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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
7
Aug 23 report from Valparaiso states martial law has been imposed with curfews and threats of shooting for loitering as marauders terrorize the city. Cemeteries were destroyed and aid efforts organized to raise funds for relief, while shelters rise and rains worsen conditions. The governor assured food medicine and shelter and promised swift control of disorders.
In Havana on Ave 23 Ge Banderas an insurgent fired at General Emilio Nunes governor of Havana province as he approached his home. A citizen cried out and the general fired, wounding the assailant who was captured. The attacker’s identity was not disclosed.
City finances reveal total estimated expenses for 1907 at 4 584 424 with the city engineer delivering late figures totaling 2 784 264 for expenses. Departmental tallies include engineering 2 724 054 and various service lines such as police 215 955 streets and sewers 117 590 board of works 45 100 and library 71 499.
The King County Republicans held their first banquet at Leechs Park with remarks from Governor Cushman and state legislators. F Miller introduced the Prosperity theme while Levi Ankeny spoke on Republican reform. Other speakers included John L. Wilson Judge White Perry and I B.
Heavy seas lash the Mirence straits as Iwo steamers Rainier and others suffer damage. Rainier, inbound from San Francisco, reached Dot yesterday before striking a violent storm. Crews assess hull integrity and seek safe harbor as weather worsens.
Officers of the Hertha reported heavy seas off Alaska's west coast during the last trip. The forward port railing was torn and several others were stove in.
Steamers Cottage City and Humboldt arrived with 113 passengers from interior Alaska and nearby ports. One ship carried 35,000 cans of salmon from Funter Bay and 50 tons of salt from Wrangel Narrows. Alaska Pacific Express handles the dust and Pacific Coast Co officials are noted on the voyage.
J D Trenholme via John Davie and Co buys a fraction of lots 16 11 12 block 1 Sarah A Bells addition a triangular plat bounded by Pine Weatlake and Fifth Avenue. Former owner Mrs John Collins. Consideration stated as 90 000 dollars.
The city council will be asked by the park commission to advise when new streets are to be dedicated or proposed or when street improvements are ordered by ordinances.
Nippon Yusen plays a key role with the Aki Maru nearing Beald after dawn, carrying freight for Seattle. The troopship Buford will stay in port with limited crew. Tenante heads from San Francisco to New York via Honolulu, Onafa arrives from Comox for Liverpool, and Puebla sails for San Francisco at six.
Fragmentary OCR data shows dates Aug 3 1906 and Aug 23 2005 with numeric figures including 626,475.06 and mentions increase over same date last year. No clear event or entities readable.
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh with chamber of commerce lawyers will draft canal resolutions for county commissioners that omit damage references. Seattle citizens will be asked to vote on issuing 500000 dollars in bonds for the canal construction.
I. F. P. Morgan, manager of the Colman dock, today bought a controlling interest in the Kitsap Company. The firm owns the Kitsap, the Sentinel and the Reliance. The amount of the purchase is not disclosed.
Weather clear at The Meadows on August 13 as six furlongs selling for older horses produced a win for Willie Greag at 5 to 2. Maxetta ran second at 10 to 1, with Rubiana at 3 to 1 taking third. Dora L appears tipped but finished lower.
A Green Lake Michigan company filed a civil action seeking a judgment against William E Sepek. Details of the claim are not provided in the fragment.
F McLelland and Company filed a quit action this morning against Empire Surety Company seeking damages of 497 dollars.
Information filed against Frank Pierce accuses him of stealing a watch and $45 from Edward Weir on August 15. The case outlines alleged taking of personal property during the incident with Weir.
The steam schooner Deibt will have a builder's trial next Saturday conducted by Moran's company. Machinery is installed and passed a dock test though much interior work remains unfinished and the steamer will not be delivered to the Pacific Coast Steamship company before September 12.
The Excelstor steamer sails tomorrow through the outside passage to Seward Cordova and Valdez with a full cargo. Among the passengers are laborers for the Copper River railroad, and the ship is returning south with a salmon cargo after initially being tied up by Northwestern Steamship Co.
Matthew Dow says he may drop his contest against Mulien and Hurd after Commissioner Raine reports the recount. He argues fraud affected the result and doubts any court can prove it, but hopes disclosures will lead to a fairer, more honest ballot count in the future.
Katherine Kennedy and Mra A Lansing were arrested Monday at the Miemearck cafe and released yesterday by Jwetie Alexander who ruled a person has a right to go to a cafe. The decision centers on civil liberty and public access to dining establishments.
Saloon man Prank Cody was fined $16 in Judge Alexander's court this morning for disorderly conduct and detagging the orderly.
The ways and means committee of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition is meeting this afternoon at the Hotel Butler to discuss funding and arrangements for the event.
Acting Judge Alexander heard Dr Titus an editor and orator charged with obstructing a street by an open socialist meeting at Second and Pike. Defense attorney B J Brown claimed police bias and persecution by Chief Wappenstein. Titus admitted inviting arrest to test the ordinance and gave a contentious speech on free speech. Judge Alexander withheld decision to a later date.
Mary Jones through her lawyers Morris Shipley and Southard filed a complaint with Seattle’s city comptroller seeking 10000 dollars in damages for personal injuries. She alleges city negligence and fault by contractor C J Erickson. The incident occurred July 26 at night on University Street between Second and Third Avenues when she fell over an unguarded bank.
The twelfth annual commencement at Wilson Modern Business College will be held tomorrow evening at Beattie Theater. Principal speakers are Frank W. Baker of Beattie Hardware and Charles W. Wiley, a local attorney. Over 100 students will debut to the mercantile world that night.
The steamer Saratoga will carry one of the largest sets of panwen fers northbound for Nome on Saturday afternoon. Many passengers are returning after two months away and will travel back for the winter.
J HM Woodward and red Moe, laborers, were sentenced by Judge Alexander to 40 days suspended on condition they leave the city at once. Both were found guilty of stroking a plus.
Sanitary Inspector and Chief Clerk Rinehart of the city health department fails to return by ext Monday. Health Officer Calhoun will report his disappearance to the board. Mrs. Rinehart says he left the city and is staying at the Hotel Spokane in Spokane.
Tonight at 8:20 o clock the new s team schooner Washington of the Washington Marine company will be launched from the ways near the Centennial mill. Miss Louise Fowler will christen the steamer and officers of the company along with invited guests will attend.
Judge Albertson orders John Promberger to pay 74 alimony for August with a 10 day jail threat if unpaid within five days. Mrs Promberger had divorced in April and receives 75 monthly alimony. Contempt finding issued. two days to pay. Martha Hughes to resume maiden name. Also mentions Franklin & Hilton suspension with $100,000 liabilities and $20,000 assets.
The board decided that about 500 first and second year high school students south of Madison Street will be transferred to Franklin School this year. Resignations of principals C. H. Gordon Joseph W. Miller and Fred H. Clark were accepted. New principals appointed include BH Moffet Arthur Gist Joseph Reid J M Katneley and W H Leaes. One year leaves of absence granted to Joseph A. Reed and W A Kingsbury.
Emily G Thompson files for divorce from James Thompson and requests monthly alimony of 25 dollars. The petition lists Mrs Thompson seeking financial support while the divorce proceeds.
Information filed against John Loftus alias George Smith alias J. Smith charging theft of $10 and a $20 watch from Amos Collier.
A. Revette, a furniture polisher, appeared before Judge Davis this morning with a black eye and was charged Bennett Hughes driver for the Stone-Fisher company with assault and battery.
A review of assessments for Beattle residents shows four Grahame individuals with varied lists of personal effects, many under or overvalued, plus additional notices of well known citizens facing property tax calculations. Details enumerate pianos, sewing machines, furniture, diamonds, and totals, highlighting exemptions and missing livestock.
Vincent Harper defends socialist views and criticizes a Seattle police action against a socialist meeting. He argues streets belong to the people, defends Dr Titus and readers, and upholds free speech against authorities. He teases the Post-Intelligencer and praises Jack London and Upton Sinclair.
The civil service commission and Mayor Moore will hold a meeting with Chief Ralph Cook of the fire department tonight or tomorrow. A morning meeting in Mayor Moore's office occurred but yielded no announced result. Commissioner Zimmerman said a further meeting would be called to discuss the matter with the mayor.
The United States cruiser Princeton arrived in port with the body of Rear Admiral Charles J. Train. Rear Admiral Swinburne escorted the coffin from the Empress of China and will ship it to New York for burial after military honors at Pier A and the King street depot. Train died August 4 in Foochow China while commanding the Chinese fleet.
The shop offers meticulous repairs for bicycles cameras sewing machines and other gear. Customer focus is on precise tuning durable fixes and reliable turnaround.
Tom Clark of Foster reports a vehicle left at his home during the night. The car, No. 119, is claimed by Dr. C. P. Thomas of Spokane who has not yet claimed it.
Eugene F Goodwin a San Francisco refugee was arrested at 4 20 while leaving the Davenport hotel with hotel keys. He could not give a satisfactory account to Patrolman Spler.
A M Jones, a Seattle resident and former Beattie high school manual training teacher, vanished after booking a Victoria to San Francisco itinerary. He left Seattle July 10 for Victoria, bought a San Francisco ticket, and departed on the City of Puebla. a letter from Herbert Jones said he did not reach San Francisco, his suitcase was found, and officials say his ticket was cancelled.
The Great Northern passenger department reports instructions from St Paul to put westbound colonist rates into effect August 27 instead of September 15. Other northern railroads will adopt the measure. The early date is due to labor shortages in the northwest and an anticipated earlier colonist movement west this season.
Miss Julia Corinne Webster and Henry Donald Campbell wed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward K. Webster. The ceremony was conducted at The Gables by Rev. Myron W. Haynes.
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