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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
8
In Bellingham on August 22 militiamen from the Washington National yard must skiddoo from their city hall meeting due to City Engineer Gerhart. Officials say the scene featured rapid marches, cheering, and military gun butt demonstrations as they moved toward the armory.
Samuel Gompers writes to various congressmen in Washington urging clear views on labor bills and griev ances. He reports many replies but says unless a response favors labor it must be treated as opposition and fought by organized labor.
The gunboat Princeton ran aground in the Narrows while escorting the body of Admiral Train aboard the Empress of China. She floated free after more than four hours with no injuries reported.
VT Tribbett, an expressman, says a grip was yesterday stolen from his wagon near the stand eeeran and James, prompting a police inquiry.
The corporations committee of the city council will meet in a special session next Friday night to consider the Union Pacific railroad tunnel franchise and other trackage rights. Five petitions for vacation of about 10 streets are filed and street committee members are asked to attend. The grant of a franchise for a main track on Colorado will be the key issue.
Secretary Yandell of the Cham ber of Commerce reports a telegram from Charles Magee of the Real society. The telegram says the offer is appreciated and that money via a late department will be cable to the American consul at Valparaiso.
A government observer failed to report the Dakota's Ta toowh arrival prompting questions among seafaring men. Rockets were fired to notify Great Northern officials, the Dakota then anchored at Neah Bay, and it later learned it should have been reported at Port Townsend. Local officials will review the matter.
The Steamer Empress of China arrived at VicroniA BC with the body of Rear Admiral Charles Train who died at Chefon. The gunboat Princeton met the steamer and will convey the remains to Seattle where the funeral train will depart.
James Lutton aged 12 is reported missing from his home at 1116 Recon ay. He disappeared yesterday after a prior disappearance where he was found soon after.
A man in North Yakima mimicked car noises and drove locals to distraction. Robert T Vanaie, described as a 4 horsepower automobile enthusiast, was declared insane and committed to the Medics Lake asylum. Yennice from Indiana worked in a livery stable and shared automobile fixation.
The Direct Primary leagues push for nominating all candidates by petition limit campaign expenses and require expense reports. Voters will be allowed their first and second choice under the open primary system.
J D Morgan head of the Boys Loggers of the Pacific coast asks for arrest of J W Morton who is posing as within the association to secure...
Authorities report Morton, linked to ongoing criminal activity, has been named as a suspect for some time. A reward of 160 is offered for his capture as officers pursue leads and attempt to halt further incidents associated with the group.
It is reported banker Stensland of Chicago has been arrested at Aguas Calientes Mexico according to unverified dispatches from El Paso Texas dated August 22.
The Ladies Aid Baltery of the Fremont Swedish M. K church will hold a social meeting at the church tomorrow evening at 7 o’clock.
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