term beginning September 3. The board plans to discuss changes in staff and teachers and will consider other adjustments.
President Roosevelt has received no definite report of ice formation regarding Cuba. The United States seeks a measured response and hopes the Cuban government can control the situation without prompting an abrupt revolution. The aim is to show the republic is free and independent without forced annexation.
Report from Mexico City says Central American revolutionists plan to join Cuban rebels, escalating regional anti colonial activity amid ongoing insurgencies.
Chicago endures a blistering heat wave with rising casualties from heat. A squall wrecked the schooner Hattie Hatt, stripping its masts while the nearby Resumption rode out the storm in calm waters. The Hattie Hatt was towed to port after the squall ceased.
JT A Lowndale swore out a complaint charging John Zoweyberg with brutally beating him yesterday with no provocation alleged. The incident was recounted this morning in court as the basis for the assault accusation.
John Ball an employee of the Mo ran company was arrested today while descending a Dakota plank. Customs inspectors seized a package from him containing two etl shewisa.
Renville of Rainier Beach reported the loss of a telescope grip left in the drug store of Edommen & Kelly. The grip contained no quantity of clothing.
The Arrow Navigation company sues the National Bank of Commerce alleging breach of contract in disposing of the steamer Arrow mortgaged for 90,000. It claims a 1903 loan of 20,000 was secured by mortgage, that the bank sold the boat for 34,000 to Monticello Bleamship Co, and failed to accept due payments and remove the boat from court jurisdiction. The firm says the vessel is worth about 100,000.
County officials and Jas A Moore clash over approving 500000 in bonds with liability for damages. Moore refuses to accept bonds if liability remains, offering to personally defend lawsuits instead. Chamber of Commerce debates whether to push a vote without mentioning damages as sessions with county commissioners continue.
Report from Kodiak says natives found large placer gold deposits on the island's west coast. A Northwestern Fisheries storekeeper at Kodiak hides $2000 washed out in five days. Steamer Bertha carried the news south, confirming long held suspicions of abundant gold but few actual diggings yet underway.
The Northwestern Steamship Company let a contract to Moran's for a steel steamer. The vessel, 284 feet long with 42 foot beam and 24 foot hold, will have full bottom ballast and large hatches. Delivery is set for June 1 next year and it will serve Alaska freight with heavy cargo capacity.
The case of Helen M Rice a Spiritualist convicted for vagrancy and held on a $100 peace bond came before Judge Morris on appeal. The hearing sought to decide if Rice should remain under bond with Judge Morris reserving his opinion until tomorrow and indicating a possible new bond. The lower court's opinion was sustained pending further decision.
Mrs. Lewie Carter Payne, an actress, faced a dispossess notice at her town apartment issued by Norma Munro’s mother, executor of the Munro estate, for nearly 1600 dollars back rent plus interest. Attorney Henry Clark hints at sensational developments in the Carter Payne Munro feud.
The piece argues the county board of equalization favors large taxpayers, noting 10 000 notices to appear, limited three week sessions, and wasted ante rooms while small holders cannot reach the board. It calls the process a sham denying justice to working men and women.
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