25 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
1
The Star previously published a major scoop on a large confidence game in Seattle. The Times and Post-Intel avoided comment or denial, instead confirming the Star story in silence, ignoring one of the city’s biggest news events.
A chaotic day in Russia reports 200 wounded in a street clash between soldiers police and striking workers at the automobile works as bayonets fixed. Premier Stolypin was later seriously wounded by a bomb during a reception on Apothecaries island.
The Star reports a Seattle fraud scheme run by Harriman Brown and associates, using “steerers” to lure victims from Vancouver to Eastern towns for fake wrestling events and prize fights. Victims paid from 2,000 to 42,500 with months of losses, including Anderson, Graham, Graham’s trips, and multiple international contributors, while police and the press exposed the operation.
A. G. Preston, formerly connected with the White Pass and Yukon route and now a prominent land agent with Minneapolis offices, arrived in the city after a northern business trip. He owns valuable mineral properties near Whitehorse and has refused several flattering offers to sell.
President Furth announced Beattle Electric will postpone plans to extend the system to the University grounds pending the September 12 municipal election. He said the extension could be completed in about 12 to 14 months when the time comes.
Detective Corbett and Truant Officer Ketchum halted a gang causing ongoing disturbances near Ninth and Howell. The youths will be brought before Judge Frater in juvenile court.
Dr. F. H. Titus, arrested while lecturing at First Ave and Pike, was fined $10 by Police Judge Alexander for violating a sidewalk obstruction ordinance. The judge ruled that gatherings hindering passage fall under the ordinance, and Attorney J. B. Brown announced an appeal for Titus.
A Seattle Commercial Club committee met yesterday to decide on circulating a petition. They aim to gather views from city business men on adopting an Exhibition Day.
Mary McGuire files in federal court against the Canadian Pacific Railway seeking 20000 dollars in damages for injuries alleged while a passenger on a train between Albany and Medicine Hat on October 15 1905.
The Seattle Economic club, promoted by Seattle Electric, adopts a name mimicking its parent Beattie Electric. Critics say the group seeks to hoodwink citizens with a thin veneer of unselfish citizenship.
James Murphy, head of the Valencia wreck committee, cites a War Department telegram to Senator Piles noting that if bodies are sent to Bamfield Grant can move them to Seattle. He reports a committee meeting set for tomorrow afternoon to discuss bring bodies to the Grant for transport to Seattle.
Washington state railroad commission prepares a list of 14 questions to lumbermen seeking details on car delays and whether shipments received match state specifications.
Chief Wappenstein departs tomorrow for a week's vacation at Lake Raches near Easton on the Northern Pacific. He has been working hard and feels unwell, hoping rest will speed his recovery, accompanied by Mrs. Wappenstein and the family.
San Francisco August 25 Associated Chamber of Commerce official Pro famor Whitney says the authorized list of welching insurance companies will be completed in about a month. Insurance Commissioner Wolf and Whitney are working with haste to finalize the report for widespread publicity.
Cornelius of the International Carmen's union delivered the same eight hour day demand to Geary and California street lines as presented to United railways. Tonight's meeting could trigger citywide action and a strike if demands are denied, with independent lines likely to follow. The Carmen's union awaits President Calhoun's arrival to decide next steps.
London editors mock President Velts spelling reform in a lively backchat. The Globe likens Roosevelt to William the Conqueror warning it is easier to subdue a people than a law. The Standard criticizes the inter conference as timed and harmful. The Pall Mall Gazette predicts Velup will confuse with a vengeance and straighten orthography only to make it more crooked.
A large crowd attended the annual commencement at the Seattle theater. Frank W. Baker presided, Rev. John M. Dean gave the invocation, and the class exercises included history by Jessie Dixon, prophecy by Walter W. Koffeldt, poem by Annetta Shannon, valedictory by Eva Balcom, with remarks and diploma presentation by President J. P. Wilson.
Judge Rodger Greene hears the case as evidence is reviewed. The prosecution seeks two weeks to complete presentation after stock books and minute books are introduced to show navigation and contracts.
United States Attorney P C Sule livan filed a petition in federal court this morning seeking a fine of 100 dollars against the Great Northern railroad for lacking proper safety appliances on certain cars of the company.
Dr Herman F P Titus will discuss the Moyer Haywood case tomorrow night at the Labor Temple addressing the latest developments and legal implications.
The Scandinavian American Bank files suit against C H Converse seeking one thousand dollars on a promissory note.
At 8 o clock next Sunday afternoon the corner stone will be laid of the Methodist Episcopal church at the corner of 38th avenue and Lake Way Southeast Seattle A special program and music has been arranged W B Harrington will preside at the affair.
Private advices from Tampa indicate President Palma is effectively a prisoner in the Havana palace, not leaving for a week. Observers fear Cuba's situation is far worse than external reports suggest.
Havana dispatch reports Colonel Baccallao with 25 artillerymen and 50 recruits left in the morning to engage Pino Guerra.
George MccMurehy files a lawsuit against Northern Pacific Railway seeking 21000 as damages after he was struck crossing the railroad track last April by a train engine and sustained permanent injuries.
Seattle merchants donate 400 for prizes at the Labor day celebration at Wild wood park on September 3%. The sports committee plans an extended program with afternoon and evening events and a dance at the Lake Washington pavilion. Noted business leaders will speak on Seattle prosperity. no morning parade. 10 minute steamboat service arranged.
Mayor Moore investigates charges that United cigar stores operated a dice game for cigars as a substitute for the old aloft machine. Dice marked like machine cards produced results by hand shaking, replacing the mechanical method.
Patterson Frey, a soldier, was arrested at an early hour this morning by Patrolman Mayon who alleges Frey attempted to burglarize a fruit store on Pike 41. Frey was under the influence of liquor at the time and is charged with burglary at police headquarters.
Otto J. Nelson applies for a court injunction to restrain the Lewis Construction company from excavating and blasting along 11th Avenue on Beacon Hill.
The county board of equalization raised the Beattie Electric street railway assessment by 469000 to 1522779 for the real estate portion and 2245407 for personal property, about 24 percent of value. Sitting late, the board kept a 400000 increase after opposition from company officials and state agents.
The Municipal Ownership Campaign committee proposes a joint discussion on a municipal street railway proposal with Seattle Economic League. The anti M O group will be invited within days. MO members doubt the Economic club will accept due to the campaign’s secretive history.
Jewelry peddler A. Anderson robbed last night by two highwaymen on a lonely mountain road. He lost 490 dollars and jewelry. Sheriff captured Ben Salvatori and L. Lawrence in Oroville. the booty was found in their possession. They were identified by Anderson.
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