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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1906
Page
1
The Havana region sees calls for Americans to guard and aid the government as exiled insurgents retreat. Reports say former US employees plan to join the Marena militia and Havana home guard while Mexico blocks Gulf port supplies to Cuban revolutionaries.
Captain Caine, known in Seattle, paid a $20 bail and faced a disorderly charge after a fist and car incident near First Way. Patrolman Bradford, off duty, intervened as Caine threatened officers with a revolver and caused a crash that left Hammer with head and shoulder injuries seeking damages. The charge was amended to drunk and disorderly, with a hearing set before Justice Alexander.
The article details a high stakes clash among J P Morgan James J Hill and others against Sir Thomas of the Canadian Pacific and E H Harriman owner of the Union Pacific. It describes plans to shift routes from Portland to Seattle and tentative rights and papers for sections of track in Washington and northern California. Local engineers report activity seeking entry into Washington with routes secured near Bell and Snohomish.
Fouts reported his room at 2317 Second was broken into between 12:30 and yesterday morning. Cash and a gold watch were stolen. the lock was picked but nothing else appeared disturbed in the room.
New York Aug 27 President Roosevelt plans changes in Panama directorships. Commissioner Shonts likely to retire from chairmanship with Chief Engineer Stevens expected to take over. Unclear who will succeed Governor Magoon as project digs progress draws fresh scrutiny.
Fire marshal raises suspicions after two blazes at 1103 Jackson. First in Ed Wertentoff’s apartments at 6 pm caused about 56 dollars damage to building and 5060 to contents. Second at 2 65 am in M Yosino’s quarters caused under 50 to building and over 400 to contents. Wertentoff uninsured. Yosino insured for 2000. Firemen unsure of cause but voice suspicion toward the Jap.
In Chicago on August 27 the first grand jury returned two indictments totaling 6428 counts against Standard Oil. A second grand jury is prepared to hear related charges as part of investigations into district divisions and alleged violations.
Relations between Turkey and Bulgaria are strained with war feared as both sides mobilize. Bulgarian forces present claim a strong military posture while Turkish responses suggest imminent escalation.
Dense fog delayed steamers and forced quick captainly actions to avert a marine disaster off West Seattle. The Port Orchard bound for Bremerton and the Dix from Alki Point narrowly avoided collision minutes after 9 am as passengers screamed. Earlier, the Fair Haven backed into the Camano near the city dock, tearing its port side.
The Dorothy of the B and T Transportation line ran hard aground at Point Yarrow on Lake Washington while en route from Kirkland to Madison Park. The Gazelle responded to distress signals and towed passengers to Madison Park as tugs attempted extraction.
Protest to United States authorities plans by several local wrecking firms over the use of British wreckers for the Twickenham crisis near Lime Kiln. The accident occurred four days ago and no US shipping men have been asked for assistance. Wreckers Samson and Rapid Transit operate in the city with Captain Gibbs handling underwriters. British wreckers continue work in American waters as the Queen sails to San Francisco and the Umatilla arrives.
Aug 27 report from Ban Francisco describes widespread transit disruption as fire conditions ease. Vehicles including express wagons and improvised conveyances carry workers while Geary and California streets cope with limited service. Union leaders reject Calhoun’s hard line bluff and directors plan to back a final showdown with the railroad union.
Thomas Norton cables from Sacramento asserting Matt Ries bet Norton’s money in the largest banco game in U S history. He notes Seattle The Star exposed the findings while Beattle papers decline to print. The Sacramento telegram accompanies a statement backing the claim dated August 25 1906.
Sunday August 26 General Min adjutant of the czar's staff shot and killed by a female revolutionary on a station platform at Peterhof. Monday August 26 General Waniarski shot and killed by an unknown man in the morning. The assassin escaped.
In Warbaw at 2 o clock this afternoon General Womlarski was shot while riding in a cab. Earlier an unknown urged cabmen to drive for any generals today, creating a tense citywide warning.
In St Petersburg on August 27 reports say Governor General Kaulbarsall and top civil and military officers have not yet submitted their resignations. The note hints at continued authority amid political pressure.
In St. Petersburg on August 27 the bourse fell as Imperial rose from 70 to 65 amid turmoil caused by terrorist activity, marking the steepest decline in Czar Nicholas reign.
Aug 27 dispatches describe disorder in several centers. At Kirtlow soldiers guarding prisoners mutinied with 16 arrests. at Tamboff revolutionaries killed three soldiers. police uncovered 24 bombs in Riga. robbers struck a government spirit store. Premier Stolypin's injured daughter remains alive but in danger. Colonel Riemann Beminesky, an associate of Coppern Min, reportedly assassinated at Louga.
At Ballard Fred Date 96 East Astory rushed the Ballard Gun Club grounds and tore down trap blinds and destroyed rocks during a weekly shoot. Police intervened as he left. Date claims the club lacks right to shoot on Salmon Bay tide lands and notes neighbor objections while the club cites city permits and landowner consent from Fred Stimson.
A week of events is set to promote municipal ownership. A mass rally may occur Friday or night, with a Seattle Electric Club debate possible. A central council meeting at the Temple will discuss municipal ownership. The committee plans a campaign newspaper managed by Frank Rust, with the first issue in days, plus ads in daily city papers.
Local railroad officials deny rumors that the Great Northern will take over through freight and drop passenger trains including the Oriental Limited. They state passenger service will not change as enough trains are operated to handle current business, and the Great Northern will not abandon freight business.
A yard and work engine of the Northern Pacific collided in fog south of the Kinget depot. Traffic halted for about an hour. No injuries. One engine was badly damaged and towed to the roundhouse. the other reached the roundhouse under own steam. Both engines will be out of service for several days.
Mayor Moore stated that council members have no role in moving the restricted district. He said the action is his responsibility and the police department will follow the instructions he gives. He expressed doubt the council could assert any rights in the matter.
In Albuquerque on January 27 Jesse Kimenich a miner was attacked by Thomas Cliff another miner at Hanover camp and beaten to death Cliff narrowly escaped lynching the tragedy underscores persistent frontier violence.
William Jennings Bryan arrives in New York aboard the Princess Irene to a planned public reception and massive parade. Bryan will remain on F Goltra's steam yacht until Thursday and greet supporters at Battery and Victoria Hotel with a Madison Square Garden overflow event.
The Star documents a nationwide scam in which Victims including Joseph Menich of Nome and Pendleton sheep king Charles Cunningham lost thousands to fake prizefights. Reports trace the scheme from Portland to Seattle with alleged office backing and silent Seattle papers. Pinkerton detectives pursued recovery but no arrests were made.
In Pendleton Oregon rumors say Charles Cunningham was swindled out of about 42000 by operators of fake wrestling matches from Seattle. Cunningham allegedly acted as stake holder and bet 100 on a bout losing due to an injured arm, then returned to recover the loss through another bout urged by a smooth confidence man. The story notes local sporting men heard of the affair months ago and Cunningham later spoke of investments made at vice.
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