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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1906
Page
3
Three victims believed to be from the Dix disaster were found in the water near Saturday off. Two men and a woman in a brown dress were later retrieved together by the tug Beaver. An officer claimed the Beaver was not a “dead wagon” when questioned about recovery delays.
Norton today filed a suit against the Seattle company for damages alleging injuries from a car collision at Yester way and day. Mrs Goodwin also sues Seattle Electric company for $2,000 for injuries sustained at the same time and place.
C W Alexander of Vashon Island filed for voluntary bankruptcy this morning listing liabilities of 1061 dollars and assets of 850 dollars.
Herkimer N Y December 4 The closing argument in Chester Gillette charged with Grace Brown murder ends at 415 p m The judge instructs the jury with life or death likely outcome and a verdict is not expected before seven oclock Prosecutor Ward denounces Senator Milla for attacks on the press and reviews evidence of Gillette guilty beyond doubt The accused shows emotion for first time during the arraignment recess as dramatic courtroom scenes unfold
Washington December reports Speaker Cannon appoints Congressman Cousins to succeed Hitt as chairman of the foreign affairs committee in the House.
Mutton W Brown, vaudeville performer, was found dead in his bed this morning at the Ramons hotel. The body is at Bonney and Watson establishment.
Rawlings and Alf Moore, a man described as a negro, were executed by hanging this morning for the murder of the Carter children. The private execution took place at the jail yard under telegraph service.
A chaotic note reports deposed figures and pending cases in Buffalo with references to Bishop Walker and the so called Swiftwater Bill Gates, postponing actions to tomorrow as officials scramble through the affected proceedings.
An OCR fragment shows a person musing about finding work and a rival remark about ease with an ally. The readable bits suggest a casual dialogue rather than a full story, with unclear speakers or context.
Bank clearings listed for December 4 1906 and December 4 1905 show totals of 2 048 970 58 and 4 945 197 44 respectively with additional figures of TOG 773 44. The entry records day specific monetary totals.
Recipe fragment describes heating scalded milk with sugar and salt until syrup, then adding milk and Mapleine. Mix with beaten eggs, strain into buttered dish, bake slowly for one hour and cool before serving. Includes garbled OCR bits and measurement errors.
Gang Attorney Mackintosh and Sheriff JL C Smith placed Louie Memeter under charge for involvement in the Renton milbeff murder last May. Hemeter received 14 years for an attempted assault on two Sumner girls. He admits ties to the Millhoff case and claims proximity to Renton at the time of the crime.
Voters in Class III and IV towns including Classen Ballard Georgetown West Beattie and Columbia City vote for mayor clerk treasurer attorney councilmen at large and three councilmen Renton and Booth Park vote for mayor treasurer and three councilmen An election at Hirighton Beach asks to join Southeast Seattle and seek admission to Seattle as the Twelfth ward Reports through 2 PM show light turnout across suburbs
A Jewish rabbi was killed in Beckenham after a quarrel with farmer Barnes over a vicious dog. Witnesses say the rabbi struck Barnes with a whip and was struck down when Barnes drove away, fracturing the rabbi’s neck. Barnes is under arrest.
Vancouver December 1 Conductor Arthur Richardson in charge of a ballasting train lost an arm when struck by his own moving train. He thrust his body onto the track to free a fellow worker but his hand was severed as it became entangled in the mechanism.
The Cottage City and Dolphin will both request passage to Southeastern Alaska tomorrow night. Both will offer solid freight space but few passengers as northbound travel remains light for the season.
Della Milkey of yria sues Great Northern railroad for 10000 in King county court. Judge Tallman granted a petition this morning to remove the case to the United States circuit court for the Western district.
In Spokane nine mile bridge on the Spokane River was washed out that night. It is reported that C. Mower master mechanic was drowned. Damage estimated at twenty thousand dollars.
C W Riphtie of the Thos Riphle Lamber company San Francisco wed Miss Bee ale Rorke of Walla Walla at the Savoy hotel. The ceremony was by Judar Gilliam. The couple left for a honeymoon trip after a hotel cafe wedding supper.
Tomorrow afternoon Sheriff Low Smith will escort Chester Thompson to Tacoma for readiness ahead of his murder trial of Judge George Mead Emory, which starts Thursday.
Voters surge as polls open with both parties mobilizing to maximize turnout. Saloons closed and police guard entrances as Ballard anticipates a record total voting today with polling places open until 7 p.m.
Grappling for the steamer Dix was resumed in the afternoon as the steamer Manette circles the collision scene. Tonight teams will start tearing the sunken cabin apart, with 1000 feet of extra cable arriving tomorrow to aid daily efforts to locate the wreck.
The city council enacted unusually many street and utility improvements including sewers grading water mains and concrete walks in most districts with only two areas left out. A Mayfair addition plat acceptance and land purchase for Green Lake around were proposed. Local Improvement bonds for sewers and other works were authorized and salary increases for city workers discussed. Also a police note: contractor J P Light arrested in Eaton shooting case.
Judge Gordon sets John Hurst under bonds of 500 dollars to keep the peace this afternoon. Hurst was arrested weeks earlier on a charge of dynamiting the home of his former business partner Geo W Roberts at South Park.
Jatier Cornett from Harlan county jail reports plans for a return to Harlan tonight with 88 Louie and M Sawyer the escaped murderer, who was captured in Seattle on November 16 according to local dispatches. The item notes Sawyer’s apprehension and imminent transfer.
Builders take notice of pattern closures on door locks at unheard of prices. Call and investigate Geo. Woodhouse Co located at 112 University Arcade building for details and availability.
In a San Francisco grand jury session the manager of Aurelio Herrera, Praok Cartllo, testified about attempts to obtain a permit for a vaudeville tent in the burned district. He blamed officials for denying the permit unless he surrendered one third of receipts to administration representatives.
King County Superior Court dismissed the case on a technicality but the state Supreme Court today ordered a new trial. The matter involves Dee and Guetin alleging their former daughter in law Mrs H Hi Crockett stole the old folks homestead and charged them with perjury.
The grand jury in San Francisco heard evidence on an alleged illegal land seizure in Inyo County California by John A. Benson who is already under indictment for land frauds in Oregon. The California indictment is expected this evening.
A. D. Frash of L. H. Griffith reports the sale of the double northwest corner of Twenty first AV and Westerway to Fred Doraty for 10500. The parcel is unimproved. Parry Investment reports the sale of the northwest corner of Lee et al and Tenth AV W for FP. J. Schaffer to Lene Born and J. B. Lincoln for 62600.
The board of public works awarded contracts for water mains and concrete walks to Sparger Concrete Co totaling 36 946.45 at East Harrison Street. Bur rat & Goots received 63 559.50 for Grand boulevard and curbing. Peter Dineen won sewer work at Ninth and N streets for 2 006.50 and 3 551.50. Several contractors petitioned for time extensions due to material shortages. extensions granted except where delay was due to contractor neglect.
James Hughes a pioneer of Auburn was found dead in bed yesterday afternoon at his home Coroner Carroll investigated and pronounced heart failure as the cause Hughes settled in Auburn 13 years ago and leaves a widow three daughters and two sons
Dr W B Morrill aged 44 of Portland Maine died this morning at Seattle General hospital. He and his wife had been in Seattle briefly and resided at the Fairfield hotel. Mrs Morrill will remain in the city after his death. Burial will be December 5 from Ronney Watson undertaking parlors with interment at Lakeview Cemetery.
Century Furniture offers tapestry velours satin and velvet pillows in plain or figured effects during a Special Sale on Wednesday and Thursday. Pillows valued at 7 8 and 9 dollars will be sold for 1.95 while they last. A large line of China Silks in all colors is offered at a discount.
The Steamer Arisonian and Bockman left Wrnneo yesterday for Beattie. The Dix transport now at Bremerton loads coal and is expected Thursday to arrive here to take on coal hay and a large load of horses for the Philippines.
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh issued warrants for the arrest of Frances Walker charged by Dennis Rowan with larceny and for the arrest of Jane Doe for assault and battery committed today upon Beulah Daniels. Two German sailors who recently escaped from a man of war were taken from the county jail by U S immigration officers and started on their deportation journey to Germany. Dora Brews Meently, deported from Akron on insanity, was ordered committed to the state insane asylum and taken to the Western Washington Hospital for the Insane.
The council last evening approved the Denny HUN regrade ordinance creating an improvement district between Beconday and Denny Way with Pine et al The regrade described as the most extensive ever undertaken in the city The council also authorized bonds to fund the regrade section of Third Av ensuring project financing
The Saratoga left at noon with 36 passengers and general merchandise bound for Cordova Valdez and Seward. Several travelers head toward Fairbanks by land as traffic to the Interior is expected to rise mid month once the overland route clears.
James Stevens of the Realty team rolled a 288 to break the previous high of 278. The Realty squad also set a new team record of 2663, surpassing the prior 2614 mark for the highest total in a game.
Bargain closing sale offers watches diamonds and jewelry at Uncle Joe 617 Ind Ave. ose.
Philip W. Fau-Vel files a 16475 suit in superior court alleging Pacific Hospital in this city engaged in crooked dealing and incompetence. He claims a June 1908 contract for 76 cents monthly promised three months of treatment and the August 24 injury led to unskilled care and premature discharge. Joint defendants Elizabeth Corrigan Anna Dicke and J A Day deny the charges.
The funeral for 17 year old Irene Ta Barge who died after a quarrel will be held tomorrow at 10 AM from the family home at 709 Twelfth Ave. The death is reported as suicide following a Sunday night dispute.
The board of health records for November reports 110 deaths and 186 births, down from November 1906 by 22 deaths and 26 births. The meat inspector condemned 17 539 pounds of meat during the month.
The notice promotes Monarch Ranges from the Century Furniture Co. claiming only half the fuel of other stoves, an all metal top, airtight gas tight dust proof construction, and riveted joints. They offer $30 in gold coin for any Monarch Range returned, with $5 down and $5 monthly payments.
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