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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
1
A passenger train collided with a four car local on the Rutland railroad near here this morning. Fire from the wreck consumed several bodies, with three charred remains recovered and five still in the debris. One man died on the way to hospital.
The notice outlines multiple real estate actions including sales and transfers around Boren Avenue and Third Avenue, with dollar amounts such as 20000 and 16000 cited. Properties fronting Sixth Avenue, Battery Street, and Rivereth Avenue are listed for sale or transfer involving individuals like Jennie, Ewing, and Calhoun, with various buyers and parcels described in terse terms.
The article reports a morning meeting where Albert testified as the first witness. Five officers involved received payments totaling $1,500 as part of a strike effort against Mont Wart & Co and related union activity. Hugh M Morreen and J Metarthy are named in connection with the proceedings.
The Star reports Chief Wappenstein admits prior life sentence in Montana as part of a piracy case. An investigation involving Shively C. Ashby and other local leaders suggests political pressure and alleged injustices. The piece notes arrests and ongoing questions about authority and motive.
The court ordered Christner to produce his son for habeas corpus with an appearance set for next Friday morning. The case alleges the child was abducted after following his wife to a location, with the boy believed to be ten years old and with him in a tent at the time of the incident.
Norris sells through O McGraw & Kittinger corner of Kiethav n to Daniel Pratt for Mr. Pratt in represent Hanson. Report of the south ws corner of SY and King for J. M to F 7. Baum for 000, Wt on Terry between Pike st 120x126 for and Wiliam Luther K Stewart for 45000.
A historical note records the city estate transfers with totals for November and year figures. It lists a total of 4 transfers with varying numbers for parcels and financial considerations. The data include counts such as 3,964 and 4,2906 and sums like 11,648 and 87,761,243, reflecting comprehensive transfer activity through January 1, 1908.
William Wiese was charged by Rimma Beard this morning with larceny by embezzlement of 45 dollars. The complaint filed with Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh alleges he intended partial payment for a lodging house purchase and then fled to Portland or San Francisco. Brown was charged with obtaining money under false pretenses, Humphrey involved. Spelman, convicted for peddling soap without a license, was released from county jail. Gallagher and Seastrana, two vagrants, were also released as their terms expired.
Rev Jease Kirk a Klamath Indian and son of Chief Kelloquer who signed the 1864 treaty dies in Klamath Falls Oregon from typhoid fever. He held a petition of trust in the Indian department here.
Chief Dinan turned himself in to the sheriff this morning and was released after posting bond for appearance before the grand jury probing graft scandals.
Rescue efforts were halted by fog and will resume tomorrow afternoon if conditions improve. Mr Denniston said the search would continue until the ship is found or deemed impossible, noting persistent determination from the team.
Next Friday evening the Weeatminster Presbyterian church choir with friends will give a concert similar to last June. The event is in the church parlors at Broadway and Columbia Street and begins at o'clock.
Bank clearings for December 1, 1906, show totals of 2,206,822.89 in one column and 1,462,964.28 in another, with an increase of 752,868.56 over the same period last year. The figures reflect a comparison to the prior year and indicate continued growth in banking activity.
City Engineer KR MH Thomson and Water Commissioner W J Young inspected engine house No 13 on Queen Anne hill near the standpipe. The foundation and framing are complete though interior work is stalled by funds. Thomson expects funds in January to finish. He will also review the proposed widening of Twelfth Avenue this afternoon.
Superior Judge Frater presided as seven divorces were granted in a crowded court. Cases included Mary Josephine Withers against J. F. Withers for alleged inhuman treatment and Kate Orr against Thomas Orr for abandonment. Other decrees followed including Winnie Mackintosh against Donald Mackintosh and Mamie Ward against Raymond Ward for failure to provide. Three new complaints filed by Winnie Dexter Watts, Dora Joseph, and Mae McKanna.
London reports a very small hop crop for the season, the worst since 1882. Kent yields are down and picking finished in 14 days with fewer workers. Agricultural returns show about 1077 acres under hops in England and a UK crop around 34,006,000 pounds averaging five hundredweight per acre.
Near Thursday from 2 to 6 and 7 to 10 o'clock Mr and Mrs Olver Crouse mark their 60th wedding anniversary at the couple’s home 1104 Twelfth Avenue.
Receipts of the local post office for last month totaled $47,884.95, an increase of $16,664.46 over November 1905. The figure reflects higher mail volume and revenue for the period.
Earthquakes were felt in Valparaiso causing concern as initial reports indicate damage though details are sparse. Officials urged calm as residents assessed structures and safety measures following the tremors.
A Spokane story stated Fire Chief Harry Myers of Spokane was offered Seattle’s chief post at 260 a month and had left to confer with Seattle authorities. City officials denied any offer or application, noting Mayor Moore cannot set salaries above 200 without council ordinance.
Paris reports a rumor that Princess Marie Tronaparte daughter of Prince Roland Bona may be using a matrimonial broker to find a husband. Critics doubt the tale noting her beauty and a fortune of three million dollars reduce broker appeal.
A dealer suggests seizing coal trains to relieve suffering as Northern coal movement falters. Mayor seeks Great North rule changes to confiscate coal. officials note coal and wood shortages grow daily as Pacific Coast company lines form for loading amid long queues.
Lieut. Gov. J. C. Coon chairs a special senate committee at the Arlington hotel to revise salaries and numbers of senate employees. The group aims to thoroughly investigate alleged surplus and inefficiency among clerks. Coon to depart for Port Townsend tomorrow.
Despite coal operators promises to ease the famine the Beattie domestic supply dropped below any day since railroads began recovering from flood damage. Most cost agents reported little or no coal arriving and the Pacific Coast company stock ran out early in the day.
The mayor directed police to take possession of passing coal trains and distribute coal to citizens suffering from fuel shortages, following a suggestion from local coal dealer W. L. Keene. The plan would address the current fuel famine in the city.
The Northwest Yachting Association holds a convention at the Seattle Club with members from Victoria, Vancouver Royal, Bellingham, Fairhaven, Anacortes, Port Townsend Key City, Seattle Queen City Elliott Day, and Tacoma Yacht clubs. They host local sailors as guests. Regatta rules may be revised ahead of July 4 and 5 races in Seattle.
James Murphy pled guilty to robbery and received a three year sentence at the state penitentiary from Judge Frater. George Guest and Alfred Horm were arraigned on larceny charges for jewelry and about $65 and given time to enter pleas. Joens and John Walker were arraigned on burglary and larceny charges and will plead Monday. John Walker is charged with stealing $1.10 in cash.
At yesterday's event about 50 miles of humanity gathered in finery for the baby show. Judges awarded marks of distinction to babies showing superiority in aspects like weight and lung capacity, though no single "prettiest" was named.
The Ladies Aid Society of First Presbyterian Church will host a dinner and sale in the church parlors at Fourth Avenue and Spring Street beginning Tuesday December 11 for two days. Members will preside over market booths during the annual event.
A mob of about 300 men stormed Ceton Kentucky forcing town marshal aside and setting two tobacco stemmeries ablaze. They seized the telephone, blocked any aid, and allowed no one to approach as buildings burned. Estimated loss about 100000 dollars. The violence is linked to a price dispute between growers and an association backed by Imperial Tobacco. Similar attacks occurred on stemmeries owned by John G. Orr and Jamon Freger in Princeton. Insurance sources anticipate cancellations on government-backed policies. Trains were held up at Princeton by masked riders who burned stemmeries and fired on release.
At Hazan Russia on December 1 an apparent shooting killed the chief of police as he left a theater. The suspected assailant was arrested.
C B Cauthorn a prominent sheepman was found dead in his buggy with a bullet through his heart. This is the second murder in a week as Mexican and Texas troops patrol the river area seeking the killer.
The board of public works granted Beattie Lighting Company authority to build a trestle across Burke and North ats to connect the new gas works at Fremont with the Northern Pacific railway. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul received permission to lay tracks on Stacy Street between Whatcom Ave and the East Waterway. The Great Northern was allowed to erect a supply house at the south end of the tunnel.
The second and final session of the Washington State Philological Society met at Central High School this morning. After papers were read a vote settled Seattle as the next meeting city, with officers reelected: Thomas F Kane president, Louis A Anderson vice president, and Thomas K Sidney secretary. No new members joined the roster.
The annual joint meeting of the Hotel and Restaurant Employes and Bartenders International was held last night. Twenty candidates were initiated with J C Dalby presiding over the business session. William Ed Horns, first vice president, gave an address followed by State Organizer Young and other speakers. Ed Skelsey led the social portion and a sparring contest between Eugene Boomer and Sid Hammond ended the program.
An official of the Northern Pacific states there is no truth to a Portland report about M C G Kimberly resigning as assistant general manager and about B B Palmer being promoted. He says no changes along that line are under contemplation.
The trial of William Constantine for attempting to kill his son in law Jesse Hall was set for January 7 by Judge Frater. Prosecutor Kenneth Mackintosh pressed for the January 7 date, while defense attorney Will H. Morris sought delaying to January 21 citing Chester Thompson trial workload and 60 defense subpoenas.
Father O'Brien says the Catholic cathedral under construction at Terry avenue and Marion street will not be ready by Easter. Installation of the large organ and furnishings will take months, with a June opening ceremony possible. The new name will be chosen by the Pope with local input.
Polls opened at noon for the annual school directors election and will stay open until 8 PM. Voters in each ward vote at a single local polling place. The ballot includes a property sale measure for the kindergarten site at Sixthay South and Main Street valued at 50 000 to 100 000 dollars. Candidates include Dr. W. A. Shannon F. M. Guion and Socialist rivals Judge Richard Winsor Mrs T. C. Wisweil.
The Lewis Littlefield company reports a rapid rise in land prices in the south end of the city with activity on Dearborn Street, Twelfth Avenue South, Sixteenth Avenue South and Rainier Boulevard. In the past week two corners on Dearborn and Twelfth Avenue South sold to Kenneth Mackintosh for 60 000 dollars and two lots on Twelfth Avenue South to John Corgiat for 10 000 dollars, among other sales totaling 42 000 dollars.
The Spokane Amateur Athletic Association eleven will play the Seattle Athletic Club on Saturday afternoon at Madiven Street Park.
Roy K. Bailey a 12 year old son of W W Bailey a prominent Seattle lumber dealer died this morning at his home 801 Thirtyfourth av The funeral is set for December 2 at 1 pm from the home with interment in Mount Pleasant cemetery.
In a New York session at a justice shop, Officer Cain claims he pinched a man for grabbing a lady’s blouse in the park. Witnesses Mr. Polar Fear and Knocko the Monk testify amid comic interruptions before the magistrate orders arrest and a lasting sentence.
Governor Aleman of Santa Clara province resigns rather than embarrass Governor Ma over Cuban affairs. The resignation follows Magoon's demand that Aleman address abuses alleged during the Palma regime.
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