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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
1
John Clancy and Mamie Clancy were divorced after a brief estrangement and contested grounds. Judge Gill granted the divorce, with the grounds citing incompatibility and a two-party separation. The case featured allegations of improprieties and a substantial home, but no alimony awarded.
A 27 year old man, Davi, suspected in the strangling and killing of Vora Gilman. He allegedly attacked in a shop at the Nation Keer company and fled, later confessing to a crime but later deemed innocent. Police hold Curtis He as a suspect while parts of the story remain disputed and unclear.
In court this morning Judge ruled on Attorney Frank Tacoma's bid for a restraining order against police actions related to interfering with work in the district. Tacoma sought to halt police interference pending further proceedings.
President Howard Fil of the Northern Pacific is expected to move to the Southern rail to succeed the late President Spencer who was killed in a wreck near Lynch Virginia. Rumor places Winley of Great Northern in line for the Southern railway post.
Fragmented notes indicate proposed sale of Mount Baker recreation land by J. M. Frink and associates. A 6 acre tract and Beelden place are referenced with appointments for public notice and development at the recreation site.
The First Methodist Church seeks to relocate from the Third and Marton corner to the Coliseum to hold services soon. The old church site must be vacated by January 1967 and restrictions on the old University grounds delay a temporary tabernacle. Rev Kee says talks with Coliseum management aim to seat 3600.
Dr. Giuseppe Lapponi, physician to the pope, died this morning in Rome. A Bologna graduate, he became medical adviser to Pope Leo in 1894 and remained in service under the current pope, having long attended the pope despite his collapse.
Fremont and Green Lake residents win better car service as Seattle Electric adds cars on the Green Lake line. Trains will run on a 10 minute schedule each way to Park station with signs reading To Park Station Only.
George Guest who pleaded not guilty to robbery on the Ratmona confessed to the crime and exonerated Albert Horn who was released. Guest now faces grand larceny charges with arraignment set for next Saturday and trial scheduled.
Three waiters from the whaling steamer William Baylies testified in federal court that Captain Hartson Bodfish assaulted sailor Ed Legere after a dispute at Detroit Harbor over cigars. Legere was beaten, confined in cold forehold, then moved to a hot room near the boiler and died from injuries and exposure. Government case to wrap next day.
Miss Rose Henry, formerly with the Juvenile Bostonians, was removed to Seattle General Hospital last night with an acute attack of appendicitis. An operation was performed. She is expected to recover. Henry was to appear in a leading role with Egan dramatic school pupils at the Grand next week.
Washington reports Assistant Secretary of State Bacon said no new treaty or modification with Japan is planned after an interview with the president. The president says Japanese Coun Aoki's visit has no link to treaty changes. In Oregon, a board of education decides to confine Japanese students to the Oriental school. Paris papers endorse the president's action. Tokyo papers express elation and gratitude to Roosevelt for the stand.
Prosecutor Mackintosh argues Cheater Thompson was not insane when he killed Judge Emory. He bought a revolver with a clear purpose and expresses regret, while stating the father of the boy deserves sympathy and that punishment is necessary.
The article describes jury selection in the Thompson murder trial facing delays as panels are exhausted by the wind storm. Jurors passed for cause, peremptory challenges loom, and the sheriff will summon new panel members with four hours to respond.
W H Thompson, father of Chester Thompson, argues his son was insane since infancy and incapable of remorse for fatally shooting Judge Emory. He vows to present witnesses who knew Chester since childhood to prove a lack of sound mind and deny allegations of frequenting bad places.
The Young Men's Bible Club of the First Presbyterian Church will hold a banquet for about 200 plates. The event aims to support club activities and fellowship within the church community.
A Fremont man G B Randall aged 73 died after driving a pocketknife into his stomach, the third self inflicted death in the city that week. Irene LeBarge and J G Reilly also died by similar acts, while Henry Busemann survived. Randall suffered 11 days from Bright's disease and leaves a widow and daughter. The body moved to Fremont Undertaking. Augustus Rainey died in a carriage in Seattle after a hospital visit. he leaves a niece and a daughter, body to Butterworth & Sons. Thomas Hall unknown man died of apoplexy after being found on a sidewalk. taken to hospital but died en route. No relatives identified.
The Seattle post office is described as failing to keep pace with rising business. Postmaster Stewart cites clerical shortages due to Washington officials underestimating growth, while critics blame mismanagement. The situation is urged to be reviewed by local chambers of commerce for action.
Mayor Owen McAleer was saved from death by suffocation after sinking in riverbed quicksand in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon. A rescue party and two hours of efforts freed the mayor and two horses nearly submerged.
San Luis Obispo California reports a minor earthquake lasting about thirty seconds was felt in the vicinity at 16 36 hours last night with no damage reported.
Henry Bauer a 66 year old German laborer residing at 975 Twenty secondly was arrested this morning by Detective Adama after Mrs Kate Bauer complained of severe beating. He resisted arrest and was dragged to headquarters.
Fire at the Chi Psi fraternity home at Cornell University in Ithaca kills six and injures two students. The dead include W H Nichols and I L Schmuck, both students, along with J McCutcheon Jr and C J Cope. Three Ithaca volunteers Eby Landrum, A S Robinson, and Joan Rumsey perished while others escaped. Origin of the blaze is unknown.
Considerable interest surrounds the university’s selection of a new general manager to succeed John Slattery who resigned. Four candidates enter the race Bob Gross Tom Hawes and Hugoetzier. Charles Hall has supporters but declines to run. The board of control met and postponed the decision for another week.
Next Sunday marks the anniversary of the Sunday school at the Seattle industrial school on Mercer Island run by the Christian Endeavor union. An invitation is extended to Endeavorers and others interested in boys to visit the school that date. A boat trip aboard the Ella Marie from La Pointe Building Company’s landing near the power house at Leschi park will depart at 2 30 PM and return at 5 PM.
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition committee asks Congress for a 3 million dollar appropriation to fund Alaska participation in the 1909 fair. A bill will be introduced to provide a building and exhibit, with a separate later measure for the general government display. A delegation will visit Washington after the holidays to push the legislation. President Chilberg and VP McGraw named as initial committee members.
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